News: Venues
Appointments made to Australia's World Cup Bid Team
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has appointed Rod Allen as Head of Media Relations and Joanna Burns to manage overseas events and coordinate international communications. It...
Jan 27, 2010
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AMI Stadium unveils Showpiece Deans Stand
Christchurch's redeveloped rugby stadium had been officially opened following its makeover for next year's Rugby World Cup. AMI Stadium, which will be known as Christchurch...
Jan 25, 2010
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Sportsground funding a Tasmanian election issue
The Tasmanian Liberal party has pledged that, if successful in the upcoming State elections, it will provide the funds required for the completion of the function centre and...
Jan 22, 2010
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TicketServ launches as Ticketing Conference Platinum Plus Sponsor
Newly established TicketServ Asia Pacific has been announced as Platinum Plus Sponsor of the upcoming 2010 Northern Australia Regional Performing Arts Centres Association...
Jan 22, 2010
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Queensland Cricket in Financial Crisis?
Brisbane's Courier Mail newspaper has reported that the auditor brought in to check Queensland Cricket's books has uncovered debts of more than $9 million and a loss of $900,000...
Jan 22, 2010
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Victorian Premier slams 'unacceptable' Australian Open hooliganism
Victorian Premier John Brumby has slammed troublemakers at this week's Australian Open as "embarrassing to Australia." The Victorian Premier told radio station 3AW that "they...
Jan 21, 2010
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Temperature Controlled Stadia at the Heart of Qatar's FIFA World Cup Bid
Australasian Leisure Management has learned more about Qatar's plans for temperature controlled stadia to host games at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. With world football governing...
Jan 21, 2010
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New ownership for Latrobe City Soccer Stadium
The new owners of the Latrobe City Soccer Stadium in Morwell have declared they will work to restore the sporting ground and explore other ways to use the precinct. A private...
Jan 20, 2010
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City of Sydney Tenders Aquatic and Leisure Facilities
The City of Sydney has tendered the management of its aquatic and leisure facilities including the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Cook + Phillip Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre and...
Jan 20, 2010
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Entertainment Producer, Composer William May dies
William May, the Australian-based entertainment producer who co-created the top-selling theatrical tour 'Walking With Dinosaurs', has died. He was 56. May died at St. Vincent's...
Jan 20, 2010
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MSAC's Energise in 30 Days program
The Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) is to launch a new intensive lifestyle program. The Energise in 30 Days program is led by lifestyle coaches who assess participants...
Jan 19, 2010
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Seatem Enters Market with QPAC Ticketing
UK-based sport and entertainment ticketing group Seatem has been selected to provide the ticketing platform for the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and Seatem has in turn...
Jan 19, 2010
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Melbourne to spend $363 million to keep Australian Open
The Government of Victoria is to spend $363 million on a redevelopment of Melbourne Park venue for the Australian Open in a bid to keep the tournament until 2036. Agence France...
Jan 19, 2010
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Work starts on Wellington's Indoor Sports Centre
Construction of Wellington's long-awaited Indoor Community Sports Centre (ICSC) has begun at Kilbirnie's Cobham Park. The main contractor, Mainzeal, has started the first major...
Jan 19, 2010
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Work begins on Hong Kong Disneyland expansion
Work has begun on the US$452 million expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland. The expansion will include three themed areas â Grizzly Gulch, Mystic Point and Toy Story Land. As...
Jan 18, 2010
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Hunt Begins for New NZRA Chief Executive
New Zealand Recreation Association President John Latimer has announced that the Association is on for a new Chief Executive following a decision by incumbent Brendon Ward to...
Jan 15, 2010
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Shareholders approve Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger
Shareholders of Ticketmaster Entertainment and Live Nation have approved the companies' planned merger, a move that was expected but does not yet signal a victory for the...
Jan 15, 2010
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Japan proposes 13 World Cup venues
Japan has 13 prospective venues in its bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cups, including nine of the 10 venues from the 2002 World Cup which the country co-hosted with South...
Jan 14, 2010
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Power Plate Institute of Australia Opens
The Power Plate® Institute of Australia opened its doors to the public in the Sydney suburb of Balmain just before Christmas to provide an exclusive education and training...
Jan 14, 2010
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Storm's Waldron joins Melbourne's Rebels
Melbourne Storm NRL Chief Executive Brian Waldron is to join Melbourne's new Super 15 rugby franchise. While media attention has been focusing on Australia and Queensland...
Jan 13, 2010
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Vector Arena manager moves to a new stage
Guy Ngata, Chief Executive of Auckland's Vector Arena is to take up the role of General Manager of the new Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. Ngata will be departing the...
Jan 13, 2010
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Next Generation To Develop new Auckland Tennis Centre
Details for a new $25 million tennis centre and health club in Auckland have been confirmed. Set to replace the ASB Tennis Centre in the suburb of Parnell, the venue will be...
Jan 11, 2010
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UK Museum Chief Set for WA Challenge
The man behind the hugely successful Great North Museum project in England has been head-hunted for a new challenge in Western Australia. Alec Coles, Director of Tyne & Wear...
Jan 11, 2010
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Hockey Australia announce Tiger Turf as 'Official Supplier'
Hockey Australia has announced that Tiger Turf will now be the official supplier of synthetic surfaces to Hockey Australia. Among the aspects of the partnership are event...
Jan 8, 2010
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