News: Venues
NSW Government delivers funding for high-performance sport training venues
A $150 million NSW Government funding program is focussed on developing NSW’s next generation of sports stars through world-class high-performance training facilities....
Nov 5, 2021
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Sydney’s Carriageworks reopens with joyful collaboration
Sydney’s contemporary multi-arts precinct, Carriageworks has reopened to the public with a solo exhibition of award-winning Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay artist Dennis Golding titled The...
Nov 4, 2021
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Art Gallery of Western Australia delivers Perth's largest rooftop venue
The Art Gallery of Western Australia’s rooftop is complete, with the 500-capacity multipurpose arts space and bar now Perth's biggest rooftop venue which includes entertainment...
Nov 4, 2021
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Work to start on development of Western Australia’s Sports HQ
Building is set to commence as of Monday on a new home for Western Australian sporting organisations at a site adjacent to the Bendat Basketball Centre and WA Athletics Stadium...
Nov 4, 2021
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Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre seeks hospitality operator for new café
The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (The Joan) is seeking a professional food and beverage operator for an exciting new café that will enrich the experience of visitors...
Nov 4, 2021
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Falls Festival announces locations for 2022/23 events
Falls Festival has today announced the venues where the event will be staged when it returns in the summer of 2022/23 - with events to be staged in NSW, Victoria and Western...
Nov 4, 2021
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EEAA embarks on COVID recovery plan
As part of its rebuild strategy following the reopening of New South Wales and Victoria post-COVID lockdowns, the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia is delivering...
Nov 4, 2021
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VMA set to stage Melbourne leg of its 2021 Congress
Postponed from earlier this year due to lockdowns, the Venue Management Association (VMA) has advised that the Melbourne leg of its 2021 Venue Industry Congress will be held on...
Nov 4, 2021
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Riverside Theatres partners with Sydney Festival to deliver hit musical
Riverside Theatres has partnered with Sydney Festival to deliver the Australian premiere season of the much-anticipated Broadway smash A Chorus Line as part of its impressive...
Nov 3, 2021
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Shared User Agreement confirmed for community access to Perth’s Subiaco Oval
The signing of the Subiaco Oval Shared User Agreement has solidified the hours of community, school and sporting use and finalised responsibilities for maintenance and costs at...
Nov 3, 2021
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Plans revealed for development of tennis on the NSW Central Coast
Central Coast Council is partnering with Tennis NSW to develop an action plan to improve participation in the sport and improve the region’s courts. The draft Central Coast...
Nov 3, 2021
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Organisers commit to Tamworth Country Music Festival going ahead in 2022
The organisers of the Tamworth Country Music Festival have advised that its 2022 edition will go ahead early next year irrespective of any COVID-19 restrictions in place. With...
Nov 3, 2021
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Community Club vouchers offered to boost Queensland vaccination rates
More than 7,000 food and beverage vouchers will be offered through 29 community clubs in major regional centres and Southeast Queensland in a bid to boost vaccination rates...
Nov 3, 2021
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Two new board members appointed at VenuesWest
The VenuesWest board, which oversees Western Australia's major sport and entertainment venues, has welcomed two new members - Chris Massey and Guy Houston. Announcing the...
Nov 2, 2021
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NSW COVID-19 roadmap changes again for the fully vaccinated
In response to the faster-than-expected rate of vaccination and the roll out of booster shots, the NSW government has brought forward several freedoms for people who are fully...
Nov 2, 2021
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Micro Surf Academy and Aventuur partner to deliver world’s first surf park high performance centres
Global surf park investor, developer and operator Aventuur has announced its partnership with Micro Surf Academy (MSA) to deliver the world’s first surf park high performance...
Nov 2, 2021
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Construction completed on new Rockhampton Museum of Art
Construction is now complete on the new $36 million Rockhampton Museum of Art scheduled to open in early 2022 and which will feature large flexible gallery spaces, multi-purpose...
Nov 2, 2021
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Parramatta Lanes event returns with live music, comedy shows and art trails
This year’s Parramatta Lanes event will see local bars and restaurants host live music and comedy shows, while an art trail will lead visitors on a journey through the CBD that...
Nov 2, 2021
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International Cricket Council calls for investigation over crowd trouble at Afghanistan vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Game
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called on the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) to "undertake a thorough investigation" following into crowd trouble at last Friday’s T20...
Nov 1, 2021
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Wellington City Council announces convention centre operating partnership with Te Papa
Wellington City Council has partnered with Te Papa Tongarewa, the National Museum of New Zealand to operate its new convention centre Tākina, opening mid-2023. Under a new...
Nov 1, 2021
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Victorian Government heralds reopening of entertainment venues and cultural attractions
Some of Victoria’s most popular venues welcomed artists back to the stage over the past weekend, with thousands of fans attending live music venues. Melbourne’s Sidney Myer...
Nov 1, 2021
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Bowen’s new Flagstaff Hill Cultural and Conference Centre opens
Bowen’s new $4 million conference and event space, Flagstaff Hill Cultural and Conference Centre, has been officially opened – replacing the old centre which was damaged beyond...
Nov 1, 2021
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Environment
Sport Group and BASF partner to deliver sustainable sports flooring
Sport Group, of which Polytan is a subsidiary, is partnering with German multinational chemical company, BASF for the distribution and installation of a new, sustainable...
Nov 1, 2021
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Grossart Group appoints David Bennison as Commercial General Manager
Auckland-based Grossart Water Solutions have announced the appointment of David Bennison as Commercial General Manager. Bennison takes up the role following a successful three...
Oct 31, 2021
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