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NSW Police Commissioner emphasises importance of guidelines on disrupting hostile reconnaissance in crowded places
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has today spoken of the significance of the recently released Disrupting Hostile Reconnaissance Guidelines for Crowded Places, released in...
Jul 11, 2023
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SNAP program supports touring of Western Australian artists and musicians
Western Australia’s Short Notice Activities Programs (SNAP) will support artists, arts workers, musicians, bands and music industry professionals to take advantage of unplanned...
Jul 11, 2023
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International survey names Brisbane as Australia’s top sports city
While the 2032 Olympics may still be almost a decade away, Brisbane has been named Australia’s top sports city, placing 15th out of 100 leading sports cities around the world....
Jul 11, 2023
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A quarter of State of Origin sponsorships feature ‘harmful’ products
An analysis of sponsorships for this year’s rugby league State of Origin has revealed that 25% of them were by companies who promote gambling, alcohol or unhealthy food -...
Jul 11, 2023
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Perfect Events rebrands to The Perfect Events Group
Perfect Events – a leading event planning and management agency - has unveiled its new transformative rebrand to The Perfect Events Group, reflecting the agency’s commitment to...
Jul 11, 2023
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25th July marks World Drowning Prevention Day
Stakeholders and all parties with an interest in water safety are again being urged to participate in World Drowning Prevention Day on Tuesday 25th July. Held annually on 25th...
Jul 10, 2023
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Strategic Membership Solutions share how associations can attract and retain younger members
Strategic Membership Solutions, an organisation providing strategic planning, sponsorship, and membership support for associations, highlights younger members bring fresh...
Jul 10, 2023
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Adelaide Festival Centre celebrates First Nations arts and music
Turning 50 presents Adelaide Festival Centre with a significant opportunity to celebrate First Nations visual arts, storytelling, dance and music via a special program that sees...
Jul 10, 2023
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Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre installs AI Life Sense Alert System
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Management Limited (HML) is installing a new AI Life Sense Alert System in 61 accessible toilets of the Hong Kong Convention and...
Jul 10, 2023
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Australian Grand Prix Corporation Chair Paul Little to step down
Reports in Nine group newspapers suggest that Paul Little, Chair of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC), is to step down from his role. Little, the former President of...
Jul 10, 2023
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ICC Sydney recognises outstanding contributions of team members
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has announced the winners of its prestigious Extraordinaires Awards, recognising the outstanding contributions of team...
Jul 9, 2023
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Australian Sports Commission renews partnership with Defence
The renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Australian Army builds on the relationship first forged with the Australian...
Jul 9, 2023
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Theatre, music, circus and cabaret among the inclusive Darwin Fringe Festival 2023 offerings
Among this year’s inclusive Darwin Fringe Festival offerings are theatre, music, circus, cabaret, comedy and more with the Festival taking place from 14th -23rd July 2023. For...
Jul 9, 2023
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ICC Sydney prepares for inaugural future-focussed SXSW Sydney event following Mission Impossible Premiere
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has begun the countdown until the inaugural South by Southwest (SXSW®) Sydney 2023 technology and innovation, games, music,...
Jul 7, 2023
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Formula 1 adapts 2024 race calendar to reduce environmental impact
Aiming to reduce the environmental impact of the race series, Formula 1 has announced a move towards greater calendar regionalisation, reducing logistical burdens and making the...
Jul 6, 2023
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South Australian Government commits to upgrade of ageing Netball SA Stadium
The South Australian Government has committed to begin immediate planning to rejuvenate Adelaide’s ageing Netball SA Stadium at Mile End as the new home venue for the Adelaide...
Jul 6, 2023
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RAC Arena’s innovative corporate hospitality offerings at capacity
Perth’s RAC Arena has announced that their new corporate hospitality offerings – ‘Concert Club’ and ‘Vantage’ – were embraced quickly upon release and are now sold out....
Jul 6, 2023
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Cook Islands win World Athletics’ Kids’ Athletics Day Member Federation Challenge
World Athletics has advised that the Cook Islands have been selected as winners of the Kids’ Athletics Day Member Federation Challenge following their eight-day program of...
Jul 6, 2023
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Ballarat Marathon set for 2024 launch
A 'world-class' road running festival will launch in Ballarat in 2024, backed by the City of Ballarat and presenting partner Federation University Australia. Aiming to generate...
Jul 5, 2023
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AIS High Performance Women Coaching Forum collects insights on parental leave and recruitment
The Australian Institute of Sport’s HP Women Coaching (WiHPC) Summit in Brisbane saw over 50 coaches, managers and industry experts share insights and recommendations to improve...
Jul 5, 2023
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Rising water fears cause cancellation of light component of Moama Lights Festival
Rising water levels have resulted in Murray River Council having to make the unfortunate decision to cancel the Moama Lights component of the Moama Lights festival, effective...
Jul 5, 2023
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Court finds Japanese officials guilty in Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal
The latest in a series of trials of executives and officials accused of corruption surrounding the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has seen consultant Joji Matsui found guilty of taking...
Jul 5, 2023
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ICC Sydney marks NAIDOC Week 2023 with launch of ‘Yarning Circle’ series
To mark this year’s National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has launched ‘Yarning Circles’...
Jul 4, 2023
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Monash University study finds harassment to be commonplace in Melbourne music venues and calls for more effective staff training
A Monash University study - Examining Sexual Violence in the Music City of Greater Melbourne has revealed groping and general harassment to be commonplace in music venues across...
Jul 4, 2023
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