News: Venues
Parramatta's night-time economy to benefit from 24/7 opening opportunities
Under new Late Night Trading development controls approved by Parramatta Council last week, businesses in Parramatta's CBD will be able to apply to operate 24/7 as the City...
Jul 1, 2024
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Aligned Leisure takes over management of seven Casey major leisure facilities
Aligned Leisure has taken over management of seven of the City of Casey's major leisure facilities; Casey ARC, Casey RACE, Doveton Pool in the Park, Casey Stadium, Endeavour...
Jul 1, 2024
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City of Ryde finalises purchase of Denistone Sports Club
The City of Ryde, located in the northern Sydney region, has executed a contract for the acquisition of the Denistone Sports Club at 59 Chatham Road, Denistone, purchasing the...
Jul 1, 2024
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Stage 1 completed of new Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct
Macedon Ranges Shire Council, located in central Victoria, has advised that Stage 1 of the new Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct is now complete. The completion of Stage 1...
Jun 30, 2024
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First tender released for UTAS Stadium upgrades
A key milestone in the redevelopment of Launceston’s University of Tasmania (UTAS) Stadium has been reached with the first tender released to deliver matchday facility upgrades....
Jun 30, 2024
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Horsham City Oval’s new events stage will be site for 2025 country music festival
Horsham Rural City Council, located in western Victoria in collaboration with promoter RegFest, has announced a one-day festival on 22nd March, 2025 to be held at Horsham City...
Jun 30, 2024
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Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre spotlights its 20th anniversary
The $167 million Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, opened in 2004 as Australia’s largest regional convention centre and has, since opening, hosted thousands of...
Jun 30, 2024
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Envibe software boosts access to Manawatū District Council facility events
The introduction of Jonas Leisure’s new Envibe Ticketing Module by Manawatū District Council for events held at its aquatic centre and library has been well received by the...
Jun 30, 2024
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NSW Government announces soundproofing grants for live music venues
Aiming to rebuild Sydney’s night-time economy through the support of live music venues, the NSW Government had today announced that 77 venues will receive grants of up to...
Jun 30, 2024
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Palmerston Raiders Rugby League Club upgrades its women’s facilities
The Northern Territory Government invested $80,000 to upgrade the women’s change rooms at the home of the Palmerston Raiders Rugby League Club. Upgrading the women’s change...
Jun 29, 2024
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Upgraded Lovegrove Sports Pavilion opens for Western Australia Pinjarra community
The $3.8 million Lovegrove Sports Pavilion was officially opened on 27th June with the new pavilion to benefit over 550 local cricket and hockey club senior and junior members -...
Jun 29, 2024
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VenuesLive and Scott Pickett Group collaborate as new catering partner for Old Melbourne Gaol
National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has announced VenuesLive, in collaboration with the Scott Pickett Group, as the new catering partner for one of Melbourne's most historic...
Jun 27, 2024
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Sydney Showground partners with Clima to target event sustainability
Sydney Showground has partnered with climate solutions organisation Clima to launch a new initiative - 'Climate Conscious Events' - to help clients understand the environmental...
Jun 26, 2024
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Flagship multi-media sensory entertainment complex ‘Dreamskape’ opens at Melbourne Docklands
A multi-media sensory entertainment complex – Dreamskape - is opening at Docklands Melbourne on 28th June, offering an augmented reality (AR) entertainment space with six...
Jun 26, 2024
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One Playground to open second wellness centre in Surry Hills
Fast growing boutique gym, One Playground - renowned for its innovative approach to fitness and wellness - has announced the opening of its second wellness centre on Holt Street...
Jun 26, 2024
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Damian Rinaldi announced as new General Manager for AMPAL
Australasian Music Publishers Association Limited (AMPAL) has announced that following an exhaustive recruitment process, Damian Rinaldi of Sydney-based consultancy Sonic Rights...
Jun 26, 2024
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre appoints new Chief Executive
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has announced that Rachel Healy has been appointed as its new Chief Executive. Unanimously chosen by QPAC’s Board, Healy will take...
Jun 25, 2024
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Caloundra Music Festival permanently cancelled as Sunshine Coast Council halts funding
With this year’s edition of the Caloundra Music Festival having been cancelled in April, the event has now been permanently wrapped up following Sunshine Coast Council having...
Jun 25, 2024
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Luna Park Sydney put up for sale
Luna Park Sydney - one of Australia’s most recognisable attractions - has been listed for sale for the first time in 20 years. Management of the Milsons Point amusement park...
Jun 25, 2024
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Sydney’s Enmore Road becomes first Special Entertainment Precinct in NSW
Enmore Road, in Sydney’s inner west has become the first permanent Special Entertainment Precinct in New South Wales following a successful two-year trial. Over the past two...
Jun 25, 2024
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Artist's impressions revealed for expanded Newcastle Art Gallery
Artist's impressions of the Newcastle Art Gallery's new interior reveal a grand new entry, sleek, modern aesthetic, light-filled rooms and an expansive range of exhibition...
Jun 24, 2024
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AYANA Bali opens ‘After Rock’ entertainment destination overlooking SAKA Museum
AYANA Bali, the island’s largest integrated resort, has opened ‘After Rock’, the 30th addition to its collection of dining and entertainment outlets. Encompassing six distinct...
Jun 23, 2024
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Dedicated female rugby league changerooms for Queanbeyan
The NSW Government has provided $2.1 million for the construction of new dedicated female changerooms in Queanbeyan for local and visiting sportswomen. Dedicated female...
Jun 23, 2024
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Quayclean's RAS Foundation scholarships awarded to Central West students
Quayclean Australia along with the Royal Agricultural Society Foundation, have announced Claudia Wilson from Orange and Monique Morgan from Trundle as two recipients of the RAS...
Jun 23, 2024
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