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Adventure Park’s Winter Festival set to return in June
Adventure Park Geelong’s school holiday festival, Winter Glow, is returning for the 2022 June-July school holidays with more snow, more rides, more lights and bigger fire and...
May 9, 2022
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South Australian Motorsport Board appoints Mark Warren to deliver returning Adelaide 500
The South Australian Motorsport Board responsible for reviving the Adelaide 500 Supercars race has named its new Chief Executive, experienced motorsport administrator Mark...
May 9, 2022
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Auckland stages colourful event to boost recovery of city centre
More than 50 light and art installations are colouring-up Auckland as the city centre stages ‘City of Colour’ from 6th to 22nd May to help the city recover from the COVID-19...
May 9, 2022
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$86.4 million invested into Northern Territory’s tourism and events industry
The 2022 Budget, sees the Northern Territory Government invest $86.4 million into the Territory’s tourism and events sectors, to support world-class attractions, boost...
May 9, 2022
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Victorian Government partners with CrewCare to deliver training for Live music industry
CrewCare is to receive a $190,000 grant from the Victorian Government to train and deliver more job-ready music crew, supporting the State’s renowned live music scene with...
May 8, 2022
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Singapore added to SailGP's expanding calendar in 2022
Singapore has been added to SailGP’s expanded season three calendar, with the first Asian race in the series scheduled for 14th and 15th January next year. Organisers of the...
May 8, 2022
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Construction commences on new $2.7 million National Throws Centre of Excellence at QSAC
Construction has commenced on the new $2.7 million National Throws Centre of Excellence at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC) for shot put, discus, javelin and...
May 8, 2022
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MyVenue POS technology records more than 254,000 at the 2022 Miami Open
Stadium and arena point of sale (POS) specialists, MyVenue have recorded more than 254,000 food and beverage transactions across all concession and premium outlets at the 2022...
May 7, 2022
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Obstacle and endurance racing looks to Olympic Games inclusion
The Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM), modern pentathlon's international governing body, is reported to be considering adding obstacle and endurance course...
May 6, 2022
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OCA announces postponement of Hangzhou’s Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has today advised that because of the worsening Coronavirus situation in parts of China that the 19th Asian Games, scheduled to be held in the...
May 6, 2022
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Perth’s bid for 2027 Special Olympics attracts support
Perth’s bid to host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games has already drawn letters of support from Governor Kim Beazley, Tourism Council WA and SportWest and will be lodged by...
May 6, 2022
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Central Coast's Niagara Park Stadium offers new accessible sports program
Central Coast Council has partnered with the NSW Office of Sport and Sport Central Coast and local sport and active recreation providers to deliver a low-cost multi-sport...
May 5, 2022
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Cairns Council seeks funding to upgrade Barlow Park into a premium location for events
Cairns Council is moving ahead with its plans to develop a Major Events Precinct with Stage 1 requiring a significant upgrade of the Barlow Park lights to attract more...
May 5, 2022
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AIME releases insights on success of its 2022 show
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) - the leading meetings and conventions event in the region – has released new insights on the success of the show, recently...
May 5, 2022
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Australian Sports Commission Chief Executive Kieren Perkins to address inaugural Sunshine Coast Sports Symposium
More than 200 disability sports industry professionals will join the inaugural Sunshine Coast Sports Symposium at the University of Sunshine Coast (USC), held from 15th to 17th...
May 5, 2022
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Promoter and producer Michael Cassel receives Honorary Doctorate from UOW
Renowned promoter and theatre producer Michael Cassel has been recognised for his immense contribution to the arts, both in Australia and around the world, with a Doctor of...
May 4, 2022
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Northern Territory Major Events Company receives international attention
The Northern Territory Major Events Company’s securing of seven awards at the global Eventex Awards 2022, delivers international attention to the Northern Territory. Parrtjima -...
May 4, 2022
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VMA announces 2022 Venue Industry Awards finalists
The Venue Management Association has announced the 2022 Venue Industry Awards Finalists. The VMA’s Venue Industry Awards is the leading Awards program within the venue...
May 4, 2022
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Fearing for the future of the amusement and attractions industry AALARA and the Showmen’s Guilds announce stop work campaign
In an effort to raise the profile of the insurance crisis impacting amusement and attractions operators, events and regional shows, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and...
May 4, 2022
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Victoria’s budget provides funding boost for creative sector and Commonwealth Games
The creative sector along with planning for the 2026 Commonwealth have benefitted from funding in yesterday’s Victorian Government budget. With $245.8 million in budget funding...
May 4, 2022
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Programs, events and infrastructure upgrades to leave a legacy for regional Victorians
Victoria is backing new programs to attract more visitors, upgrading tourism infrastructure across Victoria and hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games - all of which will leave a...
May 4, 2022
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2022 World Bathing Day to run with 'Healing Together' theme
Aiming to further promote the global bathing industry, the organisers of World Bathing Day will again celebrate the diverse rituals and traditions that go hand-in-hand with the...
May 3, 2022
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Strong sponsorship growth could see Rugby Australia secure profit for 2022
Following Rugby Australia’s $27.1 million deficit in 2020, the game’s leaders are optimistic that with good results in broadcast, sponsorship and matchday revenue, their...
May 3, 2022
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Victorian food and wine festival boosts Grampians' tourism
Grampians Grape Escape saw 8500 visitors gather at the foothills of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park over the weekend to sample the region’s renowned food and wine, meet the...
May 3, 2022
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