News: Events
Polytan named as Official Turf Partner of Hockey Australia and Hockey One League
Leading surfaces supplier Polytan is to become the Official Turf Partner of Hockey Australia and the Hockey One League. The new two-year partnership announced today with Hockey...
Mar 24, 2025
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Northern Territory tourism and events organisations shine at Australian Tourism Awards
Eight Northern Territory tourism and events organisations secured national awards at the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards announced at a gala event at the Adelaide...
Mar 24, 2025
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Parkes Shire Council unable to continue funding Trundle ABBA Festival
Parkes Shire Council recognises the popularity of the Trundle ABBA Festival, however due to increasing financial constraints and many competing essential service areas, Council...
Mar 24, 2025
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SoundCloud, Ticketmaster and Universe partner to help artists to easily create, ticket and share live shows
Aiming to help artists ‘get fans’ and ‘get paid’, SoundCloud has partnered with Ticketmaster and Universe, Ticketmaster’s self-serve event ticketing and marketing platform, to...
Mar 24, 2025
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ATEC commences dynamic trade mission to revitalise ties with China
Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) is leading a dynamic trade mission this week to re-establish vital ties with China. The mission brings together over 20 leading China...
Mar 23, 2025
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Swimming Australia embraces 'Project Para' Coach Development Program
Swimming Australia has embraced Queensland Academy of Sport’s ‘Project Para’ Coach program to ensure the country’s Para athletes have access to the world’s best coaches in the...
Mar 23, 2025
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Aquatics
China’s weekend of high-profile sporting events highlight tourism resurgence
This weekend, China's cities became international stages for showcasing sports and culture, as millions of spectators and visitors converged for a series of high-profile...
Mar 23, 2025
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Asia Golf Tourism Convention spotlights Central Vietnam golf destinations
With the 11th Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) being held in Da Nang, Central Vietnam from 2nd to 4th April 2025, the prestigious event will bring together leading figures...
Mar 22, 2025
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Golf
American Express tourism trends report live events as a significant factor in travel
American Express’ newly released 2025 Global Travel Trends Report, has revealed that more than three-quarters of Australians are looking to travel in 2025 and that nearly half...
Mar 22, 2025
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Australian Institute of Sport delivers new funding to support Para athletes
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is giving current and future Paralympians a financial boost as part of the goal to make Brisbane 2032 the country’s most successful ever...
Mar 21, 2025
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40 years of excellence celebrated at 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
The 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards have celebrated 40 years of excellence and recognised the nation’s best tourism businesses, showcasing the dedication to quality and...
Mar 21, 2025
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Volleyslam beach volleyball festival gets underway on Gold Coast
Volleyslam is underway for the sixth consecutive year on the Gold Coast with the beach volleyball festival set to light up Coolangatta over the next 10 days. Players competing...
Mar 21, 2025
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Sport
Kooyong Classic tennis tournament welcomes Pat Cash as Official Ambassador
The Kooyong Classic has welcomed Pat Cash - one of Australia’s most celebrated tennis players and former Wimbledon champion - as an official ambassador for the prestigious...
Mar 21, 2025
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Australia’s peak Aquatic Sports renew calls for legacy Brisbane Olympic aquatic centre
Ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Australia’s peak aquatic sports - Swimming Australia, Diving Australia, Water Polo Australia and Artistic Swimming...
Mar 20, 2025
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Aquatics
Kirsty Coventry elected first female president of International Olympic Committee
Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, a seven-time Olympic swimming medallist, has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the first female...
Mar 20, 2025
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Sport
Brisbane’s Sherwood Arboretum marks 100th anniversary on World Forestry Day 2025
With today being World Forestry Day, Brisbane Council is spotlighting the Sherwood Arboretum which turns 100-years-old today. It is Brisbane’s only arboretum and has more than...
Mar 20, 2025
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Table Tennis Australia announces live streaming partnership with SportVot
Aimed at increasing the visibility of Australian table tennis, Table Tennis Australia has announced a new live streaming partnership with sports technology company, SportVot...
Mar 20, 2025
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NBL 2024/25 season breaks all-time attendance record
The 2024/25 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season has broken the National Basketball League’s all-time attendance record with the new record set in 40 less games than the previous,...
Mar 20, 2025
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Sport
Newly opened Kai Tak Stadium to host Hong Kong Rugby Sevens 2025 tournament
Hong Kong’s newly opened 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium is hosting the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Rugby Sevens 2025 sporting spectacle being held from 28th to 30th March. The Hong Kong...
Mar 19, 2025
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Sunshine Coast Marathon secures spot in global Top 20 Trending Marathons for 2025
SportsShoes, a leading footwear and apparel retailer, has looked at the most popular marathons across the globe, as one in 10 runners say they have either completed or are...
Mar 19, 2025
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New Zealand Members of Parliament reach halfway mark of 'Fit 4 Office' Challenge
Exercise New Zealand has advised that at the halfway mark of the Fit 4 Office (F4O) Challenge, New Zealand Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum are proving...
Mar 19, 2025
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Corangamite Shire to host information session on strength training and nutrition
Corangamite Shire, located in southwestern Victoria, is hosting an information session on strength training at Timboon Stadium on 25th March aiming to support athletes in...
Mar 18, 2025
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Hockey Australia extends partnership with ASICS until LA 2028
Hockey Australia has today announced a three-and-a-half-year partnership extension with apparel and footwear giant, ASICS. ASICS will remain the Official and Exclusive Footwear...
Mar 18, 2025
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Centenary Park Golf Course celebrates 50 years of community, connection and Golf
This year, Centenary Park Golf Course, located in Frankston southeast Melbourne, is celebrating 50 years at its current location of being a popular golfing destination for both...
Mar 18, 2025
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