News: Venues
New Year's Eve Fixtures a Success for NBL
The National Basketball League's (NBL) four-game bonanza on New Year's Eve has been adjudged a resounding success by the public, with all four teams that hosted games on 31st...
Jan 7, 2010
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Ticketing Professionals to Gather in Sydney
Ticketing professionals from around Australasia are set to gather in Sydney at the beginning of February for the key event in their professional calendar, the 2010 Northern...
Jan 6, 2010
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Australia not Considering 2010 Commonwealth Games Withdrawal
Security advisers are not recommending that Australia pull out of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi because of fears of a terrorist attack. Following a report that England was...
Jan 6, 2010
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Adventure World launches Freefall ride
Perth attraction Adventure World marked the start of 2010 with the launch of a new thrill ride on New Year's Day. The German manufactured Freefall, a 56-metre tall 'shot and...
Jan 4, 2010
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Vector Arena one of busiest venues of its size
Over 300,000 patrons attended events at Auckland's Vector Arena in 2009, making the arena one of busiest venues of its size in world. December was a particularly busy month for...
Jan 4, 2010
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Regan Moves Across the Tasman
Swimming New Zealand has signed top Australian swimming coach Mark Regan to help develop the sport. Regan arrives in New Zealand on Sunday to take up his new position, replacing...
Jan 4, 2010
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Ticketmaster and Live Nation cleared to merge in the UK
In an unusual reversal of provisional findings from October, the United Kingdom Competition Commission (CC) has now decided to clear the proposed merger of Ticketmaster and Live...
Dec 24, 2009
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VenuesWest to open new WA Basketball Centre
The second stage of Perth's developing sporting precinct surrounding Challenge Stadium is almost complete, with the keys to the city's new basketball centre handed over to...
Dec 23, 2009
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A-League Pitches Cause Concern
Some A-League playing surfaces continue to compromise the quality of the game and potentially undermine player health and safety, according to the latest results of the A-League...
Dec 23, 2009
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Western Australian Government Backs Rushton Park revamp
The Western Australian Government has kick-started the redevelopment of the Rushton Park Sporting Complex in Mandurah. The $8.75 million project aims to deliver a multi-use...
Dec 22, 2009
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Beijing's Olympic Stadium Evolves Into Winter Sports Park
Beijing's 'Bird's Nest' Olympic Stadium has been transformed into a winter sports park offering skiing and snowboarding. 10 artificial snow machines have turned the showcase...
Dec 22, 2009
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One Year to WA State Theatre Centre opening
In just 12 months time the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia will open with a week of festivities and performances to show off the $91 million venue's capabilities. The...
Dec 22, 2009
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Adelaide Entertainment Centre upgrade on Target for February Opening
The $52 million expansion of the Adelaide Entertainment Centre (AEC) is on schedule for completion by 26th February 2010. The redevelopment includes a 2,500 capacity arena along...
Dec 21, 2009
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Go ahead for Mariners Centre of Excellence
The Central Coast Mariners have been given the green light to become the sole owner of a 12 hectare site at Tuggerah on the NSW Central Coast, paving the way for the...
Dec 21, 2009
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New appointments to Stadiums Queensland Board
Queensland Sport Minister Phil Reeves has announced the appointment of experienced businessman and event and sport organisation board member Mike Pelly and respected sports...
Dec 17, 2009
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Low A-League crowds could harm World Cup bid
The head of the A-League has denied that poor crowds at matches in the league could hurt Australia's chances of hosting the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. The Sydney Morning Herald has...
Dec 15, 2009
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IMAX eyes China Growth
Giant-screen movie operator IMAX Corp has revealed that it is in talks with at least five film companies in China as the company moves to cement its presence in Asia. Greg...
Dec 15, 2009
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Work Commences on Auckland Theatre
The ground breaking ceremony for Auckland's new Q Theatre has been held. The new theatre, being built on the site of a car park next to the Auckland Town Hall, will provide a...
Dec 15, 2009
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UFS rebrands and expands
Universal Fabric Structures (UFS) has launched a new custom architectural architectural division, Fabrictecture. As Director David Gullis explains "Fabrictecture will set a new...
Dec 14, 2009
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Clubs take Record Label Music off the Menu
A push by Australian record companies to make clubs, hotels, restaurants and cafes pay tens of millions of dollars more in fees charged to play music has backfired with clubs...
Dec 14, 2009
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Soccerex Asia Forum 2010 to be staged in Singapore
Football business convention organisers Soccerex and football consultancy Football Asia have joined forces to launch a new two-day business event, the Soccerex Asian Forum. With...
Dec 14, 2009
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Ticket scalper caught P!NK handed
Queensland Sport Minister Phil Reeves has reminded concert and sport goers to be wary of unscrupulous and unauthorised ticket sellers who seek to profit at their expense....
Dec 11, 2009
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Mercedes to name Shanghai arena
German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has acquired the 10-year naming rights of the new arena under construction at Shanghai's World Expo site. The multi-purpose 18,000-seater...
Dec 10, 2009
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Rival Codes Highlight Negative Impact of World Cup Bid
With officials of the Football Federation Australia (FFA) set to guarantee that Australia will be able to satisfy the technical requirements for hosting a future FIFA World Cup,...
Dec 9, 2009
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