News: Venues
Queensland Museum agreement will facilitate return of First Nations’ artefacts
A Queensland Museum agreement with the Museum of Vancouver will facilitate the return of First Nations’ artefacts and Secret Sacred material. QLD Minister for Aboriginal and...
Jul 30, 2024
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Ballina Library secures funding for significant facility upgrades
Ballina Shire Council has secured $198,376 to enhance Ballina Library facilities. This funding, part of the New South Wales Government’s $6 million Public Library Infrastructure...
Jul 30, 2024
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New lighting installed for tennis courts at Blacktown’s Jonas Bradley Reserve
Blacktown City Council has installed new lighting for the tennis courts at Jonas Bradley Reserve in The Ponds allowing the community to extend their play at the courts at night....
Jul 30, 2024
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Queensland Cricket and TAFE Queensland partner in new education pathway
Queensland Cricket, in partnership with TAFE Queensland, is to introduce an innovative cricket education partnership aimed at senior secondary and post-school students in 2025....
Jul 30, 2024
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Expanding in Asia Michael Cassel Group announces key appointments
Leading Australian live entertainment producer Michael Cassel Group has announced two significant appointments to the organisation’s production and creative development teams....
Jul 29, 2024
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Unilumin supplies LED display solutions for five smart 2024 Paris Olympics Games
Unilumin Group, the global LED enterprise, has provided a total area of more than 2600 square metres of LED display and supporting solutions for the five smart 2024 Paris...
Jul 29, 2024
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Upgraded Black Rock Life Saving Club opens with enhanced patrol viewing areas and accessibility
In 2022, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) identified Bayside’s Black Rock Life Saving Club as a priority club requiring redevelopment to ensure the club remained fit-for-purpose and...
Jul 29, 2024
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Marlborough District Council ceases management of Marlborough Museum
New Zealand's Marlborough District Council has ceased management of Marlborough Museum and Brayshaw Heritage Park – handing over the front door keys of the Museum to the...
Jul 29, 2024
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Orange City Council deploys new Venue Booking System
Orange City Council has deployed Bookable - a new online booking system for its venues - making bookings easier for members of the public. Council offers several indoor and...
Jul 28, 2024
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AIME makes new executive appointments ahead of planned 2025 growth
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has expanded its executive team with some new key appointments in the lead up to next year’s event. Claire Graham has been...
Jul 28, 2024
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Qatar Airways secures naming rights for British and Irish Lions 2025 tour to Australia
Qatar Airways has been announced as Official Title Partner and Official Airline Partner of the British and Irish Lions’ 2025 tour to Australia. The Middle East airline’s latest...
Jul 28, 2024
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Maytronics installs advanced AI Poseidon System at Paris 2024 Olympic Training Facilities
Maytronics Australia has equipped eight premier Paris 2024 Olympic training swimming facilities - dedicated to athlete preparation - with the advanced Maytronics AI Poseidon...
Jul 28, 2024
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Parramatta Square secures NSW Urban Renewal Award
Parramatta Square in Western Sydney has secured the 2024 Urban Renewal project of the year at the Urban Development Institute of Australia New South Wales (UDIA NSW) & Urban...
Jul 28, 2024
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Parliamentary inquiry looks at future Australia’s live music industry
A Federal Government inquiry into the current state of Australia’s live music industry has this week heard about the challenges facing emerging artists and small venues while...
Jul 26, 2024
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Queensland activates its 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic LIVE sites
Olympic and Paralympic LIVE sites with big screens are being activated across Queensland, from the beach to the bush, this weekend for the start of the Paris 2024 Games. Screens...
Jul 26, 2024
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INTIX announces partnership with Football Victoria and La Trobe University's Home of the Matildas
INTIX has revealed that it has been selected by Football Victoria as the exclusive ticketing supplier for all of its managed events and will be the preferred provider for events...
Jul 26, 2024
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NSW Government extends venue opening hours to accommodate Olympic Games viewing
The NSW Government’s Special Event Extended Trading will offer Olympics fans the opportunity to watch many of the major events at the Paris Olympic Games live at pubs, clubs and...
Jul 26, 2024
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Sports tourism identified as key driver of visitor economy growth
A new report from the United Nations has identified sports tourism as one of the four top trends driving travel booking decisions. Also revealed as one of the fastest-growing...
Jul 26, 2024
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Shoalhaven’s aquatic and leisure centre opening hours adjusted to reduce expenditure
Shoalhaven City Council is reducing the operating hours of more than 20 facilities and services as part of the ongoing work to address Council’s financial position in the...
Jul 25, 2024
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MidCoast Council offers additional Swimming Pool Management contracts
MidCoast Council, located on the NSW Mid North Coast, will offer contracts for the management of the Tea Gardens swimming pool and the Wingham Memorial swimming pool. Hughes...
Jul 25, 2024
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ICC Sydney spotlights its continuing support for sustainability
The team at International Convention Centre Sydney ICC Sydney, managed by ASM Global, continues to focus on delivering sustainable events with its best practice approach to...
Jul 25, 2024
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Optus Stadium reveals new culinary ambassador
Innovative celebrity chef, restaurateur and lifelong AFL fan Shane Delia is to introduce his signature Middle Eastern flavour across Perth’s Optus Stadium with an exciting new...
Jul 25, 2024
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Gold Coast’s annual contemporary arts festival presented over four hubs
Gold Coast’s annual contemporary arts festival presented over four hubs Presented by Experience Gold Coast, the Gold Coast’s BLEACH* Festival will launch on 1st August with an...
Jul 25, 2024
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Final designs unveiled for Adelaide Crows new base at Thebarton Oval
The final designs have been unveiled for the Adelaide Football Club’ new headquarters at Thebarton Oval, with work expected to commence this year. The two-storey, 150-metre long...
Jul 24, 2024
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