News: Venues
Fans Excluded to Prevent Potential Ethnic Clash
As a result of a review of security between Football NSW, NSW Police and the Bonnyrigg White Eagles and Sydney United football clubs, the Round 8 NSW Premier League fixture on...
Apr 16, 2009
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Outstanding Contribution Award
Senior AEG Ogden executive Geoff Donaghy has been honoured for his contribution to Australiaâs business events industry. Donaghy was presented with the prestigious Outstanding...
Apr 15, 2009
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Easter Fun at Melbourne's Luna Park
Melbourne's Luna Park has marked the Easter school holidays by giving away 20,000 Cadbury chocolate eggs. The Park's newest attraction, the 'Holodeck' simulator ride, which sees...
Apr 14, 2009
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Development Plans for Christchurch Venues
The importance of two premier facilities on New Zealand's South Island is being highlighted in a request for public submissions to support their development. Venue manager Vbase...
Apr 14, 2009
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Adelaide Bid for 2013 Sevens World Cup?
The success of the International Rugby Sevens at the Adelaide Oval on 3rd to 5th April has led the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) to discuss a bid to host the 2013 Sevens World...
Apr 9, 2009
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Easy Scanning from Ticketek
Ticketek has launched its new 3G ezyScan, which allows for the scanning of tickets anywhere there is a 3G signal from Ticketek's network provider. Ticketek 3G ezyScan can save...
Apr 9, 2009
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Sengstock to head Basketball Australia
Australian basketball has a new hand to guide it through the next stage of its commercial reform after the naming of Larry Sengstock as the new Chief Executive of Basketball...
Apr 8, 2009
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Sea World Icon receives Industry Excellence Award
The Australasian Regional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria (ARAZPA) has bestowed its Award for Professional Excellence on Sea World’s Director of Marine Sciences,...
Apr 7, 2009
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Jacobsen Family Facing Court Action for $4 million Debt
The David Family has launched court action to recover funds from the Jacobsen Family totalling over $4 million, together with ongoing interest, costs and charges. A statement...
Apr 6, 2009
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Storm over Energy Australia Stadium
A dispute has erupted at EnergyAustralia Stadium between the Newcastle Knights NRL franchise and Hunter Regional Sporting Venues Authority (Hunter Venues), the manager of the...
Apr 2, 2009
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Populous - Drawing People Together
The world's leading architecture practice, HOK Sport Venue Event, has announced its new name - Populous. The rebranding follows its successful management buyout in December 2008...
Apr 2, 2009
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Gold Coast AFL Licence Ignited by Stadium Upgrade
The Gold Coast's dream of a redeveloped AFL Stadium at Carrara is a step closer with the Queensland Government committing $60 million towards the $130 million stadium...
Apr 1, 2009
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VMA Seeks Council Nominations
The Venue Management Association (Asia & Pacific) is calling for nominations for six vacant positions on its council. To replace retiring councillors Ian Delmenico; Steve...
Mar 30, 2009
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Venues Back Earth Hour
Leisure venues across Australia, New Zealand and Asia are to demonstrate their support for World Earth Hour this Saturday night. The iconic face of Melbourne's Luna Park will...
Mar 27, 2009
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Clubs raise stakes in MCG stadium stoush
AFL club presidents have left open the possibility of radical action following a breakdown in negotiations late last week with the Victorian Minister for Sport, James Merlino,...
Mar 26, 2009
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Leisure Management Graduate in new Queensland Ministry
Following the Queensland Labor Party's state election win, Premier Anna Bligh has announced a revamped Ministry. The Premier keeps the Minister for Arts role, while other...
Mar 25, 2009
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Head Returns to WA Aquatics
After a lengthy sabbatical in the South of France, Western Australian aquatic industry identity Tony Head has returned to the role of Executive Officer of LIWA Aquatics. With...
Mar 20, 2009
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VMA Announces Congress Sponsor and Partner
VMA President Steve Romer has announced a partnership with ATMAAC International that will see the security experts as the Principal Sponsor of the VMA annual Congress and...
Mar 19, 2009
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QPAC Theatres Reopen
The completion of a $34.7 million refurbishment of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has further cemented its reputation as one of Australia's best venues. QPAC...
Mar 19, 2009
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Australia claims Comm Games could be cancelled
Perry Crosswhite, Chief Executive of the Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) has claimed next year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi could be cancelled if a...
Mar 17, 2009
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Monotek Innovates with anti-slip flooring system
Among the many innovations at the recently opened Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC) is the installation of an anti-slip flooring system on the swimming pool concourse and in...
Mar 17, 2009
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New Distributors for Power Plate
Power Plate's reputation as the leader in Acceleration Training exercise is set to be enhanced by the appointment of new distributors in Australia. The new distributors, En_Core...
Mar 17, 2009
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Sea World Enlarges Conference Capacity
The Sea World Resort and Water Park has announced an enlargement of its meeting space, with the incorporation of Sea Worldâs Paradise and Broadwater rooms. With the ability of...
Mar 16, 2009
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Earthworks begin on Papatoetoe's multisport facility
After eight years of planning, grounds development work has begun for a new multisport grounds and facility on the Papatoetoe Recreation Grounds and Kingswood Recreation...
Mar 13, 2009
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