News: Venues
First phase of upgrades to Canberra’s district netball facilities now complete
A $7.5 million investment from the ACT Government, has seen the completion of upgrades to the court surfaces at the Arawang Netball Association in Stirling and the Canberra...
Apr 21, 2024
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Kai Tak Sports Park spotlights its green building and ecological designs on World Earth Day
With today being ‘World Earth Day 2024’, Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park is spotlighting the measures being implemented to create a low-carbon and environmentally friendly event...
Apr 21, 2024
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Hidden Valley’s motorsport precinct upgrades to improve accessibility
The Northern Territory Government is allocating $3 million in Budget 2024 towards the first stage of the Hidden Valley Master Plan upgrade - making the popular motorsport track...
Apr 21, 2024
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Australian Sports Museum welcomes record 175,000 visitors in last financial year
The Australian Sports Museum has advised that it welcomed more than 175,000 visitors over the last financial year. In a statement it advised that the achievement was “a credit...
Apr 19, 2024
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New appointments enhance Adelaide Oval sales and events team
Looking to enhance its sales and events team following a busy year, the Adelaide Oval has made a series of new appointments. Jo Thomson is the General Manager of Partnerships...
Apr 19, 2024
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Program released for Aquatic and Recreation Institute NSW 2024 conference
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW has released an exciting program for its 2024 conference with industry leaders set to address key industry issues. Notably, ARI...
Apr 18, 2024
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Aqua Energy spotlights its venues' swimming options during winter
Wellington Shire Council's Aqua Energy Complex in Sale, located in the Gippsland region of Victoria, features a range of pools and spacious gym facilities. While the extended...
Apr 18, 2024
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AXS acquires majority stake in event-technology company WRSTBND
The AEG ticketing platform AXS has moved to expand its global reach by acquiring a majority stake in WRSTBND, a leading provider of access control, credentialing and...
Apr 18, 2024
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Clyde Recreation Reserve opens following $21.5 million redevelopment
The Clyde Recreation Reserve has officially been opened by the City of Casey following a $21.5 million redevelopment to expand the facility to better meet the needs of the large...
Apr 18, 2024
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Faster, Further, Together the theme for 2024 Green Sports Alliance Summit
The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) has announced that its 14th annual Summit, themed ‘Faster, Further, Together’, will be held at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California, USA from...
Apr 18, 2024
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Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Masterplan opened for Public Review
Wagga Wagga City Council is calling for community feedback for the draft Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre - Performing Arts Masterplan to ensure the plans for the future of the venue...
Apr 18, 2024
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NGV announces Yayoi Kusama retrospective as next summer’s blockbuster exhibition
The National Gallery of Victoria’s next summer blockbuster exhibition is the world-premiere exhibition of contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama which is anticipated to attract...
Apr 18, 2024
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Facility revamp planned for Deep Rock Pavilion in Melbourne’s north
Parks Victoria has advised that sporting communities in Melbourne’s north can look forward to updated and more inclusive facilities at the Deep Rock sporting precinct, with...
Apr 18, 2024
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Local suppliers and new infrastructure at Christchurch venues help attract large international conferences
Local suppliers, new infrastructure and talented service providers at Christchurch venues including Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch Town Hall and Wolfbrook...
Apr 17, 2024
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Seating supplier Camatic enters voluntary administration
EXCLUSIVE: Leading industry seating supplier Camatic Pty Ltd has entered administration with a first meeting of creditors having been held yesterday. The Victorian-based seating...
Apr 17, 2024
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Testing period announced for Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park
Kai Tak Sports Park Limited and venue operator ASM Global have today announced a testing period for the Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong's multi-venue sports district project,...
Apr 17, 2024
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Queensland Government to reinstate Brisbane Olympics infrastructure agency
The Queensland Government is moving to restore an agency to independently manage the multibillion-dollar infrastructure program for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics,...
Apr 17, 2024
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City of Darwin looks to add facilities for AFL oval
The City of Darwin has completed an engagement process to capture the community’s views on a proposal by AFL NT to construct a new change room complex at Nightcliff Oval. The...
Apr 16, 2024
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Sensory Room at Perth's Optus Stadium gets official unveiling
In operation since the start of the AFL season, a new sensory room at Perth's Optus Stadium has today been official unveiled. Introduced last year, the Purple Hands Sensory...
Apr 16, 2024
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Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands poised for US$3.3 billion expansion
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands integrated resort is poised for a major expansion that will introduce a new all-suite hotel tower and a 15,000-seat arena next to its existing...
Apr 16, 2024
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Quayclean secures cleaning contracts at four Venues NSW facilities
Leading Australian-owned cleaning, hygiene and waste management services company, Quayclean Australia, has been awarded the cleaning and presentation contract by Venues NSW for...
Apr 16, 2024
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The Bon Group appoints first ever General Manager
After nearly two decades of operations The Bon Group - Bon Leisure™, Bon Golf™, Bon Analytics™ and Bon Education™ - has appointed Kristin Bell as its first General Manager....
Apr 15, 2024
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ACT Government commits to boosting Canberra’s night-time economy
The ACT Government has passed the Liquor (Night-Time Economy) Amendment Bill 2024, highlighting the their commitment to supporting businesses and boosting Canberra’s night-time...
Apr 15, 2024
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Suncorp Stadium named a finalist in global venue awards program
Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium has revealed that it has been shortlisted for the Venue of the Year Award in the internationally recognised TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2024. Having...
Apr 15, 2024
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