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More than one million tickets sold for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
Football Australia, the Member Co-Host Association for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™, has announced that more than one million tickets have been...
Jul 19, 2023
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Geelong Cats and GMHBA Extend Partnership for a further four years
The AFL's Geelong Cats and GMHBA have extended their partnership for a further four years, with the private health insurer continuing as the club’s official health insurance...
Jul 19, 2023
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Suncorp Stadium to host Rugby’s British and Irish Lions first Test in 2025
Rugby Australia has agreed for Suncorp Stadium to host the Wallabies v British and Irish Lions first Test on Saturday 19th July 2025. The first Test of the British and Irish...
Jul 19, 2023
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Construction team appointed and new budget approved for Yarrow Stadium East Stand rebuild
Facing rising costs and project delays, Taranaki Regional Council has announced that the redevelopment of its Yarrow Stadium is moves into its final phase with the construction...
Jul 19, 2023
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Two NSW Mayors call for Commonwealth Games to be held in Western Sydney
Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun and Mayor of Hawkesbury City Sarah McMahon are calling on the NSW and Federal Governments to fund the Commonwealth Games in Western Sydney. Mayor...
Jul 19, 2023
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Ceremony marks the start of construction on Tokyo’s new arena
Toyota Fudosan has held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on the TOKYO A-ARENA (tentative name), part of the TOKYO A-ARENA PROJECT developed by the...
Jul 19, 2023
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Quiet Rooms introduced at three FIFA Women’s World Cup venues
Three venues at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand are to feature Quiet Rooms - designed to create a comfortable and calming environment for those...
Jul 18, 2023
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Shock announcement sees Victoria Government withdraw from hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games
Citing potential costs of $7 billion, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has this morning announced that the state will relinquish its hosting rights for the 2026 Commonwealth...
Jul 17, 2023
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Newcastle local venues incentivised to host live music and performances
Newcastle venues are being incentivised to host live music and performances during this year's New Annual festival with a new round of funding from City of Newcastle now open...
Jul 17, 2023
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ICC Sydney ‘Exhibitions in Focus’ event supports knowledge exchange, partnership and planning
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) recently held its latest ‘Exhibitions in Focus’ event which provided an opportunity to share information and resources to...
Jul 17, 2023
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Jurassic World immersive exhibition to be held in reimagined SuperLuna Pavilion at Sydney Olympic Park
The award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition is coming to Sydney this September and will be hosted in the newly reimagined 3000 square metre SuperLuna Pavilion, Sydney...
Jul 16, 2023
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Melissa Brown appointed as Australian Business Events Association inaugural Chief Executive
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has announced the appointment of Melissa Brown as its inaugural Chief Executive. Brown brings to ABEA an impressive...
Jul 16, 2023
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State Football Centre in Perth’s Queens Park unveiled ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
The newly constructed $46 million State Football Centre in Perth’s Queens Park has officially opened and will be one of the training facilities in Perth for the FIFA Women's...
Jul 16, 2023
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France and New Zealand’s Eden Park brands unite
The confusion that sometimes arises from the names ‘Eden Park’ - used by both New Zealand’s largest sports stadium and a French high-end clothing company - may well be reduced...
Jul 16, 2023
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'Go Gold Coast' Active and Healthy program gets underway
The Gold Coast’s Active and Healthy Program - Go Gold Coast - is underway, offering 10 days of sporting events and free activities to celebrate a Brisbane 2032 Olympic and...
Jul 16, 2023
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NSW Government funds upgrades to Singleton Roosters Club in tribute to Greta bus tragedy victims
The NSW Government has announced $1.7 million towards upgrading the Singleton Roosters AFC clubhouse and facilities that will include a permanent memorial acknowledging those...
Jul 16, 2023
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Major League Baseball to stage first ever regular-season games in South Korea
The USA’s Major League Baseball has announced that it will stage its first regular-season fixtures in South Korea in March next year. Part of an MLB World Tour that will visit...
Jul 16, 2023
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Global study shows rise in crowd accidents at mass gatherings
A new study into mass gatherings has revealed a steady increase in crowd accidents over a period of more than a century up to 2019. Analysising a database of crowd accidents...
Jul 15, 2023
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Malfunction sees drones plunge into Melbourne’s Yarra River before Matildas’ Marvel Stadium send off
A light display above the Melbourne Docklands in advance of the Matildas final warm-up game ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup ended prematurely last night as a malfunction led...
Jul 14, 2023
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Next phase of fundraising now underway for Matatiki hydrotherapy pool
Christchurch City Council advises that a community fundraising campaign to raise $1.4 million for a warm-water hydrotherapy pool has reached the halfway mark with the next phase...
Jul 14, 2023
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No rainbow armbands or ‘political’ symbols for players or fans at FIFA Women’s World Cup
With the FIFA Women’s World Cup set to kick off in Australia and New Zealand on 20th July, world football’s governing body has confirmed that players will not be able to wear...
Jul 14, 2023
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$10 million transformation planned for Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre
The Northern Territory Government is next week releasing a construction tender for a $10 million transformation of Tennant Creek's flagship tourist attraction - Nyinkka Nyunyu...
Jul 14, 2023
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Singapore Marathon to finish at National Stadium for first time
The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon will see race participants cross the finish line at the National Stadium for the first time in the event’s history. Runners will begin...
Jul 13, 2023
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Gympie Netball granted $2.4 million to rebuild flooded courts and clubhouse
Joint funding of $2.4 million from the Australian and Queensland Governments will allow Gympie Netball Association to rebuild its flood-ravaged courts, lights and club...
Jul 13, 2023
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