News: Events
First phase of ChristchurchNZ research program reveals positive impacts of conferences
The first phase of ChristchurchNZ's three-year research program - The Conference Legacy Project - has revealed the positive impacts of four international conferences held in...
Feb 11, 2025
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SkyCity revealed as LIV Golf Adelaide entertainment venue partner
SkyCity Adelaide has been named as the official entertainment venue partner for LIV Golf Adelaide. Located on Festival Plaza on the banks of the River Torrens, SkyCity Adelaide...
Feb 10, 2025
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Report launched by Melbourne Convention Bureau on positive impact of business events
The Melbourne Convention Bureau has launched ‘The Positive Impact of Business Events Report’, which offers an overview of the immense value that business events deliver. From...
Feb 10, 2025
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Strong exhibitor demand for FSB 2025
With just under nine months before the International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities opens in Cologne from 28th to 31st October, FSB is reporting a...
Feb 10, 2025
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Greater Shepparton secures hosting of Tennis Victoria Country Week 2026
Greater Shepparton City Council has secured the popular Tennis Victoria Country Week, which will be returning to the region in Shepparton and Mooroopna during February 2026....
Feb 10, 2025
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MotoGP launches Bangkok season to maximise fan engagement
MotoGP has launched its Bangkok season offering an array of different events for fans on site and those watching around the world with maximum crowd capacity reached in the...
Feb 10, 2025
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Woorangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles celebrate 27 Years of Surfing
The Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surf Titles were held over the weekend celebrating 27 years of surfing, community and culture. The Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surf Titles is...
Feb 10, 2025
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AIME opens in Melbourne as Cvent study shows events set to increase in 2025
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has commenced at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre today with delegates from the domestic and international...
Feb 10, 2025
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Geelong Sports Museum launches golf exhibition to coincide with 2025 Vic Open
Geelong Sports Museum at Kardinia Park has launched ‘The Spotlight on Golf’ exhibition, which will be on display for the next six months and coincides with the 2025 Vic Open at...
Feb 9, 2025
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Letícia Bufoni appointed as World Skate Chair of International Skateboarding Technical Commission
World Skate has announced the appointment of successful Brazilian skateboarder Letícia Bufoni to the Executive Board as Chair of the International Skateboarding Technical...
Feb 9, 2025
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NBA announces multiyear collaboration for events in Singapore
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced a landmark multiyear collaboration with Sport Singapore (SportSG) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to deliver a...
Feb 8, 2025
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New Zealand International Convention Centre to open in February 2026
SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited has announced that the New Zealand International Convention Centre, located in the heart of Auckland’s CBD, will open in February 2026 –...
Feb 7, 2025
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Adelaide secures Global wheelchair rugby event
Adelaide has secured the hosting of the Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge, a new event on the global wheelchair rugby calendar. Announced by Wheelchair Rugby Australia, the...
Feb 7, 2025
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Australian Institute of Sport welcomes launch of QAS Para Sport Unit
Following the launch of the South Australian Institute of Sport (SASI) Para Unit in December 2024, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has now welcomed the official launch...
Feb 7, 2025
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2025 Asian Winter Games opens in China's ‘Ice City’
The 9th Asian Winter Games (AWG) have been opened in the Chinese city of Harbin this evening with a festive ceremony celebrating the city's rich ice and snow culture. Around...
Feb 7, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure spotlights impact of their 2024 Community Network Forums
In 2024, Belgravia Leisure engaged and consulted with over 1,000 community stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand through their Community Network Forums. This concept...
Feb 6, 2025
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Tourism Tropical North Queensland partnership supports restoration of tree kangaroo ecosystem
Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) hosted the 2025 Mabi Forest Planting Day on 3rd February in partnership with Reforest and Terrain NRM at Wongabel on the Atherton...
Feb 6, 2025
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Winarch Group announces acquisition of Wats On Events
Winarch Group has advised of the acquisition of Wats On Events to its growing portfolio of companies - a move which gives it access to festival bar management, licensing, pop up...
Feb 6, 2025
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Todd Liubinskas named Chief Executive at YOHKA Sports
Former rugby league and rugby union player turned strength and conditioning coach Todd Liubinskas has been named Chief Executive of fitness racing brand YOHKA Sports. Known for...
Feb 6, 2025
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Lindsay McGrath to depart SPASA Chief Executive role
The Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia and New Zealand (SPASA) has today announced that its Chief Executive, Lindsay McGrath has resigned after 10 years at the helm....
Feb 5, 2025
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National Volleyball Championships to be held in Perth annually from 2025-2027
With mass participation events forming an important part of the Western Australian Government's overarching tourism strategy to attract visitors and generate millions for the...
Feb 5, 2025
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Major funding boost for CinefestOZ and Western Australian regional arts organisations
Organisations delivering regional arts programs will share in more than $500,000 of additional Western Australian Government funding to address the rising costs of delivering...
Feb 5, 2025
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New Communications and Marketing Manager announced for BCEC
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has appointed Karyn Sutton as their new Communications and Marketing Manager ahead of the Centre’s 30th anniversary this year....
Feb 4, 2025
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Major events network to stage Australasian ‘At the Bar’ session
Major Events International (MEI) has announced the first event of 2025 for the Australasian Major Events Network (AMEN) - an exclusive online Q&A, ‘At the Bar’ session featuring...
Feb 4, 2025
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