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Gambling revenues set to fall for 2019 Melbourne Cup

The lead up to the 2019 Melbourne Cup, so often described as the ‘race that stops a nation’, sees the event facing the prospect of declining revenues as the industry is…

Nov 4, 2019 Events / Sport / Venues /

Federation Cup Final hosting highlights Perth’s inadequate tennis facilities

Australia’s hosting of the Fed Cup Final in Perth this weekend has highlighted the substandard state of tennis facilities in the city. Australia’s team, led by Ash Barty and…

Nov 4, 2019 Government / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

Victoria Tourism Industry Council names Searoad Ferries’ Matt McDonald as new chair

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has announced that Searoad Ferries Chief Executive Matt McDonald has been appointed as its new Chair. Anne Jamieson, VTIC Board member and…

Nov 4, 2019 Attractions / Venues /

SCG to again host Test rugby

The Sydney Cricket Ground will stage Test rugby for the first time in 34 years after Rugby Australia announced plans for the Wallabies to host Ireland in 2020. The match - the second Test…

Nov 4, 2019 Sport / Venues /

New Zealand Government provides $12 million for new theatre in Waikato

The New Zealand Government has announced that it will back plans for a new 1300-seat theatre in Hamilton, making a $12 million investment its Provincial Growth Fund. The commitment…

Nov 4, 2019 Arts / Entertainment / Government / Venues /

Tamworth’s new $17.2 sports facility now fully operational

Having been officially opened on Saturday 12th October, Tamworth’s Northern Inland Centre of Sporting Excellence is now fully operational. Described as a win for sport and the local…

Nov 2, 2019 Recreation / Sport / Venues /

Marvel Stadium reveals 2020 season AFL calendar

Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium has detailed its calendar for the 2020 AFL season with a total of 43 home and away matches allocated to the venue. The Stadium’s season opener will…

Nov 2, 2019 Sport / Venues /

Shenzhen stages first edition of WTA Finals

The inaugural edition of the Women’s Tennis Association’s 'crown jewel' event of the year, the WTA Finals, will draw to a close in the Chinese city of Shenzhen this…

Nov 1, 2019 Events / Hospitality / Sport / Venues /