News: Events
WAIS Swimming Program Head Coach departs role for coaching position in Scotland
Head coach of the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) Swimming Program, Ben Higson, will be leaving his role at the conclusion of the World Short Course Swimming...
Oct 29, 2024
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Adelaide Festival Centre’s 50th year delivers over $164 million for South Australia
Record attendances of over one million at the Adelaide Festival Centre for its 50th anniversary year in 2023, delivered more than $164 million for South Australia. One of...
Oct 29, 2024
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Sydney University Performance Centre aims to elevate performance of NSW swimmers
Sydney Uni Sport, the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) and Swimming NSW have collaborated to establish a Performance Centre as part of an ambitious plan aimed at positioning...
Oct 29, 2024
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Countdown to reinvented Piscine Global - the world's largest swimming pool exhibition
Recognised as the international benchmark for new releases and innovations in the swimming pool and aquatic wellness industry, Piscine Global is reinventing itself for 2024,...
Oct 29, 2024
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Beach safety campaign initiated ahead of Melbourne Cup long weekend
Ahead of the anticipated influx of visitors for the Melbourne Cup long weekend, Phillip Island Nature Parks and Bass Coast Shire Council have commenced a public awareness beach...
Oct 29, 2024
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Event organiser slams Melbourne Showgrounds caterer for high prices
Event organisers of AUSjet 24 waterjet technology exhibition and conference have slammed what they are calling an outrageous ‘rip-off’ at the Melbourne Showgrounds charged by...
Oct 28, 2024
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International Hockey returns to Northern Territory following eight year hiatus
Following an eight year hiatus, International Hockey will be returning to the Northern Territory when Darwin hosts the 2025 Oceania Cup at the MWT Hockey Centre. The Hockeyroos...
Oct 28, 2024
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Sport
Gold Coast tourism offerings showcased during ATEC Meeting Place 2024
This week the Gold Coast is playing host to the annual Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Meeting Place event which has attracted more than 600 tourism industry leaders,...
Oct 28, 2024
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Tourism
OzAsia Festival attracts record attendance for opening week
Adelaide Festival Centre and the Riverbank precinct attracted an enthusiastic crowd for the OzAsia Festival which saw record breaking attendances of more than 106,000 across the...
Oct 28, 2024
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ASM Global appoints new leaders for ICC Sydney
ASM Global, has announced the appointment of Adam Mather-Brown as ICC Sydney Chief Executive and Beverley Parker as the venue’s Deputy Chief Executive. Adam Mather-Brown is...
Oct 27, 2024
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Venues
Sydney’s major venues attract record crowds
Venues NSW has advised of a remarkable period of hosting major events with over 400,000 fans attending live sport and entertainment in just the past fortnight. US rapper Travis...
Oct 27, 2024
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Rebecca Haagsma to leave Nine Entertainment for new role with AFL
AFL Chief Executive, Andrew Dillon has today announced Rebecca Haagsma as AFL’s new Executive General Manager Customer and Commercial. Haagsma is currently the Chief Product and...
Oct 27, 2024
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Bolster Group spotlights 12 key learnings from SXSW Sydney
Melbourne-based entertainment and culture marketing specialists, the Bolster group, has shared 12 things learnt at the recently held SXSW Sydney. On attending the SXSW event,...
Oct 27, 2024
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HYROX world competitor spotlights the event's benefits and potential drawbacks
HYROX - challenging event which combines running with functional workouts – has gained a significant rise in popularity across Australia with curious Australians responsible for...
Oct 27, 2024
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Fitness
Blockbuster Bledisloe Cup returns to Optus Stadium in 2025
The Bledisloe Cup will return to Perth’s Optus Stadium on 4th October 2025 and will notably be the only match of the Cup held in Australia next year. The event is one of the...
Oct 27, 2024
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NTIA 2024 recognise outstanding contributions from Australian tourism industry
The 2024 National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) were held on 26th October with the sold-out event at ICC Sydney bringing together the Australian tourism industry’s finest to...
Oct 27, 2024
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Tourism
Pickleball and Augmented Reality Fitness a focus at Global Sources Sports and Outdoor Show
With growing global awareness of health consciousness, the sports and outdoor industry is experiencing explosive growth. The Global Sources Sports and Outdoor Show first...
Oct 27, 2024
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New measures amplify protection for NSW live music venues
New measures introduced by the NSW Government will give extra protection to Live music venues across the state against threats to their survival. As part of the second tranche...
Oct 26, 2024
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Art installation event sees 5,500 nude participants transform Brisbane’s Story Bridge
Brisbane has today experienced an unusual transformation of its Story Bridge with 5,500 nude participants coming together for ‘Rising Tide’, a monumental live nude installation...
Oct 26, 2024
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New networking experiences and creative activations among IAAPA Expo 2024 offerings
IAAPA Expo, the premier event for the global attractions industry, will feature an array of new offerings for attendees this year. In addition to a sold-out trade show floor and...
Oct 26, 2024
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Career Kickstart Training Program among initiatives revealed at ATIA inaugural Beyond Borders Summit
During the inaugural Beyond Borders Summit, held Friday 25th October at ICC Sydney, the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) unveiled a series of landmark initiatives...
Oct 25, 2024
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Kai Tak Sports Park set to stage first event
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park is set to stage its first event on Sunday, with 1,500 spectators expected to attend a local second division football match between Sai Kung and...
Oct 24, 2024
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Blockbusters at Perth venues contribute to $286 million boost for Western Australian economy
Premier Perth venues including RAC Arena, Optus Stadium and HBF Park with their ability to hold massive crowd numbers and deliver impressive and memorable event experiences,...
Oct 24, 2024
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Healthy Ageing Summit 2025 to explore future of active, healthy living
The Healthy Ageing Institute has announced the Healthy Ageing Summit 2025 - with the theme ‘The Way to the Future’ - will be held from 30th to 31st May at the Crowne Plaza Hotel...
Oct 24, 2024
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