News: Events
YouGov survey looks into how much sport Australians play versus how much they watch it
With the Commonwealth Games now over for another four years, market research and data analytics firm YouGov looked into how much sport Australians play versus how much they...
Aug 14, 2022
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Hockey NZ announce return of Junior Black Sticks programme
Hockey New Zealand has announced the return of their Junior Black Sticks (JBS) programme after an enforced hiatus due to COVID and the lack of international opportunities as a...
Aug 14, 2022
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Abu Dhabi Sports Council launch Team Managers program to raise efficiency
Aiming to boost the administrative system of Abu Dhabi Clubs, Abu Dhabi Sports Council has launched a ‘Team Managers’ program to raise efficiency and quality of performance. The...
Aug 14, 2022
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Parramatta Lanes secures award for innovation in special events
City of Parramatta Council has secured the prestigious RH Dougherty Award for Innovation in Special Events for its flagship food, music and art festival, Parramatta Lanes 2021,...
Aug 14, 2022
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Ikon Park transformed into Victoria's new home of AFLW
A $20 million investment from the Victorian Government has seen Ikon Park transformed into a world class sporting facility with amenities that support all AFL teams, delivering...
Aug 14, 2022
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Leigh Harry appointed as new Chair of Yarra Ranges Tourism
Yarra Ranges Council has appointed Leigh Harry as the new Chair of Yarra Ranges Tourism Inc. for the next three years. Harry will replace the outgoing Chair, James Robinson,...
Aug 14, 2022
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Sound West Conference to bring together innovators in technology, entertainment and the arts
Music, creativity and learning are set to converge in Parramatta as part of conference that aims to stimulate the night-time economy of Greater Sydney. Part of a wider festival...
Aug 13, 2022
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Spartan World Championship returns to Abu Dhabi in 2022 with more challenging obstacle course
The Spartan World Championship - a two-day event to be held at a new site in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi - will commence on 3rd December and will offer participating athletes a tougher...
Aug 13, 2022
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Penrith community encouraged to plant a tree on Father’s Day
Penrith City Council’s annual Trees for Dad community tree planting event returns for its 4th year on Sunday 4th September at Corio Drive Reserve in St Clair, where community...
Aug 13, 2022
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Environment
Global Esports Federation and VSPN partner to expand events in China and South Korea
Global Esports Federation has announced Versus Programming Network (VSPN) as a strategic partner to support the development, hosting, and staging of GEF's Flagship and Marquee...
Aug 13, 2022
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Command centre ready to manage Qatar World Cup operations
With 100 days until the start of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, details of the Aspire control and command centre, which will monitor operations during the tournament, have been...
Aug 12, 2022
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IRONMAN Group welcomes tomorrow's return of Sydney City2Surf
The IRONMAN Group Oceania welcomes tomorrow's return of Sydney's The Sun-Herald City2Surf - the world’s largest fun run event with runners participating in the iconic 14km...
Aug 12, 2022
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Auric International Markets Limited announces significant partnership with Borussia Dortmund
One of the world’s leading financial brokers - Auric International Markets Limited (AIMS) - has embarked on their first venture into sport sponsorship announcing their Asian...
Aug 12, 2022
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Australia’s mainstream media acknowledges attractions industry insurance crisis
Following on from lobbying by the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) and Australasian Leisure Management reporting on the issue over the past two...
Aug 11, 2022
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Christchurch aims to be world capital of urban play
A three-year programme being led by Gap Filler and in partnership with Christchurch City Council and ChristchurchNZ is under way to establish Christchurch as a world capital of...
Aug 11, 2022
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$6.8 million invested to make Pride festival a staple in Victoria’s events calendar
A landmark festival of pride events will be held throughout Victoria this summer to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+)...
Aug 11, 2022
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16 tournaments announced for ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia
The ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia has announced 16 tournaments will be played across Australia and New Zealand with PGA of Australia Chief Executive Gavin Kirkman noting...
Aug 11, 2022
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Golf
Global Wellness Summit announces innovation competition for wellness in the metaverse and Web3
Global Wellness Summit has announced the first-ever global competition for startups and established companies pioneering a new era for health and wellness in the metaverse and...
Aug 11, 2022
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Chapel Street inclusive festival to showcase art, music and food
A $450,000 investment from the Victorian Government will support the 2023 return of the inclusive, family-friendly Chapel Street Festival in partnership with the Chapel Street...
Aug 10, 2022
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Hong Kong’s new quarantine rules make no difference for the exhibition industry
While the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) welcomes the decision of the HKSAR Government to reduce hotel quarantine for inbound travellers, it...
Aug 10, 2022
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The P.A. People launch TheatreQuip range of theatre hoists at ICC Sydney
Following on from The P.A. People’s recent acquisition of the TheatreQuip business, the team will be launching their new unique range of motorised hoists at Stand C.23 at the...
Aug 10, 2022
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OzAsia Festival announces 2022 Program of performance and culture
Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival taking place from 20th October – 6th November will feature contemporary Asian and Asian Australian performance, art, literature,...
Aug 10, 2022
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Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2022 shows strong demand for immersive First Peoples arts and culture experiences
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair held in July 2022 at the Cairns Convention Centre and arts and culture venues across Cairns, achieved new art sales and attendance records along with...
Aug 10, 2022
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Additional speakers mark ‘100 days to go’ until 8th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport
A diverse range of additional global speakers have been added to an already impressive line-up to mark ‘100 days to go’ until the 8th IWG World Conference on Women & Sport in...
Aug 10, 2022
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