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PAC Australia highlight Coronavirus threat to ongoing viability of performing arts centres

Performing arts peak body, PAC Australia, has highlighted that performing arts centres across the country are dealing with the prospect of ongoing, long-term shutdowns, with an…

Mar 19, 2020 Arts / Culture / Safety / Venues / Wellness /

VMA invites nominations for 2020 Venue Industry Awards

While it will not be staging its 2020 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress, the Venue Management Association (VMA) is still holding this year's edition of its Venue Industry Awards.…

Mar 19, 2020 Entertainment / Security / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

Queensland Arts to receive $8 million in funding relief through COVID-19 crisis

The Queensland Government has today announced funding support of over $8 million as a relief measure for Queensland’s Arts sector workforce, to help mitigate the impact of…

Mar 19, 2020 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Venues /

AIS suspends public activities on Canberra campus

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has announced that it is suspending public activity on its Canberra campus in an effort to create the safest possible training environment for…

Mar 19, 2020 Sport / Venues / Wellness /

More local governments close facilities and halt events

With the nation facing serious challenges in addressing the spread of the Coronavirus, local governments are looking to protect their communities, customers and staff by closing facilities…

Mar 19, 2020 Aquatics / Fitness / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

AFL season to commence on time despite Coronavirus pandemic

The 2020 AFL season will start on schedule on Thursday night with reigning Premiers Richmond to host Carlton at the MCG, beginning what League Chief Executive, Gillon McLachlan has said…

Mar 18, 2020 Finance / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

Tourism Industry Aotearoa welcomes Government support but advises jobs still threatened

While Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has welcomed the New Zealand Government’s Business Continuity Package, it also highlights that tourism jobs will still be threatened. The…

Mar 18, 2020 Events / Hospitality / Tourism / Venues / Wellness /