News: Venues
Federal and Western Australian Governments announce new funds for Perth City Deal
The multi-billion dollar Perth City Deal, which plans to bring the centrepiece inner city campus of Edith Cowan University (ECU) to life while also delivering a new bridge...
Mar 20, 2022
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ESSA sets out priorities for 2022 Federal Election
With a national election looming, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has set out five policy priorities to ensure the provision of better access to exercise services...
Mar 19, 2022
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Singapore Government announces plan to encourage physical activity and bring back mass participation events
Singapore Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong has revealed a S$20 million (US$14.75 million) plan to reinvigorate the nation’s physical activity, bring people...
Mar 18, 2022
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WACA Ground light towers to be upgraded to coloured LED
The light towers of Perth's historic WACA Ground are set to be upgraded with new LED coloured lights, to ensure the venue meets the International Cricket Council's (ICC) light...
Mar 17, 2022
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Additional defibrillators installed in sporting venues across Armidale region
Armidale Regional Council continues to install life-saving defibrillators in their sporting venues. A defibrillator (known as an automated external defibrillator or AED) is a...
Mar 17, 2022
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Queensland convention centres receive government support to attract events
The Queensland Government has launched a $7 million program dedicated to attracting business events to the three state-owned convention centres - Brisbane Convention and...
Mar 17, 2022
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Victoria presents formal bid to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Events at four regional centres across Victoria, each with their own Athletes' Village, and an Opening Ceremony MCG were among plans revealed this week as Victoria formally...
Mar 17, 2022
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2022 Australian Rowing Championships change location due to SIRC water contamination
The 2022 Australian Rowing Championships (ARC) will now be held at Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre from Monday, 28th March to Sunday, 3rd April with support from Strathbogie Shire...
Mar 17, 2022
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Innovative arts and entertainment program launched in Chatswood
Willoughby City Council has curated and launched the inaugural Chatswood Culture Bites - an innovative and exhilarating arts and entertainment program featuring music, theatre,...
Mar 17, 2022
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Queensland Cultural Centre to reopen following recent flooding
The Queensland Cultural Centre will welcome back audiences and patrons from tomorrow following the recent flooding. While water from the recent floods inundated homes and...
Mar 16, 2022
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Penrith City Council switches off lights in support of Earth Hour
Penrith City Council is supporting Earth Hour by turning off non-essential lighting at its facilities across the LGA and is also encouraging their community to join them in...
Mar 16, 2022
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Netball SA set to seek naming rights partner for Adelaide’s Home of Netball facility
After a busy off-season re-signing key sponsors, Netball SA has advised that it will soon be in the market for a naming rights sponsor for its new $18 million Home of Netball...
Mar 16, 2022
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MotoGP set to welcome Indonesia’s largest post-COVID crowd
This weekend’s eagerly anticipated Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia MotoGP race, the first motorcycle grand prix staged in the country in 25 years, is set first set to be the...
Mar 16, 2022
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Adelaide Oval announces new Chief Executive appointment
The Adelaide Oval has named Nick Addison as its new Chief Executive, replacing Andrew Daniels who is stepping down at the end of May after 10 years in the role. Addison joins...
Mar 15, 2022
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Melbourne businesses to capitalise on Twilight entertainment trend
Melbourne businesses have identified the twilight as a massive growth area for the night-time economy. To capitalise on this new trend, the City of Melbourne's Night-Time expert...
Mar 15, 2022
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Concept plans for Newcastle's No.1 Sportsground grandstand reveal ambitious upgrade
City of Newcastle has applied for a $5 million grant from the NSW Government to complete their proposed major refurbishment of Newcastle's No.1 Sportsground grandstand allowing...
Mar 15, 2022
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Christchurch Performing Arts Precinct parking proposal rejected by Council
Strong feedback from the Christchurch community against the development of a public carpark building in Christchurch’s Performing Arts Precinct has resulted in councillors...
Mar 15, 2022
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Designs revealed for Melbourne's new NGV Contemporary
The winning design by Angelo Candalepas and Associates for Melbourne art gallery – NGV Contemporary – will include arched entries, 13,000 square metres of display space, an...
Mar 15, 2022
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Western Australian program allows rescheduling rather than cancellation of live events
The Western Australian Government’s program - Getting the Show Back on the Road+ (GTSBOTR+) - which aims to reduce financial risks associated with running ticketed events during...
Mar 15, 2022
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New splash pad opens at Blacktown Aquatic Centre
Blacktown City Council has opened its $700,000 splash pad which features various water features and play zones, designed for children of all ages and abilities. Blacktown City...
Mar 15, 2022
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Solar power first for Dubai's Sevens Stadium
The Sevens Stadium in Dubai has been revealed as the Arabian Gulf region’s first sports facility to harness solar energy for its operations - unveiling a solar carport,...
Mar 15, 2022
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New ‘Great Southern Screen’ unveiled at Sydney’s Accor Stadium
Ahead of a season of a returning program of major events at Sydney’s Accor Stadium, the Olympic venue has unveiled its new Great Southern Screen - the longest high-definition...
Mar 14, 2022
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Live music industry set to experience significant growth in the Asia-Pacific region
A new report on how the global live music industry will perform over the next three years has suggested that 32% of its growth will be in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region....
Mar 14, 2022
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GIO extends naming rights deal for Canberra Stadium
Insurance company GIO has agreed a four-year extension as the naming rights sponsor of the Canberra Stadium. Extending a partnership that commenced in 2013, the new deal today...
Mar 14, 2022
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