News: Events
BEIA commences MEETINGS 2024 with Hobbiton Movie Set tour
Ahead of the trade show commencing next week for Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s (BEIA) MEETINGS 2024 in Rotorua, more than 30 Australian hosted buyers will be treated to a...
Jun 10, 2024
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Penrith City Council transforms St Marys into winter playground
Amusement rides and entertainment will be among the activities on offer when, returning for its third year, Penrith City Council’s St Marys Lights Up carnival-style event...
Jun 9, 2024
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Larger than expected crowds prompt safety fears at Vivid Sydney
Organisers of Sydney’s Vivid festival are urging people to plan their attendance at the event following a larger-than-expected number of attendees at a drone show on Sydney...
Jun 8, 2024
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24th Adelaide Cabaret Festival commences this weekend
Following its red carpet opening and Variety Gala last night, the 24th Adelaide Cabaret Festival commences this weekend - lighting up Adelaide Festival Centre and the Riverbank...
Jun 7, 2024
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Netball Australia's new leadership secures $6 million Federal Government funding for 2027 World Cup
Netball Australia has today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will invest $6 million in the Sydney 2027 Netball World Cup. Federal Minister for Sport Anika...
Jun 6, 2024
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Live entertainment producers Strut & Fret announce new venue for Brisbane’s West End
Following the impressive success of their Sydney theatre, The Grand Electric, Brisbane-founded production house, Strut & Fret has announced a permanent new 400+ seat theatre in...
Jun 6, 2024
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NSW legislation grants police ‘wanding’ search powers in sporting venues
Following this year’s spate of stabbing incidents in NSW, the State Government has passed new laws to tackle knife crime by giving police extra powers to use handheld scanners –...
Jun 6, 2024
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Northern Territory Major Event Company sees funding bolstered to $41 million
The Northern Territory Government has bolstered Northern Territory Major Event Company’s funding in Budget 2024/25 to $41 million, The NT Government continues to support a wide...
Jun 5, 2024
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New report offers best practice advice on public Wi-Fi for venues and network owners
A newly released report from the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to improving Wi-Fi standards and services, has delivered an overview of...
Jun 5, 2024
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Australian theatre company ‘Legs On The Wall’ goes international in its 40th year
Celebrating 40 years of breathtaking performances, Australia's renowned physical theatre company Legs On The Wall is set to take its critically acclaimed work, THAW, to an...
Jun 5, 2024
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Encore Event Technologies APAC delivers its largest back-to-back program of events
Encore Event Technologies has set a new benchmark with a personalised incentive for 700 Asian Paints India resellers across Australia and New Zealand - delivering their largest...
Jun 5, 2024
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Strategic Membership Solutions flags the High-Value Sponsorship Trends in 2024
Strategic Membership Solutions, an organisation providing strategic planning, sponsorship, and membership support for associations, has flagged the need for Associations to...
Jun 4, 2024
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Global Wellness Summit to explore surge in water-wellness experiences
The Global Wellness Summit, being held in St. Andrews, Scotland from 4th to 7th November, has announced the theme for the 2024 conference as 'A Watershed Moment for Wellness'....
Jun 4, 2024
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Inaugural Global Sustainable Tourism Summit to delve into issues challenging the industry
Ecotourism Australia, the peak national body for nature-based and sustainable tourism is launching its inaugural Global Sustainable Tourism Summit in Brisbane from 4th to 6th...
Jun 3, 2024
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ICC Sydney's inclusive workplace recognised with elevation to Silver status
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has had its approach to an inclusive workspace recognised with an elevation to Silver Tier status in...
Jun 3, 2024
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Standard Chartered to ensure Singapore marathon becomes even more inclusive
Standard Chartered (the Bank) has advised that it will be renewing its commitment to the Singapore Marathon (SCSM) with the event returning on 29th November to 1st December 2024...
Jun 3, 2024
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Strategic Membership Solutions highlights benefits to associations of deploying chatbots
Strategic Membership Solutions, an organisation providing strategic planning, sponsorship, and membership support for associations, has spotlighted the benefits to associations...
Jun 3, 2024
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World Uni Games flagged as critical to Australian Swimming development
The World University Games are now the second largest multi-sport event in the world, second only to the Olympics. The World University Games to be held in 2025 and 2027, are...
Jun 2, 2024
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2024 MindBodySpirit Festival to be held over four days in Melbourne
Organisers Exhibitions and Events Australia are counting down to the staging of the 2024 MindBodySpirit Festival being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre...
Jun 2, 2024
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Wellness
Green Sports Alliance announces AY Young sustainability advocate as closing musical performer
The Green Sports Alliance has announced AY Young as their closing musical performer for the 2024 Green Sports Alliance Summit Awards Celebration being held on 12th June in Los...
Jun 2, 2024
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IAAPA Expo Asia highlights resilience and growth of attractions sector
IAAPA Expo Asia has concluded at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, having returned to Thailand after 17 years. The event welcomed 4,623 verified...
May 30, 2024
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Harmony cultural event returns to Alice Springs in 2024
Big Day Out in Harmony (BDOIH) offers a vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusivity and is returning to the Red Centre on Saturday, 1st June 2024. Organised by...
May 30, 2024
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Collapse of junior cricket tour operator impacts Sydney parents, coaches and emerging players
Calypso Destinations - a tour operator specialising in junior cricket tours owned by Sydney businessman Kevin Tyler - has collapsed, leaving a number of Sydney parents, coaches...
May 29, 2024
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Northern Territory Government to host AFLW Dreamtime sporting event
The Northern Territory Government has signed an agreement with the AFL to host the AFLW Dreamtime game in the Territory for the first time on Saturday, 26th October 2024....
May 29, 2024
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