News: Events
Construction underway at Dubbo Athletics Centre
The construction of the Barden Park Regional Centre of Excellence for Athletics in Dubbo, central western NSW, is now underway. The development, which will include a 500-seat...
Aug 7, 2013
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New team drives Business Events Sunshine Coast forward
Business Events Sunshine Coast (BESC) has announced a new team to promote the Sunshine Coast for conferences, meetings and incentive programs. Lauran Hofman has been appointed...
Aug 6, 2013
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Adelaide to investigate 2030 Commonwealth Games bid
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has announced the establishment of a feasibility committee to consider an Adelaide bid to host the the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Speaking...
Aug 5, 2013
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Refurbishment revealed at Exhibition Park in Canberra
Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) has unveiled modern, elegant spaces to provide a welcoming atmosphere for industry and social events available to the local community and...
Aug 5, 2013
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Hong Kong to host Museums and the Web Asia 2013
The annual conference of Museums and the Web Asia, the largest international conference devoted to art, science, and natural and cultural heritage content online, is to be held...
Aug 5, 2013
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Global Spa & Wellness Summit expands with new Global Wellness Tourism Congress
Reflecting global growth in the wellness tourism market, a new event, the Global Wellness Tourism Congress will be held alongside the 2013 Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS)....
Aug 4, 2013
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Boating industry salutes Darling Harbour partnership on its 25th anniversary
On the 25th anniversary of the Sydney International Boat Show at Darling Harbour, the support of Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA) has been recognised by the Boating...
Aug 3, 2013
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'Thank a Sport Maker' campaign to acknowledge sports volunteers
A nationwide 'Thank a Sport Maker' campaign is recognising the hundreds of thousands of sport volunteers ('Sport Makers') who make sport happen in communities throughout New...
Aug 3, 2013
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HKCEC celebrates 25th anniversary with technology upgrades
As part of a range of celebrations to a mark the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), venue managers Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition...
Aug 2, 2013
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Mt Hutt celebrates 40 years of fun in the snow
Canterbury ski field Mt Hutt will be celebrating 40 years of operations over the coming weekend (3rd and 4th August). To mark Mt Hutt's milestone 40th year, celebrations will be...
Aug 2, 2013
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One in every 22 jobs in NSW attributed to tourism
One in every 22 jobs in NSW is now attributed to the tourism industry, contributing billions of dollars in revenue and supporting more than a quarter of a million jobs across...
Aug 2, 2013
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South Australian event to explore the impact and handling of social media on sport
The Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA) is hosting a regional event in Adelaide exploring the impact and handling of social media on sport. To be held...
Aug 1, 2013
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Floorball to feature as a demonstration sport at 2013 SEA Games
Floorball is to be included as a demonstration sport during December's 27th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Myanmar. The decision to include the sport during the Games, which are...
Aug 1, 2013
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Rosehip may help protect knee joints
A patented extract made from standardised Rosehip powder improves knee mobility and may prevent damage to knee cartilage and tissues - even in people without arthritis,...
Aug 1, 2013
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Sydney Festival and The Star announce four-year partnership
Sydney Festival, the annual celebration of art, culture and ideas that takes over Sydney every January, along with The Star, Sydney's premium events and entertainment...
Aug 1, 2013
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Yamba's Raymond Laurie Sports Centre to host sport and recreation exhibition
The Yamba All sports Expo is presenting businesses with the opportunity to gain exposure to the Northern NSW and South Queensland sport and recreation market. To be held on...
Aug 1, 2013
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Work to start on Western Australian State Netball Centre
Construction is set to start on the new Western Australian State Netball Centre with the building contract awarded to local company PS Structures. Western Australian Sport and...
Aug 1, 2013
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Confederation of Australian Sport looks to revive industry advocacy role
The Confederation of Australian Sport (CAS), which stepped back from its role as an advocate and peak body for Australian sport in 2009, is looking to revive its representation...
Jul 31, 2013
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MCG to host 2015 World Cup cricket final
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the 2015 Cricket World Cup final. Australia and New Zealand will jointly host...
Jul 31, 2013
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2013 Helpmann Awards winners announced
The musical Legally Blonde triumphed at last night's Helpmann Awards, winning in five categories, while Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's Wrecking Ball tour was named...
Jul 30, 2013
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FIA World Rally Championship set to return to the Coffs Coast
In less than six weeks Coates Hire Rally Australia 2013, the Australian leg of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), will return to the Coffs Coast. The rally, last staged in...
Jul 30, 2013
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AAC ID Solutions aid success of Brisbane's Picnic in the Park
AAC ID Solutions backed Sunday's Picnic in the Park event in Brisbane, providing The Cerebral Palsy League with identification products including the Australian made Tyvek...
Jul 30, 2013
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Live performance industry generates $1.2 billion in revenue from 16.2 million attendances in 2012
Australia's live performance industry sold 16,273,730 tickets in 2012, generating $1.2 billion in revenue, according to the Ticket Attendance & Revenue Survey 2012. Published by...
Jul 29, 2013
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Sydney to host Australian Event Awards for another three years
Business Events Sydney, Destination NSW and Doltone House have combined to successfully bid for the right to host the Australian Event Awards from 2013 to 2015. With the Awards...
Jul 29, 2013
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