News: Venues
New gender-neutral changerooms opened at Exmouth Recreation Centre
Aiming to support increased social interaction and inclusion for women and girls of all ages in the community, the Exmouth Recreation Centre has upgraded its outdated change...
Oct 31, 2021
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Myrtha Pools contribute to successful Arab Swimming Championships
Having built the adjustable 50 metre competition indoor pool at the Abu Dhabi Club for Special Needs, Myrtha Pools was pleased to be part of the Arab Swimming Championships 2021...
Oct 31, 2021
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Major upgrades commence on Katoomba outdoor pool facility
Major upgrades have commenced to the outdoor pools at Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre to transform the facility into a modern, accessible outdoor space for locals and...
Oct 31, 2021
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Polytan all-weather multi-sport turf now open at Queenstown Events Centre
A new multi-sport all-weather turf is now open at Queenstown Events Centre, providing a much-needed facility for the local sporting community. The full-size turf built by...
Oct 31, 2021
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EVANZ announces 2021 industry award finalists
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has announced the finalists in its 2021 industry awards following the completion of judging. Launched in 2013, the...
Oct 30, 2021
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Alibaba Sports secures 15-year operation and management contract for Hangzhou Asian Games venues
The Alibaba Sports division of Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has secured a 15-year contract to operate and manage the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre/Hangzhou Sports Park. Set...
Oct 29, 2021
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Populous designs world first net zero carbon arena
Brisbane-based global architecture and design firm, Populous is setting new venue standards for sustainability, innovation and fan experience with the design of recently opened...
Oct 29, 2021
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Young Lawnton swimmer wins training session with Olympian Emily Seebohm
Belgravia Leisure and Moreton Bay Regional Council have congratulated 11-year-old Isabella, the proud winner of the GOswim Little Champions challenge. Isabella has won a visit...
Oct 28, 2021
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New owners for Supercars as races resume
Australia’s Supercars motor racing series has a new majority shareholder with Racing Australia Consolidated Enterprises (RACE) purchasing private equity firm Archer Capital’s...
Oct 28, 2021
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Google's new 'Things to Do' feature offers massive potential for leisure
Google’s phasing out of its 'Reserve with Google' function and its upcoming introduction of its new 'Things to Do' initiative offers massive marketing opportunities for not only...
Oct 28, 2021
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Swimming Australia halts support for ASL elite competition
Swimming Australia has reportedly suspended its support for the Australian Swimming League (ASL) in the wake of revelations that the new elite competition’s founder and...
Oct 28, 2021
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Wollongong City Council develop their five year game plan for sportsgrounds and facilities
Wollongong City Council are developing their Sportsgrounds and Sport Facilities Strategy for the next five years and are calling for community comment on the draft Vision,...
Oct 28, 2021
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Goulburn Performing Arts Centre looks toward for early 2022 opening
Goulburn Mulwaree Council has advised that its new $18.95 million Goulburn Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) is nearing completion, with its grand opening expected in early 2022....
Oct 27, 2021
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New COVID-19 cases linked to Sydney CBD gym
Just weeks after fitness studios in Greater Sydney were permitted to reopen, NSW Health has indicated that City Gym, in the inner city suburb of Darlinghurst, has been an...
Oct 27, 2021
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Melbourne ranked as top sustainable events city in Asia-Pacific
Melbourne has been ranked the most sustainable city in the Asia-Pacific region for business events in the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index). Ranked number 11...
Oct 27, 2021
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Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter offers Pixar Putt attraction during Summer
To help revitalise Sydney post COVID lockdown, the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park has announced it will offer the popular mini-golf attraction, Pixar Putt, from 26th...
Oct 26, 2021
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First seats installed at new Sydney Football Stadium
The new Sydney Football Stadium (SFS) has passed a major milestone, with the installation of the first seats at the rectangular venue. With the new venue expected to open in...
Oct 26, 2021
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Eventfinda addition creates allocated seating bubbles to aid compliance with government capacity restrictions and safety guidelines
Leading event ticketing and marketing platform Eventfinda, has released new technology that creates allocated seating bubbles - thus helping event organisers and venues comply...
Oct 26, 2021
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Funding available for owners and operators of Western Australian cultural and heritage places impacted by cyclone
Owners or operators of heritage and Aboriginal cultural heritage places impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Seroja which struck Western Australia's Mid-West region in April 2021...
Oct 25, 2021
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CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park named as venue to host AIME 2022 Welcome Event
CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park has been named as the official venue to host the welcome event for Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event to be held on 21st March 2022....
Oct 25, 2021
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Expansion of Ungerboeck executive team sees Fred Lazzerini named new International Senior Vice President
Leading global event software company Ungerboeck has announced that Fred Lazzerini has been promoted to Senior Vice President, International, in addition to hiring and promoting...
Oct 25, 2021
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Construction set to commence on Frankston Council’s Jubilee Park Stadium
Work to build Frankston City Council’s new $35 million Jubilee Park indoor sports arena is set to commence next month. Already one of Frankston City's premier regional open...
Oct 25, 2021
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New Chinese COVID outbreaks sees postponement of Beijing and Wuhan marathons
Following a recent surge of the Coronavirus, Chinese authorities have announced the postponement of mass participation events the Beijing Marathon and the Wuhan Marathon....
Oct 25, 2021
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Mid-2025 completion date estimated for Canterbury Multi-Use Arena
Christchurch City Council has advised that the construction of the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena (CMUA) is estimated to be completed in mid-2025 with CMUA Project Delivery Board...
Oct 25, 2021
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