News: Events
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival adopts refocused approach for 2025
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns from 14th February to 2nd March 2025 and with a refocused approach, promises an extraordinary celebration of LGBTQIA+...
Nov 10, 2024
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Business Events Industry focuses on next decade of growth
The annual Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) Conference and Annual General Meeting will be held from 25th to 27th November at The Devon Hotel, New Plymouth. The event...
Nov 10, 2024
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Sunshine Coast Council fears venue upgrades at risk
Due to tenders not having been secured ahead of the recent Queensland elections, planned major upgrades to three Sunshine Coast venues are now subject to a 100-day review of all...
Nov 10, 2024
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Squash Australian Open secures new naming rights partner
Having been elevated to one of the leading events on the PSA Squash Tour, Australia’s premier tournament has secured Easy Times Brewing Co as their new naming rights partner....
Nov 10, 2024
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Free outdoor concert returns to Christchurch’s North Hagley Park
The free 2025 Mitre10 Sparks outdoor concert is returning to North Hagley Park on Saturday 8th February, showcasing the talents of Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and a...
Nov 10, 2024
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Cultural Connection plays critical role in Aboriginal wellbeing
New research from UNSW Sydney on Aboriginal wellness highlights the critical role played by cultural connection and calls for a rethink of the health system's approach to...
Nov 10, 2024
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UN Yearbook Of Global Climate Action 2024 spotlights need for whole-of-society involvement
The United Nations 2024 Yearbook of Global Climate Action, launched yesterday ahead of COP 29 (taking place from 11th-22nd November in Baku, Azerbaijan) notes that the...
Nov 10, 2024
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LGBTQI surfers unhappy at WSL tour's inclusion of Abu Dhabi leg
The decision by the World Surf League (WSL) to include artificial wave attraction Surf Abu Dhabi in its newly announced 2025 tour schedule has been strongly opposed by the queer...
Nov 9, 2024
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Curtin Stadium hosts Australia’s largest astronomy festival
Astrofest – Australia's largest astronomy festival – is returning to Perth today with more than 5,000-star gazers expected to attend the event at Curtin Stadium and Edinburgh...
Nov 8, 2024
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AUSactive to rollout Million Moves initiative in Western Australia
Following its successful inaugural Million Moves event on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast in May this year, AUSactive is set to roll out the initiative in Western Australia in May...
Nov 8, 2024
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Rockhampton’s 2025 calendar offers 35 diverse events
Rockhampton Regional Council has unveiled its 2025 Major Events Calendar which features over 35 diverse events across the 12-month period. The events are expected to attract...
Nov 8, 2024
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Plans unveiled for 12,000-seat arena on the Gold Coast
The City of Gold Coast has revealed plans for a new $480 million indoor arena, with Southport chosen as the home for the indoor arena and event precinct. Seen as key to plans...
Nov 7, 2024
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VMA launches new industry podcast
The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] has launched a new industry podcast, ‘The Next Stage - Exploring the Future of the Venue Industry’. Promising a new era of...
Nov 7, 2024
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Sydney Motorsport Park secures Australia-first sustainability accreditation
Sydney Motorsport Park managed by the Australian Racing Drivers’ Club (ARDC) in partnership with the NSW Government, has received Australia’s first and only sustainability...
Nov 7, 2024
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Netball Australia’s Stacey West sets out 10-year vision for the game’s future
In the countdown to its centenary year in 2027, Netball Australia Chief Executive Stacey West has set out her long-term strategic vision for the sport to build community reach...
Nov 7, 2024
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Business Events Adelaide reveals record financial year for 2023/24
Business Events Adelaide, a 50-year-old independent, not for profit, member-based organization, has announced that business events secured for South Australia in the last...
Nov 7, 2024
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Orange Community Carols to trial new venue at the Botanic Gardens
Orange City Council has advised that their Community Christmas Carols event will be held at a new location this year - the open spaces of the Orange Botanic Garden. The event...
Nov 7, 2024
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World Travel Market Ministers Summit spotlights transformational role of Artificial Intelligence
World Travel Market Ministers Summit spotlights transformational role of Artificial Intelligence The World Travel Market Ministers Summit, in collaboration with UN Tourism and...
Nov 7, 2024
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Music Victoria and Support Act among contributors to Live Music Parliamentary Inquiry
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding a public hearing on 8th November for its inquiry into the challenges and opportunities...
Nov 7, 2024
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World Rugby and Fanatics partner to launch global licensed merchandise program
World Rugby has announced an exclusive global partnership with digital sports platform Fanatics to launch and manage its official retail and licensing program, including Rugby...
Nov 7, 2024
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Vibrant new branding launched for Adelaide's Beach Volleyball 2025 World Championships
Vibrant new branding has been launched today by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and Volleyball Australia to promote the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships...
Nov 7, 2024
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Rockhampton 2nd World War Memorial Swimming Pool to host ‘Twilight Meet’
Rockhampton’s 2nd World War Memorial Swimming Pool is hosting the Rocky City Amateur Swimming Club Inc’s Twilight Meet 9th to 10th November. This year, the meet will boast the...
Nov 7, 2024
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East Perth Power Station confirmed as venue for 2025 Perth Festival
Perth Festival will revive and re-activate the historic East Perth Power Station site as a creative hub that will be home to major programs featuring First Nations visual art as...
Nov 6, 2024
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Cricket Victoria to participate in Global Super League T20 Competition
Cricket Victoria has advised of its participation in the inaugural Global Super League (GSL) T20 competition, taking place from 26th November to 7th December 2024 in Guyana....
Nov 6, 2024
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