News: Events
2024 UniSport Nationals to attract over 6,000 student-athletes to Canberra
With just one month to go, the 2024 UniSport Nationals are expected to attract over 6,000 student-athletes to Canberra between 7th and 13th September. Nationals is the premier...
Aug 6, 2024
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Saudi Arabia reveals stadium plans for 2034 FIFA World Cup
Plans for Saudi Arabia to build 11 new stadiums and refurbish four existing ones to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup have been revealed. Publishing the bid books for both the 2030...
Aug 6, 2024
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Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre General Manager Nigel Keen to step down
After 12 years in the role, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) General Manager Nigel Keen will be stepping down from the position at the end of September. Keen joined...
Aug 6, 2024
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Finalists announced for AUSactive 2024 National Awards
The 2024 AUSactive National Awards finalists have been announced today, spotlighting the talent and dedication within the active health and exercise industry. This announcement...
Aug 5, 2024
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Live Performance Australia sets out priorities for future survival of live music industry
Live Performance Australia has today declared that the future success of Australia’s live music industry depends on a globally-focused, commercially engaged and collaborative...
Aug 5, 2024
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Abilities Unleashed Programs launched by Disability Sports Australia at Eagle Stadium
Disability Sports Australia, in collaboration with Wyndham City Council, has launched the Abilities Unleashed Program at Eagle Stadium. Wyndham City’s Eagle Stadium is the...
Aug 5, 2024
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Destination NSW calls for creative ideas for next year’s Vivid Sydney event
Destination NSW is encouraging artists, musicians, thought leaders and food creatives to submit ideas for next year’s multi-artform festival, Vivid Sydney. Vivid Sydney 2025...
Aug 5, 2024
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AIS technologies play important role in supporting Australian Olympic team
From custom-built technology to performance support and training camps, the AIS has played an important role in helping Australian athletes maintain a competitive edge during...
Aug 5, 2024
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HSBC SVNS returns to Perth in 2025
Perth has secured the global rugby event - HSBC SVNS - for 2025, following the major success of HSBC SVNS 2024, which drew 48,000 fans over three days. Previously known as the...
Aug 5, 2024
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Bega Valley Shire Council currently recruiting for swimming pool positions
Ahead of the upcoming swimming season, Bega Valley Shire Council has advised it is currently recruiting for Council-managed swimming pools across the shire. Council’s Aquatic...
Aug 5, 2024
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Greater Shepparton City Council welcomes new Swim Instructors to Aquamoves Swim School
Following its Swimming Instructor Recruitment Day, held at Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton in July, Greater Shepparton City Council has welcomed new Swim Instructors to the...
Aug 5, 2024
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Partnership announced between TEG and Foxtel
A new partnership has been announced between Foxtel and TEG - a global leader in live entertainment, ticketing, digital & data - offering Foxtel Rewards members access to...
Aug 5, 2024
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Applications open to support Australian Live Music industry
Critical support is now available for Australian live music venues and festivals with the Australian Government today opening applications for the new $8.6 million Revive Live...
Aug 5, 2024
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Vision Fitness to launch expanded commercial cardio and strength equipment line
Vision Fitness, a provider of durable and intuitive fitness equipment, will be launching a full-commercial line of strength and cardio equipment at the AusFitness Industry 2024...
Aug 5, 2024
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Kai Tak Sports Park lights up to mark achievements of Hong Kong Olympians
Marking the achievements of Hong Kong team athletes at the Paris Olympics, the Kai Tak Sports Park has presented the first large-scale outdoor LED light show on the exterior...
Aug 4, 2024
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Adelaide Festival Artistic Director quits to take up government position
Ruth Mackenzie has stepped down from her role as Artistic Director of Adelaide Festival and today commences in a new role overseeing the development and delivery of the South...
Aug 4, 2024
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Leading international and Thai green advocates to headline PHIST 2024
Asia’s leading sustainability tourism event, PHIST 2024, has secured leading international and Thai green advocates to headline the sustainability event. Organised by the Phuket...
Aug 4, 2024
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Spartan Event attracts thousands to Werribee
Wyndham City Council has advised that this weekend's Werribee Spartan Event has attracted nearly 4500 people. Held yesterday and today (3rd and 4th August), competitors...
Aug 3, 2024
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Victorian surfing competition to be held at Bells Beach, Phillip Island and Mornington Peninsula
Surfing Victoria has announced the dates for the 2024/25 Victorian Open Series with the three-event series to commence at Bells Beach on September 14th, 2024 as part of the West...
Aug 3, 2024
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Northshore Brisbane $87 million street renewal commences in preparation for 2032 Games Athlete Village
The Queensland Government has awarded an $87 million contract to BMD for the first phase of the Northshore Brisbane Street Renewal Program, enabled by Economic Development...
Aug 1, 2024
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre secures AIPC Gold Re-certification
Malaysia’s purpose-built venue, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre - managed by Convex Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a joint-venture between KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd and ASM Global - has...
Aug 1, 2024
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Australian Pool Rescue Championships commence at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
The 2024 National and Interstate Pool Rescue Championships are getting underway today with 490 athletes from 63 clubs, including nine international clubs, competing at the Gold...
Aug 1, 2024
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Toyota extends partnership with AFL to become Official Disability Inclusion Partner
Automotive manufacturer, Toyota Australia has expanded its partnership with Australian Rules Football in Victoria by coming on board to support disability and inclusion football...
Aug 1, 2024
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Legacy Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre project progresses to procurement
The Australian and Queensland Governments have endorsed the Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre project – aimed at delivering a $205 million legacy sporting facility which will...
Aug 1, 2024
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