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Hopman Cup to be held in France for 2023 tennis season
The Hopman Cup - the ITF’s official mixed team tennis competition - having been staged in Perth from its inception in 1989 until it was last staged in 2019, is to be held at...
Dec 7, 2022
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Australian F1 Grand Prix partners with Tixel to mitigate ticket fraud and scalping
With the Australian F1 Grand Prix being an official ‘major declared event’, the organisers have appointed Tixel as a preferred resale platform to help fans buy and sell unwanted...
Dec 6, 2022
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Darwin Festival 2022 delivered record attendance and impressive ticket sales
Independent research has shown Darwin Festival to have significantly contributed to the Northern Territory economy - revealing the 2022 event delivered a total economic impact...
Dec 6, 2022
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ACT Government reveals plans to grow tourism sector to $4 billion a year by 2030
The ACT Government has revealed a long-term tourism strategy that aims to return its visitor economy to a pre pandemic level of $2.5 billion in annual overnight visitor...
Dec 5, 2022
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Stack Sports announces integration of products and new appointments
Stack Sports, a global leader in sports technology, has announced a new ecosystem of products in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. The GameDay and Stack Team App products are...
Dec 5, 2022
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Registrations open for International Aquatic Safety School-East program in 2023
Dubai-based aquatic industry trainers SST have announced that registrations are now open for their International Safety School-East program for 2023. Regarded as one of the best...
Dec 5, 2022
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Parkes Elvis Festival returns in 2023 to celebrate 30th anniversary
The Elvis Festival returns to the regional town of Parkes, NSW for a festive five days from 4th –8th January 2023 to celebrate the event’s 30th anniversary. This year’s Festival...
Dec 5, 2022
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Saudi Arabia in line to be awarded 2027 AFC Asian Cup after India withdraws bid
Saudi Arabia is set to host the AFC Asian Cup in 2027 after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) withdrew its bid to stage the national team tournament. With Saudi Arabia...
Dec 5, 2022
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Victorian Tourism Awards 2022 honour business excellence and performance
The Victorian Tourism Awards, held last Thursday and hosted annually by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), honoured business excellence and performance within the...
Dec 4, 2022
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WNBL spotlights November 2022 activities
WNBL have spotlighted some of their activities for November 2022 from supporting important causes to attracting new partners and improving their broadcasting. WNBL rolled out...
Dec 4, 2022
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Football fans across Melbourne offered live sites to watch Socceroos World Cup Match
Football fans across Melbourne are being offered a number of live site options to watch the Socceroo’s World Cup match against Argentina on Sunday morning. The Victorian...
Dec 3, 2022
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Singapore Marathon 2022 features mass start and road race format
With restrictions being lifted in Singapore, this year’s Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) has returned to a full format including more runners, as well as feature a...
Dec 3, 2022
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Penrith City Council delivers new High Street event
Penrith City Council delivered a new High Street event, ROAM Penrith last weekend giving attendees a chance to explore the sights, sounds and tastes of the Penrith CBD in High...
Dec 3, 2022
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ISPS HANDA Australian Open celebrates International Day of People with a Disability
Today marks International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD) and in a fitting celebration coincides with day two of the Australian All Abilities Championship at the 2022...
Dec 3, 2022
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NSW Government activates Sydney with live sites to help fans support Socceroos
The NSW Government is activating Sydney with live sites to allow football fans to cheer on the Socceroos when they step onto the pitch for their final 16 match in the 2022 World...
Dec 1, 2022
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SportNXT confirmed for two more years in Melbourne
Global sporting leaders will again converge on Melbourne in late-March 2023 for the second staging of SportNXT, the international thought-leadership summit designed to shape the...
Dec 1, 2022
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LetsPlay.Live returns to Clash Royale esports with tournament, prize pool boost, support from Supercell
Leading Oceanic esports provider LetsPlay.Live have announced their return to Clash Royale mobile esports in a partnership with game developer Supercell. The new-and-improved...
Dec 1, 2022
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Award winning Sunshine Coast live music and hospitality precinct closes
Queensland's recovering music industry has been dealt a major blow with NightQuarter, the Sunshine Coast's largest live music venue, suddenly announcing its closure. Opened in...
Dec 1, 2022
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New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia agree exclusive new Super Rugby Pacific deal until 2030
New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia have reached an agreement for the continuation of the Super Rugby Pacific competition - that will see South African, Japanese and...
Dec 1, 2022
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New night-time destinations showcased for Sydney
District teams from across Sydney will tonight showcase their plans for building unique, vibrant night time destinations at the Uptown District Showcase, a major milestone of...
Dec 1, 2022
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UTMB World Series delivers new race event around dormant volcano in South Korea
The UTMB World Series newest event in Asia, TransJeju by UTMB® - will be located on Jeju Island, situated off the coast of South Korea – with the race set around the dormant...
Dec 1, 2022
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Leading Female Professional Triathletes ready to race for GWM Ironman Western Australia title
Leading female professional triathletes from Australia and abroad are making their way to Busselton to race for the GWM IRONMAN Western Australia crown this Sunday. The women’s...
Nov 30, 2022
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Technical Direction Company secures award for work on Vivid Sydney 2022
Technical Direction Company secured the Best Technical Achievement Award for their work on Vivid Sydney 2022 at the Australian Event Awards 2022 held in-person aboard The...
Nov 30, 2022
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EVANZ presents 2022 New Zealand Entertainment Venue Awards
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has recognised excellence in venue management with the presentation of its 2022 Entertainment Venue Awards. Presented...
Nov 30, 2022
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