News: Events
Elton John concerts launch a lucrative event period for Newcastle
Elton John last night dazzled thousands of fans at Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium, with another concert scheduled for the 10th January. City of Newcastle worked with Venues...
Jan 8, 2023
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South Australian Tourism Commission anticipates 2023 to be the state's biggest year yet for events
South Australian Tourism Commission is anticipating the state’s major events and festivals calendar to be the biggest one yet in 2023, with new and returning events injecting...
Jan 8, 2023
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Extended trading hours confirmed for NSW venues
NSW Government has confirmed more extensions to trading hours for special events in 2023 in support of the State’s hospitality industry and night-time economy. The extended...
Jan 8, 2023
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Hospitality
Upgraded Coopers Stadium ready for Adelaide’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup fixtures
The upgrades to Coopers Stadium have been delivered on time and on budget as the countdown continues to Adelaide’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup fixtures. The South Australian...
Jan 6, 2023
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InterContinental Saigon sets new benchmark for conference and meeting spaces in Ho Chi Minh City
InterContinental Saigon has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation of its Grand Ballroom and function and meeting spaces. Inspired by the national symbol of Vietnam, the...
Jan 5, 2023
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Tennis Australia defends decision to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at 2023 Australian Open
Tennis Australia has rejected calls for players from Russia and Belarus to be banned from the 2023 Australian Open, allowing players including Russia's Daniil Medvedev to...
Jan 5, 2023
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WTA says return of Chinese tournaments will depend on resolution of Peng Shuai case
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has advised that the return of its tournament events to China in 2023 will depend on a resolution to the matter of retired player’s Peng...
Jan 5, 2023
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Eventbrite set to refund victims scammed by fake Adelaide New Year’s Eve yacht party
Ticketing platform Eventbrite is to refund more than 100 people who were scammed when purchasing tickets for a non-existent New Year’s Eve boat party in Adelaide. As reported by...
Jan 3, 2023
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Albury Wodonga’s tourism economy to receive a sports-powered boost
The return of major sports to Albury Wodonga operating unencumbered for the first time since 2019 is anticipated to give the region’s tourism economy a significant boost. Events...
Jan 3, 2023
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Major Events Expressions of Interest now open for City of Yarra
City of Yarra has opened its Expressions of Interest to hold a major event from July 2023 to June 2024. To manage the demand for spaces in Yarra, Council has a major events...
Jan 3, 2023
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Frida Kahlo multi-sensory experience among Sydney Festival’s spectacular art and culture summer program
Running from 5th to 29th January, Sydney Festival’s summer program of spectacular art and culture offers an expansive line-up of touring artists, world premiere works, new...
Jan 3, 2023
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Australian Open welcomes back Kids Tennis Day returns
After a two-year hiatus, Kids Tennis Day will be returning to the Australian Open presenting a wonderland of activities and entertainment for families on Saturday 14th January...
Jan 3, 2023
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Saudi Arabia’s AlUla becomes second naming rights partner of Australia’s World Tour cycling team
As of 1st January 2023, Australia’s World Tour cycling team, GreenEDGE Cycling, has been named ‘Team Jayco AlUla’ following the elevation of Royal Commission for AlUla - an arm...
Jan 1, 2023
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New Northern Territory events locked in alongside firm favourites
A vibrant and jam packed events calendar is on offer for Territorians and tourists in 2023, providing a massive boost to the local economy with 39 events to share in $2.4...
Jan 1, 2023
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Australian Summer of Tennis to offer record high $100 million prize money
Prize money during Australian Summer of Tennis, including the 2023 Australian Open has risen to a record high of more than $100 million. The historic-high prize pool is a result...
Jan 1, 2023
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UNSW lecturer says summer festival season is a time for young revellers to take extra care
With the last few years having seen countless summer music festivals cancelled as a result of the pandemic and, more recently, weather events, a University of NSW lecturer has...
Dec 31, 2022
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Ambitious contemporary Amadeus production first event to kick off Opera House’s 50th anniversary program
The ambitious contemporary production of Peter Shaffer’s Tony and Academy Award-winning masterpiece Amadeus is being staged in the Sydney Opera House’s newly transformed Concert...
Dec 30, 2022
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Wild weather forecast prompts cancellation of Darwin Waterfront's New Year's Eve fireworks and concert
With Australia's major cities set to stage events celebrating New Year's Eve without pandemic restrictions for the first time since 2019, Darwin's official fireworks display and...
Dec 30, 2022
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Australian Open set to deliver three-week tennis extravaganza
With the first bounce of qualifying set to commence on Monday 9th January, the Australian Open 2023 is ready to present a three-week celebration of tennis and entertainment....
Dec 28, 2022
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Parks and Leisure Australia WA Branch to present recreation strategy workshop
As part of its ongoing commitment to staging professional development events, the Western Australian Branch of Parks and Leisure Australia (PLAWA) will be presenting a...
Dec 28, 2022
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Woodford Folk Festival triumphantly returns
The annual Woodford Folk Festival sees the return of live performance, artists and audiences from 27th December 2022 to 1st January 2023. Queensland Minister for the Arts...
Dec 26, 2022
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Noel Sydney festival boosts local tourism and hospitality sectors
The Noël Sydney 16-night event attracted more than 145,000 attendees, injecting dollars into the local economy and supporting local hotels, bars, restaurants, tourism operators...
Dec 25, 2022
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Visit Victoria delivers record number of events in 2022
The Victorian Government has delivered a record year of major events with an impressive 6.9 million attendees to sporting, music, arts and cultural events across the state. The...
Dec 25, 2022
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Women’s golf in Australia to benefit from five-year alignment between WPGA Tour and PGA of Australia
Australian Golf's peak professional bodies, the WPGA Tour of Australasia (WPGA Tour) and the PGA of Australia will be working closer together having agreed on a new five-year...
Dec 22, 2022
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