News: Venues
Eden Park enters Guinness World Records with largest ever haka
Auckland’s Eden Park has made history with thousands of New Zealanders joined together yesterday evening to reclaim the official Guinness World Records™ title for the world’s...
Sep 29, 2024
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Brisbane secures 2030 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
Brisbane has been awarded the rights to host the 2030 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Track Cycling World Championships, comprising the elite, junior, para-cycling and...
Sep 29, 2024
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Gema Group named new caterer at Melbourne's AAMI Park
Following a competitive tender process, Melbourne and Olympic Parks (M&OP) has announced that the Gema Group has been appointed to deliver catering services at AAMI Park. The...
Sep 29, 2024
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MCG welcomes crowd of more than 100,000 fans for AFL grand final
The AFL Grand Final has again attracted a six figure with 100,013 fans packing the MCG yesterday afternoon to watch the Brisbane Lions emphatic triumph over the Sydney Swans,...
Sep 28, 2024
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Supertonic exhibition sees Tweed Regional Museum secure AmaGA excellence award
The prestigious 2024 Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) Awards were recently held in September with the Tweed Regional Museum securing the coveted award in the...
Sep 28, 2024
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Darwin venues to welcome home Paris 2024 Olympians and Paralympians
Venues across the Greater Darwin area will be welcoming home Australia’s Olympians and Paralympians on Saturday, 5th October. The 2024 Australian Paralympic Team featured...
Sep 28, 2024
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ASM Global advances inclusivity at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena
In a significant step towards inclusivity, Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena has become the first arena in the region to join Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - the initiative designed to...
Sep 28, 2024
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Annette Pitman appointed new Chief Executive Museums of History
Outgoing head of the state government’s arts agency Create NSW, Annette Pitman, has been named as the new Chief Executive of Museums of History NSW. Established in December...
Sep 27, 2024
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AXS selected as the official ticketing partner for CMC Rocks
AXS Australia and New Zealand has announced that it has been selected as the official ticketing partner for CMC Rocks, which will see the AEG subsidiary leverage its Mobile ID...
Sep 26, 2024
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South Australian Sports Institute designed to give athletes a competitive edge
The nearly $90 million South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) has launched as one of the best high-performance sports precincts in Australia with operations commencing next...
Sep 26, 2024
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Upgrade works completed at Adelaide's Coopers Stadium for A-Leagues season
The completion of a $53.5 million upgrade program at Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium is set to deliver an enhanced matchday experience for players and fans alike - with the...
Sep 25, 2024
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Perth Concert Hall redevelopment to commence in 2025
After 50 years of continuous operation, the heritage-listed Perth Concert Hall will undergo a $150.3 million redevelopment for the benefit of artists, audiences and the...
Sep 25, 2024
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City of Stirling Nollamara sports building refurbishment complete
The City of Stirling’s new sporting clubrooms at Robertsbridge Reserve Nollamara are now complete and able to be enjoyed by local sporting clubs such as the Bandits Softball...
Sep 25, 2024
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Tasmanian Parliament hears that cost of three-storey car park excluded from budget for new Hobart Stadium
The cost of building an underground car park inside Hobart's planned AFL stadium has not been factored into its cost estimate, a Tasmanian parliamentary hearing has been told....
Sep 24, 2024
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AFL issues warning to fans over black market grand final tickets
The AFL has warned fans to be vigilant around buying grand final tickets after advising that thousands of official barcodes were “illegally downloaded” in a digital security...
Sep 24, 2024
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Lismore Regional Gallery to reopen following $5 million restoration
Lismore Regional Gallery will reopen to residents and visitors on Friday after the completion of a multi-faceted restoration project jointly funded by the Federal and NSW...
Sep 24, 2024
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NSW Government looks to create 2027 Netball World Cup legacy
The NSW Government has announced $1.5 million funding for a Legacy Program to support the 2027 Netball World Cup as well as a new Netball Infrastructure Strategy. The Legacy...
Sep 24, 2024
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Newly elected Northern Territory Government invests in Alice Springs sporting facilities
The newly elected Northern Territory Government is investing in improving sporting facilities in Central Australia. The government has awarded a $903,923 contract to Harrison...
Sep 24, 2024
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NSW Government removes ‘5km Club rule’
The NSW Government has scrapped the antiquated rule that prevents people living within five kilometres of a Club from signing in without first becoming a member. Under current...
Sep 24, 2024
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Sydney’s Old Merchant House transforms into Halloween Horror venue
BBR Group, a leading Australian event, PR, and digital company, is transforming the Old Merchant House in Sydney at The Rocks into a multi-level pop-up club with DJs takeovers,...
Sep 24, 2024
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Oran Park Leisure Centre delivers new aquatic and sport destination in southwest Sydney
Camden Council, located in Sydney’s southwest, has announced the opening of the Oran Park Leisure Centre on 21st October. Set to become Southwest Sydney’s premier leisure and...
Sep 23, 2024
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Queensland Government appoints John Collins as first Night-Life Economy Commissioner
The Queensland Government has appointed John Collins as the state’s first Night-Life Economy Commissioner. Collins has passion for live music and a deep connection to...
Sep 23, 2024
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Event organisers encouraged to host events in regional Victoria
Event organisers are being encouraged to host events in regional Victoria with the state government opening the Regional Business Events Program aimed at boosting local tourism...
Sep 22, 2024
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EOIs open for membership on new Dunedin Music Advisory Panel
EOIs open for membership on new Dunedin Music Advisory Panel The Dunedin City Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for membership on a new Music Advisory Panel, which...
Sep 22, 2024
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