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BEIA open registrations for business events industry conference in Taranaki
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has opened registrations for their 2024 conference to be held in Taranaki for the first time from 25th to 27th November 2024. This...
Sep 15, 2024
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The Trail Collective spotlights input into Stromlo Reach Pump Track
Adelaide-based, The Trail Collective, specialists in BMX trail design, construction and planning, have spotlighted their work on a design project for Spiire Property Consultants...
Sep 15, 2024
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Viva Leisure launches new health and wellness initiative
Viva Leisure has introduced The Supp Society, which it describes as “a dynamic new brand dedicated to enhancing your health and wellness journey”. Introducing the brand, the ASX...
Sep 15, 2024
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Toptracer virtual reality games launched at Topgolf Gold Coast
Village Roadshow has announced the launch of Toptracer, the number one range technology in golf, at Topgolf Gold Coast. Giving players real time statistics on their height,...
Sep 15, 2024
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Olympic Council of Asia provides venue update for 2026 Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has provided a venue update for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, advising that the main stadium scheduled for completion six months before the...
Sep 15, 2024
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Victorian Government announces new funding for live music industry
The Victorian Government has announced a $3.9 million boost for the state’s live music industry with music festivals, musicians and live music venues able to share in the...
Sep 14, 2024
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Upgraded Craigieburn Sports Stadium to benefit local sporting clubs
The upgraded Craigieburn Sports Stadium, located in Melbourne’s north, is set to benefit local community and sporting clubs. The upgrades provide a real home court advantage for...
Sep 14, 2024
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Michael Klim returns to MSAC as part of autobiography promotion
Champion swimmer Michael Klim has recently returned to the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) as part of promotions for his just released autobiography. Klim, an Olympic...
Sep 14, 2024
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Northern Territory’s Ross River Resort to close to the public
The owners of the Ross River Resort, sited 84 kilometres east of Alice Springs in the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges, have advised that the site will close to the general public from...
Sep 14, 2024
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Floriade’s 37th edition opens in Canberra with ‘Art in Bloom’ theme
Floriade, Australia’s largest celebration of Spring, officially opens in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park this weekend - running from Saturday 14th September to Sunday 13th October...
Sep 13, 2024
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Wellington's Te Papa debuts Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery retrospective exhibition
Te Papa - New Zealand's national museum located in Wellington - will be the first venue to host the global tour of Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery -a retrospective exhibition...
Sep 13, 2024
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New sport and entertainment offerings announced for Mandurah Forum
The Mandurah Forum – a spacious retail and entertainment destination south-west of Perth - is being transformed with new offerings. Specially curated to cater for local...
Sep 13, 2024
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Football Australia secures unprecedented eight awards for Matildas’ marketing campaign
Football Australia secures unprecedented eight awards for Matildas’ marketing campaign Football Australia has secured an unprecedented eight awards at the prestigious 2024 Asia...
Sep 13, 2024
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ACT Labor pledge to build new central Canberra aquatic centre if re-elected
ACT Labor has pledged to build a new Canberra Aquatic Centre in the city's Commonwealth Park to replace the ageing Canberra Olympic Pool in the suburb of Civic if they assume...
Sep 13, 2024
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New Queensland Arts legislation grows recognition of First Nations peoples
Legislation introduced to Queensland Parliament this week will extend the State Government’s commitment to Path to Treaty, growing recognition of First Nations peoples within...
Sep 13, 2024
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Ministers announced in new Northern Territory Government as tourism gets standalone office
Newly elected Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has announced the Cabinet for her administration, with Marie-Clare Boothby and Jinson Charls taking on key...
Sep 12, 2024
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Chinese Football Association gives 43 players and officials life bans for match-fixing
Following a two-year investigation into match-fixing and gambling, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) has banned 38 players and five club officials for life. As reported by...
Sep 12, 2024
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AUSactive’s new ECOactive initiative aims to reduce fitness industry energy costs
Looking to make a positive impact on the fitness industry’s carbon footprint and environmental sustainability while also supporting its registered business members in reducing...
Sep 12, 2024
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Aventuur advises of investment initiatives for new Perth Surf park
Backers of the $100 million Perth Surf Park are presenting a $10 million loan note offer pitched to surfers and other interested parties to raise investment for the project....
Sep 12, 2024
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Big Red Bash organisers cancel 2025 edition but plan 2026 return
The organisers of the Big Red Bash outback music festival have announced that they are to take a break from hosting the outback music festival next year but that it will return...
Sep 12, 2024
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New Northern Territory Government halts work on Alice Springs Indigenous art gallery to preserve town's Anzac Oval
The newly elected Northern Territory Government has pledged to preserve Alice Springs’ Anzac Oval sportsground, halting work on previous administration’s planned Aboriginal and...
Sep 12, 2024
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Aquatic industry bodies in running for association awards
Industry bodies Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) and SPASA (Swimming Pool and Spa Association Australia) are each in the running for recognition as Australia's Association...
Sep 12, 2024
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New Sport Design Australia awards look to recognise 'sports creators'
The team behind the Sport Design Australia consultancy and podcast have announced an award program for sports creators and creative teams. To be presented in November, the Sport...
Sep 12, 2024
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Surf Life Saving Australia releases 2024 National Coastal Safety Report
Over the past 12 months volunteer surf lifesavers saved over 1,600 lives. This statistic is one of many highlighted in Surf Life Saving Australia’s 2024 National Coastal Safety...
Sep 12, 2024
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