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FS8 marks International Pilates Day with free classes across Australia
International Pilates Day is an annual event celebrated on the first Saturday of May, currently 3rd May 2025. It's a global celebration aimed at raising awareness and fostering...
Apr 30, 2025
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Cairns’ Barlow Park seating repurposed for local sporting groups
Five sporting groups in Cairns will benefit from the repurposing of seating from the temporary grandstand at Barlow Park, which is being redeveloped in preparation for the...
Apr 30, 2025
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Kerri Glasscock to step down from roles as Sydney Fringe Chief Executive and Festival Director
Sydney Fringe has advised that after 12 years, Kerri Glasscock will be stepping down from her dual roles as Sydney Fringe Chief Executive and Festival Director. Glasscock will...
Apr 30, 2025
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Green Music Australia report reveals impact of extreme weather on live music attendance and ticket sales
Green Music Australia and RMIT University have today released a new report looking into how the consequences of climate change and extreme weather are already impacting...
Apr 30, 2025
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Red Bull athletes support Wings for Life ‘runners of all ability’ event
Red Bull athletes are supporting 'Wings for Life' as the largest global ‘runners of all ability’ event aims to set a new world record for the number of runners on Sunday 4th...
Apr 30, 2025
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UNESCO forum in Hangzhou spotlights efforts of museums to be engaging and accessible
Over 100 museum directors, curators, and cultural leaders gathered at the third UNESCO High-Level Forum for Museums on 24th April in Hangzhou, China to explore how museums can...
Apr 29, 2025
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Victoria University research shows high sport avoidance during menstruation
According to new Victoria University research, free period products should be made mandatory at all community sporting facilities to support those who menstruate and play sport....
Apr 29, 2025
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NRL fans at Suncorp Stadium able to support flood affected western Queensland farmers
A sellout crowd is expected at Suncorp Stadium this weekend to cheer on their favourite teams in the NRL Magic Round, with fans able to support flood affected western Queensland...
Apr 29, 2025
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Australian Tourism Exchange 2025 gets underway in Brisbane
The Australian Tourism Exchange 2025 (ATE25) is underway at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre with local tourism operators to be showcased to more than 720...
Apr 29, 2025
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Hyrox appoints new Technical Director to oversee elite competition
Having moved beyond just being a fitness race to fast becoming a professional sport with a global following and serious athletic prestige, Hyrox has appointed Mat Lock as the...
Apr 28, 2025
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Partnership between Quayclean and Multhana supports indigenous empoyment
Leading Australian-owned cleaning, hygiene and waste management services company, Quayclean Australia, has partnered with First Nation’s group, Multhana, to provide employment...
Apr 28, 2025
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X-Golf Palmerston plays host to Australia’s first indoor TeeMates event
With the wet season in the Northern Territory making it difficult at times to get out on a golf course, junior golfers in Palmerston were recently able to experience a different...
Apr 28, 2025
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Creative Australia report highlights how deeply Australians value live music
Creative Australia and Music Australia have today released a report revealing social connection and FOMO (fear of missing out) are key factors drawing Australian audiences to...
Apr 28, 2025
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Brisbane Powerhouse appoints Louise Bezzina as its new Chief Executive and Artistic Director
Following the delivery of her sixth Brisbane Festival, Louise Bezzina will take up her new dual role of Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse at the end...
Apr 28, 2025
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Events contribute to Tasmania’s Hospitality Industry yielding record results
The Tasmanian Hospitality Association's Hotel Occupancy Report shows the highest ever statewide accommodation occupancy for March 2025, with 89.11% of rooms filled. The...
Apr 27, 2025
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Independent music and arts 'Sleepless Festival' to be staged in unconventional Melbourne venues
Footscray in Melbourne’s west will come alive after dark when independent music and arts 'Sleepless Festival' returns from 2nd to 18th May to celebrate the creativity and...
Apr 27, 2025
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Asian Football Confederation announce Midea as Global Supporter
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a new global partnership with Midea, a world leading smart home appliance brand. As a Global Supporter, Midea will have...
Apr 27, 2025
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Archibald Prize portrait exhibition makes its inaugural tour to Alice Springs
Australia’s renowned portrait exhibition - the Archibald Prize - has officially opened at the Araluen Arts Centre in Alice Springs, marking a major cultural highlight for the...
Apr 26, 2025
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Chinese Government calls for greater investment in spectator sport
The Chinese Government has called for more investment in spectator sport, urging financial institutions to support the sector in order to help boost the economy and “promote...
Apr 25, 2025
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre marks its 20th Anniversary with sustainability and community partnership campaign
Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is marking its 20th anniversary with the launch of KLCC Connects – a new, long-term campaign that unites its sustainability actions and...
Apr 25, 2025
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PATA report explores workforce gaps and evolving human capital in tourism industry in the Asia Pacific
Exploring workforce gaps, youth readiness and solutions for building a resilient tourism industry across the Asia Pacific region, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has...
Apr 24, 2025
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Japan Airlines unveiled as official supplier for World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025
Japan Airlines (JAL) has been announced as an official World Athletics supplier for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. The WCH Tokyo 25, taking place from 13th to 21st...
Apr 24, 2025
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Marathon events have significant economic impact on the cities where they run
Marathons have a profound economic and cultural impact on their host communities, according to the Marathons 50 2025 report. The first-of-its-kind research, from leading brand...
Apr 24, 2025
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AFL Gather Round 2025 drives record tourism results for South Australia
AFL Gather Round 2025 has delivered a significant boost to South Australia’s visitor economy, with record-breaking crowds, festival attendance, and the greatest ever number of...
Apr 23, 2025
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