News: Events
9th TarraWarra Biennial 2023 focuses on interconnectedness of Australia, Asia and the Great Ocean
The 9th TarraWarra Biennial, presented from 1st April – 16th July 2023, will feature newly commissioned works by 15 artists/artist groups focused on the interconnectedness of...
Dec 22, 2022
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Popular Brighton community event returns in 2023 with new sponsors and activities
Christchurch City Council has advised that the popular ‘I Love Brighton’ free community event is returning on Waitangi Day 6th February at Thomson Park. The event began in the...
Dec 22, 2022
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Scholarship program supports NSW event professionals
The NSW Government in partnership with Meetings and Events Australia is supporting the future of NSW’s event industry by providing scholarships for aspiring event managers. The...
Dec 21, 2022
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Bilateral MoU signed between Sri Lanka and India event management associations
The Event Management Association of Sri Lanka (EMA) has signed a landmark bilateral Memorandum of Understanding with Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) India...
Dec 21, 2022
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Splendour in the Grass Festival organisers forced to pay $100,000 over traffic chaos
The organisers of Byron Bay’s Splendour in the Grass are to be required to pay $100,000 after causing traffic disruption on roads surrounding the festival site in July....
Dec 21, 2022
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Centara celebrates 100-year anniversary of Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin
Centara Hotels & Resorts is getting ready to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of its historic Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, home of the original Raliway Hotel...
Dec 21, 2022
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MCEC events contribute over $383 million to the Victorian economy
Through hosting 349 events and welcoming 1.6 million visitors, including the welcome return of international delegates, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre contributed...
Dec 20, 2022
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FIBO mobilises against lack of exercise and expands its reach into medical professions
Mindful that the clear recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) are only insufficiently implemented by doctors and patients with the proportion of patients who are...
Dec 20, 2022
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Sydney Royal Easter Show receives international recognition at renowned IAFE Awards
The Sydney Royal Easter Show has received international recognition, with the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW securing 15 accolades at the International Associations of Fairs...
Dec 20, 2022
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World Aquatics President thanks organisers of Short Course Championships for 'superb event'
Following six days of competition highlighted by 14 World Records, the FINA Short Course Championships held at Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre has concluded. The Australian...
Dec 20, 2022
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Aquatics
2022 World Esports Championships attracts the most nationalities ever represented in an esports tournament
The International Esports Federation (IESF) concluded the 2022 World Esports Championships in Bali after ten days of thrilling competition and having attracted the most...
Dec 19, 2022
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Technology
Creative Partnerships Australia Plus1 program helps secure funding for nine Queensland arts organisations
The Queensland Government’s new Strategic Partnerships Fund will see up to $376,500 invested to support the growth of nine arts organisations identified through a State...
Dec 19, 2022
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Hong Kong Cyclothon returns as largest outdoor sports events in Hong Kong this year
The Hong Kong Cyclothon returned yesterday after a four year hiatus with thousands of cyclist being cheered on by excited spectators. The event was one of the largest outdoor...
Dec 18, 2022
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Sport
Perth secures major lawn bowls event
Perth is to host Bowls Australia’s elite lawn bowls festival, the Nationals, as part of a newly signed two-year agreement. The Western Australian Government, through Tourism WA,...
Dec 18, 2022
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Sport
Organisers claim stadium attendance ‘in excess of 96%’ for Qatar's World Cup
Following Argentina’s penalty shoot-out win in yesterday’s 2022 FIFA World Cup Final, local organisers have claimed they have delivered on their promise to ‘Expect Amazing’ with...
Dec 18, 2022
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Sport
Tennis Australia announces return to profit
Tennis Australia’s 2022 annual report has shown that it returned to profit in the past year - contrasting with losses experience in 2021. With COVID-19 restrictions for this...
Dec 16, 2022
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Gold Coast City Council’s Active and Healthy program partners up to launch inaugural BlazePod event
Gold Coast City’s Active and Healthy Program has teamed up with Gold Coast company Think Feel Do to create the PodGames, a free event for people of all ages and abilities to...
Dec 16, 2022
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Cronulla Sharks partner with Tradable Bits to gain further understanding of their fan base
New South Wales NRL team, the Cronulla Sharks has joined forces with leading fan engagement company, Tradable Bits to acquire a further understanding of their fan base through...
Dec 15, 2022
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Dunedin events to share $278,000 funding
The New Zealand Government-backed Regional Events Fund has seen seven Dunedin events successfully secure a share of $278,000 in the final round of funding. The primary goal of...
Dec 15, 2022
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Finance
KLT secures international recognition for 30 years of delivering media-based attractions
Kraftwerk Living Technologies, a global specialist for integrated media technology solutions and media-based attractions headquartered in Austria not only celebrates its 30th...
Dec 15, 2022
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Surf Life Saving NSW releases inaugural strategy for Surf Sports in NSW
Surf Life Saving NSW’s inaugural surf sports strategy ‘Surf Sports Re-Imagined’ aims to position Surf Sports as NSW’s first choice coastal sport and recreational pursuit. The...
Dec 15, 2022
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Aquatics
Peter King’s decade-long legacy celebrated by industry and MCEC
Outgoing Chief Executive of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) Peter King has been recognised for his contribution to the business events sector and his work...
Dec 14, 2022
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Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix to remain in Melbourne until at least 2037
The Victoria Government has announced that the Australian Grand Prix will be staged in Melbourne until at least 2037 after securing a two year extension to a 10-year deal agreed...
Dec 14, 2022
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China's 39th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival to open late December
The largest ice and snow festival in the world – the annual Harbin International Ice and Snow festival - is an annual winter festival that takes place with a theme in Harbin,...
Dec 14, 2022
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