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Australia’s National Youth Circus announces festival program
Australia’s National Youth Circus - The Flying Fruit Fly Circus - has announced its 2024 Borderville Summer Festival program being held from 3rd to 20th December in...
Nov 22, 2024
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Professional Fighters League signs multi-year hosting and development partnership with Dubai Government
Mixed martial arts competition the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has signed a multi-year deal with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and the Dubai Sports...
Nov 21, 2024
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VAILO Adelaide 500 secures recognition as Supercars Best Event
The national 2024 Supercars Gala saw the VAILO Adelaide 500 secure recognition as Supercars Best Event for the third consecutive year having attracted a crowd of 259,400 across...
Nov 21, 2024
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Fluidra takes on naming rights for water polo's inaugural Australia Cup
The Canberra Water Polo Academy has announced that global pool and wellness solutions leader Fluidra has taken on the naming rights sponsorship for the inaugural 2025 Australia...
Nov 20, 2024
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Australian gymnastics leaders unite to action INSPIRE 2032 strategy
Australian Gymnastics State and Territory Presidents along with the national Board of Directors recently attended a joint forum in Melbourne where they agreed to unite in...
Nov 20, 2024
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The 'AUSSIES' among major events contributing to Sunshine Coast’s highest economic impact on record
A diverse portfolio of Sunshine Coast Council-sponsored events has secured $112.6 million for the region – marking the highest economic windfall on record. The outstanding...
Nov 20, 2024
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Weightlifting among 11 new sports announced for Australian Masters Games 2025
The Australian Masters Games has announced 11 additional sports to be included in the program for the 2025 Australian Masters Games in Canberra. The addition of 11 new sports to...
Nov 19, 2024
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Partnership renewed to support high-performance cricket across Pacific
High-performance cricket across the Pacific is receiving support via a partnership between the Australian Government and Cricket Australia which is also aimed at strengthening...
Nov 19, 2024
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ABEA confirms new leadership
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has announced its new board, marking the first official appointments following the organisation’s inauguration. Re-elected...
Nov 19, 2024
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Annual SWIMSAFER Report calls for immediate action on children's lack of water safety skills
As Australians prepare for another summer, the annual SWIMSAFER Report has revealed that nearly half of all parents are not confident their children possess the water safety...
Nov 19, 2024
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DP World becomes SailGP's Global Smart Logistics Partner and helps reduce carbon footprint
DP World becomes SailGP's Global Smart Logistics Partner and helps reduce carbon footprint DP World has become SailGP's Global Smart Logistics Partner with the three-season...
Nov 19, 2024
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National Indigenous Sports Summit 2024 sets priorities for years ahead
The National Indigenous Sports Summit 2024 attracted over 70 representatives to Naam Melbourne on Friday 15th November to discuss the issues impacting Indigenous sport across...
Nov 18, 2024
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New representatives announced for Paralympics Australia Athlete Commission
The Paralympics Australia Athlete Commission aims to continue delivering fresh ideas and perspectives to help guide the next Games cycle and beyond. The most recent trio to have...
Nov 18, 2024
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Pepperstone becomes Official Partner of UFC in Asia
Pepperstone, the Australia-headquartered online trading provider, has announced the expansion of its brand presence in sports with its latest partnership with Ultimate Fighting...
Nov 18, 2024
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Social initiatives implemented to grow female participation in cricket across Victoria
Social Sixes – a Cricket Victoria program – has been designed specifically for women, offering a fun, fast and social mid-week activity with no equipment required to boost the...
Nov 18, 2024
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Hong Kong Ocean Park Conservation Day focusses on safeguarding wild pandas
Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong will mark the 29th Ocean Park Conservation Day with the theme ‘Safeguarding Wild Giant Pandas and Their Habitats’, and will showcase...
Nov 18, 2024
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Footscray Community Arts to be transformed with $8.7 million redevelopment
Footscray Community Arts to be transformed with $8.7 million redevelopment The transformation of Footscray Community Arts has commenced with the redevelopment being delivered...
Nov 18, 2024
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Technical Direction Company launched automated remote monitoring for Vivid Sydney 2024
Vivid – an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology that will enter its 15th year in 2025 – transforms Sydney over 23 days into a colourful array of art...
Nov 18, 2024
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MotoGP unveils its new identity and branding
MotoGP has revealed its new identity via a logo created by independent design studio, Pentagram with MotoGP advising it’s a complete evolution of the brand, including artwork,...
Nov 17, 2024
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EClassboats among new technologies showcased at Surf Life Saving Australia’s Innovation Day
Surf Life Saving Australia recently hosted an ‘Innovation Day’ at Wanda SLSC, located towards the northern end of the Cronulla Beaches in Sydney’s south. The innvation day saw a...
Nov 17, 2024
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Targa launches new event in partnership with Alpine Resorts Victoria
Following a turbulent few years for Targa after multiple tragedies at Targa Tasmania, a new event has been launched in partnership with Alpine Resorts Victoria. Targa Tasmania...
Nov 17, 2024
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Christchurch’s Avon River Corridor identified as suitable location for outdoor events
With demand for large outdoor event space in Christchurch continuing to grow, Christchurch City Council has advised that Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor will be used for events this...
Nov 17, 2024
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SParms becomes Official Sun Protection Supplier for Australian golf majors
Australian brand SParms has become the Official Sun Protection Supplier for the upcoming two Australian golf majors, the BMW Australian PGA Championship and ISPS HANDA...
Nov 17, 2024
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World Surf League to expand elite women's competition for 2026 season
The World Surf League has announced that it is to increase the size of the women’s Championship Tour field from 18 surfers to 24 for each event as of its 2026 season. The new...
Nov 16, 2024
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