News: Events
Humanitix encourages startups to build philanthropy into their business models
Humanitix founders Adam McCurdie and Joshua Ross are encouraging startups to build philanthropy into their business models and highlight how startups can have a profound social...
Jun 13, 2023
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Queensland 2023 budget delivers for art and cultural sectors
Queensland’s 2023 budget is injecting $51.4 million over four years to preserve and enhance the accessibility of the state’s art and cultural infrastructure, to secure...
Jun 13, 2023
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Tourism Top End General Manager steps down to take on new role at the Northern Territory Major Events
Glen Hingley has stepped down from his General Manager role at Tourism Top End (TTE) to take up a new role at the Northern Territory Major Events Corporation. TTE Chairman Shaun...
Jun 13, 2023
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ABEA reveals industry-wide inclusivity with Membership Prospectus
Ahead of the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) launching on 3rd July 2023, the Association has revealed its Membership Prospectus geared towards engaging all sectors...
Jun 12, 2023
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Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre hosts 2023 World Championship Trials
Olympic champions, world record holders and stars on the rise are among the 500 swimmers converging on Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), attempting to book their...
Jun 12, 2023
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Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show to deliver traditional and ‘high-octane’ entertainment
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show which dates back 117 years will this year continue to offer the traditional show attractions but will also feature plenty of cutting-edge...
Jun 11, 2023
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IAKS ANZ to showcase member benefits at National Sports and Physical Activity Convention
The International Association for Sport and Leisure Facilities Australia and New Zealand (IAKS ANZ) has announced its participation in the upcoming 2023 National Sports and...
Jun 9, 2023
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Barunga Festival marks 35th anniversary of landmark Barunga Statement
This weekend’s Northern Territory Barunga Festival - which celebrates Indigenous community life through music, sport and culture - will mark the 35th anniversary of the landmark...
Jun 9, 2023
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Inaugural women's equestrian polo club set to open at China’s Chongqing Fairy Mountain
The government of China's Wulong District in Chongqing and 1003 POLO - one of China’s prominent polo brands - have announced the establishment of 1003 POLO CLUB - the world's...
Jun 9, 2023
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Australian Sports Commission develops free training for community sport officials
The Australian Sports Commission has been working closely with national sporting organisations to modernise the officiating profession and is developing free world-class...
Jun 8, 2023
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Australia’s inaugural sports officiating summit expects to attract over 1,000 officials
Australia’s inaugural sports officiating summit - the only dedicated national event for the sports officiating industry - will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition...
Jun 8, 2023
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Sydney Showground secures MEA’s 2021/22 Best Event Venue, capacity more than 1000
Sydney Showground has been named Australia’s ‘Best Event Venue, capacity more than 1,000’ at the 2021 -2022 Meeting and Events Australia (MEA) awards held last night on the Gold...
Jun 8, 2023
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Enhanced sporting facilities in Ballarat continue to attract major sporting events
With enhanced sporting facilities, the City of Ballarat continues to attract sporting events which highlight Ballarat as a destination of choice and which also have enormous...
Jun 8, 2023
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Gold Coast Marathon’s signature event sold out
The Gold Coast Marathon’s 42.195km signature race has sold out for only the second time in the event’s history and is anticipating up to 24,000 participants over the 1st-2nd...
Jun 8, 2023
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ICC Sydney welcomes youth wellbeing event Stand Tall for seventh consecutive year
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has welcomed its charity partner event, Stand Tall, for the seventh consecutive year today. Following a sold out hybrid event...
Jun 7, 2023
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Western Bulldogs Community Foundation receives funding boost to expand sport programs
The Victorian Government has announced funding of $3.2 million over the next four years in the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation enhancing and expanding programs that make a...
Jun 7, 2023
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Regional Cities Victoria launch ‘winning formula’ to ensure 2026 Commonwealth Games lasting legacy
Aimed at ensuring that a lasting legacy is created for the whole of regional Victoria as part of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Regional Cities Victoria (RCV) has today launched...
Jun 6, 2023
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Swimming Australia and Griffith University partnership extends support beyond the pool
Griffith University and Swimming Australia have entered a long-term partnership anticipated to have a major impact on legacy, sustainability and inclusion programs in and out of...
Jun 6, 2023
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AFC names Match Hospitality Asia as commercial hospitality provider for 2024 Asian Cup in Qatar
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that Match Hospitality Asia will be the exclusive provider of commercial hospitality for the upcoming 2024 Asian Cup in...
Jun 6, 2023
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TIO Stadium to install drop in pitch for return of International cricket
Darwin’s TIO Stadium will be installing a drop in cricket pitch ahead of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup qualifier between New Zealand...
Jun 6, 2023
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Winter attractions set to open in Melbourne and Canberra
Pop-up winter attractions featuring ice skating, family fun and seasonal experiences are set to open in Canberra and Melbourne. On the banks of the Yarra, Melbourne’s Rising...
Jun 6, 2023
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Dentsu Sports International appoints Echo Li to new position of Chief Commercial Officer
Dentsu Sports International has appointed Echo Li in the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer. Based in Singapore, Li will sit on the global executive team with a...
Jun 6, 2023
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Upper Hutt City Council offers funding for local event organisers
Upper Hutt City Council is currently accepting funding applications from local event organisers, with funding aimed at supporting efforts to support a range of diverse events...
Jun 6, 2023
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AUSactive to stage industry Summits in four states
AUSactive is setting out to engage with members and stakeholders across the country during July staging a series of AusActive Health Summits in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and...
Jun 5, 2023
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