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IRONMAN Group promotes Michelle Pepper to Managing Director for Oceania
IRONMAN Group has promoted Michelle Pepper to the role of Managing Director for Oceania. Pepper is taking over the role from Geoff Meyer who retired as of the end of July. The...
Aug 1, 2024
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Shire of Broome expands its Sporting Chance program
The Shire of Broome is expanding its youth engagement initiatives with the introduction of ‘A Remote Chance’ - an extension of the successful ‘A Sporting Chance’ program. A...
Aug 1, 2024
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Artie Smith Oval secures award for Excellence in social and community infrastructure
Shoalhaven’s transformed Artie Smith Oval has won the Excellence in Social & Community Infrastructure (Public Domain) category at the Urban Development Institute of Australia...
Aug 1, 2024
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Future Sounds Asia sues ‘The 1975’ for $3.76 million over 'gay kiss' and cancelled music festival
British pop-rock band ‘The 1975’ are being sued for $3.76 million by Future Sounds Asia - the organisers of Malaysia's Good Vibes Festival – over a 'gay kiss' which caused the...
Aug 1, 2024
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Free and discounted tickets for 2024 Perth Royal Show
The Western Australian Government is providing $5.2 million to help make the 2024 Perth Royal Show affordable for families. This year, admission to the show will be free for...
Aug 1, 2024
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EverNow 2024 to be headlined by world-renowned French pyrotechnics company
Following last year's inaugural event which attracted over 100,000 attendees, the 2024 program for Western Australia's free EverNow festival has been unveiled, headlined by a...
Aug 1, 2024
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Australian National Maritime Museum exhibition captures Lismore Flood aftermath
The Australian National Maritime Museum, located in Darling Harbour, Sydney has opened a new exhibition ‘Inundated’ which explores the harrowing impacts of the 2022 floods in...
Jul 31, 2024
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COSBOA announces Australian Business Events Association as its newest council member
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has welcomed the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) as its newest council member. This partnership...
Jul 31, 2024
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QTIC looks forward to Tourism Week 2024
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) has announced that it will lead the delivery of Queensland tourism’s premier industry conference, the DestinationQ Forum, in...
Jul 31, 2024
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ASTN launches 2024 Sports Innovation report revealing industry worth over $4 billion
The impressive evolution of Australia's sports technology sector from growth to maturity stage has been revealed by the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) in their...
Jul 30, 2024
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Survey finds public backing for permanent increase in Suncorp Stadium concerts
The Queensland Government has advised of the results of public consultation on a permanent rise of up to 12 concerts per year at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium - with more than 81%...
Jul 30, 2024
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Microhire introduces AI-driven event technology at new Adelaide Marriott Hotel
Microhire, one of the largest Australian-owned audio-visual and event staging service suppliers, has expanded into South Australia with the launch of AI-driven event technology...
Jul 30, 2024
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Ernst and Young report determines legacy benefits of Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games
An independent Ernst and Young review of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) has found the legacy benefits for the community have been substantially met or exceeded...
Jul 30, 2024
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Unilumin supplies LED display solutions for five smart 2024 Paris Olympics Games
Unilumin Group, the global LED enterprise, has provided a total area of more than 2600 square metres of LED display and supporting solutions for the five smart 2024 Paris...
Jul 29, 2024
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Northern Territory Garma cultural festival offers political forum for leaders
Annual Indigenous festival, Garma Festival, where Yolngu and Western culture meet, will mark its 24th anniversary when it returns to the Gulkula ceremonial site in North-East...
Jul 29, 2024
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WorkSafe Tradies Surf Challenge returns to URBNSURF Melbourne in 2024
Surfing Victoria and WorkSafe Victoria are continuing their partnership for the 7th consecutive year to deliver the WorkSafe Tradies Challenge and the WorkSafe Club Wellness...
Jul 29, 2024
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AIME makes new executive appointments ahead of planned 2025 growth
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has expanded its executive team with some new key appointments in the lead up to next year’s event. Claire Graham has been...
Jul 28, 2024
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Qatar Airways secures naming rights for British and Irish Lions 2025 tour to Australia
Qatar Airways has been announced as Official Title Partner and Official Airline Partner of the British and Irish Lions’ 2025 tour to Australia. The Middle East airline’s latest...
Jul 28, 2024
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Nelson Arts Festival marks 30th anniversary
New Zealand’s Nelson Arts Festival will be celebrating 30 years of incredible artists, conversations and festivities from 24th October – 3rd November. The Nelson Arts Festival...
Jul 28, 2024
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Maytronics installs advanced AI Poseidon System at Paris 2024 Olympic Training Facilities
Maytronics Australia has equipped eight premier Paris 2024 Olympic training swimming facilities - dedicated to athlete preparation - with the advanced Maytronics AI Poseidon...
Jul 28, 2024
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Events funded to support wellbeing of international students in Northern Territory
The wellbeing of international students in the Northern Territory is being supported via $110,000 in funding of 19 events and activities from the NT Government. The 2024...
Jul 28, 2024
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‘Last Lap’ event staged at soon to be demolished Adelaide Aquatic Centre
In advance of its upcoming closure to make way for a new $135 million facility, the Adelaide Aquatic Centre has today staged a final event for swimmers. Due to close this...
Jul 28, 2024
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Australian Minister for Sport addresses UNESCO's Change the Game Sport Conference in Paris
Australian Minister for Sport, Anika Wells has addressed UNESCO's Change the Game Sport Conference in Paris, taking the opportunity to highlight how the Federal Government's...
Jul 27, 2024
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AIS Hub supports Australian Olympians and Paralympians in Paris with performance analysis
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has advised it has become home to a team of analysts working around the clock to deliver Australian athletes an extra edge against their...
Jul 26, 2024
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