News: Events
Cash grants available to offset costs for hosting business events anywhere in Victoria
Applications are now open for the next round of Victoria’s National Business Events Program funding, offering eligible event organisers cash grants to offset costs for hosting...
Sep 11, 2022
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The Venues Collection appoints El Kwang as Chief Commercial Officer
The Venues Collection - experience providers within the Sydney hospitality and events space - has appointed business events expert, El Kwang as Chief Commercial Officer,...
Sep 11, 2022
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25th annual Australian Blues Music Festival to showcase 30 acts across multiple Goulburn venues
After setbacks from devastating bushfires and COVID, the 25th annual Australian Blues Music Festival returns in 2022 with renewed energy and enthusiasm, to be held from the 18th...
Sep 11, 2022
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Desert Song Festival to foster an interaction between climate science and the arts
The popular Desert Song Festival event returns to Alice Springs from 9th to 18th September following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, featuring an array of music, art and...
Sep 9, 2022
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Australian Sports Commission funding helps Parkes to host HockeyOne match
An Australian Sports Commission grant of $50,000 is helping Parkes, situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, to host a HockeyOne match - set to be the first ever...
Sep 9, 2022
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Overturning of SafeWork SA ban sees new ride operating at the Royal Adelaide Show
Details of a decision that has enabled a new ride to operate at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show - following an earlier ban issued by SafeWork SA - have been revealed. On 26th...
Sep 8, 2022
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Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, Queen Regnant of Australia and New Zealand and...
Sep 8, 2022
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Rising cost of public liability insurance now impacting entertainment venues
The rising cost of public liability insurance, which has already impacted other industry sectors, is currently seeing hundreds of music and entertainment venues across Australia...
Sep 8, 2022
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City of Ballarat encourages women of all fitness levels to participate in This Girl Can Week
With many free or low-cost events being held in the City of Ballarat next week as part of VicHealth’s This Girl Can Week 2022, women and girls of all fitness levels are being...
Sep 8, 2022
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New Zealand Government increases funding for 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
New Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has announced that more than $20 million is being invested over the next four years to prepare New Zealand athletes for...
Sep 8, 2022
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Asian Golf Industry Federation Danang Conference highlights central Vietnam’s growing recognition as a golfing destination
The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Danang Conference has focused on how the coastal city in central Vietnam is setting out to be recognised as one of the world’s most...
Sep 8, 2022
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Red CentreNATS attracts record-breaking 1,044 entrants and over 13,500 spectators
The recently held eighth edition of the popular automotive festival - Red CentreNATS, set among the MacDonnell Ranges in Alice Springs - attracted a record-breaking 1,044...
Sep 8, 2022
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IRONMAN Group changes Singapore Marathon routes to enhance race experience
The IRONMAN Group, organisers of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) has made strategic changes to the 2022 race routes. Building on the positive reception from...
Sep 8, 2022
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ICC Sydney acknowledge innovation and communication as driving increased event attendance
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global has acknowledged strong leadership, a culture of innovation and a focus on sustainability as...
Sep 8, 2022
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Narellan Sports Hub now open for multiple state competitions
Camden Council has advised that Narellan is now home to one of south-west Sydney’s largest sporting complexes, following the completion of the second and final stage of the...
Sep 7, 2022
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Food and beverage vendors sought for 2022 Kiama Sky Show
With Kiama’s New Year’s Eve Sky Show returning in 2022 after a two-year COVID-enforced hiatus, Expressions of Interest are being sought from food and beverage vendors to enhance...
Sep 7, 2022
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FIFA presents its reimagined fan destination and on-site entertainment experience
FIFA has today presented the FIFA Fan Festival™ - a reimagined fan destination and on-site entertainment experience for fans at future FIFA World Cup™ and FIFA Women’s World...
Sep 7, 2022
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Sydney Contemporary 2022 opens at multi-arts precinct Carriageworks
The opening to the public tomorrow of the Sydney Contemporary - Australasia’s premier art fair, in partnership with MA Financial Group - marks the first physical edition of the...
Sep 7, 2022
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Football Australia looks to host 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup
Football Australia has revealed its intention to launch a bid to host the Asian Football Confederation’s 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. Also revealing that Australia will not seek to...
Sep 6, 2022
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Vale: Michael O’Hara
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to learn of the death of Michael O’Hara, who headed operations for many successful exhibitions and events in Australia, South-East...
Sep 6, 2022
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City of Ballarat and Hepburn Shire Council partner to support bid to host mountain biking for Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games
The City of Ballarat has partnered with Hepburn Shire Council to support a bid to host mountain biking at the Creswick Trails for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games. The City...
Sep 5, 2022
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Australian Festival Industry Conference charts key future directions
With the festival and events industry having been through a turbulent few years, the recently held Australian Festival Industry Conference delivered the opportunity to hear many...
Sep 5, 2022
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Women in Sport Aotearoa partner with Sanitarium to support young women leaders
Women in Sport Aotearoa have advised they will be working with the team at health food company, Sanitarium to support the development of young women leaders aged 19-25....
Sep 5, 2022
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Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion offers enhanced capabilities to attract new business
Now fully operational following pandemic restrictions, Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion has rebooted with enhanced capabilities and the versatility to host more events than ever...
Sep 5, 2022
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