News: Venues
Terry Davies steps down from Chief Executive role at Dunedin Venues
Terry Davies, Chief Executive at Dunedin Venues, is to depart the Dunedin City Council owned-organisation after 10 years in the role. His role included heading up management of...
Jul 19, 2024
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Melbourne & Olympic Parks hold John Cain Arena tour initiative to assess accessibility
Melbourne and Olympic Parks recently held, for the first time, an ‘all abilities tour’ at John Cain Arena for guests with accessibility requirements before a series of...
Jul 18, 2024
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VMA announces scholarships for 2024 Venue Management School and Leadership Institute
Set to stage its 2024 Venue Management School and Leadership Institute in November, the Venue Management Association has announced the availability of scholarships to attend the...
Jul 18, 2024
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TAFE NSW launches course to address entertainment industry skill shortage
To address the growing skills shortage in the entertainment industry and with live events and productions booming again, TAFE NSW Enmore Design Centre is delivering a new course...
Jul 18, 2024
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Bathurst Regional Council encourages residents to be museum ambassadors
Bathurst Regional Council is giving its residents the opportunity to discover Bathurst museums with one free museum voucher to be included with the July rate instalment. Mayor...
Jul 18, 2024
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Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre to undergo major accessibility upgrade
A joint project between the Victorian Government and City of Ballarat will see the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) become even more accessible and inclusive. City...
Jul 17, 2024
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Fair Work Commission changes Fixed Term Contract for Live Performance Award
Under the Live Performance Award, more performers can now be employed under fixed term contracts. What's changed The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) has varied the Live...
Jul 17, 2024
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Ticketmaster New Zealand reveals multi-year renewal of ticketing partnership with Auckland Live and Auckland Stadiums
Ticketmaster New Zealand has announced the renewal of its partnership with Auckland Live and Auckland Stadiums as its exclusive ticketing partner, extending the long-standing...
Jul 17, 2024
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Refurbishment commences on Toowoomba’s $2.4 million Kearneys Spring Clubhouse
Toowoomba Regional Council has advised that work has commenced on a $2.4 million clubhouse refurbishment and pathways project at Kearneys Spring Recreation Reserve. The new...
Jul 17, 2024
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Frontier Touring offers full ticket refunds for cancelled Tenacious D dates
Frontier Touring is offering refunds for all those holding tickets for upcoming Tenacious D performances as a result of the band cancelling their Australian and New Zealand tour...
Jul 17, 2024
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Green Sports Alliance launches ‘Energy Decarbonization Playbook’ for Sport and Entertainment Venues
The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) has released the ‘Energy Decarbonization Playbook’ – a comprehensive guide aimed at transforming energy consumption and decarbonisation...
Jul 17, 2024
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Additional pubs to be heritage listed in Sydney's inner west
Sydney’s Inner West Council has resolved to add 22 local pubs to the heritage register aiming to protect these long-standing institutions and keep the community’s famous pub...
Jul 17, 2024
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Mouna Zaylah appointed as new Director of Campbelltown Arts Centre
Campbelltown City Council has appointed Mouna Zaylah as the new Director of Campbelltown Arts Centre to oversee its curatorial, engagement and operational teams. Zaylah will...
Jul 17, 2024
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Construction of Perth Film Studios gets underway
Construction of Perth Film Studios in Malaga is well underway and on schedule for completion by the end of 2025, with the studios open for business from early 2026. The Arts and...
Jul 17, 2024
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Simpson Recreation Reserve secures funding for vital upgrades
Victorian Government funding will ensure that essential upgrades to Simpson Recreation Reserve’s 50-year-old changerooms go ahead. Simpson Recreation Reserve is located within...
Jul 16, 2024
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Plans revealed for roof to be added to Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
The City of Gold Coast has revealed the long-mooted plans to upgrade the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre with a roof to be added over the venue’s 50 metre pool. As reported by the...
Jul 15, 2024
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Development Application approved for ACT’s Gungahlin Tennis Facility
The Gungahlin Tennis Facility in Amaroo - being built by the ACT Government in partnership with Tennis Australia and Tennis ACT - has received approval of the Development...
Jul 15, 2024
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Quayclean managers return from UK exchange program
As part of Quayclean Australia’s leadership and knowledge development programs, two team leaders have returned from England after working at some of the world’s biggest sports...
Jul 15, 2024
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Kilmore Leisure Centre transforms energy use with solar panels
Mitchell Shire Council has advised that it has installed a solar panel system at the Kilmore Leisure Centre aimed at transforming how the centre powers its operations. The...
Jul 15, 2024
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Queensland Academy of Sport to transition to a Statutory Body
Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Queensland Government has announced that it will be transitioning the Queensland Academy of Sport to a Statutory Body....
Jul 14, 2024
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YMCA SA to manage refurbished Thebarton Aquatic Centre
The Thebarton Aquatic Centre, located in Torrensville, adjacent to the future Adelaide Crows training facility, will reopen to the public from Thursday 18th July following an...
Jul 14, 2024
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Cubic Promote redefines uniforms for a sustainable future
Cubic Promote, a leader in promotional products and uniforms and based in Sydney, is spotlighting their circular wardrobe offerings to the Australasian leisure industry. In a...
Jul 14, 2024
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Social darts hospitality attraction opens in Sydney
Flight Club Sydney - Sydney’s newest social darts concept bar - has opened its hospitality attraction in a huge warehouse-style space in The Rocks. Since its launch in London’s...
Jul 14, 2024
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Upgraded Stratford Recreation Reserve Pavilion to boost local sport participation
The major makeover of the Stratford Recreation Reserve pavilion situated in Victoria’s Wellington Shire, is now complete and anticipated to boost local sport participation and...
Jul 14, 2024
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