News: Venues
'Spend it like Beckham': New Zealand Auditor-General probes LA Galaxy visit
The Auckland Regional Council's funding of David Beckham's LA Galaxy visit is being investigated by New Zealand's Auditor-General. The Auditor-General is investigating the...
Feb 5, 2009
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New Director for QPAC
Queensland Arts Minister Rod Welford has announced that John Kotzas will be the new Director of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). Kotzas, acknowledged as an arts...
Feb 3, 2009
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Green light for Ocean Park hotels
Hong Kong attraction Ocean Park has received a conditional approval to build three new hotels. Ocean Park Chair, Allan Zeman, has explained that the Hong Kong Town Planning...
Feb 3, 2009
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Australia Enters Race for FIFA World Cup
Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chairman, Frank Lowy AC, has announced that Australia has now formally entered the field in its bid to host the FIFA World Cup. Initial...
Feb 3, 2009
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Now its PCYC Fitness
PCYC NSW, the Police and Community Youth Clubs organization, has launched a new fitness initiative. PCYC Fitness is aimed at those who have wanted to join a gym but find...
Feb 2, 2009
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2011 Start for F1 in India
Bernie Ecclestone, Chief Executive of Formula One Administration, has confirmed that India will host its first ever F1 Grand Prix in 2011. Fears had arisen over delays in the...
Feb 2, 2009
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Redevelopment Plan for Melbourne Park
As the Australian Open tennis tournament enters its second week, the Victorian Government has announced plans for a major redevelopment of the Melbourne Park site. Victorian...
Jan 27, 2009
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$75 million upgrade for Members Equity Stadium?
Plans have been unveiled for the capacity of Perth's Members Equity Stadium to increase from 18,000 to 25,000 seats. The Town of Vincent has unveiled plans for a $75 million...
Jan 23, 2009
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Hassall appointed Fury Chief Executive
Dean Hassall has taken up the role of Chief Executive of new A-League club North Queensland Fury. The former Assistant General Manager of Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium, Dean is set...
Jan 21, 2009
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New Zealand to host World Women's Team Squash Championships
The World Squash Federation has confirmed New Zealand as host of the World Women's Teams Squash Championships in 2010. It will be the third major squash event hosted in New...
Jan 21, 2009
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WIN Expands Dragons Support
The WIN Corporation has confirmed that the re-developed Kogarah Oval in suburban Sydney is to be known as the WIN Jubilee Oval. The recently redeveloped venue, formerly known as...
Jan 19, 2009
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Centaman Goes Stateside
Australia's Centaman Systems has opened their latest office in the United States. Located in the prestigious John Hancock Center in Chicago, the new office takes the total...
Jan 14, 2009
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Disney Halts High School Musical Tour
The Australian newspaper has reported that due to poor ticket sales the live stage version of Disney's High School Musical is to cut short its Sydney season and cancel its...
Jan 13, 2009
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Sea World unveils Ray Reef and Jet Rescue
Gold Coast theme park Sea World has launched Ray Reef, an interactive educational exhibit including 100 different species of Sting Ray. Guests will be able to hand feed a...
Jan 13, 2009
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HOK Sport Venue Event confirms independence
Following the announcement that HOK Group has agreed to transfer legal ownership of HOK Sport Venue Event to leaders of that practice, the two firms confirm the transaction was...
Jan 9, 2009
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Jobs go at Warner Village Theme Parks
Gold Coast them park operator Warner Village Theme Parks (WVTP) has made 45 members of staff in managerial and supervisory positions redundant. The redundancies were across all...
Jan 5, 2009
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Queensland Tennis Centre opens
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh joined tennis legends Pat Rafter and Ashley Cooper and thousands of tennis fans to officially open the doors of the Queensland Tennis Centre. Ahead...
Jan 5, 2009
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Mackay Convention Centre nears completion
The roof on the Mackay Convention Centre has been raised five months ahead of the new facility's completion date. Moved into place ahead of North Queensland's wet season by a...
Jan 2, 2009
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Blow for Perth super-stadium plans
The West Australian newspaper has reported that the Western Force Super 14 rugby franchise is set to move from Subiaco Oval to the Town of Vincent's Members Equity Stadium. The...
Dec 22, 2008
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AAMI Stadium upgrade to press on despite funding cut
SANFL Executive Commissioner Leigh Whicker says the planned AAMI Stadium upgrade will go ahead, despite the South Australian Government deferring most of its future funding for...
Dec 22, 2008
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Culture and Heritage Projects in the UAE top US$51 billion
The UAE has a planned investment outlay of US$51 billion in the cultural arena to spearhead positive cultural development and heritage conservation across the country including...
Dec 19, 2008
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India to upgrade Stadium Security
India has embarked on a major upgrading of security facilities at its international stadiums in the wake of the Mumbai terrorist attacks. According to UK newspaper, The Guardian...
Dec 9, 2008
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Plans announced for new indoor arena in Wellington
Major entertainment events and concerts could be attracted to Wellington by a proposed arena above the Westpac Stadium concourse that could cost about $100 million. A review of...
Dec 2, 2008
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A1GP to race on Gold Coast
Just weeks the loss of its IndyCar series race, it has been announced that the Gold Coast is host a race in the fast growing A1 Grand Prix series. Set to race on the Gold Coast...
Dec 1, 2008
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