News: Venues
Sunshine Coast AFL and cricket to benefit from new $1.46 million clubhouse
The completion of a $1.46 million clubhouse and change rooms at G Rae Oval in Palmwoods has become the new home for Sunshine Coast Hinterland AFL and Palmwoods cricket club with...
Sep 29, 2021
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Stockland reveals vision for $11 million community sports precinct in outer south west Sydney
Property developer, Stockland, has unveiled an artist impression of its planned $11 million community sports precinct at its Willowdale community at Denham Court south west of...
Sep 29, 2021
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New Director and permanent Chairman appointed to deliver Christchurch stadium project
Christchurch City Council has this week confirmed a new permanent Chair and Director to the board of the company overseeing work on the city’s $523 million Canterbury Multi-Use...
Sep 29, 2021
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Te Pae Christchurch secures gold certification for sustainable operations
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has achieved Toitū enviromark gold certification ahead of its December opening in recognition of the venue’s commitment to sustainable...
Sep 29, 2021
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Ahead of NRL Grand Final Suncorp extends naming rights deal for Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium
With the venue preparing to host the NRL Grand Final this week, Stadiums Queensland and ASM Global have today announced the extension of Suncorp Stadium’s naming rights...
Sep 29, 2021
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Singapore announced as host country for upcoming AFF Suzuki Cup
The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) has appointed Singapore as the host country for the upcoming biennial football competition - the AFF Suzuki Cup - scheduled to take place...
Sep 29, 2021
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Plans announced for expansion of Cockburn ARC
The City of Cockburn has revealed plans for the expansion of its popular Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) that will include extension to the Fremantle Dockers’...
Sep 28, 2021
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Adelaide Festival Centre’s inSPACE 20th Anniversary program revealed
The 20th anniversary of Adelaide Festival Centre’s inSPACE Development Program will showcase a range of genres including dance, theatre, musicals, cabaret and performance art...
Sep 28, 2021
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Arts Centre Melbourne campaign showcases the value of the performing arts to the community
Looking forward to its reopening as Victoria’s lockdown measures ease, the Arts Centre Melbourne has launched a new storytelling campaign showcasing the importance of the...
Sep 28, 2021
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Figures show success of AFL’s Perth Grand Final
Saturday’s staging of the code’s Grand Final is reported to have generated up to $40 million in income from ticket sales, corporate hospitality and catering revenue. A record...
Sep 28, 2021
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ICC Sydney poised to drive CBD economic recovery
The release of ICC Sydney’s 2020/21 Annual Performance Review suggests Sydney’s premier convention, exhibition and entertainment centre is poised to drive the economic recovery...
Sep 27, 2021
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Carriageworks appoints Jacob Boehme to new role of Director, First Nations Programs
Sydney multi-arts precinct, Carriageworks, has today announced the appointment of Narangga and Kaurna man Jacob Boehme as Director, First Nations Programs - a new role within...
Sep 27, 2021
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Promoter Paul Dainty confirms postponement of Guns N' Roses’ Australasian tour to late 2022
Paul Dainty, Chief Executive of promoter TEG Dainty, has confirmed the postponement of American rock band Guns N’ Roses' scheduled eight date November tour of Australia and New...
Sep 27, 2021
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Consumer Protection officials block purchasers of fake AFL Grand Final tickets
Consumer Protection officers attended Saturday’s AFL Grand Final venue Optus Stadium to assist consumers who turned up to entry gates/box office with fake tickets purchased...
Sep 27, 2021
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Financial losses and staff shortages significantly jeopardise the New Zealand Events industry
The latest survey from the NZ Event Associations on the continued impact of COVID-19 shows the New Zealand Event Sector is likely experiencing the greatest consequences of any...
Sep 27, 2021
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Work commences on Mackay’s Great Barrier Reef Arena redevelopment
The $24.2 million Stage one redevelopment of the Great Barrier Reef Arena at Harrup Park sporting complex in Mackay has commenced today. Stage one of the project is jointly...
Sep 27, 2021
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City of Perth commits $25 million to WACA redevelopment but won’t fund pool operations
City of Perth Councillors have voted to rejoin the project for the redevelopment of Perth’s WACA ground, voting to contribute $25 million towards the $100 million redevelopment...
Sep 27, 2021
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Immersive space attraction to be launched at ICC Sydney
M Live has announced the Sydney launch of ‘Neighbourhood Earth’ - an innovative and COVIDSafe immersive experience to be launched at ICC Sydney from 22nd November 2021....
Sep 26, 2021
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Guns N’ Roses to be first international band to play at Auckland’s Eden Park
Auckland’s Eden Park has today announced that it will play host to its first ever international band, rock legends Guns N’ Roses, on Saturday 10th December 2022. Welcoming the...
Sep 26, 2021
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Perth’s AFL Grand Final delivers local supplier boost
Perth’s AFL Grand Final delivers local supplier boost With this weekend seeing the first-ever AFL Grand Final being held in Perth, local suppliers are busy preparing for the...
Sep 24, 2021
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NSW communities to benefit from improved cultural infrastructure
The NSW Government’s Creative Capital program aims to benefit communities through its delivery of $60 million towards new and improved cultural infrastructure. Applications for...
Sep 23, 2021
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Brand X to operate Sydney’s new creative studios and appoints General Manager
Brand X - one of Sydney’s leading providers of affordable space for artists - will operate the five-storey City of Sydney Creative Studios on Bathurst Street when it opens early...
Sep 23, 2021
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Uneven path to return of live entertainment in Melbourne and Sydney
Major stage productions including Hamilton and Come from Away are set to return in Sydney when NSW’s 70% double dose vaccination target is reached in October, while stricter...
Sep 23, 2021
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Newcastle’s No. 1 Sportsground redevelopment to coincide with venue centenary
With Newcastle’s No. 1 Sportsground drawing closer to completion, the City is anticipating being able to host elite cricket and AFL matches as soon as 2022. The redevelopment,...
Sep 23, 2021
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