News: Events
Clip 'N Climb Melbourne celebrates first birthday on high
Melbourne recreational climbing centre Clip ‘N Climb has celebrated its first birthday, having welcomed nearly 100,000 climbers young and old alike in its first 12 months of...
Mar 20, 2015
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Qatar 2022 World Cup to be played in northern hemisphere winter
World football governing body FIFA has ended more than four years of uncertainty over the timing of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by announcing it will be played in November and...
Mar 18, 2015
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Genesis Fitness Cessnock tackles obesity on the front line
Armed with a motivation to make a difference and the will to act Katie Ryan, Fitness Manger at the Genesis Fitness club in Cessnock, NSW is taking action to inspire her local...
Mar 18, 2015
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ACTIVE Network releases advice on maximising revenue from race and recreation events
Leading global event, recreation and sport technology company ACTIVE Network® has released the ‘Strategic Event Planning Handbook’, an interactive, step-by-step guide giving...
Mar 17, 2015
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Industry leaders to address 2015 Asia Pacific Venue Industry Congress
Heading to Adelaide for its 2015 edition, this year’s Asia Pacific Venue Industry Congress has adopted the theme ‘It’s All About Them: Engaging Our Fans, Patrons and Delegates’....
Mar 17, 2015
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Crowds stay away from Sydney's Spectrum Now Festival
The first weekend of the Spectrum Now festival in Sydney’s Domain, the first major project run by Fairfax Media’s new events division, has seen a disastrously low public...
Mar 16, 2015
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EEAA releases resources to further boost the power of exhibitions
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has released another resource in its 'Power of Exhibitions' toolkit, a comprehensive calendar of events organised...
Mar 15, 2015
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Luna Park Sydney marks 80th birthday with Star Path launch
Landmark attraction Luna Park Sydney has brought a piece of Hollywood to Australia, marking its 80th anniversary with the launch of the Luna Park Star Path. Inspired by famed...
Mar 15, 2015
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Sydney looks to steal Melbourne F1 Grand Prix
As the opening weekend of F1 motor-racing season gets underway in Melbourne, Australian Grand Prix Corporation Chairman Ron Walker has slammed NSW Premier Mike Baird’s plan to...
Mar 13, 2015
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China looks to football success and future FIFA World Cup hosting
With Chinese football having enjoyed some success at the recent AFC Asian Cup, Chinese President Xi Jinping has ushered in a reform plan for a new phase of development of the...
Mar 13, 2015
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Netball launches new app 'Netball Live' and renews Telstra partnership
In conjunction with Telstra and the Australian Sports Commission, Netball Australia has launched the sport’s first dedicated mobile app with live streaming – Netball Live....
Mar 12, 2015
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NITV to undertake first broadcast of Pacific Games to Australia
Australian free-to-air channel NITV, operated by public-service broadcaster SBS, has acquired rights to the 2015 Pacific Games, with the multi-sport event set to be shown in the...
Mar 12, 2015
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Events contribute to record activity in Australian domestic tourism
The latest National Visitor Survey statistics released by Tourism Research Australia saw domestic tourism reach new record levels, with domestic overnight travel increasing 7%...
Mar 12, 2015
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UAE to host 2019 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the United Arab Emirates has won a unanimous vote to host the AFC Asian Cup in 2019. Following the success of the...
Mar 12, 2015
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1.65 million enjoy 2015 Perth Festival events
Having promised an exploration of the epic and the intimate, the 2015 Perth International Arts Festival engaged an audience of 1.65 million through its 23 days. From major...
Mar 12, 2015
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Victorian Government to review Melbourne major events strategy
With Australia's state capitals competing to capture major events, Victoria's major events program is to be reviewed for the first time in 20 years. Self proclaimed and...
Mar 10, 2015
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CINZ flags New Zealand's growing convention centre infrastructure
Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) have highlighted New Zealand's growing convention centre infrastructure. CINZ Chief Executive Sue Sullivan says the new convention...
Mar 9, 2015
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Homophobia in sport a focus of Sydney’s Mardi Gras parade
Held on Saturday night (7th March), Sydney's 37th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade has focused on homophobia in sport as one of its major themes for 2015. With thousands...
Mar 9, 2015
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WA Football Commission to establish stadium management division
The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) has reportedly established a new stadium management entity that will be looking to manage not only the new Perth Stadium but other...
Mar 8, 2015
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Parks Week 2015 set to highlight valuable role of open space
Parks Week, the international celebration of the important role that parks play in the health of local communities and the natural environment, begins today (Monday 6th March)...
Mar 8, 2015
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Cairns Convention Centre adds $91 million into FNQ economy
The management of the Cairns Convention Centre has reported that the venue enjoyed its most successful ever best year, pouring nearly $2 million a week into the economy of Far...
Mar 8, 2015
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Ungerboeck Software releases new event and venue management software
Leading global event and venue management software providers Ungerboeck Software has announced the release of its latest version 20.8. Based on industry expertise, collaboration...
Mar 6, 2015
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First stage of Gold Coast Cultural Precinct aims for 2018 completion
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is backing the first stage of the new Gold Coast Cultural Precinct to be ready ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Mayor Tate unveiled the initial...
Mar 6, 2015
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Etihad Stadium roof keeps the Foo Fighters dry
While wild weather disrupted live music events in Sydney last weekend, storms in Melbourne on Saturday night (28th February) failed to disrupt the Foo Fighters’ concert at the...
Mar 5, 2015
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