News: Venues
Swimming Victoria announces Mattioli partnership
Swimming Victoria has today announced a partnership with Mattioli, that will see the Melbourne-based company become the body's official Aquatic Facility Maintenance Partner,...
Aug 14, 2024
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Cricket Australia reveals long term Test venue schedule
Australia’s marquee summer Test cricket fixtures are set to remain at their traditional venues with the Boxing Day and New Year’s Tests in Melbourne and Sydney are secured until...
Aug 14, 2024
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Venues
Singapore Sports Hub team secures TheStadiumBusiness ‘Unsung Hero’ award
Regarded as the leading awards for the global venue industry, TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2024 recognised leadership, innovation and achievement across global stadia. The...
Aug 14, 2024
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New Marvel Stadium app launched
Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium has introduced a new venue app to enhance the experiences of event guests, concert-goers and sport fans. App offerings include: Exclusive Food and...
Aug 14, 2024
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Tixserve partners with Barmy Army marking its first entry into the Cricket sector
Tixserve, a provider of digital ticket delivery solutions, has entered into a partnership with Barmy Army, the world-famous England cricket supporters’ group with the...
Aug 14, 2024
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Masterplan released for popular Brisbane sporting precinct
A long-term masterplan for one of Brisbane’s most popular sporting precincts - Crosby Park in Albion - has been unveiled with Brisbane City Council locking in a new 25-year...
Aug 14, 2024
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Long term future of Rockhampton Regional Tennis Centre looks promising
With current leaseholder, Tennis Rockhampton Limited, ending their lease of Rockhampton Regional Tennis Centre at the end of the year, Rockhampton Regional Council has approved...
Aug 13, 2024
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Albury City Council awards $14.5 million contract for Lauren Jackson Sports Centre
Albury City Council has announced that it has awarded a $14.5 million construction tender to upgrade the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre. The Council advised this week that it has...
Aug 12, 2024
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Consumer Protection WA reissues ticket scalping alert for UFC event at Perth’s RAC Arena
Due to the popularity of the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC 305) event at Perth’s RAC Arena on 18th August, Consumer Protection WA has reissued a ticket scalping...
Aug 12, 2024
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New sensory play space enhances Christchurch’s Southern Centre offerings
Christchurch City Council has advised that a new, fully accessible, sensory play space has been added to the City's popular multi-sensory facility, the Southern Centre, located...
Aug 12, 2024
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Play
New pavilion and upgraded football pitch unveiled at Baw Baw Shire’s Bellbird Park
The new multi-use pavilion and upgraded football (soccer) pitch have been unveiled to the community at Baw Baw Shire’s Bellbird Park in Drouin. The new pavilion, which is home...
Aug 12, 2024
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Surfaces
City of Fremantle suggests government subsidy for live music venues
The City of Fremantle has highlighted the ongoing challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry in its delivery of a list of priorities at a federal...
Aug 12, 2024
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Organisers advise of cancellation of Adelaide’s Harvest Rock festival
The organisers of South Australia's Harvest Rock have advised of the cancellation of this year’s music festival in October - becoming the latest casualty of the uncertain...
Aug 12, 2024
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Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre marks 20th anniversary
Blue Mountains Council is inviting the community to celebrate Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre’s 20th birthday on Saturday 24th August. The current Centre was opened in...
Aug 12, 2024
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Fitness
Tasmania’s Visitor Experience Training new hotel school launched
The next generation of Tasmanian hospitality workers will be able to get job-ready training at Visitor Experience Training’s new hotel school – launched by Premier and Minister...
Aug 12, 2024
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Creative Victoria calls for inspiring leaders to join boards
Creative Victoria is calling for expressions of interest from leaders and skilled community members across Victoria from all backgrounds and walks of life to join one of...
Aug 11, 2024
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Arts
Court floor installation underway at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre
Christchurch City Council has advised that court flooring installation is underway at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre. The 110 x 45 metre community courts area has enough...
Aug 11, 2024
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Crowd violence erupts during Suncorp Stadium NRL clash
Footage has emerged of a fight involving around 15 NRL fans at Suncorp Stadium yesterday during the clash between the Dolphins and Warriors. Media outlets have posted video of...
Aug 11, 2024
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New Destination and Audience Executive appointed to Arts Centre Melbourne leadership team
Arts Centre Melbourne has announced the appointment of Kim Berkers to the role of Executive Director, Destination and Audience. Bringing experience in hospitality, a steadfast...
Aug 10, 2024
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Accessibility and amenity upgrades to sensitively rejuvenate Leura Cascades Recreation Precinct
The Leura Cascades Recreation Precinct, one of six precincts along the Blue Mountains Southern Escarpment, boasts an exciting mix of natural beauty with built heritage and...
Aug 9, 2024
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Roger Field reveals new Further Afield live events advisory agency
Roger Field, the former Live Nation - Asia Pacific President, has this week advised of the launch of a new live events advisory agency aimed at assisting parties looking to...
Aug 8, 2024
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Legends to pay US$3.5 million USA Department of Justice penalty after antitrust breaches in ASM Global acquisition
Venue experiences company Legends has agreed to pay a US$3.5 million penalty as part of a legal settlement with United States Department of Justice (DOJ) over alleged ‘gun...
Aug 8, 2024
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Major sporting events at Industree Group Stadium break attendance records and deliver economic windfall
A run of four major sporting events at the Industree Group Stadium in Gosford has set new attendance records and delivered a $9.75 million boost in economic revenue for the NSW...
Aug 8, 2024
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Eden Park looks to host more concert events
Auckland’s Eden Park has applied to increase the number of concert events held annually at the venue from six to 12 and is encouraging the public to submit their feedback to...
Aug 8, 2024
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