News: Events
New Sydney water-based event venue gets development approval
Leading events and hospitality firm the Dockside Group has received development consent to build an event venue on an anchored floating pontoon in the heart of Darling Harbour....
Dec 12, 2013
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Australian Performing Arts Market heads to Brisbane in February
The Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM), the premier biennial industry event for contemporary performing arts in the Asia Pacific region, will be held in Brisbane from 18th...
Dec 11, 2013
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New national rugby championship to launch in 2014
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) is to launch a new domestic rugby competition in 2014, the National Rugby Championship. Set to feature eight to 10 teams from major centres...
Dec 11, 2013
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Parks Forum invites park agencies and managers to 'Connect with Nature' through Parks Week 2014
The Parks Forum is inviting agencies and individuals around Australia and New Zealand to celebrate the important role that public parks play in contributing to the health of...
Dec 10, 2013
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Diversified Communications appoints The Ticket Group for its major events
The Ticket Group has announced a national partnership with leading exhibitions presenter, Diversified Communications. The relationship brings Diversified's largest national...
Dec 10, 2013
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Perth Theatre Trust considers new venue management models
Venue managers AEG Ogden will run Western Australia's premier stage venues for an extra six months from mid 2014 to give the Perth Theatre Trust extra time to consider future...
Dec 10, 2013
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National Synthetic Surfaces Conference & Expo to return in June 2014
Event organisers Intermedia have announced that the second National Synthetic Surfaces Conference & Expo (NSSCE) will be held on 3rd and 4th June 2014 at Rosehill Gardens,...
Dec 10, 2013
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Torrens River footbridge a hit during Adelaide's Ashes Test
Thousands of cricket fans have taken the opportunity to test out the River Torrens footbridge during the 2nd Ashes Test at the redeveloped Adelaide Oval. The partially-completed...
Dec 10, 2013
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New strategy to stimulate tourism to Regional Victoria
A new Regional Tourism Strategy aims to stimulate tourism in regional areas in Victoria and ensure that regional Victoria will share the economic benefits of the growing tourism...
Dec 10, 2013
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India agrees to board changes after threat to Olympic participation
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has amended its constitution after a threat to its participation in the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended India...
Dec 9, 2013
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Olympic Movement mourns death of Nelson Mandela and salutes 'hero of humanity'
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has expressed the shared loss of the sporting world at the passing of Nelson Mandela. Bach explained "the Olympic...
Dec 9, 2013
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AEG Ogden takes on management of Sydney Entertainment Centre
Global venue managers AEG Ogden have today (9th December) taken on the management of the Sydney Entertainment Centre (SEC). Replacing the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre...
Dec 9, 2013
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Young volleyballers make the most of Melbourne
The largest school-based sports competition in the Southern Hemisphere began yesterday (Sunday 8th December) at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre with Victorian Minister...
Dec 9, 2013
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Inquest hears of risky surf conditions at 2012 Surf Life Saving Championships
Several witnesses have told an inquest into the death of teenage lifesaver Matthew Barclay about challenging conditions at the 2012 Surf Life Saving Championships on the Gold...
Dec 9, 2013
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Construction set to start on International Convention Centre Sydney project
Construction is due to start this week on the $2.5 billion transformation of Sydney's Darling Harbour, after the NSW Government and the Darling Harbour Live Company finalised...
Dec 8, 2013
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Test for tougher grass at Wellington's Evans Bay Park
Wellington's Evans Bay Park rugby ground is the setting for the first test of a tough couch grass that won't turn to mud and mush after bit of rucking by players. Wellington...
Dec 8, 2013
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Festival to mark 20 years of blues in Thredbo
Thredbo is gearing up to host another huge weekend of music in the mountains with the Thredbo Blues Festival 2014 set to take place on from 17th to 19th January next year. Ian...
Dec 8, 2013
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India faces Olympic expulsion
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach says India face expulsion from the Olympic movement unless they comply with ethics rules. India were suspended by the...
Dec 7, 2013
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Cricket puts Northern Territory in the spotlight
Last weekend's Chairman's XI cricket match against England in Alice Springs generated hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of media coverage for the Northern Territory....
Dec 7, 2013
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Sunshine Coast's tourism industry focuses on the future
Building on the DestinationQ forum held in August, Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) in collaboration with Tourism and Events Queensland have this week held a forum to...
Dec 7, 2013
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Fireworks won't take shine off Sydney Opera House
Over 1,000 fireworks will be launched from the sails of the Sydney Opera House this New Year's Eve, using specially designed pyrotechnics to protect the world-famous building as...
Dec 7, 2013
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Historic changes for Sydney's Darling Harbour venues
With the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCEC) set to hold its final event on Sunday (8th December), prior to the development of the new International Convention Centre...
Dec 6, 2013
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ATEC recognises Martin Ferguson's contribution to tourism
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has this week recognised the contribution made to the industry by former Federal Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson AM, awarding the...
Dec 6, 2013
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YMCA Swimathon aims to help wipe out drowning across Australia
Registrations have now opened for the YMCA Swimathon 2014, which will be held at 68 pools across Australia on Sunday 2nd March. The YMCA Swimathon encourages people of all ages...
Dec 6, 2013
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