News: Venues
BEIA flags its MEETINGS 2026 milestone event at New Zealand International Convention Centre
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA), the official membership-based association representing New Zealand's business events sector has flagged its expectations for MEETINGS...
Jul 17, 2025
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ROLLER appoints new Vice President of Customer Experience, expands customer support team and launches AI tools
ROLLER, an all-in-one venue management platform for the leisure and attractions industry, has advised of its strategic appointment of Brad Cooper as Vice President of Customer...
Jul 17, 2025
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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre to host 2026 Australian Swimming Trials
The Australian Swimming Trials for selection for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and 2026 Pan Pacific Championships teams are returning to NSW and are being held at Sydney Olympic...
Jul 17, 2025
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Female philanthropists provide transformative performing arts donations for national collection and new museum
Arts Centre Melbourne has today announced that significant donations by three leading Melbourne female philanthropists have been given to the construction of the new Australian...
Jul 17, 2025
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Corowa Art Space to host return of Bald Archy Prize
The Corowa Art Space is hosting the Bald Archy Prize - Australia's popular satirical exhibition - with the exhibition on display daily from 16th August to 14th September, 2025....
Jul 17, 2025
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City of Casey champions inclusive sports via Sport4All Program
The City of Casey has spotlighted its push to make local sport more inclusive and is partnering with Get Skilled Access to employ an Inclusion Coach to implement the Sport4All...
Jul 16, 2025
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Works underway on new Jack Dyer Stand at Richmond FC’s home at Punt Road Oval
Works have commenced on transforming AFL’s Richmond FC’s home venue, Punt Road Oval, through a redevelopment that will deliver an elite training and administration facility...
Jul 16, 2025
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RotoruaNZ advises local economy and tourism tracking in positive direction
RotoruaNZ has advised the Rotorua economy is tracking reasonably well with tourism coming back quite strongly. RotoruaNZ board chair Tim Cossar, speaking to elected members at a...
Jul 16, 2025
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ICC Sydney launches immersive LED Activation Zone offering brands a stage for storytelling
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has launched an immersive LED Activation Zone capable of showcasing custom brand stories in an...
Jul 16, 2025
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Work begins on arena and new tower at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands
Work has commenced on a US$8 billion expansion of Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands that, when completed in 2030, will include a 15,000-seat arena and a 55-story all-suite hotel...
Jul 16, 2025
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New IG Arena opens in Japan's Nagoya
IG Arena, a new multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility in the Japanese city of Nagoya, has opened to the public with the hosting of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament....
Jul 15, 2025
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Penrith City Council secures second award for Gipps Street Recreation Precinct
Penrith City Council secured the Outdoor Sport and Leisure Facility Design Award announced at the 2025 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards held as part of...
Jul 15, 2025
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Funding announced for over 600 South Australian sport and active recreation clubs impacted by drought
The Regional Drought Relief Round – introduced by the South Australian Government – is enabling 630 sport and active recreation clubs impacted by drought to access up to $5,000...
Jul 15, 2025
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Moonee Valley Racing Club selects Symal for civil works and Evergreen for turf
The Moonee Valley Racing Club $220 million redevelopment remains on schedule to commence on 1st November 2025, following the running of the 2025 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival....
Jul 15, 2025
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Stadium Taranaki immerses fans with hearing loss through assistive listening technology
New Plymouth's recently reopened Stadium Taranaki has enabled inclusion and accessibility for all patrons, ensuring that fans with hearing loss can enjoy the same immersive...
Jul 14, 2025
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Sport Singapore continues to enhance its facilities
Sport Singapore (SportSG) has revealed the refreshed Sengkang Sport Centre, which includes new water slides, dedicated space for smaller-scale fitness activities, and new...
Jul 14, 2025
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Ipswich Civic Centre marks 50 years of operations
Ipswich City Council is marking the 50 year history of its Ipswich Civic Centre as a key feature of the community's performing arts scene. Opened in 1975, the bold geometric...
Jul 14, 2025
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Planning contract awarded for Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct
The planning contract to progress detailed design development of the Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct has now been awarded to an alliance comprising Seymour Whyte,...
Jul 13, 2025
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Dunedin City Council to commence upgrades to Moana Pool ceiling
Dunedin City Council has advised it is set to commence work on a section of ceiling at Moana Pool, as part of its latest phase of refurbishments. The project is among a range of...
Jul 13, 2025
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North Sydney Oval secures new five-year cricket deal
North Sydney Council, in partnership with Cricket Australia and Cricket NSW, has announced a new five-year venue hire agreement for North Sydney Oval. As part of the...
Jul 13, 2025
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ZOWIE esports gaming zone launched in Sydney
Professional esports gaming brand ZOWIE, under BenQ Corp, has launched its first ZOWIE Zone in Australia, now open at WY Gaming in central Sydney with the immersive gaming space...
Jul 10, 2025
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WA Museum Boola Bardip opening week of Terracotta Warriors exhibition attracts 20,000 visitors
The opening week of WA Museum Boola Bardip's ‘Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor’ has attracted 20,000 visitors - delivering far-reaching impacts for WA's tourism,...
Jul 10, 2025
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State Library of NSW data reveals City of Newcastle library services lead the state
Library services provide valuable recreational, educational and social opportunities for all members of a community. Statistics compiled by the State Library of NSW for the 2024...
Jul 9, 2025
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Backers walk away from planned boutique stadium at Auckland's Western Springs
Plans to build a new multi-purpose football stadium at the Western Springs speedway venue, one of a four options being considered by Auckland Council for site, appear to have...
Jul 9, 2025
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