News: Events
Surfing Victoria partners with Coffey Testing to deliver women and girl surf sessions at URBNSURF
Surfing Victoria has partnered with Coffey Testing, an industry leader for construction materials testing services, that will see Surf Her Way Women and Girls Surf Sessions at...
Dec 11, 2023
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Christchurch Disc Golf course endorsed by community board
Christchurch City Council has advised that the temporary disc golf course in Bottle Lake Forest Park, a production forest and recreational park located north-east of...
Dec 11, 2023
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Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre delivers significant economic boost
Wellington’s new convention and exhibition centre, Tākina, has injected about $24 million of spending into the city’s economy since its opening on 1st June 2023 - more than four...
Dec 10, 2023
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IOC highlights its efforts undertaken towards sport integrity
As 2023 comes to an end, the International Olympic Committee is spotlighting the work it has undertaken towards protecting sport’s integrity and fighting corruption in sport, at...
Dec 10, 2023
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Paralympics Australia calls for action on inclusion, diversity and positive change through sport
Speaking last week at Paralympics Australia’s annual Partner Day at Allianz Stadium, Paralympics Australia Chief Executive Catherine Clark called on supporters to actively...
Dec 10, 2023
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Ice collecting festival marks start of snow and ice tourism in NE China
An ice collecting festival commenced last week in northeast China's Harbin, marking the beginning of the snow and ice tourism season of the ‘ice city’. This year's Harbin ice...
Dec 10, 2023
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Athletics Australia recognised globally with ‘Member Federation of the Year' Award
The expansion and success of Australian athletics has been recognised globally, with World Athletics announcing Athletics Australia as the recipient of its prestigious ‘Member...
Dec 10, 2023
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First Nations organisation to lead major Western Australia arts event
The Western Australian Government has awarded $930,000 to the Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of Western Australia (AACHWA) to deliver the Revealed: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal...
Dec 10, 2023
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Introducing MENALAC
The Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) - a non-for-profit trade council representing leisure and attractions companies in the Middle East and...
Dec 9, 2023
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Teamworks announces Melbourne Storm as latest NRL club to adopt their technology
Sports Tech company, Teamworks, has announced its latest partnership in the National Rugby League (NRL) with the Melbourne Storm signing a multi-year Hub and Smartabase...
Dec 7, 2023
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2023 Australian Olympic Change-Makers celebrated at Parliament House
24 of Australia’s brightest young leaders have presented their ideas for the future at a special forum held at Parliament House in Canberra. The group, attending the 2023...
Dec 7, 2023
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Religious festivals overtake sporting events as scenes of deadly crowd incidents
With crowd accidents on the rise globally, a recent study shows religious festivals are overtaking sporting events as scenes of deadly crowd incidents, with India and West...
Dec 7, 2023
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ASM Global Asia Pacific makes key business development appointment
Aiming to expand its support in the Asia Pacific and Arabian Gulf region, ASM Global Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of highly respected business events professional...
Dec 6, 2023
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Big Screen Video gains carbon neutral certification
Marking a major milestone in its sustainability journey, Adelaide-based digital screen technology company Big Screen Video (BSV) has achieved carbon neutral certification of its...
Dec 6, 2023
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Funding available for Queensland events promoting reconciliation
The Queensland Government has announced $200,000 in grant funding for events promoting reconciliation across the state. Applications for the Queensland Government’s Celebrating...
Dec 6, 2023
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Australian golf championships drive huge ratings and attendance results
Australian golf championships – the ISPS HANDA Australian Open and the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship - have rounded off two exciting weeks for Australian golf delivering...
Dec 6, 2023
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Golf
Mildura’s Aerodrome Ovals upgrades to help increase sport participation
Mildura Rural City Council has advised that an array of transformative projects at the Old Aerodrome Ovals is to set to increase participation across several sports with new...
Dec 6, 2023
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MKTG Sports + Entertainment report shows growth in gender equity perception
MKTG Sports + Entertainment Australia, part of dentsu Sports International has unveiled groundbreaking findings from its latest research report, FanSpeed, which delves into the...
Dec 5, 2023
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Table Tennis Victoria names Andrew Weiss as Interim Chief Executive
Table Tennis Victoria has advised Andrew Weiss will take on the role of Interim Chief Executive when Gen Dohrmann takes parental leave in 2024. Weiss has been a dedicated member...
Dec 5, 2023
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Queenstown Lakes Council opens Arrowtown Memorial Pool for summer
Queenstown Lakes District Council has opened Arrowtown’s much-loved outdoor swimming pool for the summer season. Opened last Saturday with a community fun day, Queenstown Lakes...
Dec 5, 2023
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SPASA acquires Australasian Leisure Management
In a move to strengthen communication and collaboration across the aquatic and leisure industry, the Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Australia Ltd (SPASA Australia) has...
Dec 4, 2023
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Singapore Marathon sets new benchmarks for region’s endurance racing
The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2023 concluded an impressive weekend of racing, setting new benchmarks for endurance races in the region and having attracted more than...
Dec 4, 2023
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NGV Triennial blockbuster added to Melbourne’s summer calendar of creative events
Exploring the themes of Magic, Matter and Memory, the NGV Triennial blockbuster exhibition has been added to Melbourne’s summer calendar of creative events. More than an...
Dec 4, 2023
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Elton John concerts and ocean baths rejuvenation among Newcastle’s annual highlights
The City of Newcastle has highlighted some of Council’s achievements from 2022/23 with Elton John's 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' concerts, the rejuvenation of the Newcastle...
Dec 3, 2023
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