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Great Southern Stage Run among regional events reigniting tourism around Western Australia
Great Southern Stage Run, a three-day race following the wild and rugged Bibbulman Track, is among the 65 regional events sharing in $1.15 million allocated through Tourism...
Apr 24, 2023
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World Athletics releases toolkit to encourage children to get active on Kids' Athletics Day 2023
World Athletics has announced the release of a ‘Kids’ Athletics Day at home’ toolkit for children around the world who wish to take part in Kids’ Athletics Day 2023. Targeting...
Apr 24, 2023
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Papua New Guinea restores its connection to the PGA Tour of Australasia
The PNG Open at Royal Port Moresby Golf Club returns to tee off the new season of the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia. To be played from 4th-7th May, the tournament will...
Apr 24, 2023
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Victorian Government spotlights the value of its major events
The Victorian Government is spotlighting the value to Victorians of investing in creative festivals and major events and highlights major events are helping to drive the state’s...
Apr 24, 2023
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LetsPlay.Live goes global with Mobile Esports World Tour
Leading Oceanic esports provider LetsPlay.Live (LPL) are expanding Clash Royale mobile esports in a first for the business, continuing their ongoing partnership with game...
Apr 23, 2023
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VMA announces 2023 Venue Industry Awards Finalists
In advance of presentations to winners at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress, the Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the finalists for its 2023...
Apr 23, 2023
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Education entrepreneur appointed to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust
Sujata Stead, Chief Executive of Occupational English Test (OET), has been appointed to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust. The founding Chief Executive of OET, which...
Apr 23, 2023
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Australian and French Olympic Committees sign cooperation agreement
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the French National Olympic and Sport Committee (CNOSF), agreeing to collaborate on the...
Apr 23, 2023
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Changing Places facility increases accessibility at events across Greater Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong has advised that it is installing the portable, fully accessible Changing Places facility, Marveloo, at events and community sites. The...
Apr 23, 2023
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Adelaide Festival Centre 50th Anniversary concert to showcase all five festivals
Adelaide Festival Centre is commemorating its 50th Anniversary with a Celebration Concert taking place on the Centre’s actual birthday, Friday 2nd June at Festival Theatre. The...
Apr 23, 2023
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Lighting up remote Northern Territory sporting grounds
Two remote Northern Territory sporting grounds are to be lit up to enhance community engagement and activity as part of Budget 2023. $2.97 million will be put towards the...
Apr 22, 2023
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Parrtjima light festival wraps up its eighth successful year in Alice Springs
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light attracted 20,200 people before wrapping up its eighth successful year in the Red Centre, illuminating the ancient MacDonnell Ranges at Alice...
Apr 22, 2023
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Tourism Whitsundays launches its 2023 Events Calendar
Tourism Whitsundays has launched its Heart of Events Calendar for 2023 with an array of events taking place from 30th April to 26th November including the Great Whitehaven Beach...
Apr 22, 2023
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2023 FPA World Fencing set to start in Singapore on 29th April
FPA, the international sporting platform dedicated to the promotion of the discipline of fencing has announced the start of the 2023 World Fencing Events with the opening night...
Apr 21, 2023
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Royal Life Saving 2023 Aquas Awards celebrates leading the way to safer waterways and community participation
Recognising the outstanding contributions, effort and dedication of individuals and organisations in the prevention of drowning and promotion of aquatic participation across...
Apr 20, 2023
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Options explored to transform Manly Town Hall into performance and exhibition space
Sydney's Northern Beaches Council, after broad community consultation and expert assistance, has endorsed a plan to explore options to turn Manly Town Hall into a multi-use...
Apr 20, 2023
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Cisco named as Official Network Infrastructure Provider of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Cisco – an industry leader in connecting and protecting the largest sports and entertainment events globally - has announced today it has been named the Official Network...
Apr 19, 2023
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Popular light immersive attraction returns to Adelaide Zoo
One of Illuminate Adelaide’s most popular events - Light Creatures – returns to Adelaide Zoo from 29th June – 23rd July 2023 offering fun for all ages as well providing an...
Apr 18, 2023
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Australian Event Awards opens 2023 program for entries
The organisers of the Australian Event Awards have advised that its 2023 program is now open for entries. This year will also see, as a result industry consultation, 15 new...
Apr 18, 2023
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Commonwealth Games tops YouGov’s 2023 Global Sport Rankings list in Australia
International sporting events have been acknowledged in YouGov’s Global Sport Rankings 2023 in Australia, with the Commonwealth Games - which saw Australia as the biggest medal...
Apr 18, 2023
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Kakadu festival spotlights indigenous bush foods and culture
Indigenous food and culture festival, A Taste of Kakadu,will be staged across Kakadu National Park from Saturday 13th May to Sunday 21st May 2023 with the interim program...
Apr 18, 2023
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Managing Director named for Rugby World Cup 2027 Local Operating Company
With hosting preparations advancing for the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup, World Rugby has announced that Chris Stanley has been appointed Managing Director of local operating...
Apr 18, 2023
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2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show welcomed 880,000 people
With the gates closed, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has advised that the 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show welcomed 880,000 people to the Sydney Showgrounds over its...
Apr 18, 2023
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New grandstands added for 2023 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix
In preparation for the F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023 organisers have announced two new grandstands will be introduced at the Marina Bay Street Circuit to accommodate high demand...
Apr 18, 2023
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