Tag: Australia


Miles volte-face on ‘the Gabba’ demolition

The Gabba revamp cancelled

The Queensland (Australia) Premier Steven Miles has backflipped on his commitment to accept all of the recommendations from a report into venues for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games after it called for ‘The Gabba’ in Woolloongabba to be knocked down and a new stadium constructed. ‘9 NEWS’... » Read more


Accor Stadium roof: Ball in taxpayers’ court

Will Sydney’s Accor Stadium have a roof in the future

The New South Wales (NSW) Premier Chris Minns remains tight-lipped over plans for a roof on Sydney’s (Australia) Accor Stadium and said that it is finally the taxpayers who will decide. ‘9now.nine.com.au’ stated that there are calls to build a permanent roof on Sydney’s Accor Stadium,... » Read more


Self-checkout kiosks at Adelaide Oval

Adelaide Oval with new self-checkout out counters

Visitors to the Adelaide Oval in Australia can look forward to fewer queues and faster service times after 20 Mashgin self-checkout kiosks were deployed at the venue. Kiosk Marketplace said Mashgin uses AI-powered computer vision technology to instantly recognize and ring up foods and/or drinks,... » Read more


Go-ahead for Moonee racecourse revamp

Moonee Valley Racing Club receives planning approval

The Moonee Valley Racing Club in Melbourne, Australia, can push ahead with the redevelopment of its Grandstand and Clubhouse precinct after planning permission was granted by the City of Moonee Valley. The green light for the revamp follows permit approval for the upgrade of the existing racetrack... » Read more


Sydney snow resort to exude ‘Swiss Alps’ feel

Sydney Ski Resort approved

After eight years of planning, construction is set to begin on Australia’s first indoor ski resort, which will bring a snow field to Sydney that can operate for 365 days a year. ‘nzherald.co.nz’ stated that the development, named Winter Sports World (WSW), has been coined ‘the Giant Esky’... » Read more


RNA Showgrounds sub for Gabba revamp

Clubs are moving to RNA Showgrounds

The RNA Showgrounds’ Main Arena has been identified as the best possible temporary venue to host sports and events during the rebuild of The Gabba stadium in Queensland, Australia. The Queensland Government said that following an extensive review, the RNA Showgrounds Main Arena will be upgraded... » Read more


End of a good innings by VenuesLive!

NSW government ends management contract with VenuesLive

The New South Wales (NSW) Government (Australia) is to end the long-term management of Sydney’s 83,500-capacity Accor Stadium and the 30,000-capacity CommBank Stadium by VenuesLive as of the beginning of next year, with the venues to be operated by its Venues NSW agency moving... » Read more


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