News: Events
National Officiating Summit secures New Balance and Belgravia Apparel as partners
The organisers of the 2024 National Officiating Summit have welcomed new partners Belgravia Apparel and New Balance as its event partners As the Official Apparel Partner of...
Dec 20, 2023
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Qudos Bank Arena continues partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation
Qudos Bank Arena, managed by ASM Global and owned by TEG, has announced the continuation of its long-term partnership with the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Known for...
Dec 20, 2023
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Surfing Victoria partnership offers discounts for Phillip Island accommodation and attractions
Surfing Victoria has announced a new partnership with Park Lane Phillip Island that will see it become the exclusive accommodation provider for Surfing Victoria events on...
Dec 20, 2023
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Cricket Australia extends long-standing partnership with MKTG Sports + Entertainment
Cricket Australia has announced a two-year extension of its long-standing partnership with MKTG Sports + Entertainment. The extension marks a significant milestone in a...
Dec 20, 2023
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Vibrant Streets program helps NSW Councils reinvigorate community with music, culture and hospitality experiences
The NSW Government’s $15 million Vibrant Streets program will present NSW Councils with opportunities to temporarily close local streets to vehicles and offer the community more...
Dec 19, 2023
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre advises of unprecedented success through 2023
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is concluding 2023 on a high note, having hosted 1,724 events over the course of the year - the highest number since 2014 and a major bounce...
Dec 19, 2023
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Christchurch City Council becomes exclusive steward of Avon River Precinct
Christchurch City Council now has the exclusive stewardship of the award-winning Avon River Precinct following the transfer of its final feature – the North Frame pedestrian...
Dec 18, 2023
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Beyond Activ partners with Leejam Sports Company
Beyond Activ has signed a three-year strategic partnership agreement with Leejam Sports Company - one of the largest operators of sport and fitness centres in the Middle East...
Dec 18, 2023
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Royal Life Saving announces NSC collaboration
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has announced its partnership with the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) and IAKS 2024. The collaboration will involve...
Dec 18, 2023
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Crankworx to stage South Island event at Christchurch Adventure Park
Crankworx, the global tour of mountain bike festivals, has advised that its next New Zealand event will take place at the Christchurch Adventure Park from 1st to 3rd March 2024....
Dec 18, 2023
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Bells Family Carnival the subject of a feature-length documentary
The 100-year heritage of the Bells, a sixth-generation travelling show family, has been showcased in a feature-length documentary premiered at the Sydney film festival at the...
Dec 17, 2023
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Report advises of positive impact of FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup on New Zealand
An impact evaluation report released by the New Zealand Government has shown that the nation’s co-hosting of this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup delivered a net economic benefit...
Dec 17, 2023
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Cedar Mill Group advises of promotion of three senior executives
Major event consultants and venue developer Cedar Mill Group has announced the promotion of three of its senior executives. Ewen Craig, Director of Commercial Operations, takes...
Dec 17, 2023
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UN Conference hears illegal betting to be main factor underpinning sports corruption
A United Nations anti-corruption conference on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), held between 11th and 15th December in Atlanta, United States, has heard that illegal betting is the main...
Dec 17, 2023
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Chinese Court imposes jail sentences on organisers of ultramarathon in which 21 competitors died
Seven people involved in the organisation of mountain marathon cross-country race in north-west China in 2021 during which 21 runners died in extreme weather conditions have...
Dec 16, 2023
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New Year’s Eve celebrations tailored for communities across Northern Territory
New Year’s Eve events across the Northern Territory are being thoughtfully tailored to meet the individual needs of each community, and to highlight their unique cultures and...
Dec 15, 2023
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Dubai Sports Council agrees 10-year strategic plan
Dubai has approved a strategic plan for sports in the Emirate as it looks for the sector to make greater GDP contribution, encourage greater more participation and host more...
Dec 15, 2023
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Cairns Convention Centre comes through Cyclone Jasper undamaged
The newly expanded Cairns Convention Centre has come through Cyclone Jasper undamaged as designed and constructed and has now reopened. Tropical Cyclone Jasper weakened after...
Dec 14, 2023
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ExerciseNZ’s Richard Beddie contributes at World Health Organization meeting
By invitation, Richard Beddie, Chief Executive of the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ), has represented New Zealand at a pivotal World Health Organization (WHO)...
Dec 14, 2023
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Perth secures World Masters Games for 2029
Perth has secured the World Masters Games for 2029 following the International Masters Games Association having accepted the bid presented by the Confederation of Australian...
Dec 14, 2023
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Sportradar and TDI to use deep data for new betting and media products on ATP tour events
Sportradar and Tennis Data Innovations (TDI) - a specialist joint venture vehicle of ATP and ATP Media - have entered into an agreement to use data for betting and enhanced fan...
Dec 14, 2023
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ASC invests additional $2 million to support athletes ahead of Paris 2024 Games
The Australian Sports Commission is investing an additional $2 million to financially support athletes and their families as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic and...
Dec 13, 2023
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City of Parramatta and NRL partnership aims to expand sport experience beyond the stadium
The City of Parramatta is proposing a strategic three years partnership with NRL team, Parramatta Eels, to cement the City’s reputation as the home of sport offering a sport...
Dec 12, 2023
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Reshaping music industry among actions included in NSW Government’s new creative industries policy
The NSW Government has today released details of Creative Communities - the new arts, culture and creative industries policy. Creative Communities is a 10-year vision having the...
Dec 12, 2023
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