News: Venues
Packer's $3 billion Casino Launch
Co-owner James Packer has attended the launch of the Macau's City of Dreams casino complex. Six years in the making, the 40,000 metre2 facility will eventually offer more than...
Jun 2, 2009
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NZ Government Considers Auckland Conference Centre
The New Zealand Government is to contribute $250,000 towards a feasibility study into whether a conference centre catering for 4,000 people should be built in Auckland. Prime...
Jun 1, 2009
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Basketball Moves Forward As Tigers Join Competition
Basketball Australia (BA) has announced that powerhouse club the Melbourne Tigers have agreed to join Australia's elite men's basketball in 2009/10. BA recently announced its...
Jun 1, 2009
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QPAC outsources hosting to Macquarie
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre will use virtualisation to handle peaks in demand on its Qtix ticketing service. The performing arts centre has signed a three-year managed...
May 29, 2009
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Corrosion Problems at Beijing Birds Nest
The European Venue Management Institute (EVMI) has revealed that less than a year since it was unveiled to the world as the centre-piece of the Beijing 2008 Olympics, the iconic...
May 29, 2009
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Bartley Sets ALFA on Course
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) has appointed Loren Bartley as its Executive Officer, with her primary task being to work closely with ALFAâs Board to bring...
May 26, 2009
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ANZ Stadium unveils new Grow Light Technology
Sydney's ANZ Stadium has unveiled a new arena lighting system designed to significantly improve turf growth during the harsh winter months. The system, from the...
May 26, 2009
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Australia satisfied with Commonwealth Games security
The Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) has said Indian organisers had shown they were capable of ensuring athletes' safety at next yearâs Games. Reuters has...
May 25, 2009
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Ticketek WINS Wollongong ticketing Contract
Ticketek has won a new five year contract to provide ticketing services to the WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres in Wollongong. The contract includes providing ticketing...
May 25, 2009
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Beijing sets world TV record
The opening ceremony at last year's Beijing Olympic Games was the most watched live event in human history, outstripping the moon landings, the funeral of Princess Diana and...
May 25, 2009
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Architects appointed for Melbourne Arts Centre
Melbourne architects Ashton Raggatt McDougall (ARM) and Peter Elliot Architects have been appointed to design the $128.5 million redevelopment of Hamer Hall at Melbourne's...
May 22, 2009
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Romer Re-Elected
Steve Romer has been elected to serve a second term as President of the Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific). First elected as President in 2008, Romer's re-election...
May 21, 2009
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Super Rugby expansion plans revealed
The Super Rugby competition will stretch from the last weekend in February to the first weekend of August as part of a new-look tournament released this week by the SANZAR...
May 21, 2009
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Government Commits $15 million for AMI Stadium
The New Zealand Government has announced a $15 million grant towards the upgrade of Christchurch's AMI Stadium in advance of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. New Zealand Prime Minster...
May 21, 2009
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ANZ Stadium's Ken Edwards leaves after 13 years
ANZ Stadium has today announced that its Managing Director and Chief Executive, Ken Edwards, will leave the Stadium after 13 years. He will leave as of 1st July. “For several...
May 19, 2009
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Stanley to Head New Zealand Olympic Committee
Olympian and Millennium Institute Chief Executive Mike Stanley has been elected President of the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) replacing the retiring Eion Edgar. A member...
May 18, 2009
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Government commits $2.5 million for Whangarei Venue
Whangarei MP Phil Heatley and Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully have announced that the New Zealand Government is to contribute $2.5 million in funding towards the...
May 15, 2009
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UK Leisure Director joins Smart Connection Company
Following a period of continued growth, the Smart Connection Company has announced the appointment of Gary Topp as Consultancy Manager. Topp has over 20 years experience in the...
May 15, 2009
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Edinburgh Military Tattoo Returns in 2010
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo will return to Australia for performances at the Sydney Football Stadium in February 2010. Citing "overwhelming popular demand", the new production...
May 14, 2009
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Upgrades for South Australia's Waterworld and Woodville Town Hall
Adelaide's 38 year old Waterworld Aquatics Centre at Ridgehaven, and the heritage listed Woodville Town Hall are set for major refurbishment as a result of funding under the...
May 14, 2009
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Perth Clubs face stadium uncertainty
Super 14 side Western Force and A-League club Perth Glory say that their long-term futures are in jeopardy unless the Western Australian Government agrees to pledge $73 million...
May 13, 2009
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Seven Submissions for New Basketball League
Basketball Australia (BA) has revealed the outcome of the Expression of Interest (EOI) process for the competition to replace the National Basketball League (NBL), with the...
May 12, 2009
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The Comfyland Experience reaches indoor Play
Comfyland Experience toddler areas have launched in indoor play centres in Canberra and Sydney â with a third set to open in the Melbourne Docklands. Designed to provide a...
May 12, 2009
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Briton wins 'best job in the world'
British charity worker Ben Southall has been chosen to carry on a marketing campaign that has generated tens of millions of dollars in free international publicity for...
May 11, 2009
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