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Sport for Tomorrow reviews its 2024 conference
Sport for Tomorrow held its 2024 conference in early March delivering a hybrid symposium for international development through sport. Sport for Tomorrow (SFT) is an...
Mar 20, 2024
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Philippines to host 2025 Volleyball World Championship in 2025
The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and Volleyball World, the governing body’s commercial entity, have announced that the Philippines will host the Men’s World...
Mar 20, 2024
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‘Just Play’ and ‘Women Make Waves’ among programs supported by Australia’s Team Up in Solomon Islands
Following the launch of the Australian Government’s Team Up program in Solomon Islands in November last year, staff members from six sport for development programs in the...
Mar 20, 2024
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AIS workshops help strength and conditioning coaches enhance their skills
The Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) specialised professional development workshops are helping to develop and enhance the skills of strength and conditioning coaches to...
Mar 20, 2024
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Adelaide Motorsport Festival attracts thousands of spectators and Formula 1 drivers
This year’s Adelaide Motorsport Festival attracted thousands of spectators to the event held at Victoria Park in Adelaide over the weekend. Fast becoming a must-attend precursor...
Mar 20, 2024
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Play Well leadership group to oversee implementation of Sport Participation Strategy
The Australian Sports Commission has advised that a 14-person group of experts has been announced as the Play Well Leadership Group that will oversee the implementation of...
Mar 20, 2024
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Victoria’s Auditor-General finds 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation cost state more than $589 million
Victoria’s Auditor-General office has today released their findings on the financial cost to the state by withdrawing from the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Auditor-General...
Mar 19, 2024
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Starlizard Integrity Services identifies 167 suspicious football matches in 2023
London-based, sports integrity specialists - Starlizard Integrity Services (SIS) - have identified 167 football matches played around the world in 2023 as suspicious. The SIS...
Mar 19, 2024
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Tourism and Major Events Calendar launched for Shepparton and Goulburn Valley
Greater Shepparton City Council has launched its 2024 Tourism and Major Events Calendar which features cultural celebrations, major sporting events and exhibitions. The Calendar...
Mar 19, 2024
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NRL launches Multicultural Round 2024 with theme 'Stronger Together'
The National Rugby League (NRL) has launched their Multicultural Round 2024 - a week-long event celebrating culture, heritage and inclusion in the Rugby League community. The...
Mar 19, 2024
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2024 set to be ICC Sydney’s biggest year for entertainment
The growth in live concerts and consumer exhibitions are seeing ICC Sydney experiencing its biggest year ever for entertainment, expanding beyond the venue having hosted more...
Mar 18, 2024
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International Olympic Committee makes declaration against the politicisation of sport
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today reaffirmed its position against the politicisation of sport, highlighting its position as a Fundamental Principle of the...
Mar 18, 2024
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National Aquatics Symposium focuses on robust framework to ensure sustainable workforce
The recently held National Aquatic Workforce Symposium convened by Royal Life Saving Australia and the National Aquatic Industry Committee, attracted 50 industry leaders with a...
Mar 18, 2024
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ChristchurchNZ marks first anniversary of Tūwhana Business Events Programme
ChristchurchNZ has advised that Christchurch’s new Business Events Advocate Programme - Tūwhana - marked its first anniversary with aerospace entrepreneur Mark Rocket and...
Mar 18, 2024
Events
Queensland Government rejects key Olympic venues review recommendations in favour of QSAC and Suncorp Stadium upgrades
The Queensland Government has rejected key findings from the review of venues for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games for the building of an all new stadium near the Brisbane...
Mar 18, 2024
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MKTG Sports and Entertainment strengthens service offerings and refreshes organisation
Dentsu's MKTG Sports and Entertainment has today announced a strategic enhancement of its service offerings which include launching a specialised PR and Talent Marketing...
Mar 17, 2024
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Registrations open for rEVENTS Academy’s 2024 Regional Event Management Training Program
rEVENTS Academy, has opened registrations for its popular seven week Regional Event Management Training Program . Focused on assisting small to medium, regional events, this a...
Mar 17, 2024
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Hockey Major Infrastructure Feasibility Study highlights need for more facilities in Brisbane
A major Infrastructure Feasibility Study has been released today by Hockey Queensland and Hockey Australia to coincide with the release of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and...
Mar 17, 2024
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IOC President marks 100 year anniversary of the Olympic Winter Games
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first Olympic Winter Games - held in the French community of Chamonix in 1924 -...
Mar 17, 2024
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Volleyball Festival returns to Coolangatta for 2024
The Volleyslam 2024 festival is underway at Coolangatta which has attracted more than 1500 players from across Australia and around the world to participate in four marquee...
Mar 16, 2024
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Crowd safety stewards charged over alleged Summernats assault
Two Summernats safety staff who allegedly assaulted a number of patrons at this year’s event have been charged and will face Court later this month. The alleged assault occurred...
Mar 15, 2024
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2024 Adelaide Festival attracts record-breaking crowds
Adelaide Festival 2024 has smashed attendance records with 478,890 attending all Adelaide Festival and Writers’ Week events, both ticketed and free (including WOMADelaide), with...
Mar 15, 2024
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Vaccinated and well behaved dogs invited to ‘party’ at Christchurch pools
Christchurch City Council is holding its popular ‘Pooch Pool Parties’ next month at Waltham and Templeton Summer Pools. Christchurch City Council Head of Recreation, Sports and...
Mar 15, 2024
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Esports Festival to attract thousands of fans to Melbourne
Global digital gaming festival DreamHack is being held in Melbourne this April. Delivered via a partnership between DreamHack, TEG, Victorian Government and ESL FACEIT Group,...
Mar 15, 2024
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