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Royal Agricultural Society of NSW marks bicentenary
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW is celebrating 200 years of operations, two centuries of acting as a guardian for agriculture. Commencing operations on 5th July 1822, in...
Jul 8, 2022
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Cairns’ Barlow Park 2032 Olympic Games upgrade to include broadcast TV lighting
A $4 million commitment from the Queensland Government will see the first stage of Cairns’ Barlow Park 2032 Olympic Games upgrade include high-quality LED lighting needed to...
Jul 7, 2022
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Submissions indicate strong support for increasing budget of Christchurch multi-use arena
An initial analysis of the public submissions received by Christchurch City Council indicates strong public support for increasing the budget for Canterbury’s multi-use arena,...
Jul 7, 2022
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Bendigo Bowls Club confirmed as venue for 2026 Commonwealth Games lawn bowls events
The Bendigo Bowls Club has been confirmed as the venue for the 2026 Commonwealth Games lawn bowls events, joining Bendigo Stadium where athletes will compete in netball. Bendigo...
Jul 7, 2022
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Early-bird tickets on sale for Golf Business Forum and PGA Expo 2022
Early-bird tickets have been released coinciding with the announcement of the first group of speakers for the Golf Business Forum \ PGA Expo 2022, to be held at CENTREPIECE at...
Jul 7, 2022
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Men's FIFA World Cup stadiums in Qatar could be alcohol-free
As Qatar prepares for an influx of foreign fans attending the Men's FIFA World Cup, stadium stands could be alcohol-free with beer sales outside arenas only allowed before and...
Jul 7, 2022
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Bluesfest puts communications systems from D2N Technology Solutions to use
Communications provider D2N Technology Solutions has explained its involvement with the 2022 edition of the Byron Bay Bluesfest. D2N Technology Solutions’ involvement with the...
Jul 7, 2022
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QTIC event brings Queensland tourism industry together to celebrate NAIDOC
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council NAIDOC Corporate Breakfast held yesterday at Brisbane’s Victoria Park brought together some of the biggest names in Queensland’s tourism...
Jul 6, 2022
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Expo City Dubai due to open from October
The reconfiguration on Dubai's Expo 2020 site into Expo City Dubai is set to be completed later this year with the precinct being transformed into a hub of cultural and economic...
Jul 6, 2022
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AusCycling looks for staging of more cycling disciplines at Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games
AusCycling has announced that it is looking to work with the Victorian Government, regional authorities and local communities to have more cycling disciplines featured in the...
Jul 6, 2022
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$20 million funding to spotlight Outback Queensland as music festival destination.
The Queensland Government 2022-23 Budget has allocated $20 million in Queensland Music Trails over three years with the investment designed to spotlight Outback Queensland as a...
Jul 6, 2022
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Emirates Team NZ to relocate base to Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre
When Auckland’s premier waterfront venue - the Viaduct Events Centre - reopens for business and events in early 2023, it will be home to Emirates Team New Zealand who will...
Jul 6, 2022
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ICC Sydney secures AIPC Innovation Awards for commitment to innovation
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has been awarded two prestigious accolades this week at the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) Congress...
Jul 6, 2022
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2022 Brisbane Festival program to showcase creative events and collaborations
Brisbane Festival 2022 will showcase significant events across 23 days in September including creative collaborations and Queensland premieres with more than 22 new works and...
Jul 6, 2022
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6th edition of Gallery Weekend Beijing attracts more than 120,000 physical visitors
The 6th edition of Gallery Weekend Beijing successfully came to an end on Sunday having presented nearly 40 exhibitions by more than 30 exhibitors and attracted over 120,000...
Jul 5, 2022
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Dates locked in for Victoria’s 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Victorian Government has announced that the state’s hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held from 17th to 29th March in that year. Beginning with the Opening...
Jul 5, 2022
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Course revealed for Inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Tasmania multi-discipline event
The course for Tasmania’s first ever IRONMAN 70.3 race to be hosted in 2023 will be situated in the heart of Hobart. Scheduled to take place on Sunday 5th February 2023, the...
Jul 5, 2022
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MSL Solutions secures Stadiums Queensland POS contract for The Gabba and Suncorp Stadium
Global sports and hospitality venue technology provider, MSL Solutions Limited has signed a five year contract with Stadiums Queensland to deliver a new integrated ‘state of the...
Jul 5, 2022
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Recreation Aotearoa 2022 Waves Conference celebrates 60 years of aquatic industry
Recreation Aotearoa's aquatics industry conference - Waves 2022 - which will be held 24th to 26th August at the Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre is celebrating 60...
Jul 5, 2022
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Melbourne to host IAKS Southern Hemisphere Congress in 2024
The organisers of the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) have advised that, together with support from the Melbourne Convention Bureau, it has secure the...
Jul 4, 2022
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Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium to host festival of international football
Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium is set to host Australia’s two national football teams – the Socceroos and Matildas – for a September festival of international football. The Suncorp...
Jul 4, 2022
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AGES updates its guidance on temporary infrastructure industry for major events
The Association of Global Event Suppliers (AGES) has recently released its updated guide to the temporary infrastructure industry for major events. The newly published Practice...
Jul 4, 2022
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Darwin to host pre season 2022 NBL Blitz
The National Basketball League's 2022 NBL Blitz pre-season tournament is to be hosted in Darwin Waterfront in September. It is the first time the tournament will take place in...
Jul 4, 2022
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Wallabies to mark NAIDOC week by singing national anthem in Yugambeh language and wearing First Nations jersey
The Wallabies will recognise NAIDOC week by wearing the First Nations jersey and singing the national anthem in Yugambeh language when they play England at Brisbane’s Suncorp...
Jul 4, 2022
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