News: Events
1000 day countdown for 2026 Victoria Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) is today celebrating an exciting milestone for Victoria 2026, with 1000 days to go until the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony at the MCG....
Jun 20, 2023
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Sport SA set to stage inaugural South Australian Festival of Sport
Looking to showcase and celebrate our South Australia’s sport ecosystem, state peak body Sport SA is approaching the staging of the inaugural South Australian Festival of Sport....
Jun 20, 2023
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Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium 'ideal venue' for WXV 1 rugby tournament
Following New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirming that Wellington, Dunedin and Auckland will host match-weekends for the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium is...
Jun 19, 2023
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Uptown Grant program to activate Sydney’s neon grid
The NSW Government has announced the first successful recipients of its Uptown Grant Program with 21 diverse districts across Greater Sydney having each received up to $200,000...
Jun 18, 2023
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AVPartners announces partner promotion at Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
AVPartners - a leading provider of audiovisual services to premier conferencing and event venues in Australia - has promoted Cale Dunn to Partner at the Sofitel Noosa Pacific...
Jun 18, 2023
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Australian Festival Industry Conference reveals full program
The Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) has released the full program for its third annual event - being held in August at Luna Park Sydney. Introducing the program,...
Jun 18, 2023
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Small cultural and community sporting events supported across Greater Melbourne
The Victorian Government has announced an investment of almost $3 million to support 122 event organisers of small and medium events across Melbourne. The investment will...
Jun 18, 2023
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Fatma Samoura to step down as FIFA Secretary General
Fatma Samoura, the first female and non-European Secretary General of world football governing body FIFA is to leave her role at the end of the year. Senegal-born Samoura, who...
Jun 18, 2023
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NovoFit marks 11 years supporting Very Special Kids fundraising events
Fitness equipment supplier NovoFit has shared how it has supported the 2023 Very Special Kids fundraising event contribution to helping make a difference in the lives of...
Jun 18, 2023
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World Bathing Day to urge participants to ‘Reawaken’ together with water
Set to be celebrated across the globe on Thursday 22nd June, World Bathing Day will include a vibrant display of events focused on water’s capacity to bring people together and...
Jun 17, 2023
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Virginia Gay named Artistic Director for 2024 Adelaide Cabaret Festival
Adelaide Festival Centre has announced award-winning Australian stage and screen star, writer and consummate performer Virginia Gay as the Artistic Director for the 2024...
Jun 17, 2023
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Crowds head to Kingscliff for 'Seas the Day' Women's Surf Festival
A record number of competitors have descended on Kingscliff Beach for Surfing Australia Seas the Day this weekend. Coinciding with today’s International Surfing Day, more than...
Jun 16, 2023
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Queensland Government secures future of mass participation events
The long-term future of some of Queensland’s favourite mass participation sporting events has been locked in with the signing of a new agreement between the Queensland...
Jun 15, 2023
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Australia Council supports touring initiatives with $2.8 million investment
The Australia Council for the Arts (soon to be Creative Australia) is investing $2.8 million - one of its biggest funding rounds in recent years - to support artists in...
Jun 15, 2023
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South Australia 2023/24 budget includes $20.8 million to secure and develop events
The South Australian 2023/24 Budget includes $20.8 million over four years to secure further new events and grow existing events across the state. This is in addition to the...
Jun 15, 2023
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HYROX mass-participation fitness indoor race to make Singapore debut
Popular fitness indoor racing world series HYROX will be making its South-east Asia debut when it is held at the Singapore National Stadium on 7th October. Having launched in...
Jun 14, 2023
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Dr Nick Mitzevich reappointed as Director of National Gallery of Australia
Having held the position of National Gallery of Australia Director since 2018, Dr Nick Mitzevich has been reappointed for a second five-year term. With an unwavering commitment...
Jun 14, 2023
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New report highlights economic impact of Sydney Fringe Festival
A new impact report produced by Hawkridge Entertainment Services for the Sydney Fringe Festival - New South Wales’ largest independent arts festival - has been released which...
Jun 14, 2023
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The Calyx at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney hosts Australian Women in Business event
The Calyx at the Royal Botanic Garden was chosen by Mercedes-Benz Sydney to be the venue for their recent prestigious event celebrating the contributions of Australian women in...
Jun 14, 2023
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Immersive Moama Lights to spotlight the Murray
Moama Lights 2023 will transform the Murray River's Horseshoe Lagoon into a spectacular exhibition of light and sound from 30th June to 23rd July, taking visitors on a powerful...
Jun 14, 2023
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Ambassadors awarded for bringing international conferences to Melbourne
Nine ambassadors have been recognised for their successful efforts in bringing international conferences to Melbourne at the annual Club Melbourne Ambassador Program Awards....
Jun 14, 2023
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Parramatta celebrates being awarded international Purple Flag accreditation
Parramatta has celebrated becoming the first location in Western Sydney and the second in Australia to be awarded the internationally recognised Purple Flag accreditation,...
Jun 13, 2023
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New Zealand innovation to take centre stage at Special Olympics World Games
Inflatable bocce courts developed in New Zealand will grace the stage of the world’s largest inclusive sporting event this month when they are used at the Special Olympics World...
Jun 13, 2023
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Attekus booking and events platform expands with new contracts
The expansion of booking and events software provider Attekus’ business has seen its popular Bookable product selected to meet the needs of both the City of Playford and the...
Jun 13, 2023
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