News: Events
Greater Shepparton secures Softball Victoria Masters Championships
Greater Shepparton City Council has advised that Softball Victoria will return to Greater Shepparton for the 2023 Masters Championships with the event being held from 10th to...
May 29, 2023
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Details released for Singapore’s hosting of first-ever Olympic Esports Week
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), together with the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC), has released the event details and ticketing information for the...
May 29, 2023
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Deadly Cup Rugby League Carnival among 27 Territory events to receive funding
The Northern Territory Government is set to support 27 events - ranging from community festivals to sporting events and Major Events - via the Event Funding Program (EFP)...
May 28, 2023
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TTF report sees visitors as driving recovery of capital city CBDs
Nightlife and weekend events are leading the recovery of cities across Australia in the post-pandemic world, countering the slower return of workers, according to new data...
May 27, 2023
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Western Plains Cultural Centre doubles its visitor numbers as Dubbo Tourism recovers to pre-COVID figures
Dubbo Regional Council advises that the tourism industry across the region has recovered with figures in April 2023 matching those seen before the COVID-19 pandemic at the same...
May 27, 2023
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Spotlight on Chengdu for pandas and 31st Summer World University Games
While Chengdu - the capital city of Southwest China's Sichuan province, is known as the hometown of giant pandas, it is also set to impress the world with its hosting of the...
May 27, 2023
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Spectacular opening night for Vivid Sydney 2023
Fireworks, laser beams, drones, illuminated landmarks and Welcome to Country marked the start of the Vivid Sydney light-based art and cultural festival celebrating its 13th year...
May 26, 2023
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Penrith’s popular Trees for Mum event marks 16 years
Penrith City Council’s Bushcare team held a special booked-out Trees for Mum event on Mother's Day to celebrate and honour mums, grandmothers, aunts and mother figures. The...
May 26, 2023
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Environment
Geelong to host Commonwealth Games 2026 aquatic events in temporary competition pools
With the Victorian Government having designated Geelong as the host city for swimming, para swimming and diving events for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, details have emerged of...
May 25, 2023
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Genesis Health + Fitness partners with 'Very Special Kids Treadmill Challenge'
The ‘Very Special Kids 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge’ returns in 2023 with Genesis Health + Fitness supporting the event. The challenge aims to keep multiple treadmills in...
May 25, 2023
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Queensland Government announces next steps in planning for 2032 Olympics legacy
The Queensland Government has advised that nearly 14,000 ideas have been shared as part of planning for the legacy of the Brisbane 2032 OIympic and Paralympic Games. The Hopes...
May 25, 2023
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Thailand resorts prepare to celebrate Global Wellness Day
Thailand wellness resorts - Santiburi Koh Samui and SAii Resorts – are preparing to celebrate Global Wellness Day on 10th June 2023 and are offering a full day of activities to...
May 25, 2023
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$3 million Kayo Stadium lighting installation illuminates Dolphins’ first NRL home night game
A new $3 million lighting installation at Kayo Stadium has tonight illuminated the Dolphins’ historic first NRL home night game against the Dragons. Four new 44-metre-high...
May 24, 2023
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ICC Sydney launches Accessible and Inclusive Events Guide
To help event planners activate welcoming events that cater for everyone, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is providing guidance and resources through its...
May 24, 2023
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Study suggests major sporting events fail to inspire mass physical activity
The assumption that major sporting events and national team victories inspire exercise participation and physical activity among the wider population has been challenged by a...
May 24, 2023
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New business events peak body announces board of directors and new brand
Newly formed peak body for the business events industry - The Australian Business Events Association - has announced its board of directors and launched its new logo in the lead...
May 24, 2023
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Victoria 2026 organisers commence search for Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremonies team
Organisers of Victoria 2026 have begun the search for a creative team to produce ‘show-stopping’ Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the next Commonwealth Games. As part of an...
May 24, 2023
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30th Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress attracts record 554 attendees and shares inspiration, innovation and knowledge
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) completed its 2023 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress hosted over three days from 21st to 23rd May at Centrepiece,...
May 24, 2023
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Victorian Budget 2023/24 invests $478 million in arts, activity programs, events, sport and tourism
In Victoria, the arts and sport industries deliver events attracting millions of visitors to the state, support hundreds of thousands of local jobs while making Victoria a...
May 23, 2023
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MEETINGS 2023 to offer raft of new business, networking and knowledge opportunities
Alongside the 220-strong exhibition representing 19 regions across New Zealand, Business Events Industry Aotearoa's MEETINGS national trade exhibition to be held on 21st and...
May 23, 2023
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Ninja Parc Championship League aims to raise profile of ninja sport
Belgravia Group’s Ninja Parc is offering “budding ninjas” across Australia the opportunity to compete locally and nationally with the creation of a new Championship League. The...
May 23, 2023
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Singapore tops Cvent’s Asia Pacific list of meeting destinations and hotels with Sydney ranked second
Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, has released its lists of the Asia Pacific’s ‘Top Meeting Destinations’ and ‘Top Meeting...
May 23, 2023
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ALFAQ re-established to represent Queensland aquatic professionals
ALFAQ (Australian Leisure Facilities Association Queensland) has advised that it has re-established its Board with key industry leaders backing the peak body again becoming...
May 22, 2023
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Under Armour’s UA COMBINE athlete challenge to be held at Sydney's Carriageworks
Sports performance brand, Under Armour, has announced that following the successful debut last year of UA COMBINE - a one-day competition combining multiple training disciplines...
May 21, 2023
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