News: Venues
Acromat instal retractable grandstand at Mildura Sporting Precinct
Sports engineers and facility planners, Acromat, are installing a permanent, 500-seat retractable grandstand at the Mildura Sporting Precinct, further improving the stadium’s...
Oct 15, 2023
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Two Western Australian bands announced as supporting acts for Coldplay Perth concerts
Coldplay has chosen two Western Australian bands to be their support acts for upcoming sell-out Perth concerts at Optus Stadium. Indie pop/rock band King Ibis and African-born...
Oct 15, 2023
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City of Parramatta calls for additional women’s sport facilities funding
The City of Parramatta is calling for additional state and federal funding to help local councils fast-track the upgrades of sporting facilities to be more female friendly with...
Oct 15, 2023
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Whitehorse City Council opens new performing arts venue
The Round, a new performing arts venue in Melbourne’s east developed by Whitehorse City Council, has been opened. Opened on Friday evening, the new venue builds upon the legacy...
Oct 15, 2023
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$100,000 secured for Stawell Gymnastics Club
Northern Grampians Shire Council together with Stawell Gymnastics Club have successfully campaigned to secure $100,000 for Stawell Gymnastics Club as part of the Improving...
Oct 15, 2023
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Adelaide Convention Centre announced as world’s first convention centre to achieve EarthCheck Master certification
Adelaide Convention Centre has been announced as the world’s first convention centre to achieve EarthCheck’s coveted Master certification – bolstering South Australia’s...
Oct 15, 2023
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Women Sport Australia partner with Pullman Melbourne for second edition of WOMEN. SPORT. THE FUTURE event in 2024
The second edition of WOMEN. SPORT. THE FUTURE event is to be hosted in 2024 by Pullman Melbourne on the Park in collaboration with Women Sport Australia following a successful...
Oct 15, 2023
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Draft plan released for Hobart's AFL stadium precinct
The Macquarie Point Development Corporation has released a draft plan outlining the urban redevelopment that has Hobart's AFL stadium at its heart. Following the receipt of more...
Oct 15, 2023
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Winx Stand Royal Randwick to host Sydney’s new food and beverage festival
Sydney's new premium drinks and food festival ‘Finer Drop’ will be held at The Winx Stand, Royal Randwick in November. The Finer Drop is produced by SpecTAPular Enterprises, the...
Oct 14, 2023
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IOC announces hosts for new Olympic Qualifier Series
The Chinese city of Shanghai and the Hungarian capital of Budapest have been selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to serve as hosts of its new Olympic Qualifier...
Oct 13, 2023
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New Hunter entertainment venue aims to be region's major events hub
The developers of Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie will be planning to attract major international acts to the $235 million events hub when it opens in late 2024. In an interview with...
Oct 12, 2023
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NBL breaks attendance records in new season
The National Basketball League (NBL) has advised that it has broken broadcast and crowd records in the first two rounds of its 2023/24 season, The first round saw a combined...
Oct 12, 2023
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MCA Australia appoints new Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collections and Exhibitions
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia) has today announced the appointment of Rebecca Ray as Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collections and...
Oct 12, 2023
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ICC Sydney senior manager to participate in 'Future Shapers' leadership program
For the third consecutive year, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has successfully nominated a senior team member to participate in the International...
Oct 11, 2023
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Opening date announced for Geelong’s North Bellarine Aquatic Centre
The City of Greater Geelong has announced the 1st November as the official opening date of the new North Bellarine Aquatic Centre. Four days later, the centre will host a free...
Oct 11, 2023
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Applications open for new Chair and Board positions at Reflections Holiday Parks
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is seeking to fill three Board positions including that of a new Chair at Reflections Holiday Parks with qualified applicants...
Oct 11, 2023
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Edward River Council awards contracts for skate park construction and management of Deniliquin Regional Sports and Entertainment Centre
Edward River Council has awarded contracts for the construction of its planned skate park and the operation of the Deniliquin Regional Sports and Entertainment Centre at its...
Oct 11, 2023
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Businesses that prepare and serve food in Australia and New Zealand need to be aware of changing laws
Recent changes to the Food Standards Code will impact all businesses in Australia and New Zealand that prepare and serve food - including charities and not-for-profits. From 8th...
Oct 11, 2023
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Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee spotlights impressive contributions of volunteers
The Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee has spotlighted the remarkable contribution of the Games’ 37,600 volunteers noting their high-quality service as integral to the...
Oct 11, 2023
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Moshtix moves to introduce new ticket resale platform
Ticketing platform Moshtix is to enter the ticketing resale space with the launch of Moshtix Resale. The first ticketing company in Australia to offer secure resale tools for...
Oct 11, 2023
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Sydney's IMAX reopens at Darling Harbour
Seven years after its closure the rebuilt IMAX at Sydney's Darling Harbour has reopened delivering one of the biggest cinema screens in the world. With a massive 692 metre²...
Oct 11, 2023
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Parramatta Eels appoint Kane Constructions to build Centre of Excellence
The Parramatta Eels have appointed Kane Constructions NSW to deliver its Centre of Excellence (COE) and Community Facility at Kellyville Park. With the COE’s initial launch...
Oct 10, 2023
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Landmark Australian buildings light up in solidarity for Israel
Across Australia, landmark buildings have tonight been illuminated in blue and white to show solidarity with Israel after Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the largest...
Oct 8, 2023
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Expressions of Interest now open for Theatre Network Australia new leadership
Following the stepping down of its founding Executive Director and Chief Executive, Nicole Beyer, the Board of Theatre Network Australia (TNA) is looking for new leadership. TNA...
Oct 8, 2023
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