News: Venues
Local Aboriginal business secures contract for Albany Entertainment Centre works
Following a 2023 engineering report which recommended improvements to prevent the roof deteriorating of the Albany Entertainment Centre, the Western Australian Government has...
Mar 27, 2024
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Future of Taranaki’s Brooklands Zoo under review
One of the main topics in the New Plymouth District Council’s $4 billion, 10-year draft plan is the future of Brooklands Zoo. The zoo, which opened in 1965, needs a $9 million...
Mar 27, 2024
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NSW Vibrancy Reforms see live music venue numbers soar
The NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms have doubled the incentives for extended trading hours to host live music and prevent single noise complainants from shutting down venues....
Mar 26, 2024
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Aquatic and recreation facility upgrades among projects placed on hold by Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council has this week, determined that it would place a number of construction projects on hold as part of a series of measures being taken to address its...
Mar 26, 2024
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Sports tech advisor and investor XV Capital forms partnership with Stadia Ventures
XV Capital and Stadia Ventures have announced the formalisation of a partnership to offer ‘Innovation as a Service’ to Australian and New Zealand sports organisations and live...
Mar 26, 2024
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IAKS to stage post National Sports Convention study tour
The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities’ (IAKS) collaboration with 2024 National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) will see the Germany-based...
Mar 26, 2024
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NSW Government refuses funding request for Leichhardt Oval upgrade
Ongoing requests by the NRL’s Wests Tigers and Sydney's Inner West Council for funds to upgrade the ageing Leichhardt Oval have been dismissed by NSW Premier Chris Minns....
Mar 26, 2024
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Women’s Test cricket set to return to the MCG for first time in over 75 years
The Melbourne Cricket Ground has announced that it will stage the Women’s Ashes from 30th January to 2nd February next year, with the match set to be the first women’s Test at...
Mar 25, 2024
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NAB data reveals Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour delivered $300 million for city economies
The Taylor Swift l The Eras Tour, held in February over four consecutive nights at Sydney’s Accor Stadium and three consecutive nights at Melbourne Cricket Ground helped...
Mar 25, 2024
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Queensland Premier suggests major Brisbane Olympics venue contracts could be delayed until after state election
Queensland Premier Steven Miles may wait until after the upcoming state election to lock in a major upgrade to a key venue for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Having last...
Mar 25, 2024
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Christchurch City Council invites feedback on options for major events funding bids
Christchurch City Council has spotlighted the significant contribution of events to the city. With opportunities to grow existing events and attract new events to the city,...
Mar 24, 2024
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Record number of candidates recruited into ICC Sydney’s Audio Visual Graduate Program
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has activated its Audio Visual (AV) Graduate Program for the fifth time with seven recruits – marking the highest number of...
Mar 24, 2024
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JPMorgan announces creation of specialist sport investment banking team
USA-based multinational financial institution JPMorgan has formed a new division to offer advisory and financial solutions for clients looking to invest in the sport industry....
Mar 24, 2024
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Performing arts leaders from around the world set to head to ISPA Congress in Perth
Being held in Perth from 30th April to 3rd May, the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) mid-year Congress is expecting to welcome performing arts leaders from...
Mar 24, 2024
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Speedway returns to Sydney's Eastern Creek
Speedway racing made a return to Sydney last night with an exciting relaunch event taking place at Sydney International Speedway at Eastern Creek. The event was a success with...
Mar 23, 2024
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Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix anticipates record attendance at Melbourne’s Albert Park
The Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix is back at Albert Park with the event anticipated to attract a record attendance. Tickets for today's event sold out in a matter of...
Mar 23, 2024
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2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show underway at Olympic Park
Sydney’s 2024 Royal Easter Show is underway at Olympic Park highlighting the best of the state’s regional communities, produce and livestock while also offering scary rides,...
Mar 23, 2024
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$6.4 million cost of Gabba rebuild proposal an example of confused Brisbane 2032 decision-making
The Queensland Government has confirmed it spent $6.4 million - largely spent on architects and consultant - on the now abandoned plans for the rebuilding of Brisbane’s Gabba...
Mar 22, 2024
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Local identities to launch Mildura motorsport strategy
Some of Sunraysia region’s most successful motorsport exports will take centre stage for the official launch of the Mildura Regional Motorsport Strategy next week. Set to take...
Mar 22, 2024
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Uncertainty surrounds upcoming Pandemonium Rocks festival
Confusion is surrounding the staging of the upcoming Pandemonium Rocks festival - due to be held at four locations across the country at the end of April - following media...
Mar 22, 2024
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Architects Populous announce organisational changes for global operations
Leading global sport and entertainment architecture and design practice Populous has today announced a number of leadership changes in its global and Asia-Pacific operations....
Mar 22, 2024
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$225 million upgrade program completed at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium
The Victorian Government has advised that the $225 million upgrade program at the Marvel Stadium precinct are now complete. The upgrades have transformed the precinct which now...
Mar 21, 2024
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Hong Kong Stadium to host its last Rugby Sevens tournament
After 30 years, and in what is expected to be a “glorious finale”, this year’s edition of the Rugby Sevens marks the final time the renowned tournament will be played at Hong...
Mar 21, 2024
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Contract awarded for design of Bungendore Aquatic Facility
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council has awarded the contract for the detailed civil, structural and engineering design of the new aquatic centre at the Bungendore Sports Hub to...
Mar 20, 2024
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