News: Events
Singapore Art Week 2024 offers array of exhibitions and programs
Organised by the National Arts Council and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Art Week - Singapore’s pinnacle visual arts season returns from 19th to 28th...
Nov 28, 2023
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Sport Singapore marks 50th anniversary with book launch and exhibition
Celebrations are currently underway to mark the 50th anniversary of National sport agency - Sport Singapore - with the anniversary being marked by a book launch and exhibition....
Nov 27, 2023
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Melbourne Convention Bureau surpasses expectations for 2022/23 financial year
The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has announced annual results for the 2022/2023 financial year exceeded all targets with business events attracting impactful gatherings...
Nov 26, 2023
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Venues
Australian PGA Championship to continue its staging at Brisbane's Royal Queensland Golf Club
Brisbane has been extended as host city of the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship with confirmation that the PGA Championship will be played at Royal Queensland Golf Club from...
Nov 26, 2023
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Golf
ICC advise of record Cricket World Cup 2023 attendance and new transgender policy
The Cricket World Cup 2023 in India has become the most attended International Cricket Council event ever staged with the governing body advising that 1,250,307 fans attended...
Nov 26, 2023
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Major events helps boost Cairns economy
More than $58 million has been injected into the Cairns economy over the past two years through a Council program focusing on attracting major events to the region. The Major...
Nov 26, 2023
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Zendure spotlights its contribution to sustainability and innovation at MotoGP
Zendure - a fast-growing EnergyTech start-up – has spotlighted its successful MotoGP season in raising the awareness and immense possibilities of sustainable energy. As sponsor...
Nov 25, 2023
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Environment
Cabinet posts announced for New Zealand's incoming Government
Six weeks after the country's general election, New Zealand's National Party leader Christopher Luxon has been confirmed as Prime Minister. Forming a three-party coalition...
Nov 24, 2023
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Coroner rules that boy’s 2017 carnival ride death was preventable
The death of a six year old boy at the 2017 Rye Easter Carnival was preventable according to the Victorian Coroner. Passing her judgement on Friday morning, Coroner Sarah Gebert...
Nov 24, 2023
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Attractions
ATRAX aims to blend all aspects of amusement and attraction industries
ATRAX, an international trade exhibition in Istanbul, aims to blend all aspects in the areas of amusement parks and related industries. Atrax is intended for visitors and...
Nov 24, 2023
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Attractions
Business Events Industry calls for recognition from new New Zealand Government
Following the formation of New Zealand's new coalition government, announced yesterday, the business events industry is calling for all-of-government recognition for the sector....
Nov 23, 2023
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Victoria’s ALWAYS LIVE program set to fill venues across the state
Today marks the start of the Victorian Government’s ALWAYS LIVE music program which is anticipated to fill venues and attract thousands of visitors across the state. Grammy...
Nov 23, 2023
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Live Nation's Spilt Milk music festival returns for its highest ever attendance per event
Brands, music and culture unite at Live Nation's Spilt Milk with 2023 expected to see the largest per event attendance for a single-day music festival in Australia. Produced by...
Nov 23, 2023
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Sport NSW recognises athletes, coaches and administrators at 2023 Awards
Tokyo Olympic Games canoe slalom gold medallist, Jessica Fox OAM, and double world champion para-athlete Lauren Parker reconfirmed their standing as among NSW’s greatest ever...
Nov 23, 2023
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Mike Barnett Sports Complex marks 40th anniversary with community event
The City of Rockingham is hosting a special community open day at Mike Barnett Sports Complex (MBSC) to mark the facility’s 40th anniversary. The free open day being held on...
Nov 22, 2023
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Community invited to launch of new Sandover Medal Walk and revitalised Subi Oval
The Western Australian Government is inviting the community to celebrate one of the state’s most exciting urban renewal projects - the new Sandover Medal Walk and the...
Nov 22, 2023
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Recreation
Martin Snedden appointed as BEIA Board Chair
Former international cricketer and experienced Chief Executive, Martin Snedden CNZM has been appointed as the new Independent Chair of Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA)....
Nov 21, 2023
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Tourism
Perth set to host World Conference on Drowning Prevention
The International Life Saving Federation’s World Conference on Drowning Prevention (WCDP) will be held at the Perth Conference and Exhibition Centre from 4th to 7th December...
Nov 21, 2023
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Aquatics
Darwin Waterfront secures multiple awards for commitment to tourism and accessibility
An ongoing commitment to tourism and accessibility saw the Darwin Waterfront secure multiple awards at two ceremonies last week. Last Saturday, the prestigious 2023 Brolga...
Nov 21, 2023
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Launceston secures 2024 National Veterans Table Tennis Championship
Launceston has secured the National Veterans Table Tennis Championship for 2024 with more than 800 table tennis athletes expected to attend the event being held at the...
Nov 21, 2023
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Sport
Hobart Council partnership with Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery delivers second biennial exhibition
The biennial exhibition - Hobart Current - delivered via an innovative and long-term partnership between the City of Hobart and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is...
Nov 21, 2023
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Skills Active Aotearoa announces Khiry Hewitt as 2023 Apprentice of the Year
Khiry Hewitt, based at audio visual company, VIDCOM, has earned Skills Active Aotearoa’s esteemed title for this year's top award in work-based learning within te ahumahi...
Nov 21, 2023
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Hong Kong Tourism Board spotlights city’s openings and upcoming festivals
Hong Kong Tourism Board has highlighted the city’s current and upcoming offerings - including the debut of Hong Kong Disneyland’s ‘The World of Frozen’ and the Hong Kong...
Nov 21, 2023
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Landmark changes to make it easier for organisers to host events in NSW
Event organisers along with communities and councils in NSW will have a much easier and cost-effective path to hosting festivals, parties and events on their local streets and...
Nov 20, 2023
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