News: Venues
NRL's Wests Tigers demand $50 million investment in Campbelltown Sports Stadium
The NRL's Wests Tigers have threatened to leave Campbelltown Sports Stadium in Western Sydney unless the local council gives a $50 million guarantee to upgrade the facilities at...
Apr 8, 2025
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Western Australian Government prepares for new entertainment and sport precinct next to Optus Stadium
The Western Australian Government has announced that necessary preliminary on-ground investigations for a new entertainment and sporting precinct adjacent to Optus Stadium will...
Apr 8, 2025
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa hosts ‘Our Changing City’ interactive digital exhibition
The interactive digital installation ‘Our Changing City’ is now live at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in the Te Taiao exhibition space with the exhibition inviting...
Apr 7, 2025
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Imperial Hotel added to NSW Heritage Register
The Imperial Hotel, an iconic inner Sydney LGBTQIA+ landmark, has been listed on the NSW State Heritage Register, recognising its deep cultural and historical significance. The...
Apr 7, 2025
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Parrtjima Festival opening attracts thousands to Alice Springs
The opening weekend of Parrtjima – A Festival in Light attracted thousands of visitors to Alice Springs (Mparntwe) for a dazzling celebration of First Nations culture, art, and...
Apr 7, 2025
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Gunnebo streamlines event entrance processes at Sydney Dragway
With a desire to deliver a better customer experience for patrons visiting the Sydney Dragway motorsport facility, Gunnebo has upgraded the main entrance for large scale events....
Apr 6, 2025
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City of Newcastle seeks Federal Government funding to secure future for cricket venue
The City of Newcastle Council is seeking Federal Government funding for the second stage of planned improvements to Newcastle’s No.1 Sportsground, which it says would deliver...
Apr 6, 2025
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Delaware North to operate new food and beverage sites at Perth Airport's International Terminal
Delaware North has announced that it has been awarded four sites at Perth Airport's International Terminal (T1) to develop new-to-market food and beverage retail concepts. The...
Apr 6, 2025
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Coogee SLSC among NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs to share in $5.4 million funding boost
Coogee Surf Life Saving Club is among the 38 NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs to share in a $5.4 million funding boost via the NSW Government’s 2024/25 Surf Club Facility Program for...
Apr 6, 2025
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Orange City Council lodges plans for John Davis Sports Stadium upgrades
Updated plans to make the grandstand at the John Davis Stadium at Orange’s new sports precinct among the biggest in the NSW Central West region, have been lodged by Orange City...
Apr 6, 2025
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Entries open for 2025 Australian Event Awards
With entries now open for the 2025 Australian Event Awards Event professionals, producers, suppliers and creatives from across Australia are invited to submit their best work...
Apr 5, 2025
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Security screening enhanced for AFL fixtures at the MCG
AFL fans entering both the MCG and Marvel Stadium have experienced long delays in entering the venues today as a result of enhanced security screening in the wake of an incident...
Apr 5, 2025
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NRMA Insurance named Official Major Partner of Adelaide Oval
NRMA Insurance has today been announced as the Official Major Partner of Adelaide Oval with the venue’s Southern Plaza set to be renamed. Under the five-year agreement, the...
Apr 4, 2025
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MCEC hosts Banksia National Awards celebrating sustainable solutions
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has this week hosted the Banksia National Sustainability Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to sustainability across...
Apr 4, 2025
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Crowd violence erupts during NRL game at Sydney's Accor Stadium
11 fans have been evicted from Sydney’s Accor Stadium after fighting broke out during last night’s NRL clash between South Sydney and Sydney Roosters. The incident saw two...
Apr 4, 2025
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Parramatta Square secures Asia Pacific Place Governance award
Parramatta Square has secured the Place Governance award at the 2024 Place Leaders Asia Pacific Awards in Darwin overnight in recognition of it being one of the best managed...
Apr 4, 2025
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MCG security breach sees two men charged for allegedly smuggling guns into AFL match
The MCG has come under scrutiny after two men were arrested for allegedly smuggling loaded firearms into last night’s AFL Premiership fixture between Collingwood and Carlton....
Apr 4, 2025
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Community events set to mark completion of Stadium Taranaki project
Taranaki Regional Council has announced that a ‘community extravaganza’ will mark the completion of the project to redevelop Stadium Taranaki (formerly the Yarrow Stadium) in...
Apr 3, 2025
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Swimming Australia introduces strategic plan through to 2032
Swimming Australia has launched Inspire Australia Through Swimming 2025-2032, a strategic plan that sets the path forward for the organisation and the sport, with a focus on...
Apr 3, 2025
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Sydney Showground and ENGIE Stadium partners with WOSUP to reduce single-use plastic at live events
Sydney Showground and ENGIE Stadium has announced a three-year partnership with sustainable aluminium cup provider, WOSUP, which will save over 2,200 single-use cups per event...
Apr 3, 2025
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Crest at Bass Hill sports field transformed into premium facility
Popular sports field - the Crest at Bass Hill - has received more than $4 million on upgrades from the City of Canterbury Bankstown to transform it into a state-of-the-art...
Apr 3, 2025
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Feedback sought from Tweed Shire Community on Depot Road Sports Precinct Master Plan
The Tweed Shire community is being invited by Council to deliver feedback on plans for sport and recreation facilities to be developed at Kings Forest. The Depot Road Sports...
Apr 2, 2025
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Community feedback invited on plans for Parramatta's reimagined Riverside Theatres
Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres redevelopment is moving forward with the community invited to have their say on this state-significant development being publicly exhibited on...
Apr 2, 2025
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International Paralympic Committee President calls for better accessibility to drive Para sport development
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons has called on governments and authorities around the world to invest more into accessible infrastructure to...
Apr 2, 2025
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