News: Venues
Tier 2 purpose-built rectangular stadium included in Australian football’s Brisbane 2032 infrastructure submission
Representing the collective voice of Australian football, Football Australia and Football Queensland, have submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Queensland Government's...
Jan 22, 2025
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Perth Wildcats to relocate base to upgraded Warwick Stadium
The NBL’s Wildcats are set to move their training base and headquarters to Warwick Stadium in Perth’s north following a $16 million pledge for a high-performance facility from...
Jan 21, 2025
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Australian Festival Industry Conference releases call for speakers
The Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) is inviting expressions of interest (EOIs) from speakers for this year’s event in Brisbane – being held on 8th and 9th...
Jan 21, 2025
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Kai Tak Sports Park hosts its first international event
Kai Tak Sports Park is the host venue for the 2025 IBF Para Bowling World Championships – with the event marking Kai Tak Sports Park’s first international event. The 2025 IBF...
Jan 21, 2025
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Momentus Technologies continues as EVANZ Premium Partner
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has announced that Momentus Technologies have re-signed as Premium Partner to continue their support during 2025....
Jan 21, 2025
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Snap Fitness advances in 2025 with 350th APAC club opening
Snap Fitness has celebrated the start of 2025 with the opening of its 350th club in the Asia-Pacific region at Kiama in NSW - a milestone opening that coincided with club...
Jan 20, 2025
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SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre to host 2025 Australian Swimming Trials
Swimming Australia, in partnership with the South Australian Government, has announced the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre (SAALC) as the host venue for the 2025 Australian...
Jan 20, 2025
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HKCEC secures highest Muslim Gold Certification
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Management Limited has announced that the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (‘HKCEC’) has been accredited the Gold...
Jan 20, 2025
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Christchurch City Council spotlights fitness training advisor Rob Bone
Christchurch City Council has spotlighted group fitness trainer Rob Bone’s dedication and commitment to the fitness industry from his time in the early 1990s on the BBC’s Good...
Jan 19, 2025
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Renovation work completed at scene of Indonesian stadium tragedy
Indonesian Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo has advised that renovation works at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, East Java - scene of a deadly crowd stampede that led to...
Jan 19, 2025
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VMA reports cyberattack
The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] has reported that it has experienced a cyberattack targeting its email systems. In a communication to members it advises “we...
Jan 19, 2025
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CGF outlines new framework for future Commonwealth Games hosting
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has advised that multi-city and multi-nation bids will be “actively encouraged” as part of a new hosting framework for the event from...
Jan 19, 2025
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Planned extension for Hillarys Protected Entertainment Precinct
Aimed at increasing the safety of locals and visitors to the boat harbour and surrounding areas, an extended Hillarys Protected Entertainment Precinct (PEP) comes into effect...
Jan 19, 2025
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Brimbank Council proposes to sell land for Australia's First Vietnamese Museum
Brimbank Council will be seeking community feedback on the proposed sale of Council land in Sunshine – located in Melbourne’s western suburbs - to the Vietnamese Museum...
Jan 19, 2025
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New appointees announced to Stadiums Queensland Board
The Queensland Government has announced a refresh of the Stadiums Queensland board with five new directors: Stephen Moore, Michael Dobbie-Bridges, Debra Rains, Mary-Ann Strelow...
Jan 17, 2025
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Debris falling from SCG roof halts Big Bash League clash
The Big Bash League clash between the Thunder and Sixers at the Sydney Cricket Ground was halted yesterday evening when a piece of the roofing fell from the venue’s Bill...
Jan 17, 2025
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New Stats Perform report shows sports’ excitement about the transformative potential of AI
A newly published report has revealed that sports media organisations and sponsors are excited about the transformative potential of artificial intelligence on helping grow fans...
Jan 17, 2025
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18,000 fans expected for trial concert at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park is set to welcome its largest attendance to date on Saturday, with 18,000 people expected at the main stadium’s first trial concert, ahead of a...
Jan 16, 2025
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Rugby goal posts returned and reinstated at Alice Springs’ Anzac Oval
Rugby goal posts have been returned and reinstated for use ahead of the 2025 rugby season at Anzac Oval in Alice Springs with Northern Territory construction company BluePrint...
Jan 16, 2025
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New Chair announced for BEIA approved Professional Conference Organisers Group
Rachel Cook has been appointed Chair of the Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) Approved Professional Conference Organisers (PCO) Group. BEIA is the official...
Jan 16, 2025
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SportNXT 2025 to address key issues facing sport
SportNXT, Melbourne’s annual global sport business summit, has released details of the issues and many of the speakers that will feature at the fourth edition of what has become...
Jan 15, 2025
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Infosys unveils latest digital experiences for 2025 Australian Open
Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting has partnered with Tennis Australia to create new Generative AI Innovations at the 2025 Australian...
Jan 15, 2025
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Redevelopment secured for Roxy Community Theatre
Leeton Shire Council, located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, has announced that their Growing Regions Round 2 application submitted in late 2024 has been successful...
Jan 14, 2025
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Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum secures disaster recovery funds
Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum, situated between Swan Hill and Kerang on the shores of Victoria's Lake Boga, sustained damage during the flooding and extreme rainfall in October...
Jan 14, 2025
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