News: Venues
Study shows women’s sporting events are big wins for cities
Cities and communities that host major women’s sporting events can reap wide-ranging benefits including tourism and economic growth as well as positive gender-related impacts,...
Aug 21, 2025
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Australian Bodyboard Titles commence at URBNSURF Sydney
The Australian Bodyboard Titles have officially kicked off with an Opening Ceremony and social event at URBNSURF Sydney. Marking the first time an Australian Surf Championship...
Aug 21, 2025
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Oscar Piastri honoured with Grandstand naming at Melbourne’s Albert Park
Organisers of the Australian Grand Prix are looking to exploit the popularity of F1 star Oscar Piastri by naming a grandstand at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit to be named in...
Aug 20, 2025
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Federal and Queensland Governments sign intergovernmental agreement for 2032 Games infrastructure
The Federal and Queensland Governments have signed the Intergovernmental Agreement that will guide how they will collaborate on delivering the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and...
Aug 20, 2025
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Newcastle Basketball launches virtual tour of Hunter Indoor Sports Centre
Coinciding with the facility’s re-exhibition from 21st August, Newcastle Basketball has launched a virtual tour of the proposed Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC). The virtual...
Aug 19, 2025
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Wicket and Geelong Cats partner to expedite entry into GMHBA Stadium
The AFL’s Geelong Cats have partnered with leading facial authentication platform provider, Wicket ,to offer expedited entry into GMHBA Stadium through dedicated Express Members...
Aug 19, 2025
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Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre advises of new Facilities Director appointment
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has announced the appointment of Cliff Jones as the new Facilities Director for the ASM Global managed venue as it marks 30...
Aug 19, 2025
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Smart equipment company Pandag Tech introduces first commercial electric Robotic Mower
International smart equipment company, Pandag Tech, will present its flagship innovation, the PANDAG-G1, at AgQuip 2025, Booth I|16c. Held from 19th to 21st August, AgQuip 2025...
Aug 18, 2025
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Allianz Stadium playing surface remediation work looks to remedy drainage failures
Sydney's Allianz Stadium is set to be closed for sporting fixture for 10-weeks in order for a remediation project to fix drainage issues which have been impacting the playing...
Aug 17, 2025
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People’s Day at the Ekka attracts more than 70,000
The Ekka People's Day earlier this week saw massive crowds to view the showcased Grand Parade of champion animals, a packed program of special one day live entertainment shows...
Aug 16, 2025
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VMA opens scholarship applications and enrolments for 2025 Venue Management School
The Venue Management Association (VMA) continues to develop the next generation of high-performing venue professionals and has officially opened scholarship applications and...
Aug 14, 2025
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Sydney Showground partnership with Ocean Crusaders evolves venue role in event sustainability
Sydney Showground is taking its investment in sustainability beyond the event space and has entered into a 12-month partnership with ocean conservation organisation, Ocean...
Aug 14, 2025
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St Kilda Life Saving Club hosts men's health and wellness organisation WNOW
The City of Port Phillip has spotlighted the hosting of men's health and wellness organisation WNOW (When No One's Watching) at the St Kilda Life Saving Club. WNOW is a...
Aug 14, 2025
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Pickleball proposal not enough to save Warringah Bowling Club from administration
Warringah Bowling Club, a 122-year-old bowls club on Sydney’s North Shore, has called in administrators just months after hoping it could be saved by introducing pickleball...
Aug 14, 2025
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Historic debut for Australian Bodyboard Titles at URBNSURF Sydney
History will be made next week as the Australian Bodyboard Titles hit URBNSURF Sydney, marking the first time an Australian Title event will be decided in an artificial wave...
Aug 13, 2025
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Merrigong Theatre Company named Performing Arts Centre of the Year
The Merrigong Theatre Company has been named Performing Arts Centre of the Year at the 2025 PAC Australia IMPACT Awards, announced during the Australian Performing Arts Exchange...
Aug 13, 2025
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Canberra-based architectural firm SQC Group awarded contract for Belconnen Basketball Stadium expansion
Basketball is one of Canberra's largest participation sports, with over 14,000 registered members and growing. To meet the increasing demand for indoor sport facilities in the...
Aug 13, 2025
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Upgrades commence on Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium
Major works are commencing at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium, supported by the Victorian Government’s Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. Upgrades at the...
Aug 13, 2025
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City of Parramatta calls for NSW Government funding to revive heritage-listed Roxy Theatre
The Roxy Theatre, a state heritage listed building, is considered a significant venue to help Parramatta achieve its vision to establish a vibrant hub for culture, nightlife and...
Aug 13, 2025
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City of Newcastle completes upgrades to network of five inland swimming pools
Heat pump and accessibility ramp upgrades are among the more than $1 million worth of upgrades completed by City of Newcastle across its network of five inland swimming pools...
Aug 13, 2025
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Art Gallery of NSW faces significant staff cuts and restructuring
The Public Service Association of NSW union officials and PSA Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW) delegates attended a briefing on 11th August delivered by Art Gallery of NSW Director,...
Aug 12, 2025
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Stage two upgrades completed for Sunshine Coast’s Kawana Aquatic Centre
Stage two of a multimillion-dollar major upgrade is now complete for Kawana Aquatic Centre - one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest aquatic centres with stage two upgrades...
Aug 12, 2025
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Sustainability and carbon footprint of live music venues in NSW recognised by Green Music Australia
Live music venues across NSW could save over $1.53 million annually and reduce emissions by more than 70,000 tonnes – the equivalent of taking over 16,000 cars off our roads -...
Aug 12, 2025
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GWS Giants open new aquatic facility designed by Populous
Greater Western Sydney AFL club, the Giants, have opened their new aquatic facility - designed by global architectural firm Populous - at the club’s high-performance training...
Aug 12, 2025
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