News: Events
Thredbo hosts successful 29th Blues Festival
Thredbo’s hosting of the 29th Blues Festival on the weekend attracted over a thousand blues fans from across Australia to the Snowy Mountains for a three program featuring over...
Jan 22, 2024
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Sydney Olympic Park Authority appoints new Chief Executive
Sydney Olympic Park Authority has announced the appointment of Carla Armanet as its new Chief Executive. Armanet is described as “an experienced senior executive that has...
Jan 21, 2024
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New three-year partnership for Ticketmaster Australia and Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Ticketmaster Australia has announced a new three-year partnership deal with the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) to continue ticketing the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Under...
Jan 21, 2024
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Michelle Zangari promoted to role of Senior Manager Live Events at ICC Sydney
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has announced the promotion of Michelle Zangari to the role of Senior Manager, Live Events. Building on her experience as ICC...
Jan 21, 2024
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Rockhampton community encouraged to embrace active and healthy lifestyle in 2024
Rockhampton Regional Council is encouraging its community to kick-start their fitness resolutions and embrace an active and healthy lifestyle in 2024 by registering for the 16th...
Jan 21, 2024
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Lake Macquarie secures Mountain Bike National Championships
The GWM Mountain Bike National Championships will see more than 1500 mountain bike riders, including some of the sport's top athletes descending on Lake Macquarie in March. Held...
Jan 21, 2024
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36th annual Midsumma Festival gets underway in Melbourne
The 36th annual Midsumma Festival is underway in Melbourne offering a three-week LGBTIQA+ art and cultural event showcasing pride, inclusivity and equality for Victoria's...
Jan 21, 2024
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WNBL players, partners and officials support Share the Dignity initiative
Share the Dignity initiative which runs through Cygnett WNBL’s Round 13 from 24th to 31st January, will see the league and its partners, including BOODY and Cygnett, team up to...
Jan 20, 2024
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Swearing and threats pose 'serious risk' to staff at Orange Aquatic Centre resulting in cut in pool entry numbers
Abusive behaviour toward staff members at the Orange Aquatic Centre over recent weeks has seen Orange City Council reduce patron numbers allowed in the facility. Having before...
Jan 19, 2024
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Monash University study finds festival drug-checking services could reduce deaths
An analysis of all drug-related deaths at music festivals across Australia over the past decade has revealed that most incidents are related to young people and the use of MDMA...
Jan 19, 2024
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Adelaide International tennis tournament delivers record attendance
The Adelaide International tennis tournament attracted 51,117 attendees at The Drive in 2024, making it the highest attendance record for a single week event since 2020. Fans...
Jan 18, 2024
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Perth's Fringe World Festival set to attract thousands to over 100 venues
Perth's Fringe World Festival is running from 19th January to 18th February 2024 with performers from comedy to cabaret anticipated to attract hundreds of thousands of people to...
Jan 18, 2024
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Queensland Premier Steven Miles announces Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympic infrastructure review
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced a 60-day review of the infrastructure plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games which expects to deliver a...
Jan 17, 2024
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Tennis Australia exposed for its heavy use of plastic during the Australian Open
Organisers of the Australian Open have been called hypocritical this week by two-time champion Victoria Azarenka for the tournament's heavy usage of plastic and not following...
Jan 17, 2024
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New General Manager appointed for Adelaide Convention Centre
Sarah Goldfinch has been named as the new General Manager of Adelaide Convention Centre - replacing Martin Radcliffe who moved to take on the position of Chief Executive of the...
Jan 17, 2024
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Technogym links with Tennis Australia as Australian Open fitness equipment sponsor
Tennis Australia has announced a sponsorship agreement with Technogym for the 2024 Australian Open. The partnership sees Technogym become the ‘Official Technical Fitness...
Jan 17, 2024
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Sydney Symphony returns to Parramatta with fireworks and drone show as part of Sydney Festival
Sydney Festival favourite - the free non-ticketed Sydney Symphony Under the Stars: Pictures in the Sky - returns to Parramatta on Saturday 20th January featuring the Sydney...
Jan 17, 2024
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Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships 2024 set to commence at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
Top lifesaving athletes of all ages from around Australia are heading to the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre for three days of intense competition at this year’s Australian...
Jan 17, 2024
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NSW Government announces raising of concert cap for Sydney’s Allianz Stadium and SCG
The NSW Government has announced that it has lifted the concert cap at the Sydney Cricket Ground precinct from an average of four events a year to 20 events a year. NSW Premier...
Jan 16, 2024
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Office for the Arts announces latest live music grants to get festivals thriving
The Federal Government's Office for the Arts has announced $2.5 million in funding for live events and festivals under the latest round of the Live Music Australia program....
Jan 16, 2024
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URBNSURF Melbourne to host 2024 BYD Pro QS3000 World Surf League event
URBNSURF Melbourne is hosting the 2024 BYD Pro QS3000 World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series presented by Rip Curl and Pirate Life on Saturday 3rd February. The event will...
Jan 16, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence to drive Thailand in becoming leading ‘lifestyle’ tourist destination
This week, the Thailand Tourism Forum 2024 (TTF), held at InterContinental Bangkok, saw a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) as a driver in securing Thailand’s position as...
Jan 16, 2024
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Plans revealed for expansion of Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Comprehensive plans for the expansion of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre have been revealed today by venue leaseholders Brookfield and Wyllie. The - as yet unfunded...
Jan 16, 2024
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Victorian Premier defends $100 million pandemic funding for Tennis Australia and Australian Open
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has defended financial support given to Tennis Australia during the Covid-19 pandemic, arguing that hosting the Australian Open contributes...
Jan 15, 2024
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