News: Venues
Quayclean backs success of AFL’s Gather Round
Quayclean Australia has advised of its support for the hugely successful AFL Gather Round where it was responsible for facilities cleaning, waste management and presentation...
Apr 14, 2025
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Draft designs unveiled for proposed $40 million redevelopment of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre
Blacktown City Council has unveiled draft designs of the proposed $40.6 million redevelopment for Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney...
Apr 14, 2025
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South Australian Government and ASTN look to back sports tech exports
The South Australian Government has launched a new pilot program that aims to unlock overseas markets for the state’s sports technology sector. Home to an emerging group of...
Apr 14, 2025
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Axess entry management installations ease crowd access at Australian Grand Prix and Auckland’s Go Media Stadium
Leading ticketing and access management systems provider Axess AG has flagged its success in facilitating fan entry at the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025 in...
Apr 14, 2025
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Development Application approved to restore Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink
The Sydney South Planning Panel has approved the Development Application to restore the Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink with upgrades including a new roof, concrete ice floor and...
Apr 14, 2025
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Yayoi Kusama at NGV becomes Australia’s highest attended ticketed art exhibition
The National Gallery of Victoria’s Yayoi Kusama exhibition has attracted more than 480,000 people since it opened four months ago and is now being recognised as the highest...
Apr 13, 2025
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Christchurch City Council stages 12 month countdown event for opening of One New Zealand Stadium
With a year to go until the city’s new $683 million stadium opens its doors, Christchurch City Council has today given residents a look behind the scenes at the One New Zealand...
Apr 13, 2025
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Environmental Industries awarded $4 million tender for Sam Kerr Football Centre Stage 2 works
The Western Australian Government has awarded a $4 million tender to local Western Australian company, Environmental Industries, to begin an exciting new chapter for the...
Apr 13, 2025
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Kai Tak Sports Park hosts 200,000 fans for Coldplay concert
Following its opening celebrations in March, Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) welcomed British rock legends Coldplay for their long-awaited return to Hong Kong after 16 years offering...
Apr 13, 2025
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Transformation of Cutaway at Barangaroo reaches halfway mark
The transformation of the Cutaway - a cavernous space that sits below the eastern end of Barangaroo Reserve on Sydney’s waterfront - into a premier cultural destination has...
Apr 13, 2025
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Tasmanian Government looks to introduce legislation bypassing planning process for Hobart Stadium
The Tasmanian Government is set to introduce 'enabling legislation' to progress planning approvals for its proposed new AFL stadium at Hobart’s Macquarie Point. With the...
Apr 13, 2025
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Victorian Government declares Lady Gaga’s Marvel Stadium concert off limits to ticket scalpers
Aiming to deter ticket scalpers for the just announced Lady Gaga concert at Marvel Stadium in December, the Victorian Government has today declared the Melbourne leg of singer’s...
Apr 13, 2025
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Taranaki Rugby records third consecutive surplus
The Taranaki Rugby Football Union (TRFU) posted a total net surplus after extraordinary items of $43,426 for 2024. The result was announced at the 139th Annual General Meeting...
Apr 13, 2025
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Mould contamination discovered at Redland Performing Arts Centre
Redland City Council has revealed the members of the public have been exposed to mould at the Redland Performing Arts Centre. The revelation follows the Council having initially...
Apr 12, 2025
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Concepts for aquatic centre, new outdoor stage and Ferris wheel revealed for Canberra's Commonwealth Park
The National Capital Authority (NCA) has released a vision for the renewal of Canberra’s Commonwealth Park, which includes an aquatic centre to replace the city’s ageing Olympic...
Apr 11, 2025
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Penrith City Council to sponsor ICF 2025 International Canoe Slalom Championships
Penrith City Council has announced its sponsorship of the 2025 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Championships to be held at Penrith Whitewater Stadium on...
Apr 11, 2025
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ABEA and IAPCO partner to enhance membership value and collaboration for meetings and events industry
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) and the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) have entered into a new Strategic Partnership...
Apr 11, 2025
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Workers and union demand full MCG security audit after AFL match gun incident
Workers at the MCG are demanding a full and thorough audit of security after two patrons were able to allegedly smuggle firearms into the venue last week. Delegates from the...
Apr 10, 2025
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Redeveloped Jim Elphick Tennis Centre opens in Wagga Wagga
The $9.15 million redeveloped Jim Elphick Tennis Centre at Wagga Wagga’s Bolton Park has opened offering a venue for tennis and sporting events – from grassroots through to...
Apr 10, 2025
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2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show opens its gates
Set to run over 12 days, the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show will open today presenting its annual mix of entertainment, agricultural displays and carnival rides for all ages....
Apr 10, 2025
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Hong Kong Police arrest ticket scalpers outside of Coldplay’s concerts at Kai Tak Stadium
Five people have reportedly been arrested for alleged ticket scalping outside of Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Stadium ahead of a concert from British band Coldplay on Tuesday. As...
Apr 9, 2025
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre set to mark 40 years of excellence
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is to celebrate 40 years of vibrant arts and cultural experiences with a free community celebration will be held on Saturday 12th...
Apr 8, 2025
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Amphitheatre opens as part of $7.6 million Katherne Arts and Culture Centre transformation
The Northern Territory Government’s $7.6 million transformation of Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre in Katherine was celebrated last night at the grand opening...
Apr 8, 2025
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Penrith Council continues precinct-wide upgrade at Monfarville Reserve
Penrith Council continues to cater for its community’s needs and has advised that construction is underway on a new amenities building at Monfarville Reserve in St Marys - a key...
Apr 8, 2025
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