News: Events
2025 Great Barrier Reef Masters Games gets underway in Cairns
The 2025 Great Barrier Reef Masters Games (GBRMG) has opened on the Cairns Esplanade having attracted around 2400 participants – over 70% from outside the region. Now in its...
May 29, 2025
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Sydney basketball training venue transforms into premier event space
Hoops Capital East, centrally located in Sydney’s Moore Park and the official basketball training venue for the Sydney Kings and Sydney Flames has officially launched for...
May 29, 2025
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ICC Sydney recognised for outstanding curation in 2025 NSW Sommelier’s Wine List Awards
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has been recognised for outstanding Local Wine Curation in 2025 NSW Sommelier’s Wine List Awards - a...
May 29, 2025
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Dolphins' three-year agreement secures Darwin as annual NRL destination
The NRL Dolphins have signed a three-year agreement - secured by the Northern Territory Government in partnership with the NRL - to bring top-tier rugby league to the Territory...
May 29, 2025
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Record success for Santos Tour Down Under 25th anniversary edition
This year's 25th anniversary edition of the Santos Tour Down Under, which took place from 17th-26th January through Adelaide and regional South Australia, delivered a...
May 27, 2025
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Glow Zone brings its family immersive experience to showgrounds this winter
Glow Zone is this winter bringing its spectacle of light and entertainment to multiple showground locations - Dapto, Castle Hill and Fairfield. The ‘glowing’ family immersive...
May 27, 2025
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International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons visits Brisbane for keynote address
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President, Andrew Parsons has arrived in Brisbane to deliver a keynote address to Brisbane 2032 Games stakeholders and the broader...
May 27, 2025
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PCYC NSW shares insights into its impact on NSW Communities
PCYC NSW has today released its 2024 Impact Report which highlights the annual impact of its Youth Programs, sport and recreation facilities, events and OOSH Services. With 67...
May 26, 2025
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Music festival collaboration delivers industry-based training for next generation musicians
Returning to Western Australia for the first time in eight years, Triple J's One Night Stand - an all-ages, drug-and-alcohol free festival staged in Busselton at Barnard Park on...
May 26, 2025
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Luna Park Melbourne’s Luna Palace to be restored with expanded operational capacity
Luna Park Melbourne’s Luna Palace is being restored via a $5 million investment from the Victorian Budget 2025/26 along with a co-contribution of $17 million from the site...
May 26, 2025
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Singapore counts down to hosting of Southeast Asia’s first World Aquatics Championships
Singapore is preparing to make history as it hosts the 22nd edition of the World Aquatics Championships from 11th July to 3rd August 2025 - marking the first time the...
May 26, 2025
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adidas Foundation grant helps Swinburne University pilot artificial intelligence tool to tackle discrimination in sport
Supported by $520,000 from the newly established adidas Foundation’s ‘United by Sport’ program, Swinburne’s Sports Innovation Research Group is developing an advanced artificial...
May 26, 2025
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Northern Territory community encouraged to celebrate multiculturalism
The Northern Territory community is being encouraged to celebrate multiculturalism this Saturday with vibrant community events being held in Darwin and Alice Springs. In Darwin,...
May 26, 2025
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Casula Performing Arts Centre rebranded to affirm Liverpool’s status in arts and creative sectors
Casula Performing Arts Centre has been rebranded by Liverpool City Council as the Liverpool Powerhouse – Home of the Arts and Creative Industries. Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun...
May 26, 2025
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Encore appointed to deliver seamless next-gen events and AV solutions for Western Sydney Convention Centre
Western Sydney Convention Centre (WSCC) at the Panthers Precinct has partnered with Encore Event Technologies - a global leader in event technology and creative production - to...
May 26, 2025
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City of Newcastle considers three-year commitment to Surfest
The City of Newcastle has played a major role in the success and longevity of the Surfest event, having contributed the initial funding in 1985 to support its creation. Surfest...
May 26, 2025
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Makino Aquatic Centre partners with The Big Swim to support Coastguard New Zealand
Makino Aquatic Centre, located in Feilding, on the North Island of New Zealand, is partnering with The Big Swim in June - a nationwide fundraising challenge supporting...
May 25, 2025
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80 arts and cultural organisations across NSW to share $17 million annual investment
Create NSW’s Arts and Cultural Funding Program will see 82 arts and cultural organisations across the state share in close to $17 million per annum through 4-Year multi-year...
May 25, 2025
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Trivandi acquires Brisbane-based event overlay company Cutler Synthesized Projects
Trivandi, a global provider of advisory, design, production, and delivery services for major events, venues, sports, and destinations, has acquired Brisbane-based Cutler...
May 25, 2025
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Australian insurance company GIO returns as NSW Rugby League major partner
Australian insurance company GIO, who have previously been a partner of NSW Rugby League (NSWRL) have signed a multi-year agreement. NSWRL has welcomed back GIO as a major...
May 25, 2025
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Chris Fydler announced as Swimming Australia President
Swimming Australia has appointed Olympic gold medallist and qualified lawyer, Chris Fydler as President, effective immediately. Fydler was awarded life membership of Swimming...
May 24, 2025
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Ipswich Festival of Horsepower anticipates more than 55,000 visitors
Ipswich Festival of Horsepower, featuring a mix of motorsport and horsepower events, is anticipated to attract more than 55,000 visitors throughout June. The Festival of...
May 24, 2025
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Vivid Sydney's 15th edition gets underway with light installations and immersive experiences
Vivid Sydney 2025 is underway, marking the 15th edition of a festival that this year is comprising over 200 events across five zones around Sydney’s CBD, all designed to inspire...
May 23, 2025
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International Aquarium Conference to be hosted in China
The International Aquarium Conference will be returning to China for the first time since Shanghai hosted it in 2008. IAC concluded its flag handover ceremony in Guadalajara,...
May 23, 2025
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