News: Venues
$20 million upgrade for Melbourne's Junction Oval
Victorian Premier John Brumby's election commitments to sport and leisure have continued with a pledge to contribute $20 million to redevelop Melbourne's Junction Oval. The...
Nov 17, 2010
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TicketMaster and IOMedia Join to Deliver Interactive Ticketing Technology
Ticketmaster has teamed with digital agency IOMedia to create an exclusive relationship to introduce Virtual Venue, a cutting-edge interactive ticketing technology for teams,...
Nov 16, 2010
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Auckland an events destination
Len Brown, Mayor of the new Auckland unitary council, says that the city has taken the first steps towards becoming one of the world's leading events cities. The mayor has...
Nov 16, 2010
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Brett Jude Joins CLM as Franklin Sport Swim and Fitness Manager
Hamilton, New Zealand-based CLM has appointed Brett Jude as Facility Manager at Franklin Sport Swim and Fitness. The respected Jude brings with him an extensive amount of...
Nov 15, 2010
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Federal Government delivers $10 million to Centre of Excellence
The Central Coast Mariners FC Trust has welcomed news of the Federal Government delivering its election commitment of $10 million toward the development of a world class Centre...
Nov 11, 2010
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Auckland Mayor seeks answers after Eden Park test
Auckland Mayor Len Brown will be talking to residents, officials and Auckland Police after the rugby league double header at Eden Park last weekend. Brown, the Mayor of the new...
Nov 11, 2010
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Councils and Clubs need to be ready for new Mandatory Moveable Outdoor Football Goal Post Standard
With a new national 'mandatory' Australian Standard for moveable/portable outdoor football goal posts set to come into force on 31st December this year, Australasian Leisure...
Nov 10, 2010
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Arafura Games Sporting Program Announced
Northern Territory Minister for Sport and Recreation Karl Hampton has launched the sporting program and announced the opening of registration for the 2011 Arafura Games, to be...
Nov 10, 2010
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Busiest Month for Christchurch Convention Centre
The Christchurch Convention Centre experienced a sharp rise in delegate numbers following September's 7.1 earthquake. Close to 10,000 delegates attended conferences and events...
Nov 8, 2010
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Coffs Coast Derby Dolls Secure Venue
The Coffs Coast Derby Dolls have been given the green light to host a full contact roller derby at the city's Sportz Central stadium this weekend. There were concerns the high...
Nov 5, 2010
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Rod Laver Arena in World Top 10 for Ticket Sales
Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena is now ranked sixth worldwide for ticket sales in 2010 with US Music Trade magazine Pollstar reporting year-to-date sales totalling 395,475 tickets...
Nov 5, 2010
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Dynamic pricing pays off for San Francisco Giants tickets
Dynamic ticket pricing, widely used in the airline industry, and set to be increasingly used in sport and entertainment, was used to great effect by the San Francisco Giants on...
Nov 3, 2010
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Melbourne: Australia's most Liveable City
On the eve of the Melbourne Cup, Melbourne has again been recognised as Australia's liveable city and most popular interstate tourist destination with new research by Roy Morgan...
Nov 1, 2010
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Pro-Floor GP sets new benchmarks in turf protection
An innovative new translucent portable flooring product has achieved outstanding results in an industry turf protection trial. A recent study found Profloor Portable Flooringâs...
Nov 1, 2010
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V8s to Stay in Tasmania
Tasmania's place on the Australian supercar championship calendar is secure with V8 Supercars Australia revealing it is on the verge of signing a new deal with the Tasmanian...
Nov 1, 2010
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Chief Executive confirmed for The Trusts Stadium, Auckland
Brian Blake has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive for The Trusts Stadium, Auckland Following an extensive recruitment process, Waitakere City Stadium Trust Chairman,...
Oct 28, 2010
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Tourism to win at the 2010 Melbourne Cup Carnival
This year’s 150th Melbourne Cup Carnival will be about more than winning and losing, with business information analysts IBISWorld revealing the 2010 carnival will be worth...
Oct 28, 2010
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EnergyAustralia Stadium Postponement 'a disgrace'
North Queensland Fury Chief Executive Rabieh Krayem has labelled the postponement of tonight's A-League match between his side and the Newcastle Jets as "an absolute disgrace"....
Oct 27, 2010
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Rekortan to be installed at Melbourne's Lakeside Oval
Athletes using the redeveloped Lakeside Oval in Melbourne's Albert Park are set to benefit from a recent decision to install Rekortan® M99 track surface at what will be...
Oct 27, 2010
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Big Screens for Brisbane CBD?
A series of giant screens may be erected in Brisbane's King George Square and Queen Street Mall enabling people to watch major sporting events, New Year's festivities and other...
Oct 26, 2010
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VMA Industry Congress heads to the Hunter in 2011
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) [VMA] has announced that its 2011 Venue Industry Congress will be held at Cypress Lakes Resort in the New South Wales Hunter...
Oct 26, 2010
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Mercury Bay sports complex gets final signoff
The development of a 10 hectare site at Whitianga Waterways follows the signing of a new Development Contributions Deed between the Thames-Coromandel District Council and...
Oct 22, 2010
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Pro-Floor safeguards AAMI Park Turf during AFL Grand Final replay
Pro-Floor EF flooring gave unique protection to AAMI Park's world class playing surface during the hosting of this month's AFL Grand Final re-play Live Site. Profloor Portable...
Oct 21, 2010
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Construction begins on Stockland Park's new grandstand
Construction has begun on the new grandstand at Stockland Park on the Sunshine Coast. The 1,000 plus seat grandstand will be a key feature of improvements to the regional...
Oct 21, 2010
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