News: Venues
Populous named Principal Architect for redevelopment of Kolkata's Eden Gardens
International architectural design specialist Populous has appointed Principal Architect for redevelopment of the historic Eden Gardens cricket stadium in the Indian city of...
Jan 23, 2024
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Revitalised Artie Smith Oval opening to showcase enhanced recreational facilities
Shoalhaven City Council will be unveiling the new and improved facilities at the transformed Artie Smith Oval in Bomaderry on 2nd February. This landmark event will showcase an...
Jan 23, 2024
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teamLab Planets Tokyo secures top 5 Google search ranking for museums
teamLab Planets Tokyo in Toyosu has secured top five position in Google’s 2023 search ranking for 'Most Popular Museums in the World'. An international art collective, the...
Jan 23, 2024
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Industry tributes for Simon Weatherill
Australasian Leisure Management has received a number of tributes for respected aquatic, recreation, sport and venue manager and industry leader Simon Weatherill who died while...
Jan 22, 2024
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AFL releases new guidelines on community sport facilities
Looking to build on previous guidance on the development of new sporting facilities and/or those being considered for major refurbishment or redevelopment, the AFL has released...
Jan 22, 2024
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Rising rugby league stars set to shine at Sunshine Coast Stadium
Rugby league action at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in 2024 will kick off on 10th February with rising NRL and Hostplus Cup stars set to play in three trial matches. Melbourne...
Jan 22, 2024
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New site endorsed for ageing Chinchilla Aquatic Centre replacement
Western Downs Regional Council, located inland from Brisbane in Southern Queensland, has this week endorsed a new location and approval to proceed with concept design for a new...
Jan 22, 2024
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Aquatics
Thredbo hosts successful 29th Blues Festival
Thredbo’s hosting of the 29th Blues Festival on the weekend attracted over a thousand blues fans from across Australia to the Snowy Mountains for a three program featuring over...
Jan 22, 2024
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Sydney Olympic Park Authority appoints new Chief Executive
Sydney Olympic Park Authority has announced the appointment of Carla Armanet as its new Chief Executive. Armanet is described as “an experienced senior executive that has...
Jan 21, 2024
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New three-year partnership for Ticketmaster Australia and Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Ticketmaster Australia has announced a new three-year partnership deal with the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) to continue ticketing the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Under...
Jan 21, 2024
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Redevelopment proposed for NTCA Sports Complex in Launceston
A redevelopment of the NTCA Sports Complex in Launceston has been proposed by Council to provide expanded facilities to meet the needs and demands of the Northern sporting...
Jan 21, 2024
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Michelle Zangari promoted to role of Senior Manager Live Events at ICC Sydney
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has announced the promotion of Michelle Zangari to the role of Senior Manager, Live Events. Building on her experience as ICC...
Jan 21, 2024
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Auckland Blues renew agreement with Flicket
Super Rugby’s the Auckland Blues have renewed their agreement with ticketing partner, Flicket, with the extension taking the partnership to the end of 2025. Advising that the...
Jan 21, 2024
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Georges River Council seeks feedback on plan of management for Jubilee Stadium Precinct
Residents in the Georges River Council area of Sydney have been invited to provide their input on the initial phase of the future plan of management for the Jubilee Stadium...
Jan 19, 2024
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Commercial pool equipment repurposed for sustainability of aquatic facilities
Commercial pool equipment is being repurposed by Wellington Shire Council to promote sustainability and resource efficiency. Council is repurposing its existing plant equipment...
Jan 18, 2024
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Victorian Government to continue with upgrades at Mars Stadium in Ballarat
Despite the 2026 Commonwealth Games not going ahead, the Victorian Government is reported to be going ahead with upgrades at Ballarat. The Ballarat venue had been proposed as...
Jan 18, 2024
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Queensland Premier Steven Miles announces Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympic infrastructure review
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced a 60-day review of the infrastructure plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games which expects to deliver a...
Jan 17, 2024
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New General Manager appointed for Adelaide Convention Centre
Sarah Goldfinch has been named as the new General Manager of Adelaide Convention Centre - replacing Martin Radcliffe who moved to take on the position of Chief Executive of the...
Jan 17, 2024
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New Plymouth District Council sports turf specialists in demand
Hoping to inspire a new generation sport turf specialists, New Plymouth District Council’s parks staff recently took a dozen young agriculture students from Francis Douglas...
Jan 17, 2024
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NSW Government announces raising of concert cap for Sydney’s Allianz Stadium and SCG
The NSW Government has announced that it has lifted the concert cap at the Sydney Cricket Ground precinct from an average of four events a year to 20 events a year. NSW Premier...
Jan 16, 2024
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Women’s British and Irish Lions team to commence touring in New Zealand
The British and Irish Lions rugby union team has announced that its first-ever women’s tour will see it tour New Zealand in September 2027. Welcoming the tour, which will...
Jan 16, 2024
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Popular demand sees MCEC extend its season of BBC Earth Experience
Exclusive to Melbourne, tickets to the BBC Earth Experience - an immersive audio-visual and interactive experience at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - have been in...
Jan 16, 2024
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Singapore Art Museum announces opening of new collection gallery
To accommodate the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) expanding collection of contemporary art, the Museum has announced the opening of a new collection gallery at Tanjong Pagar...
Jan 16, 2024
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Plans revealed for expansion of Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Comprehensive plans for the expansion of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre have been revealed today by venue leaseholders Brookfield and Wyllie. The - as yet unfunded...
Jan 16, 2024
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