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News: Events

Recreation Aotearoa spotlight their Parks Planning Masterclass
Recreation Aotearoa has spotlighted the Parks Planning Masterclass they have developed with Xyst. The full day class is designed for both new and experienced parks planners,...
Jul 10, 2024
Events /
Recreation /
Play /
Parks
Vision endorsed for Cairns to become vibrant hub for women’s sport
Cairns Regional Council has endorsed a bold vision to transform the region into a vibrant hub for women’s sports with the vision having the potential for far-reaching economic...
Jul 10, 2024
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Sport /
Marketing
Darwin Fringe Festival showcases creativity of local artists
The Darwin Fringe Festival, held from 12th to 21st July will showcase the creativity of some of the Territory’s best, and emerging artists, with performances ranging from art,...
Jul 9, 2024
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Arts
BEIA launches new website delivering comprehensive digital planning tool
With Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) having a goal to create the definitive guide to business events in New Zealand, a new website has been launched by the association...
Jul 8, 2024
Events /
Marketing
ICC Sydney announces recipients of its 2024 Extraordinaires Awards
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has announced the winning exemplary team members who were recognised in its 2024 Extraordinaires...
Jul 7, 2024
Events /
Venues
Local and new events across Northern Territory boosted with funding
Northern Territory event organisers are being offered a new round of the Northern Territory Government’s Event Funding Program (EFP), which supports a wide range of events and...
Jul 7, 2024
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Arts
National Officiating Summit secures Refbook as Major Partner for 2024
The National Officiating Summit, being held on Friday 22nd November, has secured officiating technology platform, Refbook, as a Major Partner for 2024. Refbook is a sports...
Jul 7, 2024
Events /
Sport /
Technology
Shepparton Aquamoves holds recruitment event to address Swim Instructor shortages
To address workforce shortages at Aquamoves Swim School, Greater Shepparton City Council will be hosting a recruitment day event for those interested in becoming a Swim...
Jul 7, 2024
Events /
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
Bendigo looks for entertainment alternatives to fireworks and animals
Community consultation has opened today to investigate the use of fireworks and animals as forms of entertainment at City of Greater Bendigo events only. The City’s only...
Jul 7, 2024
Events /
Entertainment
ICC Sydney team members recognised for innovative event technological solutions
Team members from International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, have been recognised at the AIPC Congress held in Costa Rica this week for...
Jul 7, 2024
Events /
Venues /
Technology
Regional funding of 66 community events could see emergence of next big NSW festival
The NSW Regional Event Fund managed by Destination NSW will support 66 regional communities across NSW with the funding coming from a program that supported the emergence of the...
Jul 5, 2024
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Arts
Big Red Bash delivers impressive three day outback music festival
The Big Red Bash outback music festival held 2nd – 4th July in the Simpson Desert Birdsville, located more than 1,500km west of Brisbane, attracted more than 7,500 festivalgoers...
Jul 4, 2024
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Entertainment /
Arts
Solar Hub ACT Netball Centre to host new-look 2024 Australian Netball Championships
Solar Hub ACT Netball Centre, located in the Australian Capital Territory will host a new-look Australian Netball Championships from 25th to 28th August with two domestic teams...
Jul 4, 2024
Events /
Sport
ISPS HANDA Australian Open returns to Melbourne Sandbelt in 2024
Golf Australia has announced the ISPS HANDA Australian Open will return to the famed Melbourne Sandbelt in 2024 having last year been held in Sydney with the event played across...
Jul 3, 2024
Events /
Golf
Inner West Council announces additional Entertainment Precincts and funding to improve White Bay Power Station
Following the success of Sydney's first Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) at Enmore Road, Inner West Council is expanding its live music and performance footprint and has...
Jul 3, 2024
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Culture /
Entertainment /
Arts
General Admission Entertainment unveils new Australian Booking Agency
General Admission Entertainment has launched its innovative booking agency, marking a significant milestone in the South Australian music industry. Established in 2007 by Gareth...
Jul 3, 2024
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Venues /
Entertainment /
Ticketing
Leeton Shire Council approves refurbished Roxy Theatre's new Operations Model
Leeton Shire Council, located in the Riverina region of NSW, has endorsed a new operations model for the refurbished Roxy Community Theatre. The endorsement is in response to...
Jul 3, 2024
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Venues /
Entertainment /
Arts
Canberra's AIS Arena reopens following $15 million upgrade
Following a $15 million investment from the Australian Government, Canberra's AIS Arena has reopened its doors as a multi-purpose and fully accessible venue with new seating,...
Jul 2, 2024
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Sport /
Access /
Venues
AFL's Gather Round makes growing economic contribution to South Australia
Newly released figures show that April’s second AFL Gather Round delivered more than 190,000 visitor nights while contributing more than $91 million to South Australia’s...
Jul 2, 2024
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Sport /
Tourism
ICC Sydney celebrates NAIDOC Week alongside First Nations community partner KARI
Continuing on its pathway towards reconciliation, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, celebrates NAIDOC Week alongside one of its First...
Jul 2, 2024
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Arts
Cairns Convention Centre achieves AIPC re-certification at Gold Level
Having first achieved gold level certification in 2011, Cairns Convention Centre has now achieved AIPC Quality Standards re-certification at the Gold Level. They join a group of...
Jul 2, 2024
Events /
Venues
Wests Tigers' venue strategy reveals plans for more NRL home matches at CommBank Stadium
NRL club Wests Tigers has unveiled its long-awaited home-ground strategy for 2025 and 2026 which will see it play four games at Sydney's CommBank Stadium and fewer...
Jul 2, 2024
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Venues
PHIST sustainable tourism event will encourage confrontation of conventional thinking
PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), Southeast Asia’s biggest sustainability event for the tourism and hospitality sectors returns in September networking...
Jul 2, 2024
Events /
Tourism /
Hospitality /
Environment
IT service consultancy TCS becomes title partner of Sydney Marathon
Tata Consultancy Services, a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has announced a five year title partnership of the Sydney Marathon. The...
Jul 2, 2024
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Sport /
Marketing