News: Venues
Meetings and Events Australia enters voluntary administration after 50 years
Meetings and Events Australia (MEA), the country’s longest-standing industry body for the events sector, will be entering voluntary administration after 50 years of service to...
Mar 26, 2025
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Polytan awarded construction tender for Surf Coast's new hockey field
Surf Coast Shire Council has advised that leading surface supplier Polytan has been awarded the construction tender for Torquay’s much-anticipated Banyul-Warri Fields hockey...
Mar 26, 2025
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Momentus Technologies partners with CAST in startup callout at 2025 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress
Venue and event management software company, Momentus Technologies, has partnered with CAST (Centre of Arts, Sports & Technology) to offer an incredible opportunity for startups...
Mar 26, 2025
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Brisbane Aquatic Centre secures Royal Life Saving Gold Safety Endorsement
Royal Lifesaving’s Gold Safety endorsement status has been awarded to Brisbane Aquatic Centre located at the Sleeman Sports Complex in recognition of their aquatic facility...
Mar 26, 2025
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Tender released for construction of JackJumpers High Performance Training Centre
The construction tender has been released for JackJumpers High Performance Training Centre, to be located on Twin Ovals Road, adjacent to the Kingborough Sports Centre in...
Mar 26, 2025
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Transformation of Adelaide's Karen Rolton Oval allows doubling of cricket fans for Sheffield Shield final
Support from the South Australian Government and South Australian Cricket Association has delivered new and temporary infrastructure at the usual 5,000-capacity Karen Rolton...
Mar 25, 2025
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Smart approach to construction vital for delivery of Brisbane 2032 Games
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has welcomed the Queensland Government's response to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Review noting the announcement brings...
Mar 25, 2025
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ASM Global’s Harvey Lister ‘disappointed’ at exclusion of Brisbane Arena project from 2032 Games venue proposals
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli's announcement that plans for venues to host events at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics will not include the Brisbane Live/Arena...
Mar 25, 2025
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Singapore Sports Hub hosts teams from Asia and Oceania for FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025
Singapore Sports Hub is hosting the eighth edition of basketball tournament, the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, from 26th to 30th March 2025 - delivering exciting action on and off the...
Mar 25, 2025
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Updated plans lodged for Orange’s John Davis Stadium include larger grandstand
Updated plans for Orange’s John Davis Stadium include a larger grandstand than originally planned and new amenities block for the athletic track. The new Development...
Mar 25, 2025
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Work commences on Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre
Construction is underway on the Visitor Experience Centre at the new Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment. The Twelve Apostles are an environmental attraction consisting of...
Mar 25, 2025
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NSW community facilities secure $6 million for upgrades
The NSW Government Infrastructure Grants Program sees sport grounds, community halls, theatres and cultural centres from Broken Hill to Bellingen, Camden to Carathool, Fairfield...
Mar 25, 2025
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First details released for Biennale of Sydney 25th edition in 2026
The Biennale of Sydney has today released the first details for its 25th edition being held from 14th March to 14th June 2026, including the appointment of the next Fondation...
Mar 25, 2025
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Regional venues feature in Brisbane 2032 infrastructure plans
Yesterday’s announcement of the Games Delivery Plan for the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics has included plans for events to be held outside south-east Queensland with...
Mar 25, 2025
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Australia’s peak aquatic sports welcome announcement on Brisbane National Aquatics Centre
Australia’s peak aquatic sport sports have today welcomed the Queensland Government’s announcement that a National Aquatics Centre (NAC) will be developed in Spring Hill as part...
Mar 25, 2025
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Inaugural ARIA Innovator explores most pressing shifts facing the Australian Music industry
The inaugural ARIA Innovator ended today at the State Library of NSW having brought together artists, managers, executives, founders, and thinkers to talk seriously about the...
Mar 25, 2025
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Stadium at Victoria Park confirmed as main Brisbane 2032 Games venue
A controversial revisiting of plans to build a 63,000 capacity stadium as the main venue for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics has been announced today by Queensland...
Mar 25, 2025
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24/7 Software launches GlobalCommand to enhance operations for multi-venue organisations
24/7 Software, a leader in cloud-based venue operations and safety management software, has launched ‘GlobalCommand’ - an innovative platform that redefines how Global Security...
Mar 24, 2025
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Curtain comes down for Fremantle Theatre Company
The Fremantle Theatre Company FTC), a cornerstone of Fremantle’s arts community, has announced that it will cease operations following the conclusion of its lease at Victoria...
Mar 24, 2025
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SoundCloud, Ticketmaster and Universe partner to help artists to easily create, ticket and share live shows
Aiming to help artists ‘get fans’ and ‘get paid’, SoundCloud has partnered with Ticketmaster and Universe, Ticketmaster’s self-serve event ticketing and marketing platform, to...
Mar 24, 2025
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New Entertainment Precincts unveiled for western Sydney
Burwood and Fairfield councils, located in Sydney’s west, have committed to establish NSW's next Special Entertainment Precincts (SEP). The state's first ever Special...
Mar 23, 2025
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Canberra Sport and Recreation Clubs share $3.2 million funding boost
The latest round of the ACT Government's Sport and Recreation Investment Scheme sees Canberra sport and recreation clubs sharing in over $3.2 million in funding. Four funding...
Mar 23, 2025
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Developing Ballymore as Brisbane 2032 hockey venue ‘a waste of money’
Hockey Queensland and Hockey Australia have reinforced the call made by the sport in both its initial and supplementary submissions to the Brisbane Games Independent...
Mar 23, 2025
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Speculation mounts over Brisbane 2032 venues review panel recommendations
With the Queensland Government’s 100-day review into infrastructure for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics set to announce its delivery plan on Tuesday this week, media outlets...
Mar 22, 2025
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