News: Events
Construction begins on first horticulture exhibition centre in Sydney
Construction of the Royal Botanic Gardens first dedicated horticulture exhibition centre commences has begun. Aimed at establishing an international attraction that stimulates,...
May 17, 2015
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Simonds Stadium to host Spartan Race in December
Following on from the success of its first stadium event at ANZ Stadium in February of this year, leading adventure and obstacle race event organisation Spartan Race Australia...
May 17, 2015
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Super Bowl ideas to boost AFL Grand Final week events
The MCG will become the focal point of a Grand Final week extravaganza under a long-term plan unveiled by the AFL. A report at AFL.com.au has revealed that AFL will break its...
May 16, 2015
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Over 1,100 volunteers assist in the delivery of the Gold Coast Marathon
The Gold Coast Airport Marathon has acknowledged the efforts of more than 1,100 volunteers who assist with the delivery of Australia’s leading marathon with a breakfast at the...
May 16, 2015
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Lack of Government backing fails to halt Brisbane International Jazz Festival
Having to be imaginative in its funding, the 2015 Brisbane International Jazz Festival is set to run from 3rd to 8th June. With its Arts Queensland funding cut under the...
May 15, 2015
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Western Australian budget boosts tourism and event funding by $20 million
With phrases like "tight rein on expenditure" and "unprecedented decline in revenue", the Western Australian Government’s 2015/16 budget has included few new funding measures,...
May 15, 2015
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre celebrates 30 years of arts and entertainment
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), at the world-renowned arts centre on Brisbane’s South Bank, has recently marked 30 years of creating and sharing art and...
May 14, 2015
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Gates open on 127th Gympie Show
The 127th Gympie Show event has opened, expecting to attract around 60,000 visitors over its three days of operations from 14th to 16th May. Third largest agricultural show in...
May 14, 2015
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ARV event to showcase the best of Victoria's aquatic and recreation sector
Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV)’s upcoming Industry Awards gala is anticipating over 650 guests, representing all facets of the aquatics and recreation sector aquatic...
May 14, 2015
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Eventing the Future 2015 releases conference program
Inspiration, Motivation and Networking are the outcomes which the National Conference for Events Professionals - Eventing the Future 2015 is aiming to deliver to delegates at...
May 11, 2015
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Splendour in the Grass sells out again
The 15th annual Splendour in the Grass Arts & Music Festival has sold out with single-day, three-day and camping passes were snapped up through moshtix in a single morning on...
May 9, 2015
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Tough Mudder teams up with Virgin Active
Tough Mudder has announced an exclusive partnership with Virgin Active to help train a new legion of Mudders for the upcoming 2015 season. The deal - the first of its kind in...
May 8, 2015
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Report suggests New Zealand could host 2026 Winter Olympics
A new report suggests it is feasible for New Zealand to host the Olympic Winter Games in 2026. The pre-feasibility report compiled by Queenstown man Bruce McGechan calculates...
May 8, 2015
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Cameron Mackintosh acquires majority stake in MTI and plans Australian expansion
With UK-based theatrical impresario Cameron Mackintosh having acquired a majority stake in the business, Music Theatre International (MTI) is to open a new office in Melbourne...
May 8, 2015
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New Australian Pavilion opened at the Venice Biennale
The new Denton Corker Marshall designed Australian Pavilion in Venice’s historic Biennale precinct has been opened. Built with a $1 million contribution from the Australian...
May 7, 2015
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Enta partners with the Darwin Festival
Enta Australasia has welcomed Darwin Festival to the enta Community as users of its world leading ticketing, marketing and CRM solution. Australia’s most northern and only...
May 5, 2015
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Technogym app launched at Expo Milan
Technogym has marked its role as Official Wellness Partner of Expo Milan 2015 by launching a new app designed to motivate exercisers to move more and become healthier. The...
May 5, 2015
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Emergency management app put to test at Albany commemorative event
Trusted for the planning and development of emergency management strategies and procedures for venues and events across Australia, The Riskworks Network has now developed the...
May 4, 2015
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Piscine SPLASH! Asia to attract aquatic industry leaders
Leading pool and spa retailers and suppliers from around the world will gather at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on 20th and 21st May 2015 to showcase the latest innovation...
May 3, 2015
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$80 million to secure major events in Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced plans to spend $80 million more on luring major events to the state. In an announcement in advance of Tuesday's Victorian state budget,...
May 3, 2015
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Bruce Mason Centre joins Auckland Conventions portfolio
The Bruce Mason Centre in Auckland’s North Shore suburb of Takapuna has joined the portfolio of unique and versatile venues managed by Auckland Conventions. Managing the...
May 2, 2015
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Mudderella obstacle event challenge for women launches in Australia
Mudderella, the world’s leading full-day athletic event series for women by women, has today announced it is coming to Australia – challenging Australian women to get out of...
Apr 30, 2015
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IOC President backs 2028 Australian Olympic bid during Canberra visit
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has said a bid from Australia to host the Summer Olympics for the third time in 2028 would have a "great chance" of...
Apr 30, 2015
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Brisbane Showgrounds set for busy winter months
The Brisbane Showgrounds, Queensland’s biggest indoor and outdoor events precinct is set for a busy few months, with 34 events scheduled for May and the Ekka scheduled for...
Apr 30, 2015
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