News: Venues
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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Sky Stadium’s Shane Harmon says next six months will be ‘some of the hardest for the industry since the pandemic broke’
Shane Harmon, Chief Executive of Wellington’s Sky Stadium, has been quoted as saying “the next six months are probably going to be some hardest for the (event and venue)...
Jan 24, 2022
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Major works to commence on Mildura waterfront precinct
More people will soon be able to enjoy Mildura’s scenic Murray River with major building works to begin next month on the next stage of a popular waterfront precinct. The...
Jan 24, 2022
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Perth Festival releases 2022 program with organisers implementing all COVIDSafe requirements
Celebrating the theme of Wardan (Ocean) this summer, Perth Festival has released its program for 2022 with organisers responding to Western Australia’s concerns over Omicron and...
Jan 22, 2022
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Stage two works completed at Ballarat’s Selkirk Stadium
The completion of stage two works at Selkirk Stadium (formerly Ballarat Sports and Events Centre), will contribute towards the City of Ballarat becoming Australia’s regional...
Jan 21, 2022
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Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix to proceed for vaccinated participants
Organisers of Melbourne’s Formula One Grand Prix have confirmed there will be a “zero tolerance” approach on vaccine exemptions for participants, making it mandatory for all...
Jan 20, 2022
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Perth creatives want an inner-city space to live and work
The City of Perth has undertaken a landmark study to ‘make space for culture’ in its inner-city area in which more than 1000 artists, singers, actors, dancers, musicians,...
Jan 20, 2022
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VMA announces five-year strategic plan
The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] has announced VMA25 - its strategic Plan for the 2022-2025 period. Revealing the plan today on behalf of the VMA Board, VMA...
Jan 20, 2022
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Shoalhaven City Council commences work on Artie Smith Oval Bomaderry Project Redevelopment
Shoalhaven City Council has started work on the redevelopment of Artie Smith Oval Bomaderry Project which will include new AFL and cricket pitches, croquet courts, cricket...
Jan 19, 2022
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Without a host city Commonwealth Games Federation looks to Victoria for 2026 Games
Media reports today are suggesting that with no city having so far come forward to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Games Federation has approached the...
Jan 19, 2022
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Funding allows Goulburn Performing Arts Centre to hold performances in flexible spaces
A NSW Government Creative Capital Fund award to Goulburn Performing Arts Centre allows for performances to be held in flexible spaces such as the entry laneway and ‘the Meeting...
Jan 19, 2022
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CAA China engaged to supply venue management skills at Hangzhou Sports Park
CAA China has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the owners of the Hangzhou Sports Park that will see the Chinese arm of the CAA sports and entertainment agency bring...
Jan 19, 2022
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FIFA announce Qatar 2022 World Cup tickets now on sale
World football governing body FIFA has today launched the ticket application phase for its 2022 World Cup competition in Qatar. With the tournament a little over 10 months away,...
Jan 18, 2022
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Construction commences on new dryland dive facility at Perth's HBF Stadium
The Western Australian Government has instigated the start of building a new dryland dive centre at Perth’s HBF Stadium, bringing the city's diving facilities up to...
Jan 18, 2022
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Quayclean makes ground-breaking sustainability manager appointment
Quayclean Australia has stepped up its commitment to climate change and creating a sustainable environment with the appointment of a Sustainability Manager. The appointment of...
Jan 18, 2022
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Carriageworks announces significant building upgrades and releases 2022 program highlights
Carriageworks,has announced a significant upgrade to their heritage building scheduled for the first half of 2022 and has also released highlights of their 2022 program to be...
Jan 18, 2022
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Perth Festival cancels opening event due to Omicron uncertainty
Set to return as of 11th February, the Perth Festival has been forced to cancel its large-scale opening event, Escape, due to Western Australia’s growing Omicron outbreak. Set...
Jan 18, 2022
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$1.5 million funding windfall supports redevelopment of Barossa local sports facilities
The Barossa Council has secured funding of $1.5 million to support the $4.6 million redevelopment of clubroom and changeroom facilities at Tanunda as part of The Big Project....
Jan 18, 2022
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Further spectator restrictions for Winter Olympics amid omicron detection in Beijing
Further spectator restrictions for Winter Olympics amid omicron detection in Beijing China has announced that tickets to the Winter Olympics will no longer be sold to the...
Jan 18, 2022
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre attracted over 300 events in 2021
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has revealed that it successfully hosted over 300 national and regional business events during 2021....
Jan 17, 2022
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Disaster funding now available for Queensland sport and recreation clubs impacted by cyclone
Queensland sport and active recreation clubs impacted by heavy rain and flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth can now apply for emergency funding. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth...
Jan 17, 2022
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Melbourne's new combat performance centre to benefit Australia's elite Taekwondo and Judo athletes
The Combat Institute of Australia's National Performance Centre - located at Melbourne’s Lakeside Stadium - will be officially opened tomorrow. The opening of the Performance...
Jan 17, 2022
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Aquatics and Recreation Victoria proceeds with hosting 28th January Industry Gala Awards
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has advised that it is to proceed with hosting its 2021 Industry Gala Awards at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 28th...
Jan 16, 2022
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Bundanon new Art Museum and Bridge for Creative Learnings to open 29th January
Bundanon - a reimagined art destination situated near Nowra in the City of Shoalhaven – will be opening its new Art Museum and Bridge for Creative Learning to the public on...
Jan 16, 2022
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