News: Venues
Opening hours extended for inner Sydney licensed venues during Vivid festival
Inner Sydney licensed venues have been granted extended opening hours during Vivid Sydney. Eligible venues can operate until midnight on Sundays from 26th May to 9th June as...
May 26, 2024
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Aardman announces Shaun the Sheep attractions partnership with Max-Matching Entertainments
Multi-award-winning animation studio, Aardman, has announced a licensing partnership for Farm Attractions and Family Entertainment Centres with Max-Matching Entertainments in...
May 26, 2024
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33 killed in fire at indoor amusement park in Indian city of Rajkot
33 people including at least six children have died as a result of a fire at an indoor amusement park in the Indian city of Rajkot. A massive fire, believed to have resulted...
May 25, 2024
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Baldivis Sports Complex secures highest accolade for a community football facility
The City of Rockingham’s new $20.1 million Baldivis Sports Complex Main Pavilion has been awarded Western Australia’s Project of the Year and is a joint winner of National...
May 24, 2024
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Vivid Sydney turns the lights on for 2024
Vivid Sydney 2024 has commenced its 14th year with a spectacular opening night, as the festival transforms Sydney’s harbour, iconic landmarks and cityscape with a showcase of...
May 24, 2024
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Queensland Parliament passes legislation for independent 2032 Olympic Games Authority
The Queensland Parliament has passed legislation to establish an independent delivery authority for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics. Set to begin operations in July -...
May 23, 2024
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New stage of $47 million Mildura sports precinct opens
Mildura Rural City Council has today marked the official opening of the $13 million second stage of the Mildura Sporting Precinct. The new state of the project, which is the...
May 23, 2024
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New performing arts venue opens in Chatswood
A new performing arts venue - The Lounge - has opened at The Concourse Performing Arts Centre, in the northern Sydney suburb of Chatswood and will be home to a diverse range of...
May 23, 2024
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Bowls Premier League set for expansion with two new teams announced
Lawn bowling’s showpiece television and spectator event, the Bowls Premier League, is to expand to a 12-team format with the confirmation of the two new teams poised to take...
May 23, 2024
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Winning design revealed for $188 million redevelopment of Parramatta's Riverside Theatres
A 1500 seat Broadway-style lyric theatre with First Nations inspired interiors is among the key features of the winning design for $188 million plus redevelopment of Riverside...
May 22, 2024
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VMA looks back on successful 2024 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress
The 31st Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress has concluded, breaking previous attendance records with over 560 attendees joining the Venue Management Association (Asia and...
May 22, 2024
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TIO Stadium secures investment to attract international events and upgrade facilities
The Northern Territory Government is investing close to $1 million in infrastructure which will help the NT secure international cricket matches at TIO Stadium and upgrade...
May 22, 2024
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Inner West Council flags wider benefits of potential Leichhardt Oval upgrades
Inner West Council has flagged that potential renovations of Leichhardt Oval would see it become a hub for women's sport including football, rugby league and rugby union at the...
May 22, 2024
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MCEC makes significant investment in technology upgrades
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has made significant investments in its technology upgrades including LED screens and new AMX control panels. MCEC’s renowned...
May 22, 2024
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Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre develops Event Emissions Calculator
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is committed to minimising the environmental impact of events and to being a responsible industry leader in environmental...
May 22, 2024
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BlueFit named as new operator of Camden Council’s Aquatic and Leisure Centres
Camden Council, located in Sydney’s south-west, has announced BlueFit as the new operator of Mount Annan Leisure Centre, Camden War Memorial Pool and the soon to open, $63...
May 21, 2024
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VMA announces 2024 Venue Industry Award winners
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the winners of its 2024 Venue Industry Awar ds, presented last night at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, as...
May 21, 2024
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Ballers Clubhouse expands its competitive socialising offerings with Adelaide opening
Australia's immersive adult entertainment hub, Ballers Clubhouse (of the Superverse Group), is set to open its doors in Adelaide this July - taking over the historic Ruthven...
May 21, 2024
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Federal Government and NRL work on $600 million deal to launch Papua New Guinea team
The Federal Government and the NRL are reported to close to agreeing a deal worth up to $600 million to secure a new NRL side based in Papua New Guinea. Australian Rugby League...
May 21, 2024
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Consortium behind Auckland waterfront stadium releases new designs
The consortium behind the proposed new stadium in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter has released new design renders for the 55,000-seat venue. Designed by Populous, the new venue would...
May 21, 2024
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Industry conferences dominate the week
Leading industry bodies the Aquatic and Recreation Institute NSW (ARI NSW), the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) and the Venue Management...
May 20, 2024
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RAC Arena agrees Crown Resorts partnership
Perth’s RAC Arena has announced Crown Perth as its first Integrated Hotel and Resort Partner. As part of the multi-year agreement which runs through to 2027, the Crown Perth...
May 20, 2024
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Cairns Convention Centre secures top architecture award
The expanded Cairns Convention Centre has been revealed as a winner at the Far North Queensland Architecture Awards on 17th. The Convention Centre’s expansion, designed by Cox...
May 20, 2024
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BSc sports nutrition brand to sponsor NSW Origin teams
The Westpac NSW Blues and Westpac NSW Sky Blues will have an additional edge for the 2024 State of Origin series after the NSW Rugby League today announced a new partnership...
May 20, 2024
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