News: Events
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre adds Visual Welcome Story resource to its Accessibility Guide
Following on from its recent attainment of Accessibility Accreditation through the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC), the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre...
Sep 27, 2023
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Events contribute significantly to Ballarat’s economy
Ballarat’s Begonia Festival and Heritage Festival are among events delivered or funded by the City of Ballarat that generated more than $44 million for the city's economy in the...
Sep 27, 2023
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EVANZ opens registration for 2023 conference and invites final award entries
The Entertainment Venues Association New Zealand (EVANZ) has opened registrations for its Annual Conference in Dunedin. Being held from Tuesday 28th to Thursday 30th November...
Sep 27, 2023
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NSW Government continues its support of Newcastle 500 race
The NSW Government has provided funding to host the Newcastle 500 race in 2024 and is working towards a five-year deal with Supercars and landowner City of Newcastle Council to...
Sep 27, 2023
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Final plans released for revitalisation of Fremantle harbours precinct
The Western Australian Government has released final plans for the revitalisation of the Fremantle harbours precinct – much welcomed by the City of Fremantle. The Fremantle...
Sep 27, 2023
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MotoGP releases its provisional 2024 world championship calendar
The 2024 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship provisional calendar has been revealed - staging 22 Grands Prix across 18 countries in 2024. It’s already set to be a landmark year as...
Sep 27, 2023
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Empathy and new technology dominate discussions at Culture & Heritage Tourism Summit
Emotional connection, empathy and new technology have dominated debate at the inaugural Global Leaders Summit of the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage. Heritage...
Sep 27, 2023
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Optus Stadium reappoints KOJO as in-house sports production team
KOJO - market leader in fan first sport experiences - has been awarded a new multi-year contract with Optus Stadium as its in-house production suite services team. Reappointed...
Sep 26, 2023
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Swimming Australia High Performance Director resigns to take up similar role at USA Rugby
Swimming Australia High Performance Director Tamara Sheppard has resigned from her role to take up a role as General Manager of High Performance at USA Rugby. Sheppard departs...
Sep 26, 2023
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Aquatics
Les Mills Asia Pacific collaborates with BODY BIKE to mark indoor cycling milestone
Les Mills indoor cycling program - RPM - has turned 100, and to mark this significant milestone, Les Mills Asia Pacific is hosting RPM 100 celebrations, powered by 100 BODY...
Sep 26, 2023
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Younique Stays honoured at 2023 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards
Younique Stays, which provides holiday experiences along Tasmania’s East Coast, has secured the top award in the Tourism category of the 2023 Australian Women’s Small Business...
Sep 26, 2023
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Vale: Rodd Craig
The Australian Business Events Association has acknowledged the achievements of Rodd Craig who died last Friday 22nd September after a short battle with poor health. "Rodd had a...
Sep 26, 2023
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Vicscreen presents inaugural international games market in Melbourne
Melbourne International Games Week commences next week, with 5th October marking the official opening of ‘Play Now Melbourne’ – the inaugural international games market which is...
Sep 26, 2023
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Expanded Cairns Convention Centre officially opens and looks to host multiple events and larger conferences
The new-look Cairns Convention Centre officially opened today following a $176 million, 10,500 square metre expansion. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk joined Cairns MP...
Sep 25, 2023
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Youth Live4Life encourages participation in swimming fundraising event
Youth Live4Life's LAP it UP is a fitness and fundraising challenge to swim laps for youth mental health awareness and suicide prevention in rural and regional communities. The...
Sep 25, 2023
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Lakemba joins world cities in receiving Purple Flag status
The multicultural Sydney suburb of Lakemba has received Purple Flag status and joins London, Dublin, Stockholm and 90 other international locations in being recognised for its...
Sep 25, 2023
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Northern Territory Major Events Company places sixth in global events top 100
The Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) has placed sixth in the prestigious Eventex Awards Top 100 Event Organisers and Agencies for 2023. The accolade comes after...
Sep 25, 2023
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ASM Global announced as managers of Dubai’s Connect Conference Centre
Venue management company ASM Global has been named the operator of Dubai’s Connect Conference Centre, becoming the second facility in the company’s Dubai portfolio after the...
Sep 25, 2023
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Major sponsorship for 51st NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout
The largest annual Indigenous sporting event for NSW will be held at the Central Coast Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex (CCRSRC) at Tuggerah over the October long...
Sep 25, 2023
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Youth culture, celebrity endorsement and sustainability feature in HOTA’s Australian exclusive sneakers exhibition
HOTA, the Gold Coast’s Home of the Arts has today announced the Australian premiere of 'Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street', opening 25th November 2023. An Australian exclusive,...
Sep 24, 2023
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Blacktown Leisure Centre to host National Pickleball Championships
The 2023 Australian Pickleball Championships will be hosted by Blacktown City at the Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope from 29th September to 2nd October 2023. The...
Sep 24, 2023
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Victorian multicultural communities to benefit from festivals and events funding
The Victorian Government is supporting the state’s multicultural communities to celebrate, share and preserve their culture with a new round of festivals and events grants....
Sep 24, 2023
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Funding program revamped to support Northern Territory events
In support of the Northern Territory’s events industry, the Territory Government’s Event Funding Program (EFP) has been revamped to make applying for event support easier and...
Sep 24, 2023
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Red Hat and Summit Tech collaborate to deliver optimised livestream 360 VR event experiences
Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, is collaborating with Summit Tech, a platform provider for virtual event and live streaming services, to deliver...
Sep 24, 2023
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