News: Venues
Philippines to host 2025 Volleyball World Championship in 2025
The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and Volleyball World, the governing body’s commercial entity, have announced that the Philippines will host the Men’s World...
Mar 20, 2024
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Adelaide Motorsport Festival attracts thousands of spectators and Formula 1 drivers
This year’s Adelaide Motorsport Festival attracted thousands of spectators to the event held at Victoria Park in Adelaide over the weekend. Fast becoming a must-attend precursor...
Mar 20, 2024
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Victoria’s Auditor-General finds 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation cost state more than $589 million
Victoria’s Auditor-General office has today released their findings on the financial cost to the state by withdrawing from the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Auditor-General...
Mar 19, 2024
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Monash Tennis Centre and Glen Waverley Multisport Pavilion ready for official opening
With construction on the $26.7 million Monash Tennis Centre and multisport pavilion in the Glen Waverley Sports Hub now complete, the new venue is ready for its official opening...
Mar 19, 2024
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2024 set to be ICC Sydney’s biggest year for entertainment
The growth in live concerts and consumer exhibitions are seeing ICC Sydney experiencing its biggest year ever for entertainment, expanding beyond the venue having hosted more...
Mar 18, 2024
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EMF Performance and Recovery Centre opens multi level fitness and wellness hub in Brisbane
EMF Performance and Recovery Centre has opened a four level fitness and wellness hub spanning 3,000 metre² at Quanta Investment Funds’ 157 Ann Street Brisbane. The $10 million...
Mar 18, 2024
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Pinjarra Bowling and Recreation Club secures $400,000 for shade cover
With Western Australia having recently experienced record-breaking high temperatures in February, the Pinjarra Bowling and Recreation Club, located in the Peel region, has...
Mar 18, 2024
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Major investment announced for Gippsland’s sporting infrastructure
The Victorian Government has announced a significant investment in Gippsland’s sporting infrastructure as part of the state government's $2 billion Regional Sports...
Mar 18, 2024
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Kyrgyzstan Government to develop 45,000-seat national stadium
Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov has ordered the construction of a new national stadium with a 45,000-seat capacity. The project, to be built in Bishkek, the capital of...
Mar 18, 2024
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Queensland Government rejects key Olympic venues review recommendations in favour of QSAC and Suncorp Stadium upgrades
The Queensland Government has rejected key findings from the review of venues for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games for the building of an all new stadium near the Brisbane...
Mar 18, 2024
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AFL breaks crowd records through first round
The AFL has recorded its biggest attendance for a single round, with 413,405 spectators attending matches across round one on the weekend. Across the nine games, the average AFL...
Mar 17, 2024
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Queensland Government's Brisbane Olympics venues review recommends scrapping of Gabba rebuild
The review of venues infrastructure for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics being conducted by former Lord Mayor of Brisbane Graham Quirk has recommended that the plans to rebuild...
Mar 17, 2024
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Registrations open for rEVENTS Academy’s 2024 Regional Event Management Training Program
rEVENTS Academy, has opened registrations for its popular seven week Regional Event Management Training Program . Focused on assisting small to medium, regional events, this a...
Mar 17, 2024
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Hockey Major Infrastructure Feasibility Study highlights need for more facilities in Brisbane
A major Infrastructure Feasibility Study has been released today by Hockey Queensland and Hockey Australia to coincide with the release of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and...
Mar 17, 2024
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Suncorp Stadium opens themed F&B outlet
Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium has unveiled a new themed food offering in time for the NRL season. Developed with caterers The O’Brien Group Australia and MLA (Meat & Livestock...
Mar 17, 2024
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Geelong Football Club enthusiastic about partnership renewal with Carlton & United Breweries
With the opening of the new Joel Selwood Stand at GMHBA Stadium increasing the capacity to 40,000 people, Geelong Football Club has renewed its partnership with Carlton & United...
Mar 17, 2024
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Expressions of Interest encouraged for Penrith’s new Gipps Street sports facilities
Local sporting clubs and associations are being encouraged by Penrith City Council to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) for use of the new sports facilities in the...
Mar 17, 2024
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Deep-sea-explorer James Cameron to mark opening of WA Maritime Museum exhibition
To celebrate the launch of the James Cameron - Challenging the Deep immersive exhibition at the WA Maritime Museum, James Cameron is visiting Western Australia for one...
Mar 16, 2024
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Crowd safety stewards charged over alleged Summernats assault
Two Summernats safety staff who allegedly assaulted a number of patrons at this year’s event have been charged and will face Court later this month. The alleged assault occurred...
Mar 15, 2024
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ASM Global partnership to bring sporting events to convention centres portfolio
ASM Global has announced that it will work with digital network Playeasy to bring sporting events and activities to its convention centre portfolio. Aiming to maximise sporting...
Mar 15, 2024
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Program takes shape for 31st Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress
With just over two months to go until the 31st Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress, organisers the Venue Management Association have confirmed the program, locked in sponsors...
Mar 14, 2024
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Football Australia announce winners of the Club Changer Club of the Year award
Football Australia has today announced the winners of their Club Changer Club of the Year award for the regional and metropolitan areas. It has been over a year from the launch...
Mar 14, 2024
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Australia’s first dedicated art and environment precinct to open in Halls Gap
Halls Gap, situated in the heart of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, has been announced as the location for the 16-hectare National Centre for Environmental Art -...
Mar 14, 2024
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MCG introduces major security upgrades ahead of AFL season opener
The MCG has undergone a major security upgrade ahead of the 2024 AFL season that will see fans required to walk through AI-powered body scanners when entering the venue. Using...
Mar 13, 2024
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