News: Events
ICC Sydney team secures array of awards at inaugural ABEA awards
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, secured a raft of accolades at the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) inaugural awards...
Dec 11, 2024
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Inaugural Australian Business Events Awards recognise outstanding achievements
The inaugural Australian Business Events Awards was held last night at ICC Sydney to celebrate the impact and outstanding achievements of the sector. The 2024 ABEA awards...
Dec 10, 2024
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Australian Festival Industry Conference to return in 2025
The organisers of the Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) have advised that the event will return again in 2025 – being staged on 8th and 9th September next year at...
Dec 10, 2024
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Interior designs revealed for Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park has unveiled the interior of the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium - set to redefine Hong Kong's sporting and entertainment scene. This...
Dec 9, 2024
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Junior clinics and umpiring workshops among elite netball offerings in regional Victoria
A three-year investment from the Victorian Government's Significant Sporting Events Program will see Netball Victoria and the Melbourne Vixens expand their regional pre-season...
Dec 9, 2024
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Paddle Australia names General Manager for the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships
Paddle Australia has announced Penrith local Lauren Chester as the General Manager for the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships. Chester, who commenced in the role on 25th...
Dec 8, 2024
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Volunteers sought for Canberra’s 2025 National Multicultural Festival
The ACT Government is encouraging members of the community to register to volunteer at the 2025 National Multicultural Festival, which runs 7th-9th February 2025. ACT Minister...
Dec 8, 2024
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Phygital Football among disciplines to be included in Games of the Future 2025
Phygital International has announced that the Games of the Future 2025, hosted in the UAE and commencing on 21st November next year, will include phygital disciplines - Phygital...
Dec 8, 2024
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Pat Rafter to highlight Padel at Australian Open showcase events
Former world No.1, US Open champion and Australian of the Year Pat Rafter is set to highlight one of the world’s fastest-growing racquet sports, Padel, in a series of...
Dec 6, 2024
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MENALAC to spotlight role of attractions and entertainment in inaugural edition of ‘Focus on Egypt’
The Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) is hosting its inaugural edition of the ‘Focus on Egypt’ event to highlight growth opportunities in...
Dec 6, 2024
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Victoria’s significant sporting events program passes 1,000 events
The Victorian Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program (SSEP) has hit a massive milestone with the program now bringing more than 1,000 sporting events to the state...
Dec 6, 2024
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Backers revive plans for key Brisbane 2032 Games venues at Victoria Park
Proponents of a new sporting hub at Brisbane’s Victoria Park - that would include key venues for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics including the main Games stadium - have...
Dec 6, 2024
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Social fitness and mental health continue to trend within the active landscape
Social fitness and mental health identified as trending within the active landscape Strava, the digital global community of more than 135 million people across over 190...
Dec 5, 2024
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AMPSEA launches National Events Calendar for mass participation events
Aiming to bring together mass participation sporting events across multiple categories from around the country, the Australian Mass Participation Sporting Events Alliance...
Dec 5, 2024
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Swimming Australia announces eight Dolphins elected to Athletes' Commission
Swimming Australia has announced that eight past and present Dolphins - including the recently retired Mitch Larkin and Emma McKeon – have been elected to the Athletes'...
Dec 5, 2024
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Qudos Bank Arena engages CulturalPulse to redefine multicultural marketing
Recognising the need for a new, culturally focused approach, Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena has engaged leading multicultural agency, CulturalPulse to deliver cultural advice,...
Dec 5, 2024
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Hannah Green named as Australian Golf Foundation Ambassador
Hannah Green - Australia’s top-ranked golfer, major champion and current world no.6, is a big advocate for the work the Australian Golf Foundation is doing to give more youth...
Dec 5, 2024
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Partnership announced between Fuel Circle and Gallagher Insurance
Fuel, a movement for ambitious women in fitness, wellness, and health industry, has announced a new partnership between Fuel Circle and Gallagher Insurance. FUEL’s goal is to...
Dec 5, 2024
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2025 para climbing season to feature world championships and three world cups
The four-year cycle leading up to the Los Angeles Paralympic Games 2028 will kick-off with an action-packed Para Climbing season 2025, which will include World Cup events in the...
Dec 5, 2024
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Olly Timing eliminates 700 timekeeper shifts at NSW Swimming Championships
For the NSW Swimming Championships being held from today until 12th December at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Swimming NSW has hired Olly Timing to provide backup times...
Dec 5, 2024
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Athlete dies during swim portion of Ironman Western Australia endurance race
A man has died during the swim component of the Ironman Western Australia endurance race held on 1st December in Busselton, located in southwest Western Australia. The athlete...
Dec 4, 2024
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Paddle Australia and Bowls Australia among winners of 2024 AIS Sport Performance Awards
The 2024 Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Sport Performance Awards (ASPAs) were held last night at Centrepiece in Melbourne. The ASPAs are the only annual national awards...
Dec 4, 2024
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Women in Surfing to be showcased at inaugural Great Ocean Road festival
The inaugural Great Ocean Road Womens Surf Fest presented by Ghanda will showcase women in surfing as over 200 women and girls descend on Gadubanud Country this weekend 7th and...
Dec 4, 2024
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Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre to host PCOA conference in 2025
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is to host the next Professional Conference Organisers' Association (PCOA) conference in December 2025. The PCOA Conference is heading to...
Dec 4, 2024
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