News: Venues
'New look' Gallery opens on 1st October 2010
The National Gallery of Australia has confirmed that its 'New Look' Stage One Building Project will open to the public on Friday 1st October 2010. The redevelopment is the...
Sep 6, 2010
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Christchurch's Vbase Venues Expected to reopen on Wednesday
Following the Christchurch earthquake, venues managed by Vbase are expected to reopen on Wednesday (8th September). Events scheduled to be held at any of Vbaseâs four venues...
Sep 6, 2010
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Heritage and Leisure Buildings Suffer in Christchurch Quake
The weekend's major earthquake on New Zealand's South Island has had a major effect on Christchurch's heritage and leisure. Many of Christchurch's and Canterbury's character...
Sep 5, 2010
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12 month Countdown to 14th Pacific Games
To mark the start of the final year of preparations for the 14th Pacific Games, 22 delegations from across Oceania have visited New Caledonia to review the organisational...
Sep 3, 2010
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AAMI Park lights up Melbourne skyline
Victorian Premier John Brumby has switched on the spectacular coloured LED lighting on the roof of AAMI Park. The lighting, which the Victorian Premier said will be a permanent...
Sep 3, 2010
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Sergeant Returns to Manage Acer Arena
Paul Sergeant, one of Europe's most experienced and decorated venue managers, has been announced as the new General Manager of Sydney's Acer Arena. Sergeant is well known in...
Sep 3, 2010
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Humphreys returns home to manage Perth Arena
David Humphreys, General Manager of Sydney's Acer Arena (the former Sydney SuperDome) since 2000, is to return to Western Australia to manage the new Perth Arena. Humphreys'...
Sep 2, 2010
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Sporting Capital Hosts International Sport Facility Management Program
The Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) Institute of Training has announced details of its upcoming fourth International Sport Facility Management Program. To be held from...
Sep 1, 2010
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Perth Theatre Trust to manage new Albany Entertainment Centre
The Western Australian Government has appointed the Perth Theatre Trust as interim managers of the new Albany Entertainment Centre (AEC). The spectacular $70 million building...
Sep 1, 2010
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SA sports commit to Adelaide Oval redevelopment
The Adelaide Oval is a step closer to being the home of both football and cricket in South Australia according to Adelaide newspaper The Advertiser. The Advertiser reports that...
Sep 1, 2010
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V8 Supercars Series revs up its support of Surf Life Saving
V8 Supercars Australia is throwing its support behind Surf Life Saving, naming the organisation as the national beneficiary of the 2010 V8 Supercar Championship Series. The...
Aug 31, 2010
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Sydney's Wharf Theatre Goes Solar
After three years of planning and fund-raising, the Sydney Theatre Company's (STC) solar power station on the roof of The Wharf theatre has commenced construction. As...
Aug 30, 2010
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Business Group Calls for the demolition of the SEC
The Sydney Business Chamber has called for the demolition of the Sydney Entertainment Centre (SEC) to allow for an expansion of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. The...
Aug 27, 2010
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End of the road for Sports Knowledge Australia
Sport Knowledge Australia (SKA), set up with the aim of becoming Australia's first international centre of excellence in sports science and management, has ceased operations. A...
Aug 27, 2010
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IOC: 17 countries keen to host Youth Olympics
At least 17 countries, including the United States and others from Africa and Latin America, have expressed interest in hosting future editions of the Youth Olympic Games from...
Aug 25, 2010
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Labor Backs Western Sydney Football Development
In yet another example of Australia's political parties backing leisure infrastructure in their election campaigns, Federal Labor politicians have backed Football NSW's $70...
Aug 19, 2010
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Chinese companies set to sponsor major international sports properties
Last week's announcement that the 2010 Asian Games has raised $500 million in sponsorship is of major significance to sponsors, rights holders and industry support services...
Aug 18, 2010
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Burswood Entertainment Complex set to expand
The Western Australian Government has provided in-principle support for a $350 million extension and refurbishment of the Burswood Entertainment Complex (BEC). Western...
Aug 17, 2010
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Successful Start for Singapore Youth Olympics
Saturday saw the successful launch of the first ever Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. Opened by Singapore President S.R. Nathan in front of 25,000 people, the 12-day event will...
Aug 16, 2010
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Asian Games raises over $500 million in sponsorship
Organisers of this November's Asian Games in Guangzhou have raised more than $500 million (US$443 million, 3 billion yuan) in sponsorship, offsetting almost a third of the 10...
Aug 13, 2010
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Expressions of interest: NZ Cycling centre of excellence
As part of plans to develop a Cycling Centre of Excellence for New Zealand, Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from parties who...
Aug 12, 2010
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Coalition's Skilled Stadium Commitment Sparks Storm
The Federal Coalition's election commitment to invest $36 million into a major redevelopment of Skilled Stadium and Kardinia Park in Geelong has sparked a storm. The Geelong...
Aug 12, 2010
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Innovative Eden Park Pavilion launched
Tournament Organisers have announced that Auckland's Eden Park will be home to a striking, luxurious purpose built corporate hospitality venue during Rugby World Cup 2011. With...
Aug 10, 2010
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Robyn Archer named Program Advisor for 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture
The International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) and the Australia Council for the Arts have announced the appointment of singer, writer, artistic...
Aug 6, 2010
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