News: Events
Camp Australia’s handball competition aims to get school aged children active
Australia’s largest provider of Outside School Hours Care - Camp Australia - has hosted the country’s biggest handball competition, also known regionally as downball and...
Jun 20, 2022
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New FINA policy effectively bans transgender athletes from competing in women’s swimming events
World aquatics body FINA has agreed new policies that will effectively prevent transgender athletes from competing in women’s events. Meeting on Sunday in the Hungarian capital...
Jun 20, 2022
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Bankstown Arts Centre to celebrate Refugee Week with family festival
Bankstown Arts Centre in partnership with Settlement Services International (SSI and Create NSW will celebrate Refugee Week 2022 with ‘Homelands’, a free, family-friendly...
Jun 20, 2022
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Northern Territory Consumer Affairs issues ‘scam’ warning for Darwin Dinosaur Festival
Northern Territory Consumer Affairs is advising that the Dinosaur Festival Darwin is "on the verge of extinction", warning Territorians the company behind the festival is still...
Jun 20, 2022
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Western Australian Tourism Conference set to address industry revival
The two-day 2022 Perth Airport WA Tourism Conference will commence tomorrow, addressing the recovery of the industry in the post-COVID environment. Taking place at the Perth...
Jun 19, 2022
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Details announced for Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia’s SWIMCON22
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia has announced the return of its SWIMCON22 conference (formerly known as ASCTACON) over four days on the Gold Coast from 17th to 20th...
Jun 19, 2022
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Dorna and Motorsport Network partner to launch inaugural Global MotoGP Fan Survey
Aimed at capturing the views of racing fans around the world, Dorna Sports S.L and Motorsport Network have launched the 2022 Global MotoGP™ Fan Survey. This is the first Global...
Jun 16, 2022
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Bathing Australia launches its website ahead of World Bathing Day 2022
As the public face of Australian Hot and Mineral Springs Alliance, Bathing Australia has launched its website in time for the celebration of World Bathing Day on 22nd June. The...
Jun 16, 2022
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Slalom Skateboard Racing to debut at 2022 World Skate Games
World Skate has advised that Slalom Skateboard Racing will make its first appearance in the 2022 World Skate Games in Argentina from 24th October to 13th November. This exciting...
Jun 16, 2022
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Walsh Bay Arts Precinct to celebrate Make Music Day with free event program
Sydney’s new cultural precinct, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, will celebrate Make Music Day on Tuesday 21st June with a series of free concerts and music performances. Make Music Day...
Jun 16, 2022
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Darwin Festival organisers unveil an impressive program for 2022
Spread across multiple venues, the 2022 Darwin Festival will deliver an impressive program of performing and visual artists with this year’s festival program having something...
Jun 16, 2022
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New Zealand business events industry celebrates with gala and awards
Over 650 Australian and New Zealand event professionals gathered at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre last night (16th June) to celebrate a successful MEETINGS 2022 with a...
Jun 16, 2022
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Melbourne retains Formula 1 Grand Prix hosting rights to 2035
The Australian Grand Prix will remain in Melbourne until at least 2035, with Formula 1 signing a new agreement with race organisers extending the city’s contract for another 10...
Jun 16, 2022
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Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre set to mark 20 years of operations
Mitchell Leisure Services is inviting members of the community to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the heated pool at Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre on Sunday 19th June. An...
Jun 15, 2022
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Thailand’s Pimalai Resort relaunches its island cleaning initiative
For the first time since the global pandemic, Thailand’s Pimalai Resort and Spa - a five-star sanctuary on the tropical island of Koh Lanta - has relaunched its island cleaning...
Jun 15, 2022
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Christchurch City Council to consult public about extra money required for multi-use arena
Christchurch residents will have until Tuesday 5th July to give their feedback on whether Christchurch City Council should increase the budget for the Canterbury's multi-use...
Jun 15, 2022
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Australian Swim Schools Association heads to the Gold Coast for hybrid conference
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) will be presenting its 2022 National Conference next week not only as an in-person event but also as its first ever hybrid event....
Jun 15, 2022
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$20 million invested to make Queensland a major music tourism destination
The Queensland Government will invest $20 million over three years in next week’s State Budget to deliver the a ‘road trip meets music festival’ initiative to make Queensland a...
Jun 15, 2022
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Vital role of New Zealand business events sector recognised at MEETINGS 2022
Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s flagship exhibition, MEETINGS has opened with a strong endorsement of the sector’s role in New Zealand’s economic and social success. The...
Jun 14, 2022
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Gold Coast to host 2022 Women in Sport Summit
The City of Gold Coast has been announced as the host the annual Women in Sport Summit, acknowledging the impact female sport is having on the region. Hosting the Ministry of...
Jun 14, 2022
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TDC delivers largest deployment of laser projector technology for Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney is currently attracting large crowds after a three-year hiatus and spotlights the results of the hard work from the TDC Crew of project managers, creative...
Jun 13, 2022
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Tourism and Events Queensland begins search for new Chief Executive
Following a decision by current TEQ Chief Executive, Leanne Coddington ( pictured ) to step down late this year after nine years as Chief Executive, Tourism and Events...
Jun 13, 2022
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New indoor pavilion at Mt Hotham benefits Australian Biathlon Association
A new indoor pavilion has opened at Victoria's Mt Hotham - the new Whiskey Flat Alpine Recreational Facility - made possible by a $800,000 investment from the State Government....
Jun 12, 2022
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Perth Festival 2022 boosts Western Australian community
The 2022 Perth Festival contributed $20 million in economic benefits to Western Australiaand paid $10.9 million directly to local artists, workers, suppliers and contractors...
Jun 12, 2022
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