News: Venues
Bridgetown Swimming Pool among 25 Western Australian facilities to secure funding
The Western Australian Government’s latest round of Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) small grants funding has been...
Aug 8, 2024
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Former Australian Army gymnasium at Manly’s North Head Sanctuary ready for sport and recreation use
The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is taking expressions of interests from professional operators to lease the former army gymnasium Building 17 at Manly’s North Head...
Aug 8, 2024
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Event Producer sought for new Wollongong micro festival
Wollongong City Council is looking for an event producer who can engage with businesses and venues to deliver a one-off micro festival trail of live music. This paid opportunity...
Aug 8, 2024
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New Stanthorpe Art Gallery and Library Precinct opens
The revamped Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery and Library precinct, located in Queensland’s Southern Downs Region, has been officially opened. A plaque unveiling ceremony was...
Aug 8, 2024
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300th Changing Places Facility opened at Maroondah’s Jubilee Park
The newest Changing Places facility has opened in Victoria at Maroondah’s Jubilee Park – marking the 300th to be built in Australia. Victorians with disability and their carers...
Aug 8, 2024
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National Museum of Australia Council announces new appointments
Professor Clare Wright has been appointed by the Australian Government as Chair of the Council of the National Museum of Australia for a three-year term. Professor Ann McGrath,...
Aug 8, 2024
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Roof cover enhances Diamond Creek Netball Courts
Diamond Creek Netball Courts, located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, have been recently opened with a new roof cover enhancing the facility. The new cover will increase usage,...
Aug 7, 2024
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Cairns community welcomes $1.8 million Trinity Beach Activity Space
Cairns Regional Council and the Queensland Government officially opened the $1.83 million Trinity Beach Community Activity Space at Coastwatchers Park today. The new space...
Aug 7, 2024
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Maxwood Technology announced as preferred supplier for Basketball NSW
Basketball NSW has entered into a two-year partnership with Maxwood Technology with the collaboration promising enhanced facilities and benefits for the basketball community...
Aug 7, 2024
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Wodonga Council opens Baranduda Fields Sporting Complex
Baranduda Fields Sporting Complex, operated by Wodonga Council and located on the Victorian and NSW border, has opened its doors to the public, with the state-of-the-art...
Aug 7, 2024
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Qudos Bank Arena continues to embrace its corporate social responsibility
Qudos Bank Arena, managed by ASM Global and owned by TEG, continues to embrace its corporate social responsibility and recognises the opportunity they have to “make a genuine...
Aug 6, 2024
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Land secured for $15 million PCYC at Caloundra
A 6500 square metre block of land has been secured for a new Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) at Caloundra South, leased by Sunshine Coast Council. The Queensland Government...
Aug 6, 2024
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Saudi Arabia reveals stadium plans for 2034 FIFA World Cup
Plans for Saudi Arabia to build 11 new stadiums and refurbish four existing ones to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup have been revealed. Publishing the bid books for both the 2030...
Aug 6, 2024
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Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre General Manager Nigel Keen to step down
After 12 years in the role, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) General Manager Nigel Keen will be stepping down from the position at the end of September. Keen joined...
Aug 6, 2024
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Victoria Government announces free tickets for under 14s in AFL Round 24
The Victoria Government has today announced that children aged 14 years will be able to attend AFL matches in the state for free in Round 24. Being undertaken in partnership...
Aug 6, 2024
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Suncorp Super Netball season the most attended in Australian women’s sport
The 2024 Suncorp Super Netball season has smashed crowd records becoming the most attended season in the history of Australian women’s sport with a final total attendance of...
Aug 5, 2024
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Indonesian Government allocates new funds for stadium improvements
The Indonesian Government has allocated IDR 2.87 trillion (US$175 million) towards improvements at 21 football stadia across the nation. Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani...
Aug 5, 2024
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Luna Park Sydney to introduce Lite-Brite toy immersive experience
Continuing its move to offer ‘more than just rides’, Luna Park Sydney has announced that it is add another immersive experience in its Big Top building, this one inspired by the...
Aug 5, 2024
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Live Performance Australia sets out priorities for future survival of live music industry
Live Performance Australia has today declared that the future success of Australia’s live music industry depends on a globally-focused, commercially engaged and collaborative...
Aug 5, 2024
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Abilities Unleashed Programs launched by Disability Sports Australia at Eagle Stadium
Disability Sports Australia, in collaboration with Wyndham City Council, has launched the Abilities Unleashed Program at Eagle Stadium. Wyndham City’s Eagle Stadium is the...
Aug 5, 2024
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Belgravia Leisure spotlights benefits of connecting through aquatic and recreation centre experiences
With the 2024 Loneliness Awareness Week campaign running from 5th to 11th August, the Belgravia Foundation has partnered with Ending Loneliness Together as an official gold...
Aug 5, 2024
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New $2.6 million Sports Amenities building opens at Yulong Oval
Designed in consultation with Port Hunter Touch Football, Medowie Football Club, and Medowie Cricket Club, a new $2.6 million facility has opened at Yulong Oval in Medowie, a...
Aug 5, 2024
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Griffin Theatre Company secures $1 million funding boost from City of Sydney
Griffin Theatre Company’s upgrade of Darlinghurst’s historic SBW Stables Theatre has secured $1 million in funding from the City of Sydney. Founded in 1979, Griffin Theatre...
Aug 5, 2024
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HSBC SVNS returns to Perth in 2025
Perth has secured the global rugby event - HSBC SVNS - for 2025, following the major success of HSBC SVNS 2024, which drew 48,000 fans over three days. Previously known as the...
Aug 5, 2024
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