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Tennis Australia looks to gain management control of Melbourne Park

Tennis Australia has launched a $1 billion bid to gain control of Melbourne Park with a view to transforming the home of Grand Slam tournament the Australian Open into a destination that…

Apr 23, 2018 Events / Sport / Venues /

Live Nation expands festival portfolio with acquisition of Rhythm and Vines Festival

Live Nation Entertainment has today announced that is has taken a controlling interest in the annual Rhythm and Vines Festival, New Zealand’s country’s biggest music and camping…

Apr 23, 2018 Entertainment / Events / Ticketing / Venues /

Naming rights partner sought for ICC Sydney Theatre

The International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has announced that it is seeking a commercial naming partner for the ICC Sydney Theatre. Sitting at the heart of the $3.4 billion,…

Apr 19, 2018 Entertainment / Marketing / Venues /

NRL agrees to take big games to Melbourne

The NRL will take a host of big games, including State of Origin fixtures, to Melbourne after securing a deal with the Victorian Government for a centre of excellence. After securing $12…

Apr 17, 2018 Government / Sport / Venues /

Eden Park announces partnership with ActivAsian initiative

Auckland venue Eden Park has announced the further strengthening of its links with the local community with the addition of more than 100 volunteers of Asian origin onto its team.…

Apr 17, 2018 Culture / Sport / Venues /

Brisbane newspaper slams Stadiums Queensland for ‘gouging’ football franchises

An editorial in Brisbane newspaper the Sunday Mail has slammed the management of venues by the Stadiums Queensland agency in a highly critical editorial. While acknowledging the success of…

Apr 16, 2018 Finance / Sport / Venues /

GOLDOC Chairman Beattie admits errors at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

After 10 days of managerial and sporting success, the organisers of the 2018 Commonwealth Games have admitted that they “got it wrong” for the Games’ closing ceremony last…

Apr 16, 2018 Events / Government / Sport / Venues /

Community sport to benefit from new Victorian Government funding

Peak body Vicsport has welcomed the Victorian Government’s $500 million sports funding accouncement that not only benefits AFL with refurbishments to the MCG and Etihad Stadim but…

Apr 14, 2018 Recreation / Sport / Venues /