News: Events
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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Massive interest in Matildas FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final drives live sites across the nation
In advance of their semi-final clash with England this evening, unprecedented interest in the progress of the Matildas in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is seeing venues across...
Aug 15, 2023
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ICC Sydney team participate in 2023 City2Surf and raise funds for KARI Foundation
Marking another step towards reconciliation with Australia’s First Nations Peoples, team members from International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), ran and raised much...
Aug 15, 2023
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Queensland equine operators and retired racehorses benefit from QOTT Grants Program
Successful applicants for the 2023 Queensland Off-The-Track Grants Program includes 21 not-for-profit organisations, charities, businesses and acknowledged retrainers across the...
Aug 15, 2023
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Ballarat secures Bowls Championship event for 2024
The City of Ballarat has secured the Bowls Victoria 2024 Regions Sides Championships with the event anticipated to contribute more than $215,000 to Ballarat economy and attract...
Aug 15, 2023
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rebel's sponsorship of the Matildas aims to celebrate athletes and inspire grassroot participation
Throughout the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Australia’s largest sporting retailer, rebel, is supporting the CommBank Matildas with a range of initiatives to both celebrate and...
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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Western Downs Regional Council unveils future vision for region's aquatic facilities and showgrounds
Following extensive community consultation, Western Downs Regional Council has adopted two new strategies that outline the future direction for the region's popular aquatic...
Aug 14, 2023
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New Zealand Business events sector welcomes end to COVID restrictions
The New Zealand Government has lifted all COVID-19 restrictions from today – a decision welcomed by Business Events Industry Aotearoa which along with its fellow industry...
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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Leading political and sport figures participate in Gender Equality Symposium
Leading political and sport figures recently attended the Gender Equality Symposium in Brisbane to discuss the role sport plays in advancing gender equality. Held on Friday 28th...
Aug 14, 2023
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Seven Queensland arts organisations receive funding to grow sustainability and deliver arts-led impacts
The Queensland Government is investing $2.7 million in the arts sector to be leveraged by seven arts organisations for boosting revenue streams, driving sustainable business...
Aug 13, 2023
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ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management Systems up for review
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is asking the event industry to provide feedback on proposed changes to the ISO 20121 International Standard for...
Aug 13, 2023
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Tourism and Events Queensland secures Mount Isa Mines Rodeo attraction for another three years
Tourism and Events Queensland has secured a new three-year major events funding agreement with Mount Isa Mines Rodeo which will support a suite of events over the four-day...
Aug 13, 2023
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Thredbo enjoys weekend of snowfalls and events
Following the hosting of one of its biggest events weekends ever, the Thredbo alpine resort is today welcoming another 5cm of fresh snow overnight with continuing falls this...
Aug 13, 2023
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FIFA Women’s World Cup interest to see new live sites for historic Matildas semi-final
Interest in the Matildas’ record-breaking run in the FIFA Women’s World Cup will see major stadia in Melbourne and Sydney open as live sites for Wednesday’s semi-final against...
Aug 12, 2023
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adidas expands PGA partnership to include Golf Australia
Global sportswear manufacturer, adidas, has expanded its partnership with Australian Golf to unite the PGA of Australia, Golf Australia and WPGA Tour of Australasia under one...
Aug 12, 2023
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New BMX facility for University of Canberra Stromlo Forest Park
A new BMX freestyle facility will be constructed at University of Canberra Stromlo Forest Park to give the BMX community a new place to meet and enable the hosting of BMX...
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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New Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre to be called Nyaal Banyul
The Victorian Government has advised that Geelong’s new convention and exhibition centre will be known as the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre when it opens in...
Aug 10, 2023
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19th Asian Games organisers look to attract international visitors with ticketing gift packs
Looking to attract international visitors to the upcoming Asian Games, organisers in the Chinese city of Hangzhou have released Asian Games Gift Packs. To be distributed through...
Aug 10, 2023
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