News: Events
The Calyx delivers zero-waste meal
Celebrating zero waste, biodiversity and nature, The Calyx - situated at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney - was recently the host venue for an exclusive zero-waste dinner, themed...
Jan 17, 2023
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More than 500,000 tickets sold for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
World football governing body FIFA has advised that with 184 days to go until the 2023 Women’s World Cup it has sold half a million seats With a goal to sell 1.5 million tickets...
Jan 16, 2023
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Attorney-General warns Queenslanders not to buy tickets from Dinosaur Festival Australia
Queensland Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman has urged Queenslanders not to buy tickets or do business with Festival Ignite Pty Ltd, trading as Dinosaur...
Jan 16, 2023
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NSW retains Australian Surf Lifesaving Interstate Championship
The Australian Surf Lifesaving Interstate Champions held yesterday at Maroubra Beach, saw the New South Wales team secure the championship for the fourth consecutive time with a...
Jan 16, 2023
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Sport
Events Management Queensland announces resignation of their Chief Executive
Events Management Queensland has today announced that the company’s Chief Executive, Cameron Hart has voluntarily resigned after more than 25 years in the role. In making the...
Jan 16, 2023
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FIFA recognises 29 elite Australian Officials for 2023
Football Australia has advised that 29 Australian Match Officials have been appointed to FIFA’s Panel of International Referees for 2023. Australian football is again strongly...
Jan 15, 2023
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Sport
Northern Territory Major Events Company announces new Chief Executive
Following the departure of former postholder Tim Watsford, who led the company for around five years, the Northern Territory’s peak body for events, the Northern Territory Major...
Jan 15, 2023
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Turnstiles open for 2023 Australian Open
The gates have opened at Melbourne Park for the Australian Open, with hundreds of thousands of visitors set to watch the first Grans Slam tournament of 2023. Victorian Minister...
Jan 15, 2023
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ESSA 2023 Forum to be held on the Sunshine Coast
After the pandemic crippled most health-related conferencing, the Sunshine Coast is witnessing a rapid recovery of the sector with the Exercise and Sports Science Australia...
Jan 13, 2023
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World Aquatics concerned about swimming pool closures and restrictions
Following a series of recent closures and restrictions and restrictions at swimming pools around the world, notably as a result of elevated energy costs, World Aquatics has...
Jan 12, 2023
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'Fake' sport and tourism conferences scheduled for Sydney and Melbourne
A series of academic and industry conferences on topics including sport science, analytics and tourism, scheduled to take place in Australia in the next few months, are likely...
Jan 12, 2023
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Technogym’s Let’s Move for a Better World campaign sets out to inspire fitness club members
Technogym has advised that the latest edition of its Let’s Move for a Better World will be held from 14th to 31st March 2023. The biggest social movement in the fitness industry...
Jan 12, 2023
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Lambton Park War Memorial Swimming Centre installs temporary seating facilities
With the original 60-year-old concrete grandstand due to be replaced once the Lambton Park War Memorial Swimming Centre closes this winter, City of Newcastle has installed...
Jan 12, 2023
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Aquatics
NSW Government partners with Football Australia to secure four-nation tournament
Ahead of this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, the NSW Government has partnered with Football Australia to secure the four-nation tournament - The Cup of Nations -...
Jan 11, 2023
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Cricket Australia pulls out of series against Afghanistan due to Taliban restrictions on women and girls
The Australian men's cricket team have withdrawn from a one-day international (ODI) series against Afghanistan due to the country's Taliban government having imposed severe...
Jan 11, 2023
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Technical Direction Company reveals biggest involvement yet in Sydney Festival
Technical Direction Company, award-winning provider of event and entertainment technology solutions and sponsor of Sydney Festival, has revealed its biggest involvement yet in...
Jan 11, 2023
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VIPeople marks 20 years in business
VIPeople, Australia’s leading supplier of specialised customer service staff and training for the venue and event industry, has this week announced that it has passed 20 years...
Jan 11, 2023
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Strategic Membership Solutions highlights the Association Trends to watch in 2023
Strategic Membership Solutions (SMS), an organisation providing strategic planning, sponsorship, and membership support for associations, have highlighted the Association trends...
Jan 11, 2023
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New research reveals Australians feel not enough representation of people living with a disability in sport
While Australians have a great respect and love for sport, a new online survey commissioned by Mastercard in partnership with Blind Sports Australia and conducted by YouGov...
Jan 10, 2023
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Sport
Extinction Rebellion protesters set to target Santos Tour Down Under
South Australian international cycling event the Santos Tour Down Under is set to be targeted by Extinction Rebellion protesters when racing starts as of this Friday. The...
Jan 10, 2023
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Research highlights significant impact of Red CentreNATS on Northern Territory economy
Research has highlighted the economic and social benefits delivered by popular automotive festival - Red CentreNATS, set among the MacDonnell Ranges in Alice Springs. The...
Jan 10, 2023
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Bluesfest reveals site improvements ahead of 2023 festival
Bluesfest has announced a range of site improvements at the Byron Events Farm ahead of its 2023 event to improve water drainage and excessive mud. In a social media post, the...
Jan 9, 2023
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Amid calls for more funds for SSOs the Sport NSW Industry Conference returns for 2023
Sport NSW, the peak advocacy body representing sport in NSW, has announced that its Industry Conference is returning for 2023 - being held at the Australian College of Physical...
Jan 9, 2023
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Inflated ticket holders at risk of being refused entry to UFC event at Perth’s RAC Arena
Consumer Protection is again warning consumers who may have purchased inflated tickets from unauthorised resellers to the upcoming Ultimate Fight Championship (UFC 284) at...
Jan 8, 2023
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