News: Events
Upgrades to Wollongong’s Beaton Park will deliver a regional tennis hub
Work has commenced on upgrading Wollongong’s Beaton Park with eight International Tennis Federation - standard acrylic hard courts which will transform the facility into a...
Jun 5, 2023
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AirAsia X returns to sport sponsorship with Gold Coast Marathon agreement
AirAsia X has agreed a three-year agreement with the Gold Coast Marathon to become the airline partner to the mass participation running event. The partnership, which aims to...
Jun 4, 2023
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Hockey Australia announces trio of leadership appointments
Signalling its intention to accelerate growth in the sport, Hockey Australia has strengthened its executive team with three appointments in newly-created roles covering revenue,...
Jun 4, 2023
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City of Casey secures 2023 Special Olympics Victoria
The City of Casey has secured the 2023 Special Olympics Victoria State Games to be held 1st to 2nd July with the opening ceremony at Casey Stadium. Around 400 athletes will...
Jun 4, 2023
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Un[contained] Arts Festival 2023 returns to Kogarah this winter
Georges River Council has announced the return of Un[contained] Arts Festival to Kogarah this winter, from 23rd to 25th June. Attracting over 26,000 people in 2021 and nominated...
Jun 3, 2023
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Federal Minister Anika Wells endorses Australian sport’s united vision to 'win well'
Australian sport’s united vision 'We win well to inspire Australians' has been endorsed by Federal Minister for Sport, Anika Wells to mark the six-month anniversary of...
Jun 2, 2023
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Ticketek agrees five-year Melbourne Racing Club ticketing deal
The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) has today announced that it has sealed a five-year agreement with Ticketek that will see the TEG owned ticketing platform help the Caulfield...
Jun 2, 2023
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Populous share memorable moments to mark Suncorp Stadium’s 20 years
With yesterday having marked the 20th anniversary of when Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium held its first event in the newly re-developed venue, global architecture and design firm,...
Jun 1, 2023
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Solomon Islands looks for Pacific Games to drive economic growth
Counting down to its hosting of the Pacific Games from 19th November and 2nd December, the Solomon Islands is anticipating that staging the event will deliver a major boost to...
Jun 1, 2023
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New major festival to bring live music back to Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building
Melbourne’s new major festival 'Now or Never' will deliver the first large-scale live music performance in the historic Royal Exhibition Building in more than two decades. The...
Jun 1, 2023
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Ice Skating at The Rink among Melbourne RISING festival inclusive offerings
Ice skating, art installations and outdoor dining are among the highlights of this year’s RISING festival with events being held in Melbourne landmarks including St Paul’s...
Jun 1, 2023
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Wellington’s new Conference and Exhibition Centre Tākina officially opens
Wellington’s new Conference and Exhibition Centre Tākina officially opened last night following a dawn ceremony with a karakia (Māori incantations and prayer) and blessing of...
May 31, 2023
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Women’s Australian Open golf tournament returns to Sydney for the first time since 2007
The Australian and The Lakes Golf Clubs are set to host the prestigious ISPS HANDA Australian Open tournament from 30th November to 3rd December. While the Men’s Australian Open...
May 31, 2023
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TDC deploy Barco laser projectors to capture essence of nature for Vivid Sydney 2023
In a world first, an astonishing array of over 150 Barco laser projectors have been deployed by the Technical Direction Company (TDC) to capture the ‘Beauty of our Natural...
May 31, 2023
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Combining art, lifestyle and health Singapore Wellness Festival set for 2023 return
Set to celebrate Singapore’s urban wellness status, the Singapore Wellness Festival 2023 is set to deliver a combination of arts, lifestyle experiences, fitness classes, and...
May 31, 2023
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Beach Volleyball World Championships secured for Adelaide in 2025
The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships will be staged in Australia for the first time in 2025, with Adelaide announced as the host city. The World Championships will not...
May 31, 2023
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Australian independent ticketing company Oztix acquires rival Local Tickets
Major independent Australian ticketing company, Oztix, has today announced the acquisition of rival local/regional events ticketer Local Tickets. Oztix celebrates 20 years in...
May 30, 2023
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DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2023 attracts over 100,000 attendances
‘Our World’ at Adelaide Festival Centre’s DreamBIG Children’s Festival has seen over 100,000 attending across 10 days of exciting events for babies through to teenagers. The...
May 30, 2023
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Sydney’s inner west Reconciliation Golf Day aims to increase indigenous participation
Inner West Council is supporting the Reconciliation Golf Tournament hosted by Marrickville Golf, Sporting and Community Club on 2nd June as part of Reconciliation Week. Now in...
May 30, 2023
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Strategic Membership Solutions shares how to deal with difficult Board Members
Every experienced association leader has encountered a challenging Board member at some point. Belinda Moore from Strategic Membership Solutions, recalls an incident from her...
May 30, 2023
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Baw Baw Shire community encouraged to support campaign for a Culture and Connection Precinct
Baw Baw Shire Council is encouraging the community to get behind the campaign for a Culture and Connection Precinct and has released a virtual tour of the Precinct’s Stage One...
May 30, 2023
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New publication charts Singapore’s sporting heritage
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Sport Singapore (SportSG) a new book, Sport In Singapore: The Rocky Road To Kallang Park, has been published. Launched at the...
May 30, 2023
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Tourism a significant contributor to success of Albury Wodonga economy
Data contained in the Albury Wodonga Visitor Economy Trends Report 2022, reveals that the region’s tourism sector has recovered to pre-pandemic levels with the economic impact...
May 30, 2023
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Hong Kong Government ‘quite confident’ Kai Tak Sports Park will be able to host 2025 China National Games
The Hong Kong Government has said it remains confident that the delayed Kai Tak Sports Park will be ready to open by the end of 2024, in time for the city to co-host the 2025...
May 29, 2023
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