News: Events
Legendary mountain bike race returns to Alice Springs in 2015
The Redback, one of Australia’s legendary mountain bike stage races will have a new format and schedule when it returns to Alice Springs in 2015. The Redback provides four days...
Dec 6, 2014
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Recreation
Sport, Tourism and Major Events united in new Victorian cabinet
New Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has united sport and recreation with tourism and major events with the appointment of John Eren as Minister for Sport and Minister for...
Dec 6, 2014
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World Masters Games 2017 venues to showcase all of Auckland
Sports within the official programme of World Masters Games 2017 will be hosted at 45 competition venues across Auckland and the Waikato. The World Masters Games 2017 Organising...
Dec 5, 2014
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The Cube breaks world record for International Disability Day
Marking United Nations International Day of People with Disability on Wednesday (3rd December), The Cube, who support and inspire young people with disabilities to do amazing...
Dec 3, 2014
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Australia to host first-ever IPC Athletics event
IPC Athletics has announced that its 2015 Grand Prix series will feature 10 different events, including a first ever event in Oceania, ensuring that major para-athletics...
Dec 3, 2014
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Double venue awards win is 'great recognition' for Claudelands and Waikato
The receipt of two major awards by Hamilton venue Claudelands at this week’s Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) Venue Awards have been welcomed for...
Dec 2, 2014
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Old Fitz Theatre joins SeatAdvisor family
Red Line Productions, the new managers of Sydney’s Old Fitz Theatre, have begun their ticket sales through the SeatAdvisor ticketing system. Located in the cellar of the...
Dec 2, 2014
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Dale Wood joins Gemba as Head of Strategy
Dale Wood has been appointed to Head of Strategy for Gemba - a role encompassings Gemba’s Strategy Division, Venue & Facilities Division and Rights Holder’s Insights Division....
Dec 2, 2014
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Enta partners with Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort
Enta Australasia has signed up Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort to use its world leading ticketing, marketing and CRM solution. Initially formed as the Yarrawonga Golf Club...
Dec 1, 2014
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Hospitality
Moshtix hits beat with Debitsuccess
Leading independent ticketing provider Moshtix has joined forces with leading payment solution company Debitsuccess to offer payment plans as an alternative method for patrons...
Dec 1, 2014
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FIFA sponsor Coca-Cola criticises 'disappointing' World Cup corruption report
Global drinks company and FIFA sponsor Coca-Cola has described the world football governing body's handling of the controversial report into allegations of corruption...
Dec 1, 2014
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WildEndurance event to raise funds for koala protection
The 2015 WildEndurance team walking challenge will partner with Science for Wildlife to raise funds to track and save koalas from extinction in the Blue Mountains World Heritage...
Nov 28, 2014
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Yas Waterworld hosts successful 2014 World Flowboarding Championships
Spectators rode on a wave of adrenalin at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi during the recent 2014 World Flowboarding Championships. Sponsored by Oakley, GoPro and Crowne Plaza Yas...
Nov 27, 2014
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Waterparks
Wheelchair athletes to ‘Rumble in Rocks' on Australia Day
Wheelchair athletes from across the globe will descend upon Sydney for the 26th annual GIO Summer Down Under Series, with the highlight event, the Oz Day 10K, taking place on...
Nov 27, 2014
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Federal Government gets behind business events
The Australian business events sector, worth more than $13 billion a year, has received a major boost with the Federal Government entering into a formal partnership to assist...
Nov 27, 2014
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NZRA Awards recognise best and brightest in recreation
The New Zealand recreation industry’s most innovative and inspiring individuals and organisations were recognised at the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) Awards, held...
Nov 27, 2014
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Parks
Hopman Cup organisers hopeful of securing 2015 naming rights sponsorship
The organisers of Perth’s Hopman Cup tennis tournament are still hopeful of securing a naming rights sponsor for the event in 2015 and beyond. While Hyundai’s ending of its...
Nov 27, 2014
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New Perth International Arts Festival director revealed
The new Director of the Perth International Arts Festival has been revealed as Wendy Martin, the former head of theatre and dance at the Sydney Opera House. Martin will take...
Nov 26, 2014
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Qatar looks to secure F1 race hosting
Qatar is set to become the third Arabian Gulf nation too host a Formula One Prix race. According to a report in The Independent newspaper in London, the Qatar GP will be part of...
Nov 26, 2014
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Study highlights the benefits of international business events
A recently released report highlights how international business events play a significant role in building a stronger, more productive and more diverse Australian economy. The...
Nov 26, 2014
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CAMS reveals motor sport contributes $2.7 billion to the Australian economy
The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) believes that the sport deserves more support from Governments and the corporate sector as a result of an Ernst & Young report...
Nov 25, 2014
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Phuket Triathlon welcomes largest ever entry numbers
The enduring appeal of the Laguna Phuket Triathlon, comprising a 1.8 kilometre swim, 55 kilometre bike ride and a 12 kilometre run, as well as half distance challenges, has...
Nov 24, 2014
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David Higgins to deliver keynote address at EVANZ Conference
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has announced that leading events promoter David Higgins is to deliver the keynote address at its Annual Conference...
Nov 24, 2014
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Steve Irwin Gala Dinner celebrates 10 years of the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital
Conservationists, Australia Zoo and special guests joined together in Brisbane on Saturday night (22nd November) for the annual Steve Irwin Gala Dinner, to celebrate the life...
Nov 24, 2014
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