News: Venues
Grassed ‘hill’ to be introduced at Perth’s Optus Stadium for December cricket Test
Looking recreate spectator experiences of earlier times and to increase crowd numbers, Perth’s Optus Stadium is to introduce a three-tiered grassed area for the Test cricket...
Nov 6, 2023
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Silver Jubilee year sees AAC maintain leading position in supply of identification wearables and crowd control solutions
2023 is seeing Gold Coast-based AAC - Australia’s premier global manufacturer and supplier of identification wearables and crowd control solutions for events and venues -...
Nov 6, 2023
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Newcastle City Library hosts Australia's first major exhibition exploring importance of sport in Deaf culture
To mark the 60th anniversary of the Australian Deaf Games, Newcastle City Library has opened its “More Than Sport – History, Culture and Connection in Deaf and Hard of Hearing...
Nov 6, 2023
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Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre reopens its Linkage Grant program
Aiming to attract valuable conferences to the Gold Coast, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has reopened its Linkage Grant program which offers financial...
Nov 5, 2023
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Community football grounds in NSW to benefit from FIFA Women's World Cup legacy
The success of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 continues to leave a legacy for football in NSW following the awarding of more than $3.2 million in the NSW Football Legacy Fund....
Nov 5, 2023
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Six art centres in the Kimberley supported by additional funding
The successful Wirnan Cultural Engagement and Learning Project involving six art centres in the Kimberley has secured more than $1 million in additional funding over four years...
Nov 5, 2023
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Replacement nears completion of flood damaged Mitchelton Football Club’s synthetic field
The synthetic playing surface of Mitchelton Football Club - located in inner west Brisbane – was destroyed with rubber underlay and sand ballast lifting and rippling in the...
Nov 3, 2023
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New tool aims to halt music festival patrons disposing of camping gear
Aiming to reduce the trend of festival goers dispensing with camping gear used at outdoor events, a QUT researcher has led a project to deliver a camping planning tool - Camping...
Nov 2, 2023
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VenuesLive secures major event and venue catering awards in two states
It was a night of celebration in two States for VenuesLive on Monday evening, with the company winning the catering industry’s most celebrated awards in both NSW and Western...
Nov 1, 2023
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AFL to enhance match day in-stadium experiences in new deal with TGI Sport
The AFL has announced a 10-year strategic partnership with sports marketing agency TGI Sport which it says will enable it to “take back control” of its match day signage...
Nov 1, 2023
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Shenyang EXPO General Manager elected to the UFI Board and Vice-Chair of Asia-Pacific Chapter
Diane Chen, General Manager of the Shenyang New World EXPO, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors and Vice-Chair of Asia-Pacific Chapter of UFI, The Global...
Nov 1, 2023
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With no competing bids Saudi Arabia on course to host 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia looks set to be the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup after the announcement yesterday from Football Australia - the only other country to have shown an interest in...
Oct 31, 2023
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Artists, locations and initial programming announced for 2024 Biennale of Sydney
Artists, locations and initial programming have been announced for Sydney’s Biennale 24th edition, titled Ten Thousand Suns, being presented free to the public from 9th March to...
Oct 31, 2023
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New leadership appointment for State Library of NSW
The NSW Government has appointed Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon as the new State Librarian. Dr Butler-Bowdon will commence in the role on Wednesday 15th November 2023. Dr...
Oct 31, 2023
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New Marketing and Communications Manager appointment at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has announced the appointment of Melanie Gurden to the role of Marketing and Communications Manager. Gurden joins the Te Pae Christchurch...
Oct 31, 2023
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Mildura Sporting Precinct to hold its first ever RecSquash competition
Mildura Sporting Precinct (MSP) is calling for registrations for its first ever RecSquash competition which is open to all comers, with the aim to have fun in a social,...
Oct 30, 2023
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Football Australia rules out 2034 FIFA World Cup bid in boost for Saudi Arabia hopes
Football Australia has issued a statement advising that it has decided against bidding for the hosting rights for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, opening the way for Saudi Arabia to...
Oct 30, 2023
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New Eat From Your Seat delivery launches at Gold Coast’s Cbus Super Stadium
Fans attending Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast have been the first to experience an in-seat delivery facility offered by start-up Eat From Your Seat in partnership with...
Oct 30, 2023
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Australia’s Nation Brand showcased globally during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
The highly successful FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 - which shattered match attendance and television viewership records largely due to the Matildas’...
Oct 30, 2023
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Kryal Castle’s Medieval Festival celebrates 50 years of jousting in Australia
Ballarat’s Kryal Castle will celebrate 50 years of jousting in Australia with armoured knights vying for the ultimate prize - the honour of being crowned jousting champion at...
Oct 30, 2023
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MCB launches third edition of interactive Melbourne eGuide
The third edition of the popular interactive Melbourne eGuide has been launched by the Melbourne Convention Bureau. Engaging, educating and influencing global conference,...
Oct 30, 2023
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Sarah Stone takes on new role as Head of Tennis at Swimply Australia
Former WTA Coach Sarah Stone, has announced her new role as Head of Tennis at Swimply Australia, the world’s first online marketplace for sharing pools, courts and spaces. The...
Oct 30, 2023
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Bathurst 500 replaces the Newcastle 500 which will not proceed in 2024
With the Newcastle 500 not proceeding in 2024, the NSW Government has secured the 2024 Supercars Championship opener for Bathurst as part of Bathurst SuperFest being held at...
Oct 29, 2023
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Western Australian Government invests in grassroots football and expansion of Sam Kerr Football Centre
The Western Australian Government is making a significant investment of $9.3 million in football to ensure Western Australia's successful hosting of this year's FIFA Women's...
Oct 29, 2023
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