News: Events
Special Olympics Australia Chief Executive to depart role in 2025
Pierre Comis, Chief Executive of Special Olympics Australia (SOA), has announced he will step down from his role in March next year. Comis joined SOA in February 2020 as Head of...
Dec 17, 2024
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11 new sports commit to Australian Sports Commission Win Well Sport Strategy
11 new sports have committed to the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Win Well Sport Strategy, including incoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic debutants cricket,...
Dec 16, 2024
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Sport
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre secures award for outstanding marketing
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has secured the award for the ‘Most Outstanding Marketing Campaign’ at the prestigious Australian Business Excellence...
Dec 16, 2024
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Creative Australia and Music Australia support 20 tours of contemporary music artists
Investment from Creative Australia and Music Australia will see contemporary Australian music artists tour to 159 locations nationally. The latest investment of $500,760 through...
Dec 16, 2024
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New long term partnership announced between AusTriathlon and City of Gold Coast
The Gold Coast will be the new home of AusTriathlon, following the organisation’s announcement today of a new seven-year partnership with the City of Gold Coast. The partnership...
Dec 15, 2024
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New design for Gabba and adjacent Brisbane Arena presented to 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure and planning review
The redevelopment of the Gabba into a 55,000 seat stadium and the colocation of the Brisbane Arena as the main venues for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics has been proposed by...
Dec 15, 2024
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Desire for trusted news and credible communication among Bolster Group’s 2025 trend predictions
Melbourne-based entertainment and culture marketing specialists, Bolster group, has shared its predictions for what 2025 might look like with the desire for trusted news and...
Dec 15, 2024
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All Blacks test announced for Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium
Dunedin Venues Management has announced that following the sell out All Blacks test this year, Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium will once again play host to the 2025 season opener...
Dec 15, 2024
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Sport
Odgers Berndtson appointed by Australian Olympic Committee for Chief Executive search
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has this week appointed global executive search firm, Odgers Berndtson, to find a successor to Matt Carroll, who will step down from his...
Dec 15, 2024
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Sport
R&A Women in Golf Charter holds inaugural awards night
The R&A, one of world golf's leading bodies, recently held its Women in Golf Charter inaugural awards night in Melbourne - highlighting the work that clubs and facilities around...
Dec 15, 2024
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Golf
NGV Kids on Tour and NGV Kids Summer Festival returns in 2025
The Victorian Government has announced the return of the NGV Kids on Tour and NGV Kids Summer Festival, with a range of free, creative activities designed to entertain and...
Dec 15, 2024
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Gymnastics Australia’s National Clubs Carnival to remain on Gold Coast until 2027
Gymnastics Australia has advised that its premier participation event - the National Clubs Gymnastics Carnival - is set to remain on the Gold Coast for a further three years, as...
Dec 14, 2024
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Sport
Towers 4 Change debuts as Australia’s biggest stair climb challenge for charity
Australia’s first four-tower vertical stair climb challenge is set to debut in 2025 with ‘Towers 4 Change’ aiming to raise over $400,000 - or $100,000 per tower - at the West...
Dec 14, 2024
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Fitness
Australian Event Awards and Symposium to be held in Coffs Harbour for next three years
A partnership between the organisers of the Australian Event Awards and Symposium with the City of Coffs Harbour will see the destination host the pivotal gathering of the...
Dec 13, 2024
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ICC Chairman Jay Shah pushes for Cricket’s inclusion in Olympics
Newly appointed ICC Chairman Jay Shah has this week met with top officials of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics organising committee to discuss cricket's potential inclusion in the...
Dec 13, 2024
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Sport
Ballarat Marathon named host of inaugural Australian Road Mile Championships
Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon has been named host of the inaugural Australian Road Mile Championships which is anticipated to attract some of Australia’s best middle...
Dec 12, 2024
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Kabaddi set to make Australian debut in Melbourne
The second most popular sport in India after cricket is making its highly anticipated debut in Australia later this month with Melbourne to host some of the world’s best Kabaddi...
Dec 12, 2024
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Sport
SXSW Sydney releases 2025 dates
With Southwest Sydney (SXSW Sydney) 2024 having attracted over 190,000 people, event organisers have announced that the event will be returning in 2025 with the Conference, Expo...
Dec 12, 2024
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APRA AMCOS welcomes latest live music reforms in NSW, South Australia and ACT
Music rights management organisation, APRA AMCOS, has welcomed the latest live music reforms in New South Wales, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. APRA AMCOS...
Dec 11, 2024
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BDP Pattern delivers second phase of Yas Marina circuit pit and paddock expansion
BDP Pattern, in collaboration with venue managers and operators Ethara, has completed the second phase of its transformative work at Yas Marina Circuit - enhancing the Pit &...
Dec 11, 2024
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Griffith to host Swimming NSW country regional swimming championships 2025
Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre is set to host an exciting showcase of regional swimming talent as over 500 athletes from across NSW converge for the 2025 Country...
Dec 11, 2024
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FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
Football’s world governing body has confirmed that the 2034 World Cup will be hosted by Saudi Arabia while the 2030 edition by Spain, Portugal and Morocco with Uruguay,...
Dec 11, 2024
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International Olympic Committee advises of record income through 2021 to 2024 cycle
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has advised that it will close its 2021-2024 cycle with record revenues of US$7.6 billion, enabling the distribution of US$6.8 billion...
Dec 11, 2024
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Diversity of Cairns Festival 2024 program helps attract strong attendance
The popularity of the 2024 Cairns Festival, which attracted more than 136,000 over the 10-day program, was driven by the quality and diversity of the program, as well as the...
Dec 11, 2024
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