News: Venues
Aspley Rugby League Football Club welcomes completion of refurbishment project
The Aspley Rugby League Football Club, located in Brisbane’s north, has welcomed the completion of a refurbishment project valued at over $2.5 million, with the Australian...
Aug 5, 2024
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Partnership announced between TEG and Foxtel
A new partnership has been announced between Foxtel and TEG - a global leader in live entertainment, ticketing, digital & data - offering Foxtel Rewards members access to...
Aug 5, 2024
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Applications open to support Australian Live Music industry
Critical support is now available for Australian live music venues and festivals with the Australian Government today opening applications for the new $8.6 million Revive Live...
Aug 5, 2024
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Kai Tak Sports Park lights up to mark achievements of Hong Kong Olympians
Marking the achievements of Hong Kong team athletes at the Paris Olympics, the Kai Tak Sports Park has presented the first large-scale outdoor LED light show on the exterior...
Aug 4, 2024
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Lismore Regional Sports Hub opens after $12.4 million upgrade
Lismore’s Oakes Oval and Crozier Field have opened after a $12.4 million upgrade to the facilities, with the extensive upgrade aiming to boost to the community and economy as...
Aug 2, 2024
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New athletics track among facility upgrades for Ballarat
A new athletics track is among the sport and community facility upgrades being delivered for Ballarat by the Victorian Government as part of the State Government’s Regional...
Aug 2, 2024
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Northshore Brisbane $87 million street renewal commences in preparation for 2032 Games Athlete Village
The Queensland Government has awarded an $87 million contract to BMD for the first phase of the Northshore Brisbane Street Renewal Program, enabled by Economic Development...
Aug 1, 2024
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre secures AIPC Gold Re-certification
Malaysia’s purpose-built venue, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre - managed by Convex Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a joint-venture between KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd and ASM Global - has...
Aug 1, 2024
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Australian Pool Rescue Championships commence at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
The 2024 National and Interstate Pool Rescue Championships are getting underway today with 490 athletes from 63 clubs, including nine international clubs, competing at the Gold...
Aug 1, 2024
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Legacy Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre project progresses to procurement
The Australian and Queensland Governments have endorsed the Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre project – aimed at delivering a $205 million legacy sporting facility which will...
Aug 1, 2024
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Funding available for Far North and South Queensland disaster impacted sport and recreation organisations
The Federal and Queensland Government’s $14.8 million Sport and Recreation Community Facilities Recovery Program is aimed at supporting eligible sport and active recreation...
Aug 1, 2024
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Artie Smith Oval secures award for Excellence in social and community infrastructure
Shoalhaven’s transformed Artie Smith Oval has won the Excellence in Social & Community Infrastructure (Public Domain) category at the Urban Development Institute of Australia...
Aug 1, 2024
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Belgravia Leisure to deliver new look and experiences for Fremantle Public Golf Course
Belgravia Leisure took on the management of Fremantle Public Golf Course on 1st June. The transition in management will see Belgravia Leisure deliver on upgrades that involve...
Aug 1, 2024
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Future Sounds Asia sues ‘The 1975’ for $3.76 million over 'gay kiss' and cancelled music festival
British pop-rock band ‘The 1975’ are being sued for $3.76 million by Future Sounds Asia - the organisers of Malaysia's Good Vibes Festival – over a 'gay kiss' which caused the...
Aug 1, 2024
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Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre opens as 'jewel' in cultural precinct
The Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre (WPAC) in Picton, located on the south west fringe of the Greater Sydney area has officially opened. WPAC is a multi-format facility that...
Aug 1, 2024
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Australian National Maritime Museum exhibition captures Lismore Flood aftermath
The Australian National Maritime Museum, located in Darling Harbour, Sydney has opened a new exhibition ‘Inundated’ which explores the harrowing impacts of the 2022 floods in...
Jul 31, 2024
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COSBOA announces Australian Business Events Association as its newest council member
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has welcomed the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) as its newest council member. This partnership...
Jul 31, 2024
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City of Kingston appoints ADCO to construct new Aquatic and Leisure Centre
The City of Kingston in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs advised it has appointed ADCO to undertake the construction of the new Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Mordialloc. The...
Jul 31, 2024
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Refined concept unveiled for Manly Life Saving Club
Sydney's Northern Beaches Council has unveiled the refined concept for the Manly Life Saving Club to provide a new purpose-built facility to support the needs of the 3.5 million...
Jul 31, 2024
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VenuesLive appointed caterer at Perth’s HBF Park
VenuesWest, who own and operate HBF Park on behalf of the Western Australian Government, has appointed VenuesLive to take the reins of the food and beverage services along with...
Jul 30, 2024
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Work commences on new Blacktown Disability Sports Centre
Blacktown City Council and Disability Sports Australia have advised that work on the Blacktown Disability Sports Centre at Blacktown International Sports Park is underway. The...
Jul 30, 2024
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ASTN launches 2024 Sports Innovation report revealing industry worth over $4 billion
The impressive evolution of Australia's sports technology sector from growth to maturity stage has been revealed by the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) in their...
Jul 30, 2024
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Survey finds public backing for permanent increase in Suncorp Stadium concerts
The Queensland Government has advised of the results of public consultation on a permanent rise of up to 12 concerts per year at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium - with more than 81%...
Jul 30, 2024
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Microhire introduces AI-driven event technology at new Adelaide Marriott Hotel
Microhire, one of the largest Australian-owned audio-visual and event staging service suppliers, has expanded into South Australia with the launch of AI-driven event technology...
Jul 30, 2024
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