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Visa partners with AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
A global leader in digital payments, Visa, has partnered with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ as its Official Global Supporter marking...
Jul 20, 2025
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City of Melville to honour connections to AC/DC and Bon Scott
The City of Melville Council is to recognise its links to Australian founded rock band AC/DC icon, agreeing at its July Ordinary Meeting to acknowledge the cultural significance...
Jul 20, 2025
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AALARA to stage pre Ekka networking event at RNA Brisbane Showgrounds
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is to hold a Networking Cocktail Event at the RNA Brisbane Showgrounds on the evening of Tuesday 5th...
Jul 20, 2025
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Winners announced for 2025 Women in Sport Photo Action Awards
The Women in Sport Photo Action Awards, presented at the Palangi Gallery in Sydney on 17th July saw NRLW defenders, VFLW scorpions and Super Netball giants secure the top...
Jul 20, 2025
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Queensland Government cuts size of Brisbane Games Organising Committee
Looking to streamline operations for the 2032 Games, the Queensland Government has announced a culling of members of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Organising...
Jul 19, 2025
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Free Dreamworld tickets for children on offer to Ekka guests
A new promotional link between the organisers of the upcoming Royal Queensland Show and Dreamworld will see every child who attends this year’s Ekka on Thursday 14th and Friday...
Jul 19, 2025
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Ticket sales underway for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia
The countdown to the biggest celebration of women’s football in Asia has commenced with thousands of eager supporters jumping online to purchase tickets for the AFC Women’s...
Jul 18, 2025
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BEIA flags its MEETINGS 2026 milestone event at New Zealand International Convention Centre
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA), the official membership-based association representing New Zealand's business events sector has flagged its expectations for MEETINGS...
Jul 17, 2025
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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre to host 2026 Australian Swimming Trials
The Australian Swimming Trials for selection for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and 2026 Pan Pacific Championships teams are returning to NSW and are being held at Sydney Olympic...
Jul 17, 2025
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Santos Tour Down cycling festival returns with all 15 women’s WorldTeams on start line and new race route
The Santos Tour Down cycling festival returns to South Australia for 10 days from 16th - 25th January 2026 with for the first time in TDU history, all 15 women’s WorldTeams set...
Jul 17, 2025
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Local fitness and wellness providers invited to participate in Healthy Darwin 2025-26 Wet Season program
The City of Darwin is inviting local fitness and wellness providers to be part of the upcoming Healthy Darwin 2025-26 Wet Season program. Healthy Darwin is a year-round...
Jul 17, 2025
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Platypus Shoes and Connect by Live Nation launch all-access ‘Kicks Club’ loyalty program for Gen Z customers
Platypus Shoes has partnered with Connect by Live Nation in launching ‘Kicks Club’, a new loyalty program targeting its Gen Z customer base through community, culture and music...
Jul 16, 2025
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Hobart's Beaker Street Festival extends season with new events and venues
Following an impressive positive response, Hobart’s Beaker Street Festival organisers have announced they are extending a major element of their Festival program, Hobartica, for...
Jul 16, 2025
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RotoruaNZ advises local economy and tourism tracking in positive direction
RotoruaNZ has advised the Rotorua economy is tracking reasonably well with tourism coming back quite strongly. RotoruaNZ board chair Tim Cossar, speaking to elected members at a...
Jul 16, 2025
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ICC Sydney launches immersive LED Activation Zone offering brands a stage for storytelling
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has launched an immersive LED Activation Zone capable of showcasing custom brand stories in an...
Jul 16, 2025
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Funding supports Queenstown Lakes District events having a focus on environmental sustainability
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) approved $287,000 for events funding at its meeting held end June and adopted a district Events Policy at the same time. The funding was...
Jul 15, 2025
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AUSactive extends its Million Moves Challenge to Ballarat and Wollongong
With just under 50 days to go, AUSactive has announced its upcoming Million Moves challenge will now offer the Ballarat and Wollongong communities the opportunity to participate...
Jul 15, 2025
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Contemporary cultural festival ‘The Unconformity’ to transform Tasmania’s West Coast
Highly anticipated biennial contemporary cultural festival - The Unconformity - returns to Tasmania’s dramatic and distinctive West Coast town of Queenstown from 16th to 19th...
Jul 15, 2025
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Sandstorm Events to deliver imaginative and immersive sand sculpture trail experience for Echuca Moama
Jointly delivered by Murray River Council, Campaspe Shire Council and Campaspe Port Enterprise (Port of Echuca), a sand sculpture trail will be crafted by Sandstorm Events,...
Jul 15, 2025
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Australian Sport Volunteer Coalition releases its Year 3 Report
Australia’s Sport Volunteer Coalition has just released its Year 3 Sport Volunteer Coalition Report and will soon be launching a new and improved resource hub to help clubs...
Jul 14, 2025
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Lake Macquarie Council and Surf Life Saving NSW sign agreement for hosting Championship events
Under a landmark agreement with Surf Life Saving NSW, Lake Macquarie Council is set to host the NSW Surf Life Saving Championships from 2026-2028. Lake Macquarie Mayor Adam...
Jul 14, 2025
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New Fan experiences revealed for 2026 Perth Sail Grand Prix
The inaugural Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG will be offering multiple viewing options and fan experiences for the new sailing event in January 2026. Supported...
Jul 14, 2025
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32nd edition of ART TAIPEI and Taipei Art Week unveil theme, exhibitors and programs
ART TAIPEI 2025, organised by the Taiwan Art Gallery Association (TAGA), and Taipei Art Week 2025 have unveiled the theme, exhibitors and programs for the 32nd edition of the...
Jul 14, 2025
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BIGSOUND and CAST collaborate for Tech Showcase Session at 2025 Brisbane music conference
BIGSOUND and CAST, The Centre for Arts, Science and Technology are collaborating for the CAST x Tech Showcase at this year’s music conference to be held on 3rd September at...
Jul 13, 2025
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