News: Venues
New Ticketing Agency for NSW Sports Centres Trust
The NSW State Sports Centre Trust has taken on TicketDirect Australia as its exclusive ticketing services provider for events at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre. After a...
Jul 2, 2009
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Mariners lodge DA for Centre of Excellence
The Central Coast Mariners have taken a significant step forward with their plans to build a state-of-the-art training complex and administrative centre at Tuggerah on the NSW...
Jul 1, 2009
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AEG Ogden Looks to Manage Sydney Entertainment Centre
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that venue managers AEG Ogden wants to take on the management of the Sydney Entertainment Centre (SEC), reporter Bryce Hallett writing...
Jun 29, 2009
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Etihad Stadium set for End of year transformation
Melbourne's Etihad Stadium is to be converted into the ultimate end of year party venue for this year's festive season. Etihad Stadium Functions in conjunction with Event &...
Jun 29, 2009
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Graham Returns to Suncorp
Well known industry executive, Alan Graham has been re-appointed General Manager of Suncorp Stadium. Graham, who will return to the Stadium in early August, will replace Paul...
Jun 25, 2009
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WA State Theatre Centre appointments
AEG Ogden (Perth) Pty Ltd, venue managers for the Perth Theatre Trust venues, has announced new managerial appointments at the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia. Alice...
Jun 19, 2009
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Rugby League Crowds on the Rise
Attendance at National Rugby League games has risen 5% to 1,688,948 but the average attendance per game has fallen marginally to 16,240, according to the NRLâs mid-season...
Jun 19, 2009
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Codes Vying for Stadium Opening Event
The race is on for the right to host the first game at Melbourne's soon to be opened âRectangular Pitch Stadiumâ. The Melbourne Storm NRL franchise and A-League football team...
Jun 17, 2009
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Private Sector Boost to Carrara Stadium Redevelopment
Plans for the Gold Coastâs most significant private infrastructure project in recent times have been launched at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre this morning....
Jun 17, 2009
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Facility Management in Tough Times
Simon Weatherill, Chief Executive of the Victorian State Sport Centres Trust, believes that the current economic climate demands that recreation and sport facilities adopt...
Jun 17, 2009
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Lowy talks up Australia's World Cup bid prospects
Australia has a realistic chance of hosting either the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cups, according to Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chairman Frank Lowy. Speaking at the...
Jun 16, 2009
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Tony Zappia quits as Cronulla Sharks Chief Executive
Tony Zappia has resigned as Chief Executive of the Cronulla Sharks NRL club. Zappia handed in his resignation ahead of a board meeting on Thursday night where his future was to...
Jun 12, 2009
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AC/DC clashes with AFL
The AFL's pre-season competition may force the rock band AC/DC to find a new venue for its Melbourne concerts early next year. AC/DC have three shows booked at Etihad Stadium at...
Jun 12, 2009
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John Walker Knighted
Olympic athlete and sports administrator John Walker has received a Knighthood in the Queen's Birthday honours. Sir John (pictured above) was made a Knight Companion for...
Jun 11, 2009
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Adelaide 36ers Sold to 'Save our Sixers' Consortium
Basketball Australia has confirmed that the illustrious Adelaide 36ers National Basketball League (NBL) team has been sold to the 'Save Our Sixers' consortium, which is headed...
Jun 11, 2009
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SICO Adds to dance floor range
SICO South Pacific has added a fourth choice to its range of portable dance floors, the Cam Lam dance floor. Featuring a flooring grade laminate finish in a continuous planking...
Jun 10, 2009
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Jobs Service Goes Live!
The Australasian Leisure Management website and magazine has joined with Leisurepeople Australasia to launch a complete recruitment advertising service for all areas of the...
Jun 10, 2009
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PMSI Acquired by Kaba Group
Access control specialists the PMSI Group has been acquired by security and access specialists Kaba Australia Pty Ltd. Kaba Australia, a member of the Swiss-based Kaba Group, is...
Jun 9, 2009
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South Africa opens first stadium built for 2010 World Cup
The football stadium in the South African coastal city of Port Elizabeth has been the first newly-built 2010 World Cup ground to be officially opened, a year before the start of...
Jun 9, 2009
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China to get new youth baseball league
Chinese financier Kenny Huang Jian Hua is leading a 10-year, multi-million dollar investment in youth baseball in China. A partnership has been agreed between Huang's QSL Sports...
Jun 5, 2009
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NSW Government to introduce event planning legislation
The NSW Government is planning to introduce special events legislation that would enable it to override local government planning laws to facilitate the management of major...
Jun 4, 2009
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CENTAMAN launch new pedestrian counting solution
CENTAMAN Systems have launched a new people counting solution suitable for a wide range of venues including retail outlets, exhibition centres, art galleries, amusement parks,...
Jun 3, 2009
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Deidre Anderson recognised for services to sport
Deidre Anderson, Chief Executive of U@MQ, Macquarie Universityâs student services organisation, has been recognised for her contribution to sport at the recent 2008 Australian...
Jun 3, 2009
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Eden Park Redevelopment Milestone
The redevelopment of Auckland's Eden Park has passed its final resource consent hurdle without appeal, according to Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully. Minister McCully...
Jun 2, 2009
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