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ACMI’s Goddess exhibition to pay tribute to formidable women of the screen
ACMI, Australia’s national museum of screen culture, is to pay tribute to the formidable women of the screen in next year’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces blockbuster: Goddess....
Dec 14, 2022
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Europe's Viva Technology and Global Sports Week events to combine in 2023
Viva Technology, the biggest startup and tech event in Europe, is expanding the program for its 2023 edition and is teaming up with Global Sports Week, France’s leading...
Dec 13, 2022
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Adelaide Festival announces international arts leader Wouter Van Ransbeek as Associate Director for 2024-26
International arts leader Wouter Van Ransbeek will be joining Adelaide Festival’s senior leadership team as Associate Director for delivery of the 2024 to 2026 Adelaide...
Dec 13, 2022
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GESAC Crowned Life Saving Victoria Pool Lifeguard Champions
Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) has been named the 2022 Life Saving Victoria - Pool Lifeguard Challenge Champions, just edging out AquaPulse in an impressive display...
Dec 13, 2022
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HKCEC to welcome back international events and visitors with lifting of restrictions
The announcement by the Hong Kong SAR Government for further relaxation of anti COVID-19 restrictions for inbound visitors, sees Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre...
Dec 13, 2022
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Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre to host global virtual reality symposium in 2023
Over 300 delegates are anticipated to attend the the three-day 29th ACM Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST) symposium in October 2023 hosted at Te Pae Christchurch...
Dec 13, 2022
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New golf championship to give fans a new way to consume golf, sport and entertainment
Bangkok, Melbourne and Tokyo are among the 10 global cities confirmed to be participating in a new golf format with a new teams-based event - the Ultra Golf Championship - to be...
Dec 12, 2022
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Team Base Camp locations confirmed for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023
FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ has confirmed the locations of 29 Team Base Camps across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. For the first time in FIFA...
Dec 12, 2022
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Ninja Parc network hosts its inaugural National championships
The Belgravia Group’s Ninja Parc indoor obstacle course franchise is leveraging its growing network to run its own Ninja championship events - much like the Ninja Warrior TV...
Dec 12, 2022
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Geografia Spendmapp data shows details behind spending jump in Greater Geelong during AFL Grand Final week
The city of Greater Geelong’s analysis of Spendmapp data by Geografia between 19th to 25th September, showed the Geelong region enjoyed an economic uptick during AFL Grand Final...
Dec 12, 2022
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AV1 invests $1 million in equipment upgrades and new location
AV1 - Audio-visual production company and curators of premium live, hybrid and virtual event experiences, has invested $1 million in equipment upgrades and a move to a 1,287...
Dec 12, 2022
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World renowned immersive light experience to transform Perth’s Kings Park
Perth’s Kings Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland light spectacular with the arrival of global phenomenon 'Lightscape' in June 2023. More than 190,000 tickets have...
Dec 12, 2022
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Hockey NSW Indoor State Championships expected to deliver $3.5 million to Goulburn economy
Goulburn Mulwaree Council in partnership with Hockey NSW is once again hosting the Hockey NSW Indoor State Championships with the event expected to bring economic value of...
Dec 12, 2022
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Australian Professional Leagues partners with Destination NSW to create a festival of football
In partnership with Destination NSW, the Australian Professional Leagues has announced that Sydney will host the Isuzu UTE A-League, Liberty A-League and E-League Grand Final...
Dec 12, 2022
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ELEVATE Sydney 2023 to transform expressway into a festival playground
The ELEVATE Sydney 2023 program will transform the Cahill Expressway into a festival featuring a dynamic line-up of more than 20 Australian artists across genres from children’s...
Dec 11, 2022
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Synergy Effect launches Northern Territory office
Synergy Effect is tipping the Northern Territory as a key destination for incentives, business events and conferences for 2023 and beyond, with anticipated demand seeing the...
Dec 8, 2022
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Australian event and convention associations to merge
Members of the Exhibition and Events Association of Australasia (EEAA) met for a Special General Meeting on Thursday 8th December 2022 to discuss and vote for a resolution that...
Dec 8, 2022
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International swimmers arrive ahead of 2022 FINA World Swimming Championships in Melbourne
International swimmers have started to arrive in Melbourne for the 2022 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 metres) taking place next week, 13th-18th December 2022, at...
Dec 8, 2022
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Luxury glamping tents built in time for Woodford Folk Festival
The Queensland Government has invested $1.2 million into permanent luxury glamping accommodation for visitors to Woodfordia, near Woodford in the Moreton Bay Region hinterland...
Dec 8, 2022
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Sydney Showground named Best Venue Team at 2022 EEAA Awards
The event team at the Sydney Showground has been named Best Venue Team at the 2022 Exhibitions and Events Association of Australasia (EEAA) Awards for Excellence for their work...
Dec 8, 2022
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City of Stonnington postpones Glitter Nova event due to safety concerns after protest threat
City of Stonnington, in accordance with advice received from Victorian Police, Council, Minus18 and The Victorian Pride Centre, postponed last night’s Glitter Nova event at the...
Dec 8, 2022
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Karen Bolinger takes on interim role at Destination Gold Coast
Experienced tourism and events executive Karen Bolinger has been appointed interim Chief Executive at Destination Gold Coast following the departure of Patricia O’Callaghan in...
Dec 7, 2022
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Citing climate change concerns IOC delays decision on host for 2030 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has delayed plans to award hosting rights to the 2030 Winter Olympics citing concerns about the impact of climate change on the Games....
Dec 7, 2022
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Industry excellence recognised at 2022 at EEAA Awards
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), Sydney Showground and event technology company eTechSuite and were among the winners at last night’s 2022 Exhibition and...
Dec 7, 2022
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