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Registrations open for aquatic and recreation industry webinar on exploring diversity, equity and inclusion
Registrations are now open for the virtual launch event for important research to strengthen communities through inclusive aquatic and recreation facilities. The webinar will be...
Aug 11, 2025
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She Hoops launches Future Leaders Program
Basketball Australia’s She Hoops initiative has announced a major milestone with the launch of Future Leaders, a program designed for women involved in basketball coaching,...
Aug 11, 2025
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No disruption to Ekka by Brisbane showground upgrades ahead of 2032 Games
The Queensland Government has today announced that upgrades to the Brisbane Showgrounds commencing next week will not disrupt the Ekka until 2032. The works at the showgrounds...
Aug 10, 2025
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Evonne Goolagong Cawley backs First Nations tennis and culture at National Indigenous Tennis Carnival
Tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley has crowned the 2025 National Indigenous Tennis Carnival champions in Darwin, capping off a week where culture, connection and competition...
Aug 10, 2025
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Christchurch's new One NZ Stadium to open with hosting of 2026 rugby Super Round
Christchurch's new One NZ Stadium has been announced as the host of Super Rugby Pacific’s returning Super Round in April next year - marking the first time the fixtures have...
Aug 10, 2025
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Perth secures trio of rowing championships between 2027 and 2030
Western Australia has secured three major Rowing Australia national events with Perth selected to host the Australian Rowing Championships, Australian Beach Sprint Championships...
Aug 10, 2025
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2025 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference welcomes 350 delegates to Fiji
Bringing together tourism professionals, destination representatives, academics and sustainability experts from around the world to discuss key challenges and solutions in...
Aug 10, 2025
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Planet Fitness Australia partners with bullying prevention charity Bully Zero
To mark this National Bullying Prevention Week (11th –17th August), Planet Fitness Australia and leading bullying prevention charity Bully Zero are launching a week-long...
Aug 10, 2025
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Renowned Darwin events showcase Indigenous art and music
This week, two of Australia’s most celebrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and music events are being held in Darwin - the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) and...
Aug 8, 2025
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New financing sees return of Mount Isa Rodeo
The Mount Isa Rodeo has returned this weekend, boosted by funding from the Queensland Government under a new partnership with the Mount Isa City Council. Placed into voluntary...
Aug 8, 2025
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Over 300 showbags undergo safety inspections ahead of Ekka 2025
Ahead of Brisbane's Ekka opening on 9th August, 310 showbags have undergone safety inspections with the Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT) inspectors assessing the contents...
Aug 7, 2025
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Vivenu ticketing platform partners with STWS
vivenu has partnered with STWS (Sports Tech World Series) to offer Australian event organisers a modern, flexible, and easy-to-use ticketing platform. vivenu is one of the most...
Aug 7, 2025
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Games of the Future hybrid sport competition curated to engage both physical and digital audiences
The Games of the Future 2025 hybrid (physical + digital) sports competition - the pinnacle of the phygital sports calendar – will deliver a lineup of phygital disciplines...
Aug 7, 2025
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2025 Ekka offers discounted tickets and cheap train travel
Counting down to the opening of the Ekka on Saturday, the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) has highlighted offers available to those...
Aug 7, 2025
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Brisbane’s calendar of blockbuster events contributed to record $1.4 billion in economic activity
Brisbane’s calendar of blockbuster events, conferences and strategic global marketing has contributed to the Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) delivering its biggest...
Aug 7, 2025
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Overwhelming demand sees Bluey’s World immersive attraction experience extended through March 2026
Since opening in November 2024, the immersive attraction Bluey’s World has attracted 300,000 visitors - capturing hearts, sparking imaginations, and now delivering a refreshed...
Aug 7, 2025
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Secret Sounds Artist Management rebrands as Dew Process Artist Management with new partners and signings announced
Secret Sounds Artist Management has joined the Dew Process family as a new partnership between Paul Piticco and long-term colleagues, now partners, Senior Artist Manager Rachael...
Aug 6, 2025
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Northern Territory Para Sport Unit launches in Darwin
The Northern Territory Sports Academy (NTSA) Para Sport Unit has launched in Darwin marking the sixth to come online across Australia in the past seven months. Para-athletes...
Aug 6, 2025
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Revo Fitness and Adelaide 36ers extend their partnership
Fast growing fitness chain, Revo Fitness and NBL club Adelaide 36ers are extending their partnership for a further two years. Under the partnership, Revo will be acknowledged as...
Aug 6, 2025
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Kai Tak Sports Park welcomes its one-millionth spectator during Hong Kong Football Festival 2025
Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) has welcomed its one-millionth spectator today during the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025 marking an important milestone in the park's...
Aug 6, 2025
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Chubb renews its multi-year partnership with Australian Open
Tennis Australia has today announced that leading insurance company Chubb - a key partner of the Australian Open since 2020 - has renewed its multi-year partnership with the...
Aug 6, 2025
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Mildura recreation groups and event organisers supported with $500,000 in grants
Mildura Rural City Council advises they have presented more than $500,000 through their latest round of Recreation Assistance and Event Funding and Support Grant programs to...
Aug 6, 2025
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Suncorp Stadium among venues recognised in forthcoming Global Stadium Report
Ahead of another impressive concert season, Suncorp Stadium is among 20 venues selected for the inaugural Stadium Stars lineup in IQ Magazine’s forthcoming Global Stadium...
Aug 6, 2025
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University of Wollongong marks 10-year commitment to fostering children’s development through play
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is celebrating the first 10 years of its Early Start Discovery Space which UOW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor G.Q. Max Lu advised...
Aug 5, 2025
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