News: Events
Parramatta rooftops, laneways and streets activated for city’s 12th Lanes festival
Parramatta will see rooftops, laneways and streets activated during the City’s flagship event - Parramatta Lanes - which is returning this October with 15 locations hosting more...
Sep 11, 2023
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South Australia marks 11 consecutive months of record-high tourism spend
Recently released data from Tourism Research Australia shows visitors to South Australia spent $765 million in June 2023 – marking South Australia’s eleventh consecutive month...
Sep 10, 2023
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Christchurch named as host of International Play Association Conference 2026
Christchurch has secured the rights to host the International Play Association (IPA) World Conference 2026 - marking the first time the event will have been held in the Southern...
Sep 10, 2023
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FIBA welcomes World Cup delivering drama, fan engagement, player experience
The 2023 Basketball World Cup has lived up to expectations and delivered in terms of drama, fan engagement and players experience, according to FIBA Secretary General Andreas...
Sep 10, 2023
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Penrith City Council continues to champion Circular Economy innovation
Penrith City Council continues to implement circular economy principles and practices within its own functions and operations having long been at the forefront of innovation in...
Sep 10, 2023
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Team Australia competitors inspire at Invictus Games 2023
The Invictus Games 2023 is underway in Dusseldorf, Germany following an impressive Opening Ceremony that celebrated the power of sport, the resilience of veterans and the...
Sep 10, 2023
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Blacktown exhibition celebrates talents of western Sydney artists with disability
We Are Studios and Blacktown Arts (a division of Blacktown City Council), presents ‘WE ARE’, an exhibition celebrating the talents of western Sydney artists with disability at...
Sep 10, 2023
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Malaysian hospitality event to be catalyst for transformative change in the industry
The 17th Edition of Food & Hotel Malaysia (FHM) - Malaysia's premier biennial trade-only food and hospitality exhibition running from 19th to 22nd September at the Kuala Lumpur...
Sep 10, 2023
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Major League Pickleball expands into Australia with first international partnership
Major League Pickleball (MLP) has announced their first international expansion through a partnership with Pacific Pickleball League (PPL). This strategic partnership will...
Sep 8, 2023
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Desert Song Festival returns to Alice Springs
The Desert Song Festival has returned to Alice Springs with a multicultural 10 day musical celebration that showcases Central Australia’s arts, and acknowledges it cultural...
Sep 8, 2023
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Australian Federal Police share experience of all-female security teams at FIFA Women’s World Cup
Having wrapped up its major security operation for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has advised of the role taken by all-female teams...
Sep 7, 2023
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Chengdu’s Tianfu Olympic Sports Park to get new investment for 2025 World Games hosting
Having successfully hosted this year's FISU Summer World University Games, the Chinese city of Chengdu is to benefit from new investment for its hosting of the 2025 World Games...
Sep 7, 2023
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Plan looks to attract more events to Mackay’s BB Print Stadium
The Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) events team has advised that it is developing a plan to help attract more events and enhance spectator experiences at the...
Sep 7, 2023
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Chris Nikou to step down as Chair of Football Australia
Football Australia Chair, Chris Nikou, has announced that he will stand down from the role before the end of the year. On Wednesday, Nikou told the Board and Congress Members of...
Sep 7, 2023
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New Chair and Board appointments announced for Adelaide Festival
Adelaide Festival and the South Australian Government have announced the appointment of cultural leader Tracey Whiting as Chair of the Adelaide Festival Corporation. Whiting...
Sep 7, 2023
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2023 FIBA competition arenas lit up with 600 square metres of Unilumin LED Displays
As the official LED supplier of world basketball governing body FIBA, Unilumin has provided a total of 600 metres² of perimeter displays and integrated solutions for the 2023...
Sep 7, 2023
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Grant Hunt announced as new Chair of Tourism and Events Queensland Board
Grant Hunt - Director of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, the G’Day Group and Discovery Parks - has been named as the new Chair of Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ)...
Sep 7, 2023
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Red CentreNATS 2023 delivers another successful event for motoring fans and Alice Springs
Red CentreNATS event - delivered by Northern Territory Major Events Company in association with Summernats - was successfully held over the Father’s Day weekend 1st-3rd...
Sep 7, 2023
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Aquanale international swimming pool and wellness forum set for anniversary
Aquanale and the International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum, will be marking an anniversary this year with the biennial event to be staged for the 10th time. Being held at...
Sep 7, 2023
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Fremantle to mark 40th anniversary of Australia winning the America’s Cup in 1983
Fremantle is preparing to mark the 40th anniversary of Australia winning the America’s Cup on 26th September 1983 – and the changes that came to Fremantle four years later when...
Sep 6, 2023
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Visit Sunshine Coast showcases region’s Business Events assets to Brisbane buyers at Crocodile Hunter Lodge
Visit Sunshine Coast attracted over 50 leading Brisbane business event professionals to its annual Sunshine Soiree at The Crocodile Hunter Lodge, showcasing the region’s premium...
Sep 6, 2023
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ICC Sydney Human Resources Business Partner named national ‘rising star’
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) Business Partner, Ashleigh Vassallo, was named as the 2023 Australian HR Rising Star of the Year at the recently held...
Sep 6, 2023
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Sydney Contemporary 2023 launches and announces winner of inaugural MA Art Prize
Sydney Contemporary, in partnership with MA Financial Group, opens to the public today, showcasing its largest fair to date while also announcing emerging Indigenous artist...
Sep 6, 2023
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Controversial Hobart AFL stadium could generate $226 million a year for Tasmanian economy
A newly released cost-benefit analysis of Hobart’s new AFL stadium has found it could add $2.26 billion to Tasmania’s economy in its first 10 years operation. The report,...
Sep 5, 2023
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