News: Venues
MCG looks for Boxing Day Ashes Test fans to consider environmental sustainability
As it prepares to host one of the biggest events on the sporting calendar and potentially the largest crowd to a sporting event in the Southern Hemisphere since the start of the...
Dec 23, 2021
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Stage five renovation of Geelong's Kardinia Park to include indoor training facility
The final stage renovation of Geelong's GMHBA Stadium is to include a new state-of-the-art indoor training facility for the both the AFL club and athletes across the Geelong...
Dec 23, 2021
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Myrtha Pools announces partnership with Asia Swimming Federation
Myrtha Pools and the Asia Swimming Federation (AASF) have announced a new partnership to develop aquatic facilities across the continent, Announced during the 15th FINA World...
Dec 23, 2021
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Noise management rules approved for Canterbury Multi-Use Arena
Christchurch City Council’s recommended noise management rules for the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena have been approved – giving certainty to the venue’s businesses and neighbours...
Dec 23, 2021
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Happy Valley Group and SimEx-Iwerks partnership to deliver 4D theatres to Chinese theme parks
Happy Valley Group has partnered with SimEx-Iwerks to establish 4D theatres in eight Happy Valley theme parks located in Shenzhen, Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Chongqing,...
Dec 22, 2021
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Omicron variant sees Coronavirus again impacting live performance
The spread of the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus is again impacting live performance, with events and festivals that were expected to mark a resurgence of the sector again...
Dec 22, 2021
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QuayXtra specialty service launched by Quayclean
Quayclean Australia has launched QuayXtra - a dedicated and highly skilled team of hygiene and cleaning technicians who offer specialised services across six key industry areas....
Dec 21, 2021
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MyVenue named POS solution at venue set to host Super Bowl in 2023
Stadium and arena point of sale (POS) specialists, MyVenue, have been selected by Craft Culinary Concepts as the POS solution for food and beverage at State Farm Stadium in...
Dec 21, 2021
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New PCYC Walgett a ‘one stop safe place’ for the community
A new $7.5 million Police Citizen’s Youth Club has been officially opened in the northern NSW town of Walgett. The new facility - a joint project between the NSW Government,...
Dec 21, 2021
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Eden Park becomes Australasia's first stadium to earn renowned WELL Health-Safety seal
Auckland’s Eden Park has advised that it is the first stadium in Australasia to earn the globally recognised WELL Health-Safety seal, an evidence-based, independent...
Dec 21, 2021
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Accesso agrees partnership with Japan’s Sansei technologies
Technology solutions provider Accesso Technology Group and Japan’s Sansei Technologies - which manufactures amusement rides and stage equipment - have signed a three-year...
Dec 21, 2021
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Green loans will help fund construction of Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Under New Zealand’s Local Government Funding Agency Green Buildings category, Wellington City Council will borrow up to $180 million for the construction of Tākina, the...
Dec 20, 2021
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FINA 25 metre World Swimming Championships come to a close in Abu Dhabi
Six days of swimming competition come to a close today in Abu Dhabi with the staging of the final day of the 15th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m). Being held at Abu...
Dec 20, 2021
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Super Netball 2022 season schedule looks to avoid clashes with community level fixtures
The schedule for the 2022 Super Netball season has avoided the staging of Saturday afternoon fixtures which have often previously clashed with grassroots leagues. The change in...
Dec 20, 2021
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Newcastle’s premier netball facility to be revitalised with Plexipave surfacing
Work has commenced on the $627,000 overhaul of Newcastle’s premier netball facility which will include installation of the heavy-duty Netball NSW endorsed Plexipave surface...
Dec 19, 2021
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TEG appoints Randy Phillips to its Board of Directors
TEG has appointed impresario and former AEG Live Chief Executive - Randy Phillips - to the Board of Directors in both an advisory and operational role. Phillips most recently...
Dec 19, 2021
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First cars test near complete Sydney International Speedway at Eastern Creek
The first cars have commenced testing the track at the new $70 million Eastern Creek Speedway in Western Sydney. Replacing the former Sydney Speedway in the suburb of Clyde -...
Dec 19, 2021
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Inauguration event held for Cambodia’s new national stadium
The 60,000-seat Morodok Techo National Stadium in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh has been officially inaugurated. Set to be the centrepiece of Cambodia’s hosting of the...
Dec 18, 2021
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Upgraded Goulburn facilities attract several major sporting events for 2022
Goulburn Mulwaree Council has worked hard over the past five years to upgrade a number of their sporting facilities and as such has attracted several major sporting events for...
Dec 18, 2021
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New COVID outbreak sees cancellation of Newcastle’s Lunar Electric festival
New outbreaks of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the NSW Hunter Valley has seen the cancellation of Newcastle’s Lunar Electric music festival. Due to have been staged on...
Dec 17, 2021
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Pimpama Sports Hub designed to be 100% energy self-sufficient
Pimpama Sports Hub on the Gold Coast becomes Australia’s first sports and community hub designed to be 100% energy self-sufficient when it opens today - featuring almost 2000...
Dec 17, 2021
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New $14 million PCYC sports centre opens in Logan
The $14 million Cronulla Park Indoor Sports Centre - run by PCYC Logan and officially opened today - is a modern, 4700 metre2 complex featuring a 24-hour gym with full-sized...
Dec 17, 2021
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Oztix teams up with Corner Group across Melbourne Venues
Australia's largest independent ticketing company, Oztix, has partnered with Corner Group - owners of Melbourne venues Corner Hotel and Northcote Social Club - providing Corner...
Dec 17, 2021
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New $475 million Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre officially opens
After more than four years of construction, Christchurch’s new $475 million convention centre Te Pae is officially opening today. However the general public will have to wait...
Dec 17, 2021
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