News: Venues
The Spiegeltent returns to Wollongong showcasing the best of circus, comedy and cabaret
The Spiegeltent returns to the Wollongong Arts Precinct once more following a two-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions. The Spiegeltent Wollongong 2022 season will be held from...
Feb 21, 2022
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Survey reveals AFL fans concerned over gambling advertising
AFL fans are concerned about the growth of gambling advertising at match venues and during live broadcasts according to a survey conducted by the AFL Fans Association. Conducted...
Feb 21, 2022
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Construction begins on Geelong’s Northern Aquatic and Community Hub
Construction commences today on the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub with the landmark facility being built on the current Waterworld and Centenary Hall site, next to Barwon...
Feb 20, 2022
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ChristchurchNZ Business Events appoints Business Development Manager in Australia
Melbourne-based Edwina Fitzsimon has joined ChristchurchNZ Business Events as Business Development Manager for Australia. Fitzsimon will represent Ōtautahi Christchurch and the...
Feb 20, 2022
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Newcastle Ocean Baths revitalisation to begin in March
Upgrades to revitalise Newcastle Ocean Baths will commence on 14th March with stage one works to improve the safety, water quality and accessibility of the much-loved community...
Feb 18, 2022
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Victorian stadiums to be allowed 100% capacity for upcoming AFL Season
The AFL has released a statement advising that there will be 100% capacity at Victorian stadiums as of round one of its 2022 competition. Following the Victorian Government...
Feb 18, 2022
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MCEC's Peter King releases open letter on the future of conventions and events
Peter King, Chief Executive of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has shared an open letter in which he welcomes the reopening of borders and the potential to again...
Feb 17, 2022
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LEGO Shipwreck exhibition to tour regional Western Australia
With 'Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks' having had a successful debut at the WA Maritime Museum, the exhibition is going on tour to regional Western Australia, showing...
Feb 17, 2022
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Event marks countdown to construction of Brisbane Tigers stadium redevelopment
A sod-turning event has marked the countdown to the start of construction on the redevelopment at Totally Workwear Stadium, Langlands Park, home of the Brisbane Tigers....
Feb 17, 2022
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Hytera Communication Solution contributes to successful FIFA Arab Cup 2021
Global provider of professional communications equipment and solutions, Hytera has announced that its involvement in the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup contributed to the delivery of a...
Feb 17, 2022
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NSW and Victorian Governments announce scrapping of QR codes and COVID easing measures
The Victorian and NSW Governments have today each announced the scrapping of QR codes and significant easing of Coronavirus restrictions. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced...
Feb 17, 2022
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Chief Executive appointed for company overseeing delivery of Canterbury Multi-Use Arena
The former Chief Executive of Ngai Tahu Property, David Kennedy, has been appointed Chief Executive of Te Kaha Project Delivery Limited - the company overseeing the delivery of...
Feb 17, 2022
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ICC Sydney commences exhibitions calendar with successful trade and consumer events
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has kick started their events calendar with two successful shows targeting consumer and trade audiences held this month. ICC...
Feb 17, 2022
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‘On The Road’ initiative helps to fill Melbourne streets with music
The latest round of the Victorian Government’s Music Works funding program will provide 77 music projects involving close to 7,000 music industry professionals with grants...
Feb 16, 2022
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Powerhouse Parramatta welcomes $5 million investment by Vitocco family
Powerhouse Parramatta has announced a $5 million investment in their future by the South Western Sydney Vitocco family with the significant philanthropic commitment aimed at...
Feb 16, 2022
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Australian Turf Club continues to operate business as usual during Omicron outbreak
A proven COVIDSafe plan and expansive indoor and outdoor multi-purpose spaces has allowed the Australian Turf Club to continue operating business as usual during the Omicron...
Feb 16, 2022
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Sleeman Sports Complex spotlight Aquatic team members’ receipt of the Australian Resuscitation Club Medal
Sleeman Sports Complex is proud to share that members of their Aquatic team have received the Australian Resuscitation Club Medal from Royal Lifesaving Australia in recognition...
Feb 16, 2022
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Regional-led 2026 Commonwealth Games likely as Victorian Government enter exclusive bid negotiations
The Victorian Government has signed a Heads of Agreement with the Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Australia to enter exclusive negotiations for the hosting...
Feb 16, 2022
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AFL reveals that COVID safe measures cost $76 million
The Australian Football League (AFL) has revealed a doubling of its operating loss for the 2020/21 financial year to $43 million - an increase driven by having to spend $76...
Feb 16, 2022
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Garden of Unearthly Delights celebrates 20th anniversary with cabaret, circus and live music
The Garden of Unearthly Delights - one of Australia’s most vibrant and dynamic festival precincts - is celebrating its 20th year in 2022 and will officially open to the public...
Feb 15, 2022
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Construction commences on Ballymore National Rugby Training Centre
Construction works the $30 million Ballymore National Rugby Training Centre and new McLean Stand has commenced this week. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk officially...
Feb 15, 2022
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The P.A. People acquires venue engineering experts TheatreQuip
To expand its presence in the venue engineering space, The P.A. People has announced that it has acquired Sydney based business, TheatreQuip. TheatreQuip, which can trace its...
Feb 15, 2022
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PMY Group announces chief executive appointment for investment company PMY Capital
PMY Group has today announced that leading investment funds management executive, Costa Alexiou, has been appointed Chief Executive of its investment company, PMY Capital. PMY...
Feb 15, 2022
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Melbourne Opera to present first regional staging of Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle
The acclaimed Melbourne Opera will present Richard Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle in Bendigo – the first regional staging of one of the biggest productions in all the performing arts....
Feb 15, 2022
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