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Inaugural Sport Positive Awards recognise initiatives that promote climate and biodiversity
A diverse group of organisations and individuals including the World Surf League, Starboard, Kicking for Nature, Liverpool FC and Australian academic Dr Sheila Nyungen having...
Oct 10, 2024
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Rugby Australia prepares counter-claim to Melbourne Rebels' $30 million lawsuit
The legal dispute between Rugby Australia and former Super Rugby team Melbourne Rebels has escalated this week with Rugby Australia preparing a counter-claim to Melbourne...
Oct 10, 2024
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Surf Park Central spotlights 10 key takeaways from Surf Park Summit 2024
Surf Park Central held its latest surf park industry-focused event from 30th September to 2nd October and has advised that the Surf Park Summit 2024 was its largest to date...
Oct 10, 2024
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Funlab venues across Australia to raise funds for mental wellbeing
Funlab is delivering a ‘Day of Fun’ with $8 offers across all of its popular venues in Australia with proceeds going to national youth mental health organisation, headspace....
Oct 10, 2024
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SportNXT returns to Melbourne in 2025
SportNXT is returning to Melbourne in March 2025 with the three-day event bringing a host of high-profile speakers from around the world to discuss the latest in the business of...
Oct 10, 2024
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Mov'in Bed outdoor cinema returns to Barangaroo
Mov'in Bed outdoor cinema is making its much-anticipated return to Barangaroo from 29th November to 23rd March 2025 with the event transforming Barangaroo’s stunning Harbour...
Oct 10, 2024
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RAC Arena announces Pirate Life Brewing as lounge naming rights partner
RAC Arena, managed by ASM Global, has announced Pirate Life Brewing as the naming rights partner for the venue’s level one lounge, now known as the Pirate Life Bar. As an...
Oct 10, 2024
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Australian Open introduces new fan experience and increased shaded areas for 2025
Australian Open has introduced TOPCOURT – a new precinct offering the latest innovation in fan experience, blending sport and entertainment. TOPCOURT is set to transform Middle...
Oct 10, 2024
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Inner West Council collaborates with SXSW Sydney to launch inaugural festival
Sydney’s Inner West Council is partnering with South by Southwest (SXSW) Sydney, in association with Century Venues to launch the inaugural ‘Fest by Inner West’ presented by...
Oct 10, 2024
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ATEC releases program highlights for Meeting Place 2024
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has announced the launch of this year’s Meeting Place (MP24) program, detailing all the action that will be part of the event taking...
Oct 10, 2024
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Rugby Australia faces $30million lawsuit from Melbourne Rebels
Rugby Australia took control of the Super Rugby team Melbourne Rebels in January 2024 when the Franchise was placed into voluntary administration after accruing debts of almost...
Oct 9, 2024
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F45 Group partner with SXSW Sydney 2024
The F45 Training Group has officially announced its partnership with South by Southwest Sydney (SXSW Sydney) 2024, showcasing high-energy workouts from F45 Training and FS8 to...
Oct 9, 2024
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Melbourne Convention Bureau appoints Chief Sales and Customer Experience Officer
Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has appointed Nicolena Oborn as its new Chief Sales and Customer Experience Officer – a pivotal new role to drive MCB’s refreshed global sales...
Oct 9, 2024
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ADF partnership delivers training program for sports officials in Solomon Islands
A five-day training program for sports officials in Solomon Islands is underway at Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) in Honiara until 12th October. A...
Oct 9, 2024
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Western Australian Government to invest $17 million in Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre redevelopment
The Western Australian Government has allocated $16.6 million to progress the proposal for the redevelopment of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre aimed at transforming...
Oct 9, 2024
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Bathurst counts down to Supercars race
NSW Police and Bathurst City Council are preparing for the management of this weekend’s iconic Bathurst 1000 at the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit. Supercars Australia’s...
Oct 9, 2024
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Sydney’s Accor Stadium to host Australian debut for Race of Champions in 2025
Motorsport’s Race of Champions (ROC) will head to Australia for the first time with the announcement that its next edition will take place at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on 7th and...
Oct 8, 2024
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Global tourism industry economic contribution grows faster than its environmental impact
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 24th Global Summit is underway in Perth and has revealed a significant decrease in tourism’s climate footprint emissions. A key...
Oct 8, 2024
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Shoalhaven businesses collaborate on showcasing vision for ‘going-out hubs’
More than 30 Shoalhaven businesses have showcased their vision to create four vibrant, going-out hubs in the region, during an event in Sydney held last Wednesday. The...
Oct 8, 2024
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Byron Bay resort transforms event experiences with bespoke offerings
Located in the heart of Byron Bay, Elements of Byron is a premium resort known for its commitment to sustainability, wellness, and bespoke experiences. Elements of Byron hosts...
Oct 8, 2024
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India’s KISS Volleyball Festival enters Guinness World Records
The volleyball tournament held at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar, India on 4th October 2024, featured over 5,000 players - leading to its entry into...
Oct 8, 2024
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All-time attendance record broken across NSW’s major venues
Following Sunday’s NRLW and NRL Grand Finals at Accor Stadium, the state’s major venues have smashed their all-time attendance record with over four million fans attending live...
Oct 7, 2024
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Australian fitness industry to unite under one roof at AusFitness Expo
Celebrating the power of health and wellness and looking to inspire greatness and unite the fitness community under one roof, the AusFitness Expo and AusFitness Industry events...
Oct 7, 2024
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The Pilates Journal Expo returns in 2025
Following the success of the inaugural ‘Pilates Journal Expo’ held this year at Bondi Beach, the event is returning in 2025 to offer the Pilates industry a vital platform for...
Oct 7, 2024
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