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Theatre Royal Sydney highlights sale of over a million tickets in four years
Theatre Royal Sydney has today advised that it has achieved the milestone of selling over one million tickets since reopening its doors in December 2021. Underscores the vital...
Jul 2, 2025
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Funding agreement reached for 2032 Games infrastructure and procurement launched for four key venues
The Australian Government has today announced it will contribute $3.435 billion towards the $7.1 billion cost of building the venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, clearing the...
Jul 2, 2025
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Creative Australia releases external review into its decision process for 2026 Venice Biennale
Following the reinstatement of renowned Lebanese Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi as Australia's representative at the 2026 Venice Biennale - almost six months after he was...
Jul 2, 2025
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Grant Program opens to support Victoria's First Nations Athletes
The Victorian Government is supporting the state’s next generation of First Nations athletes with the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program now open for uniforms,...
Jul 2, 2025
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Destination NT initiative launched to bring together tourism, events and hospitality sectors
The Northern Territory Government has launched a bold new initiative ‘Destination NT,’ aimed at bringing together the tourism, events and hospitality sectors in one dynamic,...
Jul 2, 2025
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Tokyo’s new Toyota Arena to stage opening event in October
Venue owner Toyota Fudosan Co Ltd, has advised that construction of Tokyo’s new Toyota Arena has been completed with opening scheduled for 3rd October. The 10,000-capacity arena...
Jul 2, 2025
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PCYC Broken Hill marks 80 years of delivering positive community impact
This month, the PCYC Club on Gypsum Street in Broken Hill is celebrating a major milestone - 80 years of positively impacting the community, with more than 500 active members....
Jul 2, 2025
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Vietnam’s Anam Group harnesses AI technology to enhance guest experience
Luxury hospitality brand The Anam Group is breaking into unchartered territory in Vietnam’s hospitality industry having joined forces with a United States-based company to...
Jul 2, 2025
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ICC Sydney continues to produce award-winning graduates of AIPC Future Shapers program
Driving business events industry progress, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has produced another award-winning graduate of the...
Jul 2, 2025
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Construction tender opens for Arnhem Land’s new Djómi Museum
With the design now complete of the new Djómi Museum project in Maningrida - one of the largest remote towns in the Northern Territory - a tender for construction of the museum...
Jul 2, 2025
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Cairns Regional Council supports enviable lifestyle through investment in sporting and recreational facilities
Cairns Regional Council is supporting the city’s vibrant, outdoor lifestyle with major investment in local parks, sporting grounds, pools, footpaths and recreational facilities...
Jul 2, 2025
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Rockhampton Zoo celebrates 100 years and unveils new Botanic Gardens and Zoo Visitor Hub
Coinciding with Rockhampton Zoo celebrating its 100th anniversary, Rockhampton Regional Council, in partnership with the Australian Government has officially opened the $8.9...
Jul 2, 2025
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Sport NSW announces 2025 Community Sports Awards winners
The winners of the 2025 NSW Community Sports Awards, presented by Sport NSW, have been announced. Presented at Sydney's CommBank Stadium on Monday night, the Awards recognise...
Jul 2, 2025
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Ticketmaster Australia announces new 10-year ticketing partnership with the Victoria Racing Club
In a landmark deal, Ticketmaster and the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) have announced that they will continue their partnership in a decade-long agreement. This new deal will see...
Jul 2, 2025
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Total Fitness set to deliver affordable premium gym experience in Biggera Waters
Delivering what it says is "a bold new vision for what Australians should expect from a gym", Total Fitness has opened its flagship Platinum superclub at Biggera Waters on the...
Jul 2, 2025
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Enterprise Ireland brings delegation of leading SportsTech startups to Australia
Enterprise Ireland, Europe’s most active SportsTech VC investor and the trade agency of the Irish Government, has brought a delegation of Ireland’s leading SportsTech startups...
Jul 2, 2025
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PCYC NSW enters long term strategic partnership with digital media company Motio
An innovative corporate partnership sees media company Motio installing digital place-based displays in PCYC NSW Clubs. PCYC NSW is set to unlock new funding streams for its...
Jul 1, 2025
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Second catastrophic weather event impacts Aussie Ark sanctuary in just weeks
Aussie Ark sanctuary is seeking help and support from the public again following it being impacted by the second catastrophe in just weeks. The sanctuary has been hammered by...
Jul 1, 2025
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AusFitness Industry 2025 to bring entire fitness ecosystem together
AusFitness Industry 2025, being held on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th September at ICC Sydney isn’t just a trade show - it’s the flagship B2B event for Australia’s fitness...
Jul 1, 2025
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The Y Penrith moves into new, purpose designed facility
After more than 20 years of supporting children and young people in the Penrith region, the Y Penrith has moved into a brand-new, purpose designed facility at 62–72 Batt Street,...
Jul 1, 2025
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Queensland Academy of Sport becomes State’s newest Statutory Body
The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) has become the state’s newest Statutory Body with the Queensland Government having fast-tracked the transition enabling greater efficiency...
Jul 1, 2025
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Nature-based tourism projects continue to be supported across South Australia
The $2 million Experience Nature Tourism Fund, administered by the South Australian Tourism Commission in partnership with the Department for Environment & Water and the South...
Jul 1, 2025
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Scouts Australia urges National Child Safety Checks
Following the current traumatic child abuse case in Victoria, Scouts Australia notes that “governments still have work to do, to ensure that all children are as safe as...
Jul 1, 2025
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Myrtha Pools' innovation at 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore
Myrtha Pools has highlighted the central role it is playing at the upcoming 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, supplying and installing two world-class 50-metre...
Jul 1, 2025
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