News: Venues
Christchurch aquatic centre highlights the value of training and access to defibrillators during an emergency
Christchurch City Council has shared the effective and impressive team response of lifeguards at Jellie Park aquatic centre when 74-year-old Minh Lengoc went into sudden cardiac...
Oct 19, 2021
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Vietnam’s rescheduled Southeast Asian Games to be held in May 2022
Vietnam’s hosting of the 2021 Southeast Asian Games will now take place in May next year, with the exact dates for the multi-sport event to be confirmed once the Vietnam...
Oct 18, 2021
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21 Sunshine Coast tourism operators nominated in Queensland awards
21 Sunshine Coast tourism operators nominated in Queensland awards The 2021 Queensland Tourism Awards has announced 21 Sunshine Coast tourism operator nominations - recognising...
Oct 18, 2021
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Design firm Hames Sharley ramps up mental wellbeing initiatives for employees
Marking Mental Health Month, Australian design firm Hames Sharley has today announced a suite of mental health initiatives for employees, which aim to increase the level of...
Oct 18, 2021
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2021 Royal Hobart Show to proceed
The Royal Hobart Show will proceed this week, starting on Thursday this week as a result of the three-day lockdown in southern Tasmania. Set to celebrate 200 years of...
Oct 18, 2021
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Victorian Government’s COVID easing relaxes rule for pubs but keeps restrictions for gyms and sport facilities
With the state approaching an 80% double vaccination rate, the Victorian Government has advised of its latest easing of restrictions from 11:59pm on Thursday, which will allow...
Oct 18, 2021
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Work commences on Geraldton Basketball Stadium's $4.5 million upgrade
A $4.5 million upgrade to Geraldton Basketball Stadium is underway which will include the construction of four new indoor courts for the Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association...
Oct 17, 2021
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New funding announced to incentivise Newcastle venues to host live performances
As Newcastle emerges from lockdown, Council has announced the return of its ‘Locally Made and Played Grant’ program with funding available to showcase talented local artists and...
Oct 17, 2021
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Rolling Stone Australia Awards to return in 2022 with live music event series
Aiming to reunite the music industry following extended lockdowns, the Sailor Jerry Rolling Stone Australia Awards will be back for a second year in 2022, with a star-studded...
Oct 17, 2021
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Inaugural FIM MiniGP Australia Series to begin in 2022
The inaugural FIM MiniGP Australia Series is the newest Cup to join the FIM MiniGP World Series and will have 10 races over five rounds, with the calendar visiting three states...
Oct 17, 2021
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Indonesia's 20th National Sports Week successfully held in Papua Province for first time
Indonesia's National Sports Week (Pekan Olahraga Nasional/ PON) has for the first time in its history been held in the Papua province - Indonesia’s easternmost province,...
Oct 15, 2021
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Bill to create Stadiums Tasmania agency tabled in Tasmanian Parliament
A Bill to establish the new Stadiums Tasmania venue management agency has been tabled in the Tasmanian Parliament. Initially Stadiums Tasmania is expected to assume...
Oct 15, 2021
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2022 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series schedule unveiled
World Rugby has unveiled the 2022 calendar for its Rugby Sevens Series which will consist of 10 rounds scheduled over six months. Due to get underway with the Dubai Sevens on...
Oct 15, 2021
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Live music sector continues call for national event insurance scheme
Australian musicians and concert promoters are maintaining their calls for governments to underwrite COVID cancellation insurance for live events. With event promoters and...
Oct 15, 2021
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Broken Hill City Council secures funding for new library and archives
Broken Hill City Council’s successful application for Federal funding through the Government's Building Better Regions program has delivered $8.7 million for the construction of...
Oct 14, 2021
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Victorian Government expands ‘vaccination pop-ups’ at local shops, gyms, cafes and venues
Aiming to increase vaccination rates among the population, the Victorian Government has announced that, over the coming weeks, people will be able to get COVID-19 shots at...
Oct 14, 2021
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Test riding begins on South Australia’s new $6.05 million BMX facility
BMX riders have had their first run on the new $6.05 million Sam Willoughby BMX Facility at South Australia’s Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta. A joint venture...
Oct 14, 2021
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Victorian Government helps sports clubs recover from theft and natural disaster
For Victorian sports clubs that have either been affected by natural disaster or unforeseen events such as equipment theft, the State Government has announced support funding to...
Oct 14, 2021
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Australian technology helps reduce indoor airborne transmission of COVID-19
Australian company - Aeris Environmental - has developed patented air filter treatment technology which is now being used around the world to curb the spread of COVID-19 in...
Oct 14, 2021
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St Kilda Football Club seeks operator for its Danny Frawley Centre for Health and Wellbeing
The St Kilda Football Club has opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) process for a company to provide management services for its Danny Frawley Centre for Health and Wellbeing...
Oct 13, 2021
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Expo 2020 Dubai unveils 2020 sustainability report
Expo 2020 Dubai has released its 2020 sustainability report after the United Arab Emirates announced the nation's 'net zero by 2050 strategic initiative’. Expo 2020 Dubai, which...
Oct 13, 2021
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Shoalhaven Regional Gallery reopens with Archibald Prize Exhibition
Shoalhaven Regional Gallery Nowra has reopened to fully vaccinated members of the community and is offering the chance for fully vaccinated members of the community to see the...
Oct 13, 2021
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NSW Government delivers new initiatives and $66 million to support outdoor dining and events
The NSW Government is delivering a raft of initiatives along with $66 million in funding to support the return of alfresco dining, outdoor activations and events return. The...
Oct 13, 2021
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras organisers announce return of parade to SCG in 2022
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras world-famous Parade will return to the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday 5th March 2022, with event organisers confident of being able to...
Oct 13, 2021
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