News: Events
Golf Australia announces bold new direction for Australian All Abilities Championship
Golf Australia has marked a significant milestone in the sport's commitment to inclusivity with today’s announcement of a bold new direction for the Australian All Abilities...
Aug 25, 2025
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Paddle Australia activates relationship with Western Sydney Lakes
Paddle Australia has announced the sponsorship of Western Sydney Lakes for the 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships that will continue to build on its water sports legacy that...
Aug 23, 2025
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Study shows women’s sporting events are big wins for cities
Cities and communities that host major women’s sporting events can reap wide-ranging benefits including tourism and economic growth as well as positive gender-related impacts,...
Aug 21, 2025
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Australian Bodyboard Titles commence at URBNSURF Sydney
The Australian Bodyboard Titles have officially kicked off with an Opening Ceremony and social event at URBNSURF Sydney. Marking the first time an Australian Surf Championship...
Aug 21, 2025
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Development Victoria announces construction firms to undertake Bendigo venue upgrades
Development Victoria has revealed that builders have been appointed to deliver major upgrades at the Bendigo Showgrounds and Bendigo Stadium (commercially known as Red Energy...
Aug 21, 2025
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Oscar Piastri honoured with Grandstand naming at Melbourne’s Albert Park
Organisers of the Australian Grand Prix are looking to exploit the popularity of F1 star Oscar Piastri by naming a grandstand at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit to be named in...
Aug 20, 2025
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R U OK? Campaign encourages grassroots community sport participants to address mental health challenges
As people plan activities to mark R U OK?Day on Thursday 11th September, national suicide prevention charity R U OK? is helping Australians bridge the confidence gap through...
Aug 20, 2025
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Registrations still open for Themed Entertainment Association’s Asia-Pacific Conference in New Zealand
Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is - for the first time - holding its popular TEA SATE Asia-Pacific Conference in New Zealand in 2025 from 24th-29th August with...
Aug 19, 2025
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Wicket and Geelong Cats partner to expedite entry into GMHBA Stadium
The AFL’s Geelong Cats have partnered with leading facial authentication platform provider, Wicket ,to offer expedited entry into GMHBA Stadium through dedicated Express Members...
Aug 19, 2025
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Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre advises of new Facilities Director appointment
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has announced the appointment of Cliff Jones as the new Facilities Director for the ASM Global managed venue as it marks 30...
Aug 19, 2025
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Future of Mass Participation Events in focus at upcoming 2025 AMPSEA conference
Excellence and best practice in mass participation events are set to be addressed at the upcoming 2025 conference of the Australian Mass Participation Sporting Events Alliance...
Aug 18, 2025
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VMA opens scholarship applications and enrolments for 2025 Venue Management School
The Venue Management Association (VMA) continues to develop the next generation of high-performing venue professionals and has officially opened scholarship applications and...
Aug 14, 2025
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Sydney Showground partnership with Ocean Crusaders evolves venue role in event sustainability
Sydney Showground is taking its investment in sustainability beyond the event space and has entered into a 12-month partnership with ocean conservation organisation, Ocean...
Aug 14, 2025
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CONVIC designed $3.9 million Lismore skatepark designed for community and competitions
The new CONVIC designed $3.9-million Lismore skatepark, part of the newly upgraded Lismore Regional Sports Hub, has officially opened offering both ‘street’ and ‘park’ (bowl)...
Aug 14, 2025
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St Kilda Life Saving Club hosts men's health and wellness organisation WNOW
The City of Port Phillip has spotlighted the hosting of men's health and wellness organisation WNOW (When No One's Watching) at the St Kilda Life Saving Club. WNOW is a...
Aug 14, 2025
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Tourism NT secures hosting of G’day Australia 2026 trade event
Tourism NT has won the bid to host Tourism Australia’s biennial trade event for international front line travel agents - G’day Australia 2026. Over 600 delegates including 300...
Aug 14, 2025
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Belgravia Group’s Geoff Lord to be recognised with Beyond Activ Lifetime Achievement Award
Geoff Lord, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Belgravia Group, is being recognised with Beyond Activ’s Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented at Beyond Activ’s Melbourne...
Aug 13, 2025
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British & Irish Lions rugby test match at MCG delivers busiest Melbourne hotel night on record
An estimated 40,000 British & Irish Lions rugby fans visited Melbourne to watch the two games against Australia's National Rugby Union Team, the Wallabies with more than 90,000...
Aug 13, 2025
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Western Australian Government assists RASWA with discounted tickets for 2025 Perth Royal Show
The Western Australian Government is investing $2.8 million in this year’s eight-day Perth Royal Show to assist the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) in...
Aug 13, 2025
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World Leisure Organisation counts down to 2025 Congress
Set to be hosted in the Netherlands city of Breda, the upcoming 18th World Leisure Congress is set to bring together leisure professionals from over 30 countries to explore how...
Aug 13, 2025
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Three-year partnership announced between MG Motor and Qudos Bank Arena
A three-year partnership has been announced between renowned MG Motor brand and premier entertainment venue, Qudos Bank Arena. With Qudos Bank Arena regularly welcoming over one...
Aug 12, 2025
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Brisbane Festival 2025 honours First Nations culture and storytelling
Brisbane Festival 2025 is offering a diverse and moving program that honour connection to Country, ancestral knowledge, cultural pride, and resilience. From bold dance theatre...
Aug 12, 2025
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Sport Design Australia expands team nationally and bolsters clients across global sporting Industry
Sport Design Australia, a creative powerhouse in the sporting industry, has announced their team expansion and the addition of a global network of new clients further cementing...
Aug 11, 2025
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Grounded Festival among array of events supported by South Australian Tourism Commission
An array of regional events are being supported by the South Australian Tourism Commission's Regional Event Fund including Grounded YP Art Festival; an indigenous cultural and...
Aug 11, 2025
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