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Tokyo Olympics organisers confirm use of facial recognition technology for 2020 Games

The organising committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympic has announced that a facial recognition system will be used at Games’ venues to enhance security. Marking the…

Aug 7, 2018 Events / Security / Sport / Technology / Venues /

NSW Government accused of inflating potential fixture numbers to back venues plan

A key claim supporting the NSW Government’s business case for a new Western Sydney Stadium was never agreed to by the NRL, a Parliamentary inquiry has been told. The business case…

Aug 6, 2018 Finance / Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

Suncorp Stadium and The Gabba to install facial recognition security cameras

Brisbane venues including The Gabba and Suncorp Stadium are to have their security enhanced with the installation of new facial recognition technology. The Queensland Government announced…

Aug 2, 2018 Entertainment / Security / Sport / Technology / Venues /

Permanent bollards boost external safety at Adelaide Oval

The installation of 14 permanent bollards to help protect Adelaide Oval patrons has been undertaken along North Adelaide's King William Road. Mindful of patron safety in and around…

Aug 2, 2018 Events / Security / Sport / Venues /

Record number of athletes to compete at Asian Games

The upcoming 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia is expected to attract at least 10,500 athletes who will compete in 40 sports and 67 disciplines. To be held from 18th August to 2nd September in…

Aug 2, 2018 Events / Security / Sport / Venues /

New Gunnebo partnerships strengthen position in physical security and asset hardening

Gunnebo Australia has announced a new partnership with Avon Barrier to become the UK company’s exclusive reseller of their Hostile Vehicle Mitigation product range in Australia, New…

Jul 31, 2018 Events / Security / Venues /

Geelong brawl will not lead to AFL segregating fans

AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan has ruled out segregating fans after a brawl erupted following Saturday night’s fixture between the Cats and Melbourne at Geelong's GMHBA…

Jul 23, 2018 Legal / Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

PCMA launches new Crisis Communications guide

The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has launched a new guide on how to handle communications around a crisis situation. Based on a 15-point toolkit, the guide aims to…

Jul 12, 2018 Events / Marketing / Safety / Security /