News: Venues
News Ticketing appoints new marketing manager
Hamish Anderson is to take on the role of News Ticketing's new marketing manager. In this role, Hamish will be responsible for developing and managing all marketing and brand...
Aug 8, 2011
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Campaign for more funding for libraries
Following strong opposition expressed by councils and regional library corporations to the recent cuts in Victoria's recurrent library funding, the Save Our Libraries - Fairer...
Aug 6, 2011
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Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium opens
The new Forsyth Barr stadium in Dunedin is set to host its inaugural game of rugby on 7th August, just over a month before the start of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. International...
Aug 5, 2011
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Cairns Convention Centre celebrates 15 successful years
The Cairns Convention Centre has celebrated 15 successful years of operation with a special function attended by over 200 local dignitaries, civic and industry leaders and major...
Aug 5, 2011
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Dubai targets 2024 Olympic Games
Dubai has announced it will forgo a bid for the 2020 Olympics in favour of concentrating its efforts on the 2024 Games, while South Africa has again emerged as a serious...
Aug 4, 2011
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New Zealand Football invites cities to host 2015 FIFA Under 20 World Cup
12 New Zealand cities have been invited to bid for the hosting of FIFA Under 20 World Cup games in 2015. Described by New Zealand Football Chair Frank van Hattum as the...
Aug 3, 2011
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Cox Richardson Director awarded 2011 Churchill Fellowship
Sydney-based architect David Holm has been awarded a 2011 Churchill Fellowship to study the design of public places in the increasing urban density of Australia's growing...
Aug 2, 2011
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Mary Poppins musical dominates 2011 Helpmann Awards
The musical production of Mary Poppins dominated the 2011 Helpmann Awards, winning eight of the 12 categories it was nominated in. The show's stars, Matt Lee and Verity...
Aug 2, 2011
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Forget magic Rugby World Cup figures researcher says
Attempts to measure the success of New Zealand's upcoming Rugby World Cup in dollar terms could be missing the point, according to a Massey University economics lecturer. Dr Sam...
Aug 2, 2011
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Versatile venue a key to World Swimming Championships success
While records tumbled in the water, the venue was one of the highlights of the 14th World Swimming Championships in Shanghai, which concluded yesterday. Officially opened just...
Aug 1, 2011
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Record year for Australian live performance industry
Live Performance Australia's Ticket Attendance & Revenue Survey shows that the 2010 was a record year for the Australian live performance industry, with the generation of $1.3...
Aug 1, 2011
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Falls Creek developer to auction 77 resort properties
Melbourne property developer Morry Schwartz is to sell his entire portfolio of 77 properties at Victorian ski resort Falls Creek. A total of 73 apartments and four retail spaces...
Jul 31, 2011
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Shenzhen ready to hold a unique Universiade
The upcoming World University Games in Shenzhen will benefit from unique creative efforts, according to Mayor Xu Qin. At a pre-games press conference in Beijing, Xu Qin stated...
Jul 31, 2011
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Tickets.com signs up as Rugby Expo sponsor
Tickets.com has been confirmed as the official sponsor of Rugby Expo 2011, which will take place at London's Twickenham Stadium on 23rd and 24th November. The global ticketing...
Jul 30, 2011
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South Australian Parliament approves Adelaide Oval legislation
The redevelopment of the Adelaide Oval has moved a closer with the Adelaide Oval Redevelopment and Management Bill 2011 passing through the South Australian Parliament yesterday...
Jul 29, 2011
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Mariners break ground on Centre of Excellence
Central Coast Mariners have commenced construction of their state-of-the-art training and recovery base. Dignitaries and guests were on hand yesterday (28th July) for a ground...
Jul 29, 2011
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Dinosaurs break Vector Arena attendance records
Auckland's Vector Arena's hosting of 'Walking With Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular' has broken all international box office and attendance records during the phenomenally...
Jul 28, 2011
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Cirque du Soleil to end shows at Tokyo Disneyland
Cirque du Soleil is to withdraw from the Tokyo Disney Resort at the end of the year. Oriental Land, the theme park's operator, made the announcement yesterday (25th July) citing...
Jul 26, 2011
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French President Sarkozy to open Pacific Games in Noumea
President Nicolas Sarkozy will officially open the 14th Pacific Games in Noumea, New Caledonia, on 27th August. The French President confirmed his presence at the Games opening...
Jul 22, 2011
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360 Architecture to design two new stadia in Iraq
US-based 360 Architecture has been selected to design two football stadia and a multi-use sports site with two separate stadia in Iraq. The firm will work with Iraq-based Anwar...
Jul 22, 2011
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ANZLSA 2011 conference to explore Ethics in Sport
With the theme 'Drawing the Line: Ethics in Sport' the 21st Australia and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA) annual conference will be staged at the Crowne Plaza, one...
Jul 20, 2011
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AFL fails to draw crowds in Darwin
The inhabitants of Darwin have again failed to support a major sporting event with a crowd of just 7,255 turning up at last Saturday's AFL clash between Port Adelaide and...
Jul 20, 2011
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Foo Fighters won't affect 'the colour and the shape' of AAMI Park's surface
Fears that an upcoming rock concert at Melbourne's AAMI Park will damage the stadium's playing surface for A-League football have been dismissed by stadium managers. AAMI Park...
Jul 19, 2011
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Restoration work completed on Perth's historic His Majesty's Theatre facade
The Western Australian Government has completed the significant restoration work on the facade of the heritage listed His Majesty's Theatre. Western Australian Culture and the...
Jul 18, 2011
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