News: Venues
Red-shirt protests give Bangkok leisure the blues
The ongoing anti-government protests throughout Bangkok, Thailand, by the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship, commonly known as the red shirts, are having a...
May 13, 2010
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Bright future for NZ events
On the eve of biggest ever year for the events industry of New Zealand, The 2010 Eventing the Future Conference is the convention for New Zealand and regional event...
May 13, 2010
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ASB Showgrounds redevelopment Opens
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has officially opened the final stage three of the $31 million ASB Showgrounds redevelopment in the Auckland suburb of Greenlane. The final...
May 12, 2010
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Geelong Tennis Club Seeks Fitness Partners
With the opening of a fitness studio having contributed to a 25% rise in membership numbers, the Geelong Lawn Tennis Club (GLTC) is seeking a fitness sector operator to partner...
May 12, 2010
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Codes Reach Agreement on Eve of World Cup Submission
The Australian Football League, Australian Rugby Union (ARU), National Rugby League and Football Federation Australia (FFA) have signed a binding agreement giving unanimous...
May 11, 2010
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Long Queues but Fears of Low Numbers at Shanghai Expo
With massive queues waiting to enter its steel and glass pavilions, and with signs warning of four-hour waits at key sites, the Shanghai World Expo seems to set to be a huge...
May 11, 2010
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Funding Boost for Victorian Sport Facilities
The Victorian Government has announced $434.3 million in funding for elite and grassroots sport facilities. Victorian Sports Minister James Merlino believes that the funding...
May 11, 2010
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Funding Boost for Circus Oz's New Home
Circus Oz, Victoria's internationally acclaimed contemporary circus, is thrilled at the Victorian Government's budget announcement that $3 million has been allocated towards...
May 10, 2010
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$32.5 million for Victorian Arts
The Victorian Government is to make a major investment in Victoria's film studios, festivals and to securing future cultural icons. Victorian Minister for the Arts, Peter...
May 10, 2010
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Sydney MCA's $53 million expansion set to start
The planned redevelopment of Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art is due to begin in June. Finance for the $53 million project has been finalised with $26 million in NSW an...
May 7, 2010
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Australian architects behind India's first green Commonwealth Games venue
Australian architects Peddle Thorp have been the design force behind one of India's first eco-friendly sports venues, the Thyagraj sports complex. Recently opened by Delhi Chief...
May 7, 2010
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New visitor facilities at Lesmurdie Falls
Visitors to Western Australia's Lesmurdie Falls will be able to enjoy spectacular views across the Swan Coastal Plain from new vantage points with the opening of $850,000...
May 7, 2010
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Geelong's New Playhouse Theatre Unveiled
Victorian Arts Minister Peter Batchelor has unveiled the Geelong Performing Arts Centre's newest venue â The Playhouse Theatre. Welcoming the opening, Minister Batchelor stated...
May 6, 2010
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Melbourne Park Development Underway
Construction is underway on the $363 million first stage of the Melbourne Park redevelopment that will secure the future of the Australian Open in Victoria. Over last weekend,...
May 6, 2010
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Feds to Backtrack on Crawford Recommendations?
Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis is believed to be ready to announce that the Rudd Government will ignore the recommendations of the Crawford Report into sports governance and...
May 5, 2010
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First Installations for Organic Synthetic Turf Infill
An innovative organic infill product for synthetic turf is set to be used in new installations at two Australian sportsgrounds. The InfillPro Geo system, from Italian-based...
May 5, 2010
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MySpace and Apple Enter Ticketing and Events Markets
News Limited has launched MySpace Events, a calendar and ticketing platform that allows artists and fans to create and share events while Apple is ready to enter the electronic...
May 5, 2010
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VMA Introduces Venue Industry Awards
For the first time Venue Management Association (VMA) members can nominate their peers for a series of personal achievement awards and recognition programs. The Venue Industry...
May 5, 2010
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Singapore Launches National Over 50s Wellness Program
The Singapore Government is to launch a National Wellness Program to encourage the over 50s to take charge of their own health and well-being. Developed by the Singapore...
May 5, 2010
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Cool Winter Festival Heads to Sydney's Carriageworks
Sydney will host a glittering European-style winter market with the CarriageWorks' first ever Winterland festival. Throughout July, the old Eveleigh rail yards in the emerging...
May 4, 2010
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ASGA Chief Moves to Cricket Australia
Sean Cary, Executive Director of the Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA), has taken up the position of Umpire Manager at Cricket Australia. Reflecting on his five years...
May 4, 2010
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Expanded HKCEC offers more than just space
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has celebrated the first anniversary of the completion of its second expansion that increased total rentable space to...
May 4, 2010
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YMCA Partners in New Riverwood Facility
Construction has commenced on the Riverwood Indoor Sports and Fitness Centre. Explaining the project City of Canterbury Mayor, Councilor Robert Furolo commented that "following...
May 4, 2010
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Wellington Unveils a Stellar Experience
Wellington's newly revamped 'Place for Space' - The Carter Observatory has reopened with all new interactive exhibits and new state of the art 9m digital planetarium dome. As...
May 4, 2010
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