News: Events
International Olympic Committee report reveals successful legacy of Games venues
92% of permanent venues used for the Olympic Games in the 21st century, and 85% of all permanent Olympic venues since 1896 remain in use, according to a newly-released report...
May 22, 2022
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City of Sydney provides significant funding to assist delivery of Vivid program
The City of Sydney is providing significant funding and in-kind support to assist the delivery of Vivid Sydney’s program of large-scale light installations and projections,...
May 22, 2022
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UTMB expands its world trail running series into Southern Thailand
The 2023 UTMB® World Series is expanding its trail running series with a new event - Amazean Jungle Thailand - offering runners an adventure through the unchartered jungle of...
May 22, 2022
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BASSINTHEGRASS 2022 becomes Northern Territory’s largest music festival ever
With thousands of people attending Darwin’s Mindil Beach for this year’s BASSINTHEGRASS, the event has become the Northern Territory’s biggest music festival ever. The 2022...
May 22, 2022
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New native bee hotel unveiled in Townsville
This World Bee Day (Friday 20th May 2022) sees a new native bee hotel unveiled in Townsville - the new Ecosophy Garden - situated on the corner of Walker and Stanley streets....
May 20, 2022
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National Sports Convention agrees partnership with IAKS - the International Association for Sports and Leisure
The National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
May 20, 2022
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Sold-out music festival BASSINTHEGRASS returns to Darwin tomorrow
The Northern Territory’s all-ages music festival, BASSINTHEGRASS, returns to Darwin tomorrow attracting thousands of interstate and local event goers to Mindil Beach. After...
May 20, 2022
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TDC provides insights into the technology behind Vivid Sydney
Technical Direction Company (TDC) - a leading supplier of video technology and production for the events and entertainment Industry with a team of project managers, creative...
May 19, 2022
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Blacktown Arts Centre presents impressive program of events for Blacktown City Festival
The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre is offering an impressive program of events during this year’s Blacktown City Festival running until 29th May. Blacktown City Mayor Tony...
May 19, 2022
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Amnesty International urges FIFA to compensate Qatar’s World Cup 2022 migrant workers
Amnesty International has urged world football global governing body FIFA to fund a major compensation program for migrant workers who it says have suffered labour abuses in the...
May 19, 2022
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Gold Coast to host Australian Tourism Exchange 2023
The Gold Coast has been named as host of the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2023 event which will be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 30th April...
May 19, 2022
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National Sports Convention announces Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund as 2022 and 2023 charity partner
The National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has announced the Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund (SESF) as its charity partner for 2022 and 2023. The NSC is...
May 19, 2022
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Bondi Festival 2022 returns with playful and immersive experiences
The three week Bondi Festival is returning in 2022 and promises to offer visitors playful and immersive experiences in various locations across Bondi from 1st-17th July....
May 18, 2022
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National BMX Freestyle Park inaugurated on the Gold Coast
Aiming to drive the expansion of the sport, the National BMX Freestyle Park has been officially opened on the Gold Coast. The Carrara facility has been developed to help riders...
May 18, 2022
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New inclusive facilities to benefit Penrith Cricket Club and Penrith Junior Cricket Association
Construction is to commence this month on a new amenities building for Bill Ball Oval in Cook Park, St Marys, which will benefit Penrith Cricket Club and Penrith Junior Cricket...
May 18, 2022
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Innovative online event focuses on restarting New Zealand tourism
In preparation for the full reopening of New Zealand’s borders, over 400 tourism operators will be participating in an innovative online event next week, livestreamed over two...
May 17, 2022
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2026 Commonwealth Games present opportunity to advance Central Victorian Goldfields’ World Heritage bid
Regional Victoria’s hosting of many of the sporting events for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, will provide an extraordinary opportunity to showcase the Central Victorian...
May 17, 2022
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Singapore sustainable light festival returns to Marina Bay
Aiming to spark fresh perspectives on the environment and world around us, Asia’s leading sustainable light festival - i Light Singapore - is returning to light up Marina Bay...
May 17, 2022
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Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion relaunches with upgraded facilities
The Hordern Pavilion in Sydney’s Moore Park precinct has rebooted with a multi-million dollar seating and behind the-scenes upgrade enabling the venue to host more events than...
May 17, 2022
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A-League partnership with Komo Digital drives fan engagement
A-League has partnered with Komo Digital - an audience engagement SaaS platform – to enable the activation of its Men’s Final Series through a dedicated digital fan hub...
May 17, 2022
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Penrith’s ‘Trees for Mum’ initiative continues to play role in Cooling the City Strategy
Penrith City Council’s ‘Trees for Mum’ initiative continues to play an integral role in activating Council’s 'Cooling the City Strategy', with the Strategy outlining the ways...
May 16, 2022
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Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre showcased to venue supporters
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre showcased to venue supporters The Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre held its first dinner event last Thursday - showcasing the venue...
May 16, 2022
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City of Sydney approves $3 million for new precinct activation program
Street Festivals, hospitality activations and light installations are among the types of events the City of Sydney has approved to provide funding worth $3 million in cash and...
May 16, 2022
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Land Rover renews their Rugby Australia partnership until end of 2024
Following Australia’s bid win for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, Land Rover has today announced the renewal of their Rugby Australia partnership as Official Major Sponsor and the...
May 16, 2022
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