News: Events
Melbourne to offer a packed program of summer events
Victoria will host an unprecedented number of international sporting, arts, cultural and trade events between 9th January and 29th March 2015 as part of the 80 Days of Melbourne...
Aug 25, 2014
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Epic turn out for North West Festival
Thousands of people flocked to Port Hedland's the North West Festival on the weekend (22nd to 24th August) to see a stellar line up of local and international artists mixed with...
Aug 25, 2014
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Beyond Glasgow, Gold Coast can transform the Commonwealth Games
Tourism Australia Managing Director John O'Sullivan has claimed that the Gold Coast will "make" the Commonwealth Games and boost its future when it hosts the Games in 2018....
Aug 25, 2014
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Michael Gudinski and Macedon Ranges Council agree to more concerts at Hanging Rock
Up to 20 concerts could be held at Victoria's Hanging Rock over the next five years as a result of an agreement between Macedon Ranges Council and concert promoter Michael...
Aug 24, 2014
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2015 Pacific Games organisers announce opening and closing ceremonies producers
The Organising Committee for the 2015 Pacific Games have announced that Makoda Productions Limited as producers for the Games' opening and closing ceremonies. Makoda is a Papua...
Aug 24, 2014
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INSPIRE EX 2014 a success for EEAA
Stormy weather didn’t impede the success of the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia’s (EEAA) presence at last week's Inspire EX 2014 at Sydney Exhibition Centre @...
Aug 24, 2014
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South Australian sports business leaders join Australian Masters Games board
The leaders of South Australian sport are to join together to ensure that next year’s Australian Masters Games in Adelaide are a success. Led by former world squash number one...
Aug 23, 2014
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Wellington hosts New Zealand's biggest CrossFit event
Featuring top representatives from across New Zealand and Australia, the Wellington Cup CrossFit event is taking place over two days, 23rd and 24th August at the Kilbirnie...
Aug 22, 2014
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Major Events Fund invests in Winter Games New Zealand
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has announced that the Major Events Fund is investing $1.5 million in Winter Games New Zealand 2015 and $1.25 million in Winter Games...
Aug 21, 2014
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Commonwealth Games Head of Sport joins World Masters Games 2017
Australian Greg Warnecke has been announced as the General Manager, Sports and Venues for World Masters Games 2017. Warnecke will join World Masters Games 2017 following five...
Aug 21, 2014
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Dubai celebrates FIBA Under 17 World Championship hosting success
Hosting the FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Dubai is not only being seen as boost for basketball in the United Arab Emirates but also marks the UEA’s increasing ability to...
Aug 21, 2014
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Priava adds new venues to growing portfolio of customers for its Cloud-Based Software
Leading cloud-based venue management software company Priava has announced that the Central Coast Leagues Club, Newcastle’s Merewether Surfhouse, and the Sydney Harbour...
Aug 21, 2014
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City of Onkaparinga Tennis International becomes second ATP Challenger in South Australia
South Australian tennis has been boosted with the announcement that the City of Onkaparinga Tennis International is being upgraded to ATP Challenger status from January 2015....
Aug 20, 2014
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New Zealand to contribute to the upgrade of Tonga's Teufaiva Stadium
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has announced that New Zealand will contribute around $2 million towards upgrading Tonga’s national stadium in Nuku’alofa ahead of the 2019...
Aug 19, 2014
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Social media advocate takes the lead at New Zealand events industry conference
The potential for social media to engage event audiences in a ways that extend beyond the immediate event experience by building anticipation and excitement was a key message to...
Aug 19, 2014
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Opera Australia dominates at 2014 Helpmann awards
A $20 million production of Richard Wagner’s 20 hour Ring of the Nibelung, by Opera Australia, was the biggest winner at the 2014 Helpmann awards for live entertainment,...
Aug 18, 2014
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Port Stephens to welcome Australian Regional Tourism Convention
Destination Port Stephens is inviting tourism stakeholders from around Australia to attend the nation’s premier regional tourism event, the Australian Regional Tourism...
Aug 18, 2014
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Labor pledges to give 1,000 defibrillators to Victorian sports clubs
Victorian Opposition leader Daniel Andrews has pledged to provide 1,000 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to Victorian sporting clubs and facilities if Labor wins the...
Aug 18, 2014
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Mojo announces Malaysian distributor
Following a surge in music events and tours heading to the region, Mojo Barriers has announced Kuala Lumpur based EHQ Projects as its official Malaysian distributor. Working in...
Aug 15, 2014
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Social media toolkit for regional events
Tourism Research Australia has released a new online social media toolkit that aims to help event managers understand in eight easy steps how best to use social media to promote...
Aug 15, 2014
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Work to start on key Gold Coast Commonwealth Games facilities
Work on key facilities for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast will get underway in coming months. Inspecting the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre at Southport yesterday...
Aug 15, 2014
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Japan ready to host 2022 FIFA World Cup if event stripped from Qatar
Japan says it is ready to host the 2022 World Cup if world football governing FIFA strips Qatar of the tournament rights over corruption allegations. Japan Football Association...
Aug 14, 2014
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Auckland aims to boost business events
Auckland plans to significantly build its visitor economy with the help of a 10-year Business Events Plan designed to grow the value of the conventions sector to a $430 million...
Aug 14, 2014
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EAAA to introduce industry Hall of Fame
A Hall of Fame will be introduced at the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia’s (EEAA) Awards for Excellence, to recognise people and events who win their category...
Aug 14, 2014
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