News: Venues
Sport SA Slams Adelaide Oval Obsession
Sport SA, South Australiaâs peak sport industry body, is calling for equity in the allocation of funding for South Australiaâs sporting facilities beyond the $450 million for...
May 26, 2010
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Capitol Theatre's 'Wicked' Performance
While last year's change in management of the Sydney Entertainment Centre after the collapse of the Jacobsen family's Arena Management attracted the headlines, the management...
May 26, 2010
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Adelaide Oval Redevelopment hangs on World Cup bid
Federal Government funding for the redevelopment of Adelaide Oval would appear to be dependent on Australian success in its bid to host the FIFA World Cup. Speaking to the ABC...
May 25, 2010
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Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby Book with TicketDirect
New Zealand company TicketDirect has used its newly won contract with the Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby to showcase its technology to the world. TicketDirect Managing Director...
May 24, 2010
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US gambling company bets large on Singapore and Asia
The recent opening of Singapore's Marina Bay Sands marks the latest market entry in the fight for Asia's gambling dollar. The US$5.5 billion resort, the world's second most...
May 24, 2010
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Disney On Ice heads Down Under
Disney On Ice's 2010 Winter Tour has began its Australia and New Zealand tour. Commencing in Auckland, where it plays at Vector Arena from 20th to 23rd May, Disney On Ice this...
May 22, 2010
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New Chief at Tickets.com
John Walker has been appointed President and Chief Executive of Tickets.com, the wholly owned subsidiary of MLB Advanced Media, LP (MLBAM), Major League Baseballâs interactive...
May 21, 2010
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Basketball Leaders Gather for Summit
A who's who of Australian Basketball's most influential leaders will gather in Sydney tomorrow (22nd May, 2010) for a think-tank to help set the strategic direction for the...
May 21, 2010
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Delhi Games delays cause 'serious concern'
Delays in handing over several venues to the organisers of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi are causing "serious concern." The JLN Athletics Stadium, Talkatora Swimming Complex,...
May 21, 2010
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New Homes for Netball and Rugby in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government has announced plans for the construction of a new State Netball Centre. The new $26 million facility, to be built at the Matthews Netball...
May 20, 2010
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JJ Holland Park upgrade underway
A major $1.3 million rejuvenation of JJ Holland Park in the Melbourne suburb of Kensington is underway. The popular park will undergo a makeover and will be home to Australia's...
May 20, 2010
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Vector Arena appoints new General Manager
After a worldwide search for a new General Manager, Vector Arena managers QPAM Ltd have appointed Brendan Hines to the role. QPAM Ltd received applications from all over the...
May 20, 2010
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Auckland SkyCity unveils Sky Deck Skyscopes and Convention Centre Expansion
Leading Auckland tourist attraction, the Sky Tower located at SkyCity, has added an extra feature to its Sky Deck highest observation level. The Sky Deck's new SkyScopes view...
May 19, 2010
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World Cup Stadia and Infrastructure to Cost $2.48 billion
Australia plans to spend $2.48 billion on stadiums and infrastructure if it is awarded the right to host the FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2022. The bid document has the event...
May 19, 2010
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Dubai Serious About 2020 Olympics Bid
Although last week it withdrew from hosting the 15th World Swimming Championships in 2013, Dubai remains serious about hosting the 2020 Olympic Games with Dubai ruler Sheikh...
May 19, 2010
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VMA welcomes new General Manager John Glenn to buoyant Gold Coast Congress
This week's Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Congress on the Gold Coast has reversed the 2009 trend of declining attendance at industry conventions. Welcoming in...
May 18, 2010
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Cinemas to see the light on captions?
Disability advocates are set to use anti-discrimination laws to force cinema owners to provide captions for the deaf and audio descriptions for the blind. The campaign follows a...
May 18, 2010
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Hong Kong to host 2010 Bledisloe Cup match
The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU), in conjunction with the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) and Australian Rugby Union (ARU), has announced that Hong Kong will again host...
May 18, 2010
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Plans to Open Sydney's Wentworth Park
Parts of Wentworth Park will be opened up permanently to the public for the first time under a $1 million upgrade plan by the City of Sydney and Wentworth Park Sporting Complex...
May 17, 2010
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Sydney's World Cup 'Fan Fest' to cost taxpayers $7 million
The 'Fan Fest' outdoor screening areas being set up in Sydney for this year's FIFA World Cup is set to cost $7 million to NSW taxpayers. The Sydney Morning Herald reported the...
May 17, 2010
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Movie World to celebrate DC Comics' 75th Anniversary
Warner Bros. Movie World has announced that it will host an anniversary celebration for DC Comics' 75th anniversary. As part of the celebrations, the park will convert the...
May 17, 2010
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Local Government Calls for Infrastructure Boost
Future investment in local community infrastructure should be on the Government's agenda as the budget is restored to surplus in the next three years according to the president...
May 14, 2010
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Three New Stadiums central to Australia's World Cup Bid
Australia has today submitted its bid for the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup™ in Zurich, with proposes the building of three new stadiums if the bid is successful. All levels of...
May 14, 2010
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New manager for Sweeney Sports
Andrew Green has been appointed General Manager of Sweeney Sports, the sports, entertainment and leisure arm of Sweeney Research. Green joins Sweeney Sports after returning to...
May 13, 2010
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