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NSW Tourism and Sport Minister Stuart Ayres resigns following misconduct allegations
NSW Tourism and Sport Minister Stuart Ayres has resigned after an inquiry "raised concerns" about his conduct in the appointment of former NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro’s...
Aug 2, 2022
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Minister confirms cost of terminating Singapore Sports Hub partnership
The Singapore Government has revealed that the cost of terminating the public-private partnership (PPP) for the operation of the Singapore Sports Hub will reach S$2.3 billion...
Aug 2, 2022
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ICC Sydney makes significant investment in new industry-leading audio-visual equipment
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has expanded and upgraded its technology inventory with a $1.53 million investment in new industry-leading audio-visual...
Aug 2, 2022
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Julia Robinson set to depart Australian Festival Association for new role at ARIA PPCA
After four years as Managing Director of the Australian Festival Association (AFA), Julia Robinson is to leave the body that she has worked for since its creation to join the...
Aug 1, 2022
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Melbourne Fringe Festival to celebrate its 40th anniversary with return of historic parade
Melbourne’s Fringe Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary in October with a massive block party and the return and reimagination of the historic Fringe Parade funded...
Aug 1, 2022
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Sport Australia Community Coaching Conference attracts attendees from 58 sports
The national Community Coaching Conference hosted by the Australian Sports Commission will see more than 150 people from 58 sports attend the event on the Gold Coast tomorrow....
Aug 1, 2022
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TEG appoints Toby Leighton-Pope as Managing Director of TEG EUROPE
TEG has announce that live music veteran, Toby Leighton-Pope, has joined the newly formed TEG EUROPE in the position of Managing Director. Leighton-Pope will oversee the...
Aug 1, 2022
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Sydney Fringe Festival launches full program of over 500 events across 50 venues and nine festival hubs
Sydney Fringe Festival, the city’s largest independent arts festival, has today launched its full program of over 500 events across 50 venues and nine festival hubs from 16th...
Jul 31, 2022
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Surf Coast secures new Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest
The Surf Coast has secured the new Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest to run from 23rd November to 4th December and comprising the Volleyball World Pro Beach Tour and Australian...
Jul 31, 2022
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Blockchain company launches first Athletic Metaverse Stadium and competition
Emerging Web3 and Blockchain Company, Suffescom Solutions Inc, has collaborated with Runnera Move-to-Earn NFT platform to launch the first Ethereum based Athletic Stadium and...
Jul 31, 2022
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Darwin Festival 2022 invites communities to connect through arts and culture
The Darwin Festival held from 4th–21st August will be delivering a mix of visual arts and exciting performances including live music gigs, compelling theatre, tantalising...
Jul 31, 2022
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Swim Schools encouraged to participate in Learn2Swim Week
Swim schools are being encouraged to register for this year’s Learn2Swim Week held from 23rd September to 1st October - an initiative of Poolwerx and Kids Alive - and supported...
Jul 31, 2022
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World Surf League fans frustrated with cancellation of 2022 Quiksilver / ROXY Pro France
The recent announcement from the World Surf League and Boardriders advising of their decision to the cancel the 2022 Quiksilver / ROXY Pro France in Hossegor has seen fans of...
Jul 31, 2022
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Blue Mountains Council celebrates National Tree Day with plantings and new video series
With today being National Tree Day, Blue Mountains Council is planting hundreds of trees across three locations in the lower Blue Mountains as part of the ‘Greening our City’...
Jul 30, 2022
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Laservision’s light show in Albury attracts positive community response
Laservision’s month long inaugural Luna Light Journey - Aurora - held in Albury Botanic Gardens, attracted a wide demographic of over 60,000 patrons from the community and...
Jul 30, 2022
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Hong Kong Sevens set to return for first time since 2019
The Hong Kong Rugby Union has advised that it has received approval to proceed with the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens in November this year. Set to return for the first...
Jul 30, 2022
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Nike supports beginners to elite runners on training journey for Melbourne Marathon Festival
The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival will return to its signature spring timeslot of Sunday 2nd October, marking the 44th instalment of the historic sporting event with major...
Jul 29, 2022
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PGA of New Zealand and Golf New Zealand unite to deliver enhanced services
Golf New Zealand and the PGA of New Zealand have united under a one workforce model that will see the landmark agreement bring an enhanced and cohesive approach to the delivery...
Jul 29, 2022
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Rising Melbourne Royal Show carnival prices a result of increased insurance costs for ride operators
With media reports advising of the rising costs of rides at the 2022 Melbourne Royal Show, carnival attractions operators having pointed put that increases are being driven by...
Jul 28, 2022
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Goulburn’s Belmore Park precinct transformed with inaugural Frostival event
Goulburn’s Belmore Park precinct will be transformed into a winter wonderland next month, when the inaugural Frostival Goulburn takes place offering a range of activities and...
Jul 28, 2022
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World Active Forum highlights need to collaborate to reverse pandemic's impact on global health
The newly formed World Active Forum, whose inaugural Chair is AUSactive’s Barrie Elvish, has released a statement highlighting the post-COVID-19 challenges facing the exercise,...
Jul 28, 2022
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Sydney Marathon nominated as candidate for the Abbott World Marathon Majors
The Abbott World Marathon Majors are looking to expand to a seventh marathon by 2025, and have announced Sydney Marathon as one of the three races being considered. The other...
Jul 28, 2022
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Ekka showgoers to be provided with free face masks
Brisbane Ekka visitors will be offered free masks on entry when the annual show returns to Bowen Hills from 6th to 14th August to help protect patrons. Queensland Health...
Jul 28, 2022
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ASM Global Advantage shows flexibility at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
The ASM Global Advantage ensures continuity and stability in the operation of its venues, by leveraging the experience, expertise, reputation and the professionalism of the...
Jul 28, 2022
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