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Fixed interest loan presents pathway for Newcastle Art Gallery expansion to proceed

A financial report concludes that a loan with a fixed interest rate of less than 1% presents a pathway for the City of Newcastle to fund the $35.6 million expansion of the Newcastle Art…

Jul 23, 2021 Arts / Culture / Finance / Government / Venues /

Zoomlion continues to participate in and encourage sporting activities

Zoomlion - a leading high-end equipment manufacturing enterprise – continues to foster the spirit of sport through its ongoing support of China's athletes while also encouraging…

Jul 23, 2021 Sport / Venues /

Christchurch City Council backs smaller capacity for new stadium

Facing rising costs for the new Canterbury Multi-Use Arena, Christchurch City Council has approved a new design direction for the venue that will reduce its capacity from 30,000 to 25,000…

Jul 23, 2021 Design / Entertainment / Finance / Sport / Venues /

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia appoints Suzanne Cotter as new Director

Suzanne Cotter - an internationally respected museum director - has been appointed as new Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA). Cotter will commence her new role…

Jul 23, 2021 Arts / Culture / Venues /

Opera Australia cancels Sydney winter season and postpones Phantom of the Opera to 2022

Impacted by ongoing Coronavirus lockdowns, Opera Australia has cancelled its winter season in Sydney and postponement its production of The Phantom of the Opera that was scheduled to open…

Jul 23, 2021 Arts / Entertainment / Venues /

With live events an important part of life, Australians crave the return of international artists

A new study commissioned by The Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) reveals that fans are longing for the return of international acts to Australia and highlights the need for…

Jul 22, 2021 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Ticketing / Venues /

Rebuilt Gabba and new Brisbane Live arena the key developments for 2032 Olympic Games hosting

With Brisbane’s successful bid to host the XXXV Olympiad having emphasised its plans to avoid the overspending that have plagued previous Olympics by making use of existing…

Jul 22, 2021 ByNigel Benton Aquatics / Events / Sport / Venues /

Multimedia arts pavilion to launch in Lake Macquarie

Australia’s first permanent regional multimedia arts pavilion - The Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima (dubbed MAP mima) located in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales - is set to open to the…

Jul 22, 2021 Arts / Culture / Design / Venues /