News: Events
Kate Gould departs Brisbane Powerhouse for Chief Executive role at Adelaide Festival Centre
Renowned and passionate arts leader, Kate Gould is moving on from her current role as Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse to take on her new role as...
Mar 28, 2025
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Swimming Australia continues its swimwear and team apparel partnership with arena
Swimming Australia has announced its continued partnership with global swimwear brand arena having signed a new four-year swimwear and team apparel partnership extension with...
Mar 28, 2025
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‘Dog Pool Parties’ return to Christchurch
Christchurch City Council is once again holding the very popular ‘Pooch Pool Parties’ on 5th and 6th April at Waltham and Templeton Summer Pools. Christchurch City Council Head...
Mar 28, 2025
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Paddle Australia has mixed response to Brisbane 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games venue announcement
The Queensland Government’s announcement earlier this week on venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic & Paralympic Games has received a mixed response from Paddle Australia. While...
Mar 27, 2025
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Key metrics experience significant gains for NBL 2024/25 Season
The National Basketball League (NBL) has marked another historic Hungry Jack's Season of growth with several key metrics experiencing significant gains in attendance, broadcast,...
Mar 27, 2025
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kunanyi Mountain Run delivers boost to Hobart’s economy
The City of Hobart sponsored kunanyi/ Mount Wellington Mountain Run being held from 28th-30th March 2025 has already broken participation records delivering a significant boost...
Mar 27, 2025
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Survey shows Queenslanders reluctant to attend Brisbane 2032 opening or closing ceremonies
A University of Queensland survey of 1,000 people has revealed that while most supported Brisbane hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, few planned to attend the...
Mar 27, 2025
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Volunteers help Woodfordia convert containers into conservation
Woodfordia, a not-for-profit, community-driven organisation that hosts the Woodford Folk Festival, is converting waste into trees thanks to dedicated volunteers at the Festival...
Mar 27, 2025
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Myriam Fox among those signed on to AIS High Performance Mentorship Program
Myriam Fox has joined the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) as a mentor for the AIS HP Coach Mentorship Program ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. 36 of...
Mar 26, 2025
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Auckland Council backs staged redevelopment of Eden Park
Auckland Council this afternoon endorsed a staged redevelopment of the Eden Park stadium over a proposal for a new 55,000-seat stadium in the Quay Park area of Auckland. Eden...
Mar 26, 2025
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Meetings and Events Australia enters voluntary administration after 50 years
Meetings and Events Australia (MEA), the country’s longest-standing industry body for the events sector, will be entering voluntary administration after 50 years of service to...
Mar 26, 2025
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Momentus Technologies partners with CAST in startup callout at 2025 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress
Venue and event management software company, Momentus Technologies, has partnered with CAST (Centre of Arts, Sports & Technology) to offer an incredible opportunity for startups...
Mar 26, 2025
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AusFitness Expo Melbourne to deliver array of fitness, wellness and bodypower offerings
The AusFitness Expo, being held 29th and 30th March at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, will be delivering an array of fitness, wellness and bodypower offerings. The...
Mar 26, 2025
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Branding refresh for Australian Life Saving Championships
The Australian Life Saving Championships has undergone a branding refresh in the lead up to this year’s competition with a new tagline - United, Inspired, Iconic - paying homage...
Mar 26, 2025
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Sydney Festival welcomes arts advocate Simon Chan to its Board of Directors
Sydney Festival has appointed Simon Chan to its Board of Directors. As a highly respected architect, gallerist, and champion of multicultural engagement, Chan brings extensive...
Mar 26, 2025
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Gymnastics Australia announces ‘Sylvia P’ as Official Gymnastics Wear Partner
To ensure both functionality and confidence for Australian Gymnasts on the world stage, Gymnastics Australia has announced ‘Sylvia P Sportswear’ as the Official Gymnastics Wear...
Mar 26, 2025
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Transformation of Adelaide's Karen Rolton Oval allows doubling of cricket fans for Sheffield Shield final
Support from the South Australian Government and South Australian Cricket Association has delivered new and temporary infrastructure at the usual 5,000-capacity Karen Rolton...
Mar 25, 2025
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Smart approach to construction vital for delivery of Brisbane 2032 Games
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has welcomed the Queensland Government's response to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Review noting the announcement brings...
Mar 25, 2025
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Australian Sports Commission hosts its third successful Coaching and Officiating Conference
The Australian Sports Commission has held its third successful Coaching and Officiating Conference which was marked by two new world-leading courses, seven keynote speeches and...
Mar 25, 2025
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Singapore Sports Hub hosts teams from Asia and Oceania for FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025
Singapore Sports Hub is hosting the eighth edition of basketball tournament, the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, from 26th to 30th March 2025 - delivering exciting action on and off the...
Mar 25, 2025
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Updated plans lodged for Orange’s John Davis Stadium include larger grandstand
Updated plans for Orange’s John Davis Stadium include a larger grandstand than originally planned and new amenities block for the athletic track. The new Development...
Mar 25, 2025
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First details released for Biennale of Sydney 25th edition in 2026
The Biennale of Sydney has today released the first details for its 25th edition being held from 14th March to 14th June 2026, including the appointment of the next Fondation...
Mar 25, 2025
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Regional venues feature in Brisbane 2032 infrastructure plans
Yesterday’s announcement of the Games Delivery Plan for the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics has included plans for events to be held outside south-east Queensland with...
Mar 25, 2025
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Australia’s peak aquatic sports welcome announcement on Brisbane National Aquatics Centre
Australia’s peak aquatic sport sports have today welcomed the Queensland Government’s announcement that a National Aquatics Centre (NAC) will be developed in Spring Hill as part...
Mar 25, 2025
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