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Funding agreement reached for 2032 Games infrastructure and procurement launched for four key venues

The Australian Government has today announced it will contribute $3.435 billion towards the $7.1 billion cost of building the venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, clearing the...

Jul 2, 2025

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Tokyo’s new Toyota Arena to stage opening event in October

Venue owner Toyota Fudosan Co Ltd, has advised that construction of Tokyo’s new Toyota Arena has been completed with opening scheduled for 3rd October. The 10,000-capacity arena...

Jul 2, 2025

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PCYC Broken Hill marks 80 years of delivering positive community impact

This month, the PCYC Club on Gypsum Street in Broken Hill is celebrating a major milestone - 80 years of positively impacting the community, with more than 500 active members....

Jul 2, 2025

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ICC Sydney continues to produce award-winning graduates of AIPC Future Shapers program

Driving business events industry progress, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has produced another award-winning graduate of the...

Jul 2, 2025

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Construction tender opens for Arnhem Land’s new Djómi Museum

With the design now complete of the new Djómi Museum project in Maningrida - one of the largest remote towns in the Northern Territory - a tender for construction of the museum...

Jul 2, 2025

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Cairns Regional Council supports enviable lifestyle through investment in sporting and recreational facilities

Cairns Regional Council is supporting the city’s vibrant, outdoor lifestyle with major investment in local parks, sporting grounds, pools, footpaths and recreational facilities...

Jul 2, 2025

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Rockhampton Zoo celebrates 100 years and unveils new Botanic Gardens and Zoo Visitor Hub

Coinciding with Rockhampton Zoo celebrating its 100th anniversary, Rockhampton Regional Council, in partnership with the Australian Government has officially opened the $8.9...

Jul 2, 2025

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Ticketmaster Australia announces new 10-year ticketing partnership with the Victoria Racing Club

In a landmark deal, Ticketmaster and the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) have announced that they will continue their partnership in a decade-long agreement. This new deal will see...

Jul 2, 2025

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PCYC NSW enters long term strategic partnership with digital media company Motio

An innovative corporate partnership sees media company Motio installing digital place-based displays in PCYC NSW Clubs. PCYC NSW is set to unlock new funding streams for its...

Jul 1, 2025

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The Y Penrith moves into new, purpose designed facility

After more than 20 years of supporting children and young people in the Penrith region, the Y Penrith has moved into a brand-new, purpose designed facility at 62–72 Batt Street,...

Jul 1, 2025

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Queensland Academy of Sport becomes State’s newest Statutory Body

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) has become the state’s newest Statutory Body with the Queensland Government having fast-tracked the transition enabling greater efficiency...

Jul 1, 2025

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Myrtha Pools' innovation at 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore

Myrtha Pools has highlighted the central role it is playing at the upcoming 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, supplying and installing two world-class 50-metre...

Jul 1, 2025

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Maryborough Municipal Olympic Swimming Pool among recipients of infrastructure funding

A number of regional sport clubs across Victoria are being funded to upgrade their facilities to boost participation. Victorian Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence visited...

Jul 1, 2025

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BCEC new menu reflects sophisticated evolution in wellness-driven cuisine

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has unveiled its new menu for 2025/2026 which reflects a sophisticated evolution in wellness-driven cuisine, where fresh, premium...

Jul 1, 2025

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Capricorn Coast Netball Association facilities secures $4.5 million for upgrades

The Queensland Government is funding $4.5 million in the 2025-26 Budget for a major upgrade of the Barmaryee Sports Complex at Yeppoon with the upgrade to the Capricorn Coast...

Jul 1, 2025

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Venues West Chief Executive David Etherton receives VMA Lifetime Achievement Award

The 32nd Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress held in Sydney last week concluded with a Gala Dinner and Venue Industry Awards – the event and venue industry’s highest...

Jun 30, 2025

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polytec secures naming rights for Central Coast Stadium

Leading Australian decorative surfaces brand, polytec, has been announced as the official naming rights partner for the Central Coast's premier events stadium. Already a major...

Jun 30, 2025

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Eventﬁnda selected as ticketing partner for Palmy Venues

Eventﬁnda, New Zealand’s leading independent ticketing provider has been selected by Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) as its oﬃcial ticketing partner for Palmy Venues,...

Jun 30, 2025

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Newcastle's Victoria Theatre among NSW heritage sites to secure funding

The NSW Government has awarded a record $8.65 million to 140 grant recipients to boost the protection and restoration of heritage sites across the state, under the 2025-27 NSW...

Jun 30, 2025

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Refurbishment on Fremantle Town Hall balcony increases venue's capacity

The $600,000 refurbishment project to upgrade the Fremantle Town Hall balcony area and increase the venue's capacity is now complete. Builders from heritage restoration...

Jun 29, 2025

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Independent valuation of $145 million boosts Newcastle Art Gallery Collection

An independent valuation of $145 million places Newcastle Art Gallery as home to the most valuable public art collection in Australia outside of a capital city. This is an...

Jun 29, 2025

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Upgrades commence on Wilsons Promontory’s Tidal River Visitor Centre

Upgrades have commenced on Wilsons Promontory’s Tidal River Visitor Centre to attract even more people to one of Victoria’s most popular national parks. Victorian Minister for...

Jun 28, 2025

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Legislation passed to exempt venues for Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games from major planning laws

The Queensland Government has passed legislation to ensure all venues built for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be exempt from major planning rules meaning final...

Jun 27, 2025

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First seat installed at new One New Zealand Stadium

The first seat has been installed at One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha and in a recent video, Christchurch City Council Project Director Kent Summerfield says having the first...

Jun 26, 2025

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