News: Venues
ICC Sydney upgrades to Wi-Fi 6 internet capability
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has invested $3 million in upgrading its technology inventory to best-in-class Wi-Fi 6 capable...
Jun 17, 2024
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Staff shortages cause temporary closure at Jindabyne Pool
Snowy Monaro Council has advised that staff shortages will see Jindabyne Pool closed for a number of hours on three days this week. Council is working to minimise disruptions as...
Jun 17, 2024
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Ticketbooth announces new digital ticketing partnership with Adelaide’s Feast Festival
Leading Australian ticketing agency Ticketbooth has announced its new digital ticketing partnership with Adelaide's Feast Festival. Sydney-based Ticketbooth, as part of the Leap...
Jun 17, 2024
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Creditors report reveals Camatic Seating owes $29 million
Melbourne-based seating supplier Camatic Pty Ltd has been revealed to have accrued debts of $29 million prior to its entering voluntary administration in March. The 60-year-old...
Jun 17, 2024
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Western Australian Government to fund upgrading of 52 Perth sports ground changerooms
The Western Australian Government is allocating $1 million to support a project to retrofit and upgrade changeroom facilities at 52 community football venues throughout the...
Jun 17, 2024
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Sports Venue Business counts down to Marvel Stadium networking event
Having successfully staged its inaugural SVB LIVE Global Networking Event in Perth in March, Ireland-based website Sports Venue Business (SVB) will be staging the second event...
Jun 17, 2024
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Suncorp Stadium welcomes 22 million patrons since 2003 redevelopment
Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium has advised that the Brisbane Broncos v Cronulla Sharks NRL match on Saturday 8th June marked a significant milestone for the venue with it welcoming...
Jun 17, 2024
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Architect practice Populous announces new Chief People Officer role and key appointments
Leading global sport and entertainment architecture and design practice Populous has today announced the creation of a new Chief People Officer role, as well as appointing three...
Jun 16, 2024
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Carlton FC breaks club attendance records in 2024 AFL season
Attendances at Carlton FC 2024 AFL Premiership are breaking records with four of the club’s 13 games this season played in front of over 80,000 people - the first ever time the...
Jun 16, 2024
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Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre to be surrounded by 20,000 native plants and trees
One of the largest planting projects underway in central Christchurch sees almost 20,000 new plants and trees being planted around the under construction Parakiore Recreation...
Jun 16, 2024
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Dubai Opera welcomes record-breaking 250,000 attendees through 2023/24 season
Dubai Opera has concluded a record-breaking 2023/24 season, with more than 250,000 guests attending performances. Surpassed all previous years since its opening in 2016, the...
Jun 16, 2024
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2024 Australian Swimming Trials wrap up at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre
The final night of the 2024 Australian Swimming Trials has seen the Australian Olympic Committee name a team of 44 athletes who will compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics....
Jun 15, 2024
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Next stages announced for Canberra Theatre Centre transformation
The ACT Government has announced its investment in the next stage of the Canberra Theatre Centre transformation. An industry partner will be engaged through an early contractor...
Jun 14, 2024
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Territory Day to remain at Mindil Beach for 2024 following NTMEC oversight
After Territorians voiced their anger and disappointment at the announcement by the Northern Territory Government of shifting Territory Day celebrations on 1st July 2024 to the...
Jun 14, 2024
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Successful trials sees Dolphins squad named for 2024 Paris Paralympics
The conclusion of the first five-days of the Australian Swimming Trials at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre yesterday evening has seen Paralympics Australia name a team of 30...
Jun 14, 2024
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Cross governmental announcement confirms $40 million investment into Sydney's Leichhardt Oval
The Federal and NSW Governments and venue owner the Inner West Council have today announced a $40 million joint investment into Sydney's Leichhardt Oval. The fund includes $20...
Jun 13, 2024
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Sydney Showground secures second successive win at MEA National Awards
Sydney Showground has been named ‘Best Event Venue, Capacity more than 1,000’ at the Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) National Awards held in the Hunter Valley last night,...
Jun 13, 2024
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SportWest announces appointment of Troy Kirkham as Chief Executive
SportWest has announced the appointment of Troy Kirkham - currently Executive Manager of Game Development and Community at the West Australian Football Commission - as its new...
Jun 13, 2024
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Australian Event Awards announces partnership with Navarra Venues
The organisers of the Australian Event Awards have agreed a partnership with Navarra Venues, that will see the group’s Le Montage Sydney venue host the 2024 Event Awards...
Jun 13, 2024
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Accredit Solutions APAC spotlights recent clients’ utilisation of the Accredit platform
International software and accreditation experts, Accredit Solutions has spotlighted some of the Australian clients they have worked with so far this year as they utilise the...
Jun 13, 2024
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AVisual Productions unveils rebranding which aligns with its four pillars
AVisual Productions, an Australian audio-visual production company, has rebranded to align with its fundamental pillars: reliability, creativity, partnership, and collaboration....
Jun 12, 2024
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Cronulla Sharks look for new stadium naming rights partner
The NRL’s Cronulla Sharks are seeking a new naming rights partner for their home venue, currently known as the PointsBet Stadium. In 2019, Australian Stock Exchange listed...
Jun 12, 2024
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Te Pae Christchurch achieves international food safety certification
Having recently achieved net carbon zero status, Te Pae Christchurch has advised that it has achieved ISO certifications in quality management and food safety. Demonstrating its...
Jun 11, 2024
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Queensland budget backs music venues and junior sport while confirming 2032 Games and QPAC spending
The Queensland Government’s 2023/24 budget has been released with cost-of-living relief a major focus of future spending. Handed down yesterday, the budget includes new measures...
Jun 11, 2024
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