News: Venues
Seating capacity to be boosted for Darwin Convention Centre
The Northern Territory Government is allocating $19.2 million in Budget 2024 to expand the capacity of the Darwin Convention Centre by 4,350 seats, to a total of 5,550 seats....
May 13, 2024
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Brisbane’s South Bank masterplan delivers long-term vision for popular precinct
For more than 30 years, South Bank Parklands has been Brisbane’s premier lifestyle and cultural destination, visited by around 14 million people every year. The masterplan for...
May 13, 2024
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City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder recognised for decade of sustainable water management
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has been acknowledged for its 10 years of being a Waterwise Council at the annual Water Corporation’s Waterwise Recognition evening last week....
May 13, 2024
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More than 2000 people evacuated from Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre as a result of roof fire
More than 2500 people, including children competing in a swimming carnival, have been evacuated from the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre after solar panels on its roof caught...
May 13, 2024
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Melbourne Convention Bureau champions sustainable business events with latest Melbourne eGuide
Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) continues to champion sustainable business events, and has unveiled its latest interactive Melbourne eGuide which spotlights the city's...
May 13, 2024
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Fremantle’s Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre marks 10th anniversary
Fremantle’s Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre marked its 10th anniversary on Friday 10th May with a community celebration. The event included guest speakers, face painting, a...
May 13, 2024
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Bayside Council opens $52 million upgrade of Barton Park
Sydney’s Bayside Council has officially opened its Barton Park precinct following a $51.7 million upgrade which saw the historic sporting precinct - the one home of St George FC...
May 13, 2024
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Legends names new Chief Executive
US-based sport and entertainment experiences brand Legends, currently in the process of acquiring ASM Global, has unveiled Dan Levy as its new Chief Executive. Levy’s...
May 13, 2024
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Hellenic Athletic Club to benefit from Darwin’s Tracy Village Sports Precinct $3 million redevelopment
The Northern Territory Government is allocating $3 million from its Budget 2024 to redevelop the Tracy Village Sport Precinct which will deliver a permanent home ground for...
May 12, 2024
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Bunbury PCYC among buildings damaged by tornado
Bunbury Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) was among the buildings impacted by the tornado that struck the Bunbury coastal region, situated 175 kilometres south of Perth, on...
May 12, 2024
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Netball Australia apologises for scoreboard error at Sydney's Ken Rosewall Arena
Netball Australia has apologised after system failures led to a scoreboard error that cost the Sunshine Coast Lightning a victory in their Super Netball clash against the Giants...
May 12, 2024
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Redevelopment commences on St Kilda's performance venue Theatre Works
With support of $1.1 million from the Victorian Government, redevelopment has commenced on St Kilda’s performance venue Theatre Works enabling it to be enjoyed by audiences for...
May 12, 2024
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TEG Live stages Australia’s ‘biggest beach party ever’
With 30,000 fans having attended Fisher’s inaugural Out 2 Lunch Festival at the Gold Coast’s Coolangatta Beach on 4th May, promoter TEG Live claims that the event has made...
May 10, 2024
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Revitalised performance, public and play spaces opened at Sydney’s Darling Harbour
The NSW Government is inviting Sydneysiders and visitors to rediscover Darling Harbour with the opening of three new public spaces this week. A state-of-the-art playground, a...
May 10, 2024
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VMA reveals new Board Members
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the results of its 2024 Board Election to fill five vacant Active Board positions and one Allied Board position. The result...
May 9, 2024
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Federal Government commits $250 million to AIS upgrades and $10 million for Canberra Stadium masterplan
The Federal Government has announced a $249.7 million investment to upgrade Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) facilities along with a further $10 million for the Department of...
May 9, 2024
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Auckland's Spark Arena breaks all-time attendance record through 2023
Auckland’s Spark Arena has advised that 2023 was its biggest year since opening in 2007, with more than 655,000 fans attending New Zealand’s largest arena and its neighbouring...
May 8, 2024
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Cox Architecture chosen to lead design of Hobart’s AFL stadium
Following a competitive market testing process, Australian firm Cox Architecture has been named as the lead design consultant for Hobart’s new AFL stadium. Appointed by the...
May 8, 2024
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Taskforce releases business case for Northern Territory AFL team and Darwin City Stadium
A strategic business case for the Northern Territory to have its own AFL team has been released by the Australian Football League Team Northern Territory Taskforce. The Business...
May 8, 2024
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Weather causes venue change for Armidale’s Big Chill Festival
Consistent wet weather continues to impact the already water-logged Armidale Sportsground – the planned site for the Big Chill Festival to be held 18th to 19th May. With...
May 8, 2024
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The Big Group appointed as MCA Australia’s new hospitality partner
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia) has appointed leading hospitality agency, The Big Group, as the Museum’s new functions and venue hospitality partner....
May 7, 2024
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Private capital firm confirms interest in funding Hobart's planned AFL stadium
Private capital consortium the Plenary Group is reported to be ready to bid for the right to partner with the Tasmanian Government to deliver the proposed Hobart AFL stadium. As...
May 7, 2024
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Program finalised for the 31st Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress
Set to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19th to 21st May, the Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress is once again set to present the venue management...
May 7, 2024
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Adelaide Venue Management reveals plans for operational sustainability
Adelaide Venue Management (AVM) has unveiled its inaugural Environmental Social Governance (ESG) strategy, highlighting a commitment to act as a ‘force for good’ in the events...
May 7, 2024
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