News: Venues
Beijing 2022 Olympic Villages open and welcoming athletes from around the world
The Beijing 2022 Olympic Villages are now officially open, welcoming the world’s top winter sports athletes to Beijing, Zhangjiakou and Yanqing ahead of this year’s Games, which...
Jan 31, 2022
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Arena AV ignites game day experience for NBL's Illawarra Hawks
Acknowledged for providing fans with one of the best game day experiences in the NBL, the Illawarra Hawks have credited the work of Arena AV for their role in bringing WIN...
Jan 30, 2022
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Twenty3 Sport + Entertainment appointed to deliver fan engagement for FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022
Following a competitive tender, Twenty3 Sport + Entertainment has been appointed by the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 Local Organising Committee as the tournament’s...
Jan 30, 2022
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Newcastle Art Gallery closes its doors in preparation for $40 million expansion
Newcastle Art Gallery has celebrated its final weekend of operation with extended hours and special activations before closing its doors today and reopening in two years’ time...
Jan 30, 2022
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NSW Government urges consumers to avoid purchasing tickets through Viagogo
NSW Government has issued a public warning about consumers purchasing tickets through Viagogo. The advice to avoid purchasing tickets through the Switzerland-based ticket...
Jan 30, 2022
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Mildura will be ready to host sport events if Victoria secures 2026 Commonwealth Games
With speculation mounting over Melbourne and regional Victoria hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Mildura Mayor Liam Wood looks forward to the possibility of the region...
Jan 30, 2022
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Full Tilt festival organiser says promoters have ‘zero confidence’ in governments after live industry’s 'disgraceful’ treatment
Chris O’Brien, the promoter Chris O’Brien of the Full Tilt festival, has slammed Australia’s state governments as well as the Federal Government for a collective failure to...
Jan 28, 2022
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Perth Festival's operatic spectacular postponed until 2023
Perth Festival has advised that West Australian Opera’s spectacular presentation of Carmen – scheduled for 25th and 26th February 2022 at the WACA Ground - has been postponed...
Jan 28, 2022
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Populous share design influences for the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing
With 4th February marking the start of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, global sports architecture firm Populous are sharing background and design influences for the only...
Jan 28, 2022
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St Kilda Football Club announce that Belgravia Leisure will manage its Danny Frawley Centre
St Kilda Football Club has revealed a partnership with Belgravia Leisure that will see the facility manager take on responsibility for the soon-to-be-opened Danny Frawley Centre...
Jan 27, 2022
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Construction set to begin on $38 million Busselton Performing Arts Centre
Construction is set to begin on the City of Busselton new $38 million performing arts precinct in the next month. Set for completion in 2023, the construction tender for the new...
Jan 27, 2022
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Mandurah and Rockingham councils remind residents that proof of vaccination now required to enter aquatic centres and other city facilities
The cities of Mandurah and Rockingham have issued a reminder to residents and guests that from Monday 31st January they will need to show their proof of vaccination to enter...
Jan 27, 2022
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Shire of Moorabool secures funding for new library, gallery and community hub in Ballan
Funding from two Victorian Government programs will deliver a new library and community hub in the town of Ballan in the Shire of Moorabool. The project will see the Council...
Jan 27, 2022
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Queensland Government continues to support live music industry in 2022
The latest round of the Queensland Government’s Live Music Support Program will deliver $2.8 million to indoor venues with a track record of programming original live music...
Jan 27, 2022
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New name and design released for Canterbury Multi-Use Arena
Christchurch City Council has approved preliminary designs for its planned Canterbury Multi-Use Arena - also announcing a new name for the venue. With four preliminary designs...
Jan 27, 2022
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Australian Open’s spectator limit increased to 65% for remainder of tournament
The Australian Open will have its spectator capacity lifted to 65% for the rest of the event, rising from the 50% limit imposed at the start of the two week tournament. The...
Jan 27, 2022
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Sydney FC releases augmented reality experience for new stadium
A-League club Sydney FC has claimed an Australian first with the launch of an augmented reality experience that will give fans a preview of its new home at the rebuilt Sydney...
Jan 27, 2022
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Baw Baw Shire Council awards early works contract for Warragul stadium expansion
Locally based Kubale Constructions has been awarded an early works contract valued at $1.25 million by Baw Baw Shire Council for the Warragul Leisure Centre Stadium Expansion to...
Jan 26, 2022
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Melbourne Victory fined over spectators' homophobic abuse towards Adelaide player Josh Cavallo
A-League club Melbourne Victory has been fined $5,000 over homophobic abuse from fans directed at Adelaide United defender Josh Cavallo during a league fixture at Melbourne's...
Jan 26, 2022
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Inaugural FIM MiniGP Japan Series to begin in 2022
The FIM MiniGP Japan Series has become the newest Cup to enter the FIM MiniGP World Series, with the competition set to start in 2022. Japan joins Australia, Austria, Indonesia...
Jan 26, 2022
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Australian Open reverses its ban on activists’ Peng Shuai t-shirts
The Australian Open has reversed its ban on fans wearing ‘Where is Peng Shuai?’ t-shirts at Melbourne Park following a wide ranging backlash to the tournament’s claim they...
Jan 25, 2022
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Preparatory works commence on Geelong Convention Centre
Preparatory works including geotechnical investigations have commenced on the much-anticipated Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC), to prepare the site for major...
Jan 25, 2022
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TEG announces new Chief Technology Officer appointment
TEG has announced the promotion of Tane Oakes from Enterprise Architect to Chief Technology Officer, leading its award-winning Sydney-based team while evolving and executing the...
Jan 24, 2022
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Surf Life Saving South Australia receives $13 million to strengthen water safety
In a move that further strengthens water safety at South Australian beaches, the State Government is supporting Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) with funding of $12.9...
Jan 24, 2022
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