News: Venues
Plans and proposed site for Art Museum of Kangaroo Island unveiled
The plans and proposed site have been revealed for the new Art Museum of Kangaroo Island in South Australia, set to cost $23.4 million. The Art Museum of Kangaroo Island...
Jan 8, 2024
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Qatar counts down to AFC Asian Cup and World Aquatics Championships
Having successfully hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is gearing up to host two mayor sporting tournaments - the AFC Asian Cup 2023 and the World Aquatics Championships, the...
Jan 8, 2024
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Big Screen Video unveils new ‘funnel’ 360-degree screen
Leading digital screen technology company Big Screen Video (BSV) has installed a first-of-its kind 360-degree wrap-around LED screen in Australia - delivering an unprecedented...
Jan 8, 2024
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Cricket Australia advises that shortened BBL season attracts larger crowds
The decision to cut 16 matches from the 2023/24 Big Bash League schedule has paid off for Cricket Australia, with crowds at the halfway point of the tournament up 29% on last...
Jan 7, 2024
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Community feedback invited for proposed sports entertainment venue in Adelaide's north
City of Playford, located in Adelaide's northern suburbs, has advised that following a planning application submission by Pelligra Group, a public notification period is...
Jan 7, 2024
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Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya mega-project gets relaunch with emphasis on sport and tourism
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, has revealed...
Jan 7, 2024
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Adelaide Festival Centre to receive $35 million upgrade to improve access and safety systems
Adelaide Festival Centre is to receive an extensive $35 million upgrade, beginning in 2025, which is designed to improve the access to the centre as well as its fire and safety...
Jan 5, 2024
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Western United parent company announces latest plan for A-League stadium
Western Melbourne Group (WMG), the owning entity of the A-League’s Western United, has unveiled the latest iteration for its stadium and mixed-use development project with the...
Jan 5, 2024
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Concert ticket scams on the rise in Hong Kong
Over 1,200 cases of online scams involving concert tickets were recorded in Hong Kong in the first 10 months of 2023, resulting in a total loss of HK$11 million (US$1.4 million)...
Jan 4, 2024
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Ageing facility places New Zealand’s oldest museum $20 million collection at risk
While Nelson Provincial Museum's main building is located in the city centre, the museum's associated Isel Park facility in Stoke holds the vast majority of the collection....
Jan 4, 2024
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Biggest water polo festival arrives in Brisbane
More than 3,000 junior water polo players from across the country, together with the Ord Minnett Aussie Sharks and Aussie Stingers will be in Brisbane from today as part of a...
Jan 4, 2024
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Inspectors step in as scalpers mark up tickets for Taylor Swift Melbourne concerts by more than 400%
Taylor Swift fans are being warned about buying resale tickets for the singing star’s upcoming sold-out concerts at the MCG - with ticket scalpers and resellers reported to be...
Jan 4, 2024
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Australian cinemas sold almost $1 billion in tickets in 2023
Investment by screen operators in the ‘big screen experience’ and a string of movie blockbusters saw Australian cinemagoers purchase almost $1 billion in tickets in 2023. As...
Jan 2, 2024
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Appointment of new Venue Manager and Operator at Western Sydney International Speedway
Speedway racing will make a long-awaited but welcome return to Eastern Creek in the coming months following the appointment of a new venue manager and operator for Western...
Jan 1, 2024
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Cairns Council resolves to back PNG bid for NRL inclusion
Cairns Regional Council has announced it will work with a Papua New Guinean consortium to help progress a proposal for the inclusion of a PNG-based team in the NRL competition....
Jan 1, 2024
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Brisbane International match interrupted by eastern brown snake on court
Play at the Brisbane International was temporarily halted when today when fans spotted an eastern brown snake on the court. Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem’s match against...
Dec 29, 2023
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Adelaide Oval unveils multi-million-dollar LED tower lighting upgrade
Adelaide Oval has today unveiled a new $5 million LED upgrade to its tower lighting system, making it the only major stadium in Australia with tower lights equipped with both...
Dec 28, 2023
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United Cup at Perth's RAC Arena showcases Western Australia to global fans
The United Cup has commenced at Perth's RAC Arena with the event attracting some of the world's top tennis players and showcasing Western Australia to global fans. The event...
Dec 28, 2023
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Royal Sydney Golf Club names new Chief Executive
The Royal Sydney Golf Club has announced the appointment of Des Mulcahy as its new Chief Executive. Mulcahy brings a wealth of experience to the famous gold club gained through...
Dec 27, 2023
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Woodford Folk Festival set to host more than 120,000 fans
Opening today (27th December) and running until Monday 1st January, the 36th Woodford Folk Festival is set to host 25,000 people daily and more than 120,000 visitors in total...
Dec 26, 2023
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Historic fixture will see Moana Pasifika host first Super Rugby game in Tonga
Moana Pasifika will stage a Super Rugby match in Tonga for the first time in history next year in a bid to grow the sport in the island nation While 19 of the team's 38-man...
Dec 22, 2023
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Tenders to be announced for scoping and design work of new Georges River aquatic facility
Tenders will soon be announced by the NSW Government for initial scoping and design work to be undertaken for a new Georges River aquatic facility on the site of the former...
Dec 21, 2023
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Five architectural teams named as finalists to reimagine Parramatta's Riverside Theatres
City of Parramatta has shortlisted five internationally recognised architectural teams for the Design Excellence Competition for the $180 million plus redevelopment of Riverside...
Dec 21, 2023
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Fremantle Council rejects tenders for South Beach change rooms design
The two tenders submitted to build new toilets and change rooms at South Beach toilet have been rejected by Fremantle Council due to the amount being significantly above cost...
Dec 21, 2023
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