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Racing pigs and Jetpack stunts among entertainment acts planned for 2023 Royal Hobart Show
Entertainment acts for this year’s Royal Hobart Show are now being contracted with many popular acts making a return. The Animal Wranglers, which were a big hit last time they...
Aug 24, 2023
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Live Nation to present music performances at Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand
Live Nation Entertainment has announced a new strategic partnership with the Scentre Group - owner and operator of 42 Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand -...
Aug 23, 2023
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Blacktown City SportsFest returns in 2023 showcasing the best of local sport
The 2023 Blacktown City Family SportsFest - a sports extravaganza being held on Saturday 26th August at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope - is set to be bigger and better this...
Aug 23, 2023
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NightFest to illuminate Canberra’s Floriade festival
NightFest will this year be delivering an exciting program of after dark live entertainment and stunning horticultural illuminations over four nights for Canberra’s Floriade...
Aug 23, 2023
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Women in Sport Aotearoa's pilot programme for Pacific Women’s Sports Leadership gets underway
The collaboration between Women in Sport Aotearoa and Pasifika SiS to empower emerging female leaders has seen the pilot programme for Pacific Women's Sports Leadership get...
Aug 23, 2023
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Zoos SA to hold inaugural fundraising run through Monarto Safari Park
Zoos SA is holding its inaugural ‘Run Wild’ fundraising event which will see runners and wheelchair users take to the trails of Monarto Safari Park on Saturday 21st October 2023...
Aug 23, 2023
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10th anniversary of Yellamundie Festival marks decade of pioneering first peoples performing arts
Moogahlin Performing Arts, in association with Carriageworks and Australian Performing Arts Market, is presenting the 10th anniversary of the Yellamundie Festival with the...
Aug 23, 2023
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Unilumin impresses with naked-eye 3D LED at 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship
A naked-eye 3D LED opening performance presented by Shenzhen-based Unilumin Group - a leading enterprise in the LED industry - at the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World...
Aug 23, 2023
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Perth Inner City Group collaborate and partner with Destination Perth to boost local tourism
The Perth Inner City Group - a voluntary regional alliance made up of the Cities of Perth, South Perth, Subiaco and Vincent and the Town of Victoria Park - is aiming to attract...
Aug 23, 2023
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Sydney Showground to be first Australian venue to host multi-city contemporary Chinese and arts festival
Live Nation and Twenty Eight Group have announced the CCURRENTT World Tour will be held at Sydney Showground on 26th November – making it the first Australian venue to host a...
Aug 22, 2023
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Rugby Australia announces 'historic strategic reset' to gain financial control of Super Rugby clubs
In a major restructure designed to dramatically improve performance and unify the sport, Rugby Australia has today announced what it calls a "historic strategic reset" for the...
Aug 22, 2023
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ICC Sydney recognises First Nations Peoples at peak cultural heritage conservation symposium
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) will welcome the principal advisory body on cultural heritage to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee – the International...
Aug 22, 2023
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AOC's Matt Carroll tells Federal Senate hearing that redevelopment of the Gabba for Brisbane Olympics is 'not required’
The Queensland Government’s $2.7 billion plan to redevelop the Gabba to host the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics is not required by the International Olympic Committee...
Aug 22, 2023
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Sydney's Leichhardt Oval proposed as women's sports hub
Sydney's Inner West Council Mayor Darcy Byrne considers this to be the right time to build on the incredible momentum the Matildas created with their remarkable run at the World...
Aug 22, 2023
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Rowing Australia announces four-year funding agreement with Hancock Prospecting
Hancock Prospecting, Australia’s leading mining and agricultural company, has renewed their Major Partnership with Rowing Australia - backing Australia’s rowers in their journey...
Aug 22, 2023
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Rochester’s flood impacted community to be offered 'time-out' with ROCHELLA festival
The community of Rochester, nestled on the banks of the meandering Campaspe River and the gateway to the Murray River region Northern Victoria, still has hundreds of residents...
Aug 22, 2023
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Victoria University sport experts give FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 an overall A-minus score
Having assessed six pillars of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 legacy, Victoria University sport experts give the event an overall A-minus score. With a consensus that the event...
Aug 22, 2023
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A-League Women’s opening round fixtures to be held in major stadiums for season 2023/24
The opening round fixtures of the Liberty A-League Women 2023-24 season sees a move to major stadiums. The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has today confirmed the opening...
Aug 21, 2023
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Geelong turf management and horticultural apprentices gain world-class experience at AAMI Park
Contributing to the success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, City of Greater Geelong Turf Management and Horticulture apprentices were selected to work alongside world-renowned...
Aug 21, 2023
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Emerging Western Australian music act to support Coldplay at Optus Stadium
The Coldplay Rising Artist Competition run by promoter Live Nation, has opened for applications with the winning local Western Australian band given the opportunity to support...
Aug 21, 2023
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NSW and Queensland stadia install mural and statue to acknowledge Matildas' success
In recognition of the Matildas’ historic success at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, Stadium Australia will install a new mural commissioned by the NSW Government while Suncorp...
Aug 21, 2023
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Cricket Australia launches Play Cricket Week and releases census numbers for the 2022/23 season
Cricket Australia has this week launched Play Cricket Week which sees almost 150 Australian, State and Big Bash players will make appearances at community clubs, schools and...
Aug 21, 2023
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China’s National Sports Publicity Week encourages physical activity
China’s first ever National Sports Publicity Week has been reported to have been successful in encouraging millions of people across China to get active, helping to shape a...
Aug 21, 2023
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FIFA Fan Festivals exceeded all expectations
FIFA has today shared that the FIFA Fan Festivals held in the nine host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ exceeded all expectations, with many venues reaching capacity...
Aug 20, 2023
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