News: Events
Global Nature Positive Summit aims to boost private sector investment
The world’s first Global Nature Positive Summit will be in Sydney from 8th-10th October. The Summit is considered to be the next step towards turbocharging private sector...
Sep 22, 2024
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Environment
National Gymnastics Clubs Carnival underway on Gold Coast
Gymnastics Australia’s National Clubs Carnival is underway until 7th October at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre. With the support of Tourism Events Queensland and...
Sep 21, 2024
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Sport
Circus Oz Hub returns for duration of Melbourne Fringe 2024
For the first time since 2019, the vibrant Circus Oz Hub is returning for the duration of Melbourne Fringe 2024 from 1st to 20th October. The Circus Oz building in Collingwood...
Sep 20, 2024
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Heart Foundation and Fitness & Lifestyle group partner to deliver new challenge
The Heart Foundation has partnered with Fitness and Lifestyle group (FLG) - the owner of Fitness First Australia and Goodlife Health Clubs – to deliver a new fitness challenge...
Sep 20, 2024
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Fitness
Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into the Commonwealth Games invites events industry input
The Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the Commonwealth Games has restated is investigation, inviting the events industry to share its views on the $2 billion in support the...
Sep 20, 2024
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Entertainment
LES MILLS LIVE Singapore welcomed 6,600 session participants and debuted Les Mills Pilates
Organised by Les Mills Asia Pacific and powered by adidas, LES MILLS LIVE Singapore - the international fitness festival held on 31st August 2024, was a spectacular success at...
Sep 20, 2024
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Fitness
National Tourism and Hospitality event to address skill shortages
Key players from across the tourism and hospitality sectors will be attending the Australian Tourism and Hospitality Skills Symposium - taking place in Brisbane on 26th November...
Sep 19, 2024
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Education
Dreamworld Country Fair to deliver array of entertainment and activities
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is hosting its Country Fair commencing tomorrow and bringing together an exciting mix of live entertainment, delicious food, and fun-filled...
Sep 19, 2024
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Entertainment
WTTC announces final list of leaders addressing 24th Global Summit in Perth
The World Travel and Tourism (WTTC) has announced the final line-up of leaders who will be addressing the 24th Global Summit in Perth from 8th to 10th October. Notable speakers...
Sep 19, 2024
Events /
Tourism
ABEA strengthens its national representation with new appointments
Aimed at solidifying its team and strengthening its national representation, the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has appointed three new Council Chairs and...
Sep 19, 2024
Events /
Venues
Screen Territory’s 2024 NT Screen Summit spotlights local production
With the Northern Territory currently experiencing a production boom, this weekend will see screen professionals, game developers, and aspiring creatives converge in Darwin for...
Sep 19, 2024
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Auckland’s Go Media Stadium attracts record-breaking NRL attendance
Auckland’s multi-purpose Go Media Stadium (Mount Smart Stadium), attracted nearly a quarter of a million rugby league fans in 2024 with the One New Zealand Warriors smashing NRL...
Sep 19, 2024
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Ticketbooth renews digital ticketing partnership with Sydney’s Carols in the Domain
Sydney-based Ticketbooth, a Leap Event Technology solution, has renewed its digital ticketing partnership with Woolworths Carols in the Domain, marking the seventh consecutive...
Sep 19, 2024
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Arts
Pladia launched to enhance visitor experience at cultural venues and events
Pladia, a world-first experience design software business, has been launched as a premium solution designed to serve the cultural tourism market, offering arts and culture...
Sep 18, 2024
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Arts
Deputy partners with Sydney Fringe to support volunteers and staff
Sydney Fringe Festival - the largest independent arts festival in New South Wales is currently underway until 30th September during which it will present over 450 events across...
Sep 18, 2024
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Wellness tourism leaders to discuss industry trends and developments at Spa Summit
The second annual Spa Summit is being hosted in Byron Bay from 20th-21st October attracting Australian and international spa, wellness and wellness tourism leaders to discuss...
Sep 17, 2024
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Wellness
Consumer Protection urges families to prioritise safety at Perth Royal Show
While the Perth Royal Show which runs from 21st – 28th September 2024 promises fun for all ages, WA Consumer Protection is reminding parents to carefully inspect for potential...
Sep 17, 2024
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Attractions
NBL Chief Executive David Stevenson announced as Golf Summit keynote speaker
This year’s Golf Summit - run by Australian Golf’s peak bodies - the PGA of Australia and Golf Australia – will see National Basketball League Chief Executive David Stevenson...
Sep 17, 2024
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Sport /
Golf
Glasgow to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games Scotland has secured the required Scottish and UK Government support for Glasgow to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA)...
Sep 17, 2024
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Government
Orange to host 2024 CrossFit Masters tournament
Orange will be hosting the 2024 CrossFit Masters from 18th-20th October with around 500 competitors from across Australia, as well as New Zealand Asia and Europe expected to...
Sep 17, 2024
Events /
Fitness
Gemba releases Insight Reports into the evolving event experience
A new report from industry consultants Gemba has found that just half of fans are satisfied with their experience at live entertainment and sport events. Based on research into...
Sep 16, 2024
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Consultants
NSW Government amends laws to help struggling music festival industry
The NSW Government has today announced new regulatory and financial support for the embattled music festival industry which is under the pressure of increasing costs. With a...
Sep 16, 2024
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Entertainment
Auckland Council spotlights active recreation support for senior citizens
Auckland Council recognises the significant contribution made by older people to communities, with ageing being something that should be celebrated. However getting older can be...
Sep 16, 2024
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Wellness
Positive ageing supported in Geelong with array of events
The City of Geelong's Positive Ageing Program is back starting 1st October 2024 and will deliver an array of activities to promote and support healthy ageing for people aged...
Sep 16, 2024
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Fitness