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Penrith’s Real festival returns with a spectacular 2023 program
Penrith’s Real Festival is ready to captivate audiences once again from 15th – 17th September showcasing an impressive line-up of immersive experiences and unforgettable...
Aug 18, 2023
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Vietnam’s transformed Hyatt Regency Danang Resort now offers one of South East Asia’s largest kids’ clubs
Following a major, multi-million dollar enhancement project, Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa - the five-star family lifestyle resort on Vietnam’s stunning central coast - has...
Aug 18, 2023
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Big Red Group finds Australians are embracing a ‘seize the day’ mentality despite cost of living pressures
The inaugural ‘Seasonal Experiences Index: Autumn/Winter 2023’ report from Big Red Group - Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience marketplace - indicates that...
Aug 18, 2023
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GWS GIANTS Chief Operating Officer to head Stadiums Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government has announced that James Avery has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive of its Stadiums Tasmania agency. Appointed after a nationwide search,...
Aug 17, 2023
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Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre and Opera House to be issued with Earthquake-Prone Building notices
Following the commission of seismic assessments by Wellington City Council on two of its owned buildings - the Michael Fowler Centre and Opera House - Council has this week been...
Aug 17, 2023
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Melbourne debuts its newest immersive digital art and future thinking festival
Art trails, giant pop-up immersive domes and the return of large-scale live music to the historic Royal Exhibition Building for the first time in 20 years are among the...
Aug 17, 2023
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Sim Leisure Group to relaunch Kidzania Singapore and introduce Escape theme parks and Haven XR virtual cinemas
Alongside their relaunching of the KidZania Singapore attraction on Sentosa in 2024, Sim Leisure Group – a Singapore-listed theme park developer and operator – will also be...
Aug 16, 2023
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Pop-up drive-in cinema returns to Royal Hobart Regatta Grounds
Popular demand sees the City of Hobart presenting the pop-up drive-in cinema at the Royal Hobart Regatta Grounds with three feature-length films to be shown over three nights on...
Aug 16, 2023
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Daktronics displays shine at Australia’s elite football stadia
With the football world currently focussing on Australia, leading global audio-visual equipment supplier Daktronics Technology has highlighted that five of the nation’s leading...
Aug 15, 2023
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New live music and tourism experience to be set on restored steam train
The Victorian Government is supporting SOUND TRACKS - a new weekend-long live music and tourism experience set on a restored steam train. Held over three days from Friday, 6th...
Aug 15, 2023
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David Gallop named new Venues NSW Chair after Morris Iemma steps down
David Gallop, the former Chief Executive of the NRL and Football Federation Australia, has been named the new Chairman of NSW Government agency Venues NSW. Gallop will replace...
Aug 14, 2023
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The P.A. People report on busy 12 months of event communications
The P.A. People have provided an update of their event communications over the past year, outlining the support they have given at events including the Australian Formula 1...
Aug 14, 2023
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Northern Territory arts collaboration to culminate in community experience
A new Northern Territory arts initiative organised by Katherine Regional Arts in partnership with Activate Katherine, Katherine Town Council, and Katherine Community Project...
Aug 14, 2023
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Townsville secures P!NK’s only regional stop for Summer Carnival 2024 Australasian Tour
Overwhelming demand for tickets has seen P!NK’s Summer Carnival 2024 Australia/New Zealand Tour expand to include the only regional spot at Townville’s Queensland Country Bank...
Aug 14, 2023
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NSW Government exhibits plans for more concerts at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium
The NSW Government has today advised that it has put its planning modification to allow an increase in the number of major concerts at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium on public...
Aug 11, 2023
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City of Newcastle’s 'Count Us In' festival champions disability inclusion
City of Newcastle is delivering its fourth ‘Count Us In’ festival which runs from 4th-24th September and will feature more than 40 events and activities designed to celebrate...
Aug 11, 2023
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RNA expects 100,000 to attend Ekka’s opening weekend
The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) is expecting that more than 100,000 people will descend on Brisbane Showgrounds to celebrate...
Aug 11, 2023
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Eurobodalla Council’s Bay Pavilions arts and aquatic centre loses $1.2 million in first nine months
Reports published today have advised the Eurobodalla Shire Council’s Bay Pavilions arts and aquatic centre in the NSW south coast town of Batemans Bay has incurred an operating...
Aug 10, 2023
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RAC Arena and Channel 7 Telethon Trust secure prestigious MEA award
Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) recently awarded RAC Arena & Channel 7 Telethon Trust the national ‘Cause Related Event of the Year’ for Telethon Weekend 2022. MEA’s National...
Aug 10, 2023
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Architects and designers invited to help reimagine Parramatta's Riverside Theatres
The City of Parramatta has launched its multi-million-dollar redevelopment of Riverside Theatres, and is inviting Australian and international creative architects and designers...
Aug 10, 2023
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City of Fremantle looks to activate key outdoor locations with seasonal attractions
The City of Fremantle has opened an Expression of Interest for leisure and tourism-focused small businesses and entrepreneurs to activate some of Fremantle’s renowned outdoor...
Aug 10, 2023
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Nominees announced for 2023 Australian Event Awards
The Australian Event Awards have named the shortlist of the best events in Australia, together with a host of achievements and companies who collectively make up the nominees...
Aug 9, 2023
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The Star Brisbane reveals interior concepts for some of its offerings
Positioned at the heart of the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct, the Star Brisbane has unveiled a preview of some of its offerings including a sprawling Sports Bar (...
Aug 9, 2023
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Program and sessions confirmed for 2023 Mumbrella Sports Marketing Summit
The organisers of the 2023 Mumbrella Sports Marketing Summit - being held on 24th August at Sydney’s Royal Randwick (Australian Turf Club) - have revealed the program for the...
Aug 9, 2023
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