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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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Evangelical church Hillsong’s summercamp NSW ‘festival’ avoids action over banned singing and dancing
While the NSW Government’s ban on singing and dancing has seen the cancellation or postponement of several music festivals in the past week, it has emerged that evangelical...
Jan 14, 2022
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Proof of COVID vaccination required across Western Australia to access gyms, attractions, festivals and stadia
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced that from 31st January, West Australians aged 16 years and over will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to access a...
Jan 14, 2022
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Latest IOC Sustainability Report highlights 2017-2020 achievements across the Olympic Movement
The third International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sustainability Report has advised that the IOC has achieved 15 of its 18 sustainability objectives for the period 2017-2020,...
Jan 14, 2022
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IAKS and FIBA agree collaboration to help better basketball facilities around the globe
World basketball governing body FIBA and IAKS, the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities, have announced a collaboration to work closely together to help...
Jan 13, 2022
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Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre secures 44 accolades in 2021
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre secured a record number of 44 awards and certificates in 2021 despite being seriously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Jan 13, 2022
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Omicron impact sees call for screen production insurance to be matched for live music and events
An alliance of live music and entertainment bodies is calling on the Federal Government to extend its Temporary Interruption Fund (TIF), announced earlier this week to help the...
Jan 13, 2022
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Victorian Government updates COVIDSafe event plan for Australian Open
The COVIDSafe Event Plan for the 2022 Australian Open will be amended to help protect the health and safety of fans attending Melbourne Park from Monday. Ticket sales will be...
Jan 13, 2022
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Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre’s roof set to capture run off for irrigation
Work on repurposing the roof at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre (ALAC) in Western Australia so that rainwater runoff can be used to irrigated local sporting fields is set...
Jan 13, 2022
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Refurbishment completed on key venues for Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games hosting
Authorities have announced that the project to renovate key venues for Hangzhou’s hosting of the 2022 Asian Games has been completed. The Yellow Dragon Sports Centre, which is...
Jan 13, 2022
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Ballarat Sports and Events Centre to host NBL 3×3 Big Hustle National Championships
The Ballarat Sports and Events Centre - which features three state-of-the-art outdoor 3x3 basketball courts - is to host the NBL 3×3 Big Hustle National Championships...
Jan 12, 2022
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Stokehouse Precinct awarded green five-star rating for sustainability initiatives
St Kilda’s Stokehouse Precinct has been awarded a 5-Star ‘Australian Excellence’ Green Star Design & As Built Rating by Green Building Council Australia. The City of Port...
Jan 12, 2022
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Waste diversion sees Nelson event leave small footprint
The Netsky event held at Trafalgar Park on 5th January is being praised for showing that festivalgoers know how to have a good time as well as care for the environment with...
Jan 12, 2022
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First stage of $53 million upgrade to Coopers Stadium now complete
The first stage of the $53 million upgrade to Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium is now complete with works to the stadium’s western stand including the construction of new female...
Jan 12, 2022
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Reimagined Rockhampton Museum of Art to open in February
The reimagined Rockhampton Museum of Art will officially open its doors on 25th February 2022, following the gallery’s existing site overlooking the Fitzroy River (‘Tunuba’)...
Jan 12, 2022
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Queensland Government approves masterplan for Brisbane's Ballymore with construction now set to commence
The masterplan for the redevelopment of Brisbane's landmark Ballymore stadium has been formally approved by the Queensland Government, with construction of the venue's new...
Jan 11, 2022
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ALFW opening round sees game welcome millionth supporter milestone since 2017
Last weekend’s opening round to the AFL Womens season saw the game reach the milestone of one million fans having attended an AFLW game since the historic lockout between...
Jan 11, 2022
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Australian Open enters into metaverse with NFT art collection tied to live match data
The Australian Open has joined the metaverse - the network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection - launching 6,776 tournament-branded Art Ball NFTs, offering viewers...
Jan 11, 2022
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accesso renews global partnership with Merlin Entertainments
Leading attractions and venues technology provider accesso Technology Group plc has announced a four-year extension of its collaboration with Merlin Entertainments. The newly...
Jan 11, 2022
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Australian Museum delivers events inspired by their current exhibitions
The Australian Museum is delivering a number of events and activities throughout the Summer holidays inspired by the Australian Museum’s exhibitions – Unsettled and Australian...
Jan 10, 2022
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City of Hobart supports hospitality industry in temporarily waiving fees for outdoor dining
With the spread of Omicron significantly impacting Australia’s hospitality industry, The City of Hobart is waiving fees charged to restaurants, bar and cafe owners for the use...
Jan 10, 2022
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Schematic designs revealed for Monash Tennis Centre in Glen Waverley Sports Hub
Lead design consultants, Mantric Architecture have unveiled final schematic designs for the $26.77 million Monash Tennis Centre in the Glen Waverley Sports Hub. The sports hub...
Jan 10, 2022
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Highgate Group to equip new adventure facilities for Barkly Regional Council
Adventure leisure experts, The Highgate Group have announced they will be equipping two adventure facilities soon to be constructed for youth in Northern Territory's Barkly...
Jan 10, 2022
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City of Mount Gambier welcomes new Manager for Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre
City of Mount Gambier has welcomed Diana Warnes to the role of Manager Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre. Warnes joins Council from her most recent position as Head of Curatorial...
Jan 9, 2022
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