News: Venues
Valo Motion combines basketball and trampolining in new game
Valo Motion, the pioneer in developing active mixed-reality attractions has added a new game which combines the excitement of basketball with trampoline action - offering an...
Aug 28, 2024
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Brisbane Lord Mayor unveils Olympic transport legacy plan
A detailed plan to keep Brisbane moving and deliver a long-term transport legacy beyond the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been released by City of Brisbane Lord Mayor,...
Aug 28, 2024
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Frankston Arts Centre’s Access program recognised at PAC Australia awards
Frankston Arts Centre has been honoured with an Australian Performing Arts Centre IMPACT Award for its outstanding Arts Access program. The program, designed to engage...
Aug 27, 2024
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Schwartz Family Company offers complete business events solution in Blue Mountains
The Schwartz Family Company’s purchase of the established Leura Gardens Resort is intended to make the Blue Mountains the ‘conference and events capital of regional NSW’. Leura...
Aug 27, 2024
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Political unrest prompts relocation of Women's T20 World Cup from Bangladesh to UAE
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the Women’s T20 World Cup - scheduled to be played in Bangladesh - will now be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)....
Aug 26, 2024
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New Venue General Manager appointed at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Stadiums Queensland has advised that it has appointed Cameron Jones as the new Venue General Manager at Townsville's Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Jones, who moves from the...
Aug 26, 2024
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National Museum of Australia’s Egypt exhibition attracts record number of visitors
The National Museum of Australia’s blockbuster exhibition - ‘Discovering Ancient Egypt’ - has beaten all records for previous hit shows, with almost 200,000 visits, making it...
Aug 26, 2024
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ChristchurchNZ spotlights important role conferences play in driving off-peak visitation
Christchurch is to host seven large conferences from late August to late September, welcoming more than 2,600 delegates with an estimated economic impact of $3 million. The city...
Aug 26, 2024
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KOJO secures several high-profile sport and venue clients
KOJO - market leader in fan first sport experiences – has announced the addition of several high-profile clients to its growing roster. With a strong focus on delivering...
Aug 26, 2024
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Rockhampton Showgrounds to transform for pop culture convention
The Rockhampton Showgrounds will be transformed for regional Queensland’s biggest single-day pop culture convention - CapriCon Pop Culture Convention - presented by McDonald's...
Aug 26, 2024
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Perth’s RAC Arena secures United Cup international tennis tournament for third consecutive summer
Perth’s RAC Arena has secured the United Cup international tennis tournament for a third consecutive summer from 27th December 2024 to 1st January 2025, attracting some of the...
Aug 26, 2024
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New wrestling format to make Australian debut at Suncorp Stadium
TEG and All Elite Wrestling have announced today that Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium will host AEW Grand Slam: Australia on Saturday 15th February 2025 - marking the first time AEW...
Aug 25, 2024
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Cardinia Shire Council opens Garfield Netball Pavilion
Cardinia Shire Council has opened its new Garfield Netball Pavilion, a state-of-the-art facility designed to cater to the growing needs of netball enthusiasts in Cardinia. The...
Aug 25, 2024
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Cultural and sport facilities to benefit under latest stage of Federal Government’s Growing Regions Program
With applications expected to open in September, program guidelines have been released for the second round of the Federal Government’s $600 million Growing Regions Program. For...
Aug 25, 2024
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Melbourne & Olympic Parks sport precinct secures St Andrews Beach Brewery
St Andrews Beach Brewery will be delivering the flavours and coastal flair of the Mornington Peninsula to CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park. Located at Garden Square, the brewery is...
Aug 25, 2024
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Operators of zoos, surf lifesaving clubs and theme parks among attendees of Sunshine Coast Soiree
Brisbane’s business event organisers including those from Australia Zoo, Aussie World and Sunshine Beach Surf Lifesaving Club were among the attendees enjoying the Sunshine...
Aug 25, 2024
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Sport clinics and skateboard workshops among free activities at Gipps Street Recreation Precinct opening
Penrith’s newest sport and recreation destination - the $44.5 million Gipps Street Recreation Precinct - is less than one week away from its grand opening on Saturday, 31st...
Aug 25, 2024
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Updated HBF Stadium ready to welcome back NBL
The HBF Stadium at Mt Claremont is ready to welcome back NBL action for the first time in 12 years following a $1.6 million upgrade by VenuesWest. The venue served as the home...
Aug 25, 2024
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Ticketmaster Australia renews VenuesWest partnership
Ticketmaster Australia has announced the renewal of its partnership with VenuesWest for an additional five years – continuing a relationship that has already existed for 20...
Aug 24, 2024
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Western Australian regional galleries receive funding to improve cultural experiences
The Western Australian Government has announced funding of $270,000 to be shared among 10 regional public galleries for upgrades and support. The program is delivered as part of...
Aug 23, 2024
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Legends completes ASM Global takeover
Sport, entertainment and venues service provider Legends has announced the completion of its US$2.3 billion acquisition of ASM Global, to create what it calls “the world’s...
Aug 22, 2024
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F.S. Garside Park transformed into outstanding recreation and sport facility
Popular North Granville park, F.S. Garside Park, has opened following its $17 million transformation via funding from the NSW Government. The former landfill site has been...
Aug 22, 2024
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Strong foundations being delivered for new Adelaide Aquatic Centre
The new $135 million Adelaide Aquatic Centre is taking shape with concrete pouring commencing on the slabs to support the new pools. The aquatic centre was designed by JPE...
Aug 22, 2024
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Geelong's National Wool Museum secures award for Best Regional Museum
Geelong's National Wool Museum has secured the award for Australia's best regional museum, winning a 2024 Wotif Uniquely Aussie Award. Operated by the City of Greater Geelong...
Aug 22, 2024
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