News: Events
Parramatta’s schoolgirls participate in sport clinics at Sydney Olympic Park
As part of the City of Parramatta’s annual ‘Celebrating Girls in Sport Festival’ held recently, the next generation of local sportswomen took to the field to test their skills....
Sep 16, 2024
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LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort debuts at 2024 Shanghai Tourism Festival
Merlin Entertainments has previewed its LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort at the 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival - leading the parade with a themed float built out of 25x scaled LEGO...
Sep 16, 2024
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Design works underway for Bendigo Showgrounds and Bendigo Stadium upgrades
The design phase for Bendigo Showgrounds and Bendigo Stadium has commenced with City Collective appointed as the Principal Design Consultant for both of these projects. As...
Sep 16, 2024
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KOJO joins PMY Group to transform global sport and entertainment offerings
KOJO, an award-winning sports, experience and entertainment company, has joined the PMY Group to further strengthen its intelligence, technology, and experience offerings...
Sep 15, 2024
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RAC Arena to debut multifunctional LED display at HoopsFest
Perth’s RAC Arena will be debuting its $5 million screen at Australia's biggest basketball festival, HoopsFest, with the upgrade enhancing fan engagement and attracting new...
Sep 15, 2024
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Heritage Festival to showcase Christchurch sporting and recreational history
This year’s Christchurch Heritage Festival programme has been released with a theme of 'Active Heritage – Sport, Recreation and Leisure'. The festival runs from 12th to 28th...
Sep 15, 2024
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BEIA open registrations for business events industry conference in Taranaki
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has opened registrations for their 2024 conference to be held in Taranaki for the first time from 25th to 27th November 2024. This...
Sep 15, 2024
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Olympic Council of Asia provides venue update for 2026 Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has provided a venue update for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, advising that the main stadium scheduled for completion six months before the...
Sep 15, 2024
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Victorian Government announces new funding for live music industry
The Victorian Government has announced a $3.9 million boost for the state’s live music industry with music festivals, musicians and live music venues able to share in the...
Sep 14, 2024
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Floriade’s 37th edition opens in Canberra with ‘Art in Bloom’ theme
Floriade, Australia’s largest celebration of Spring, officially opens in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park this weekend - running from Saturday 14th September to Sunday 13th October...
Sep 13, 2024
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Big Red Bash organisers cancel 2025 edition but plan 2026 return
The organisers of the Big Red Bash outback music festival have announced that they are to take a break from hosting the outback music festival next year but that it will return...
Sep 12, 2024
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Strategic Membership Solutions releases latest whitepaper 'Evolving Association Membership Models'
Belinda Moore from Strategic Membership Solutions has released her latest whitepaper, Evolving Association Membership Models. Moore advises “this paper has been years in the...
Sep 12, 2024
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Sydney’s bid to become world’s seventh Marathon Major host city could deliver $300 million
With the Sydney Marathon being held 15th September - having attracted 25,000 entrants - analysis undertaken by Destination NSW on Sydney’s bid to become the world’s seventh...
Sep 12, 2024
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Consumer Affairs Victoria approve Melbourne Royal Showbags
Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors have officially approved showbags for this year’s Melbourne Royal Show with the showbags having passed the mandatory safety checks. The...
Sep 12, 2024
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Parrtjima light festival to return to Alice Springs in 2025
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light – is returning to Alice Springs in 2025 for its 10th instalment to dazzle visitors and invite them to immerse in the only authentic Aboriginal...
Sep 12, 2024
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Penrith culture and sport events in September to boost local economy
A vibrant mix of signature cultural events and sporting competitions on offer in Penrith from 20th to 22nd September is anticipated to attract over 40,000 residents and visitors...
Sep 12, 2024
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Streetwear brand calls on major Royal Shows to block counterfeit vendors
A family-owned Australian streetwear brand has called on the Royal Agricultural Societies across Australia - including the Sydney Royal Easter Show and the Melbourne Royal Show...
Sep 11, 2024
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Grant applications open to boost creative events in regional Victoria
Victorian Minister for Creative Industries, Colin Brooks has announced applications are now open for the Small Regional Presenters program, with grants of up to $15,000 to help...
Sep 11, 2024
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Community Film Festivals receive funding for opening nights across NSW
Local film festivals organisers and film aficionados across NSW are set to benefit from a new funding program that supports opening night celebrations for the community. The new...
Sep 11, 2024
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PGA of Australia announces new major partnership with Rolex
The PGA of Australia’s new major partnership with Rolex - the prestigious Swiss watchmaker - sees Rolex become Official Timekeeper of the BMW Australian PGA Championship, one of...
Sep 11, 2024
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Kai Tak Sports Park set to open in March 2025
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park is reported to be on course to open in March next year, with SAR Chief Executive John Lee advising on Sunday that preparations are underway for a...
Sep 11, 2024
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Newcastle to benefit from Surfest being added to Challenger Series in 2025
Newcastle will receive unprecedented exposure in 2025 when Surfest is upgraded to become one of the top 16 surfing contests in the world as part of the Challenger Series....
Sep 10, 2024
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New route for AFL Grand Final Parade through Melbourne Park and MCG precincts
A new route has been announced for the AFL Grand Final Parade which will weave through Melbourne Park and MCG precincts delivering an enhanced experience for fans. Victorian...
Sep 10, 2024
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Badminton Tournament to showcase Macau as sport tourism destination
Sands China Ltd is the first integrated resort operator to jointly organise the Macau Open Badminton tournament, in alignment with the company's full support of 'tourism +...
Sep 10, 2024
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