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Co-artistic directors selected for South Korea’s Busan Biennale 2024
Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Biennale Organizing Committee have announced the selection of Philippe Pirotte and Vera Mey as co-artistic directors of Busan Biennale...
Jun 27, 2023
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Arts
Melbourne’s Kingston Heath Golf Club to host 2028 Presidents Cup
Kingston Heath Golf Club - situated in the Sandbelt region in the southeast suburbs of Melbourne - has secured the prestigious 2028 Presidents Cup international golf event....
Jun 26, 2023
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Golf
Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races return to Victoria Harbour
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association (HKCDBA), organised for the return of the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races to...
Jun 26, 2023
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Tourism
Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2023 ends on high note
Featuring 34 sold out performances and attracting more than 50,000 attendances, Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2023 has celebrated one of its most successful years yet. The Festival...
Jun 25, 2023
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Arts
Sport SA to reveal new branding
Counting down to its inaugural Festival of Sport in Adelaide this weekend, Sport SA, the peak industry body for sport in South Australia, has announced that it will revealing...
Jun 25, 2023
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Recreation
ICC Sydney to host inaugural UTS Startups Summit
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is partnering with The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to deliver the inaugural UTS Startups Summit. The partnership...
Jun 25, 2023
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Deadly Cup Carnival to spotlight Aboriginal sporting skills and culture
Kicking off NAIDOC Week celebrations in Northern Territory on 2nd July 2023, the Deadly Cup Rugby League Carnival will spotlight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sporting...
Jun 25, 2023
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Culture
Kogarah Arts Festival attracts record crowds
Georges River Councils’ third Un[contained] Arts Festival in Kogarah, held over 23rd-25th June, attracted record crowds of over 40,000. Festivalgoers interacted with immersive...
Jun 25, 2023
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Arts
South Australia Police launches new partnership with Football SA
South Australia Police has teamed up with Football SA to promote engagement with multicultural communities, and assist in SA Police’s current recruitment drive. SA Police...
Jun 25, 2023
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Venues
Great Pyramid Race among events supported financially by Cairns Regional Council
The Great Pyramid Race and Country Fair for The Great Pyramid Race to be held on 5th August is among the 18 recipients to share in almost $200,000 through the Cairns Regional...
Jun 25, 2023
Events /
Finance
Water World Ocean Park hosts World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
Water World Ocean Park has made history as the first Hong Kong host for internationally acclaimed water safety event the World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL). Held on 22nd...
Jun 24, 2023
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Waterparks
Victorian Sport recognises its finest
The Victorian Sports Awards have once again acknowledged and celebrated the achievements of the state’s home-grown sporting heroes and legends with winners announced earlier...
Jun 23, 2023
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Recreation
Optus named an Official Supporter of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023
Building upon their role as an Official Broadcaster of the tournament through Optus Sport, Optus has also been named as an Official Supporter of the FIFA Women’s World Cup...
Jun 23, 2023
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Gold Coast Marathon secures Chinese car exporter as major sponsor
Chinese car exporter Chery Motor will be taking up the 2023 naming rights of the Gold Coast Marathon held annually on Queensland’s Gold Coast on the first weekend of July. The...
Jun 23, 2023
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Marketing
Qatar's Global Wellness Summit secures sustainable tourism advocate as keynote speaker
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), a leading conference for the $4.4 trillion business of wellness, has announced Jeremy Jauncey, founder and Chief Executive of Beautiful...
Jun 23, 2023
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Wellness /
Environment
Australian Government seeks advisors to drive major events through and beyond the Brisbane Olympics
A tender seeking expert advice to deliver a “strategic and coordinated approach to Australian Government support … to attract, deliver and leverage MSEs” (major international...
Jun 22, 2023
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Tenders
Volleyball World announces return of Equal Jersey campaign
Volleyball World is setting the standard for gender balance in team sports with the announcement of the return of the Equal Jersey campaign at the 2023 Volleyball Nations League...
Jun 22, 2023
Events /
Sport
Fiona de Jong spotlights Australia’s high performance sport strategy at Paris event
Presenting at Business France’s RIGES International Meeting of Major Sports Events in Paris, Australian Institute of Sport European Training Centre Lead, Fiona de Jong has...
Jun 22, 2023
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Sport
Quayclean’s Mark Piwkowski concerned over upcoming working hours restrictions for student visa holders
Mark Piwkowski is Chief Executive of leading cleaning, hygiene and waste management contract company Quayclean Australia has shared his concerns over how upcoming Federal...
Jun 21, 2023
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Aquatics
New Zealand triathlon relay squad partners with Radix Nutrition
A new partnership with Radix Nutrition will support New Zealand’s bid for Mixed Relay triathlon glory at next year’s Paris Olympic Games. The pioneering Hamilton-based nutrition...
Jun 21, 2023
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Wellness
Fitness, sport and theatre programs among offerings for Northern Territory youth during school holidays
Sport and fitness programs, festivals, splash parties and disco nights are among the offerings for Northern Territory youth these school holidays with events commencing Friday...
Jun 21, 2023
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Potential expansion of Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre stalled by review
A potential expansion plans of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) looks to have been slowed following a recent review that concluded its current size was...
Jun 21, 2023
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BEIA spearheads inaugural Business Events Week for New Zealand
Spearheaded by peak industry body Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) and supported by Tourism New Zealand Business Events, the inaugural Business Events Week will run from...
Jun 21, 2023
Events /
Tourism
DOF Robotics secures Brass Ring award at IAAPA Expo Asia 2023
DOF Robotics, a producer of dynamic simulation platforms, has been awarded an IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Best Exhibit at IAAPA Expo Asia 2023. The firm scooped second place in...
Jun 21, 2023
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