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Victoria Police to increase charges for patrols and security at major entertainment and sport events

A major revision of fees will see major sporting events, festivals and concerts having to pay more for patrolling and security undertaken by Victoria Police. The first adjustment to…

Jan 10, 2025 Entertainment / Finance / Safety / Security / Venues /

Hong Kong Police arrest five over sale of fake concert tickets

Hong Kong Police have arrested five men for allegedly selling fake tickets to Cantopop Andy Lau Tak-wah holiday season concerts at the Hong Kong Coliseum via online platforms. Inspector…

Jan 7, 2025 Entertainment / Legal / Security / Ticketing /

Bushfire evacuation centre opened at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre

Out-of-control bushfires in Western Australia's south have prompted the opening of an evacuation centre at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre over recent days. The facility opened…

Jan 3, 2025 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety / Security /

VMA looks back on its achievements through 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, the Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] has looked back on “a year of growth, collaboration, and learning”. In a social media post, the…

Dec 30, 2024 Entertainment / Security / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

Auditor-General critical of Tourism Australia’s spending though uncompetitive procurement processes

Tourism Australia is under fire for outsourcing the majority of its budget on third-party contractors in deals that did not have competitive tenders. The Auditor General report into…

Dec 20, 2024 Finance / Government / Marketing / Security / Tourism /

World Athletics moves to protect 25 athletes from online abuse

Following the release of findings from a four-year report analysing online abuse in athletics, World Athletics has offered 25 athletes year-round AI protection on their social media…

Dec 19, 2024 Safety / Security / Sport /

Rockhampton Zoo conducts ‘live’ animal escape drill

Rockhampton Zoo has carried out a simulated animal escape drill, with staff looking for Zoo Director Liz Bellward dressed up as a giant bird exhibit that had escaped. The simulated escape…

Dec 19, 2024 Attractions / Safety / Security / Tourism / Zoos /

World Athletics publishes concerning findings from four-year analysis into online abuse

World Athletics has unveiled the findings of a ground-breaking four-year report analysing online abuse in athletics - the first in-depth, longitudinal analysis of the issue by an…

Dec 18, 2024 Marketing / Safety / Security / Sport /