News: Venues
Newcastle Museum offers engaging dinosaur encounters
Newcastle Museum’s exhibition ‘Dinosaurs: Surviving Extinction’ showcases the Cretaceous period through bones, fossils and interactive dig pits. The exhibition with its hands-on...
Sep 22, 2024
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Circus Oz Hub returns for duration of Melbourne Fringe 2024
For the first time since 2019, the vibrant Circus Oz Hub is returning for the duration of Melbourne Fringe 2024 from 1st to 20th October. The Circus Oz building in Collingwood...
Sep 20, 2024
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Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into the Commonwealth Games invites events industry input
The Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the Commonwealth Games has restated is investigation, inviting the events industry to share its views on the $2 billion in support the...
Sep 20, 2024
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ABEA strengthens its national representation with new appointments
Aimed at solidifying its team and strengthening its national representation, the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has appointed three new Council Chairs and...
Sep 19, 2024
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Auckland’s Go Media Stadium attracts record-breaking NRL attendance
Auckland’s multi-purpose Go Media Stadium (Mount Smart Stadium), attracted nearly a quarter of a million rugby league fans in 2024 with the One New Zealand Warriors smashing NRL...
Sep 19, 2024
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NSW Government opens defibrillator funding for sport facilities and organisations
Applications have opened for the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program which provides NSW sporting clubs and organisations the opportunity to share in...
Sep 18, 2024
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Pladia launched to enhance visitor experience at cultural venues and events
Pladia, a world-first experience design software business, has been launched as a premium solution designed to serve the cultural tourism market, offering arts and culture...
Sep 18, 2024
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One Playground to open premium gym in Western Sydney
Fast growing boutique gym, One Playground, has announced its expansion into Western Sydney with the opening of a high-quality gym in Merrylands this summer. Part of the Mason...
Sep 18, 2024
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Funding approved and EOIs soon to be issued for new Logan indoor sports centre
Funding has been approved for a new $142.1 million indoor sports centre in the heart of Logan City (south of Brisbane) with Expressions of Interest for works soon to be issued....
Sep 18, 2024
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Deputy partners with Sydney Fringe to support volunteers and staff
Sydney Fringe Festival - the largest independent arts festival in New South Wales is currently underway until 30th September during which it will present over 450 events across...
Sep 18, 2024
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Cost of new Hobart Stadium to rise by $60 million as economic cost questioned
The estimated cost of Hobart’s planned waterfront stadium, a condition of Tasmania Tigers entry into the AFL, has increased to $775 million – before construction has even begun....
Sep 18, 2024
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New Zealand’s Hamilton Gardens opens enhanced entry precinct
Hamilton Gardens, a public garden park in the south of Hamilton owned and managed by Hamilton City Council in New Zealand has opened its enhanced entry precinct and the start of...
Sep 18, 2024
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American Express Middle East reveals partnership with Dubai Opera
American Express Middle East has announced a new partnership with Dubai Opera as the venue’s ‘official partner’. The link will see American Express Card Members in the region...
Sep 17, 2024
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Gemba releases Insight Reports into the evolving event experience
A new report from industry consultants Gemba has found that just half of fans are satisfied with their experience at live entertainment and sport events. Based on research into...
Sep 16, 2024
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Blue Mountains libraries attract higher visitation and membership
Blue Mountains City Council has advised that its libraries are celebrating a remarkable year, with an increase in membership, visitation and loans. According to the annual State...
Sep 16, 2024
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Design works underway for Bendigo Showgrounds and Bendigo Stadium upgrades
The design phase for Bendigo Showgrounds and Bendigo Stadium has commenced with City Collective appointed as the Principal Design Consultant for both of these projects. As...
Sep 16, 2024
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Geelong United looks to thrive in Victoria's second largest market
Set to play its first game in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) at the Geelong Arena as of 30th October, the relocated Geelong United (formerly the Melbourne...
Sep 15, 2024
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Powerhouse Museum heritage listing guarantees future in Ultimo
The broadening of the Powerhouse Museum Ultimo’s heritage listing guarantees that the popular site will remain a museum of applied arts and sciences into the future. Powerhouse...
Sep 15, 2024
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RAC Arena to debut multifunctional LED display at HoopsFest
Perth’s RAC Arena will be debuting its $5 million screen at Australia's biggest basketball festival, HoopsFest, with the upgrade enhancing fan engagement and attracting new...
Sep 15, 2024
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BEIA open registrations for business events industry conference in Taranaki
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has opened registrations for their 2024 conference to be held in Taranaki for the first time from 25th to 27th November 2024. This...
Sep 15, 2024
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Olympic Council of Asia provides venue update for 2026 Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has provided a venue update for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, advising that the main stadium scheduled for completion six months before the...
Sep 15, 2024
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Victorian Government announces new funding for live music industry
The Victorian Government has announced a $3.9 million boost for the state’s live music industry with music festivals, musicians and live music venues able to share in the...
Sep 14, 2024
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Upgraded Craigieburn Sports Stadium to benefit local sporting clubs
The upgraded Craigieburn Sports Stadium, located in Melbourne’s north, is set to benefit local community and sporting clubs. The upgrades provide a real home court advantage for...
Sep 14, 2024
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Wellington's Te Papa debuts Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery retrospective exhibition
Te Papa - New Zealand's national museum located in Wellington - will be the first venue to host the global tour of Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery -a retrospective exhibition...
Sep 13, 2024
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