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Cricket Australia and ICC support funding for exiled Afghanistan women's cricketers
Cricket Australia has joined the International Cricket Council (ICC) to provide monetary assistance and coaching to displaced Afghanistan women's cricketers. Afghanistan had 25...
Apr 22, 2025
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NSW Government delivers financial lifeline to music festivals
The NSW Government has delivered the first round of its Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund, established in September 2024, which has allocated a combined $2.25 million...
Apr 22, 2025
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PMY acquires EVENT360 and grows its EMEA presence
International venue, events and infrastructure technology solutions business, the PMY Group, has acquired UK-based EVENT360, a premier producer of match-day entertainment,...
Apr 22, 2025
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Rackley Swimming announces David Proud as Miami Coaching Team Lead Coach - Endurance Swimming
One of Queensland’s most experienced and awarded swim centre operators, Rackley Swimming, has announced the appointment of David Proud as Lead Coach – Endurance Swimming at the...
Apr 22, 2025
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EVANZ sponsors Venue of the Year as part of the NZEA Awards
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has advised that it is to again sponsor the Venue of the Year category as part of the New Zealand Events Association...
Apr 22, 2025
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New fossicking area opens to locals and tourists at Mount Morgan in regional Queensland
A new 288 hectare gold fossicking area has been established at Mount Morgan in central Queensland offering an exciting tourism drawcard for the region. Championed by Rockhampton...
Apr 22, 2025
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Fitness and entertainment additions at Changi Airport Terminal 2
Offering an escape to combat jet lag, resist fatigue and boost energy for transit passengers, a new Fit&Fun Zone is now operating within the transit area at Singapore’s Changi...
Apr 22, 2025
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Easter drownings prompt fear that ocean safety messages are ‘not getting to the right people’
Fine weather and large ocean swells have contributed to at least seven coastal drownings and more than 150 rescues in Victoria and NSW over recent days, with Surf Life Saving...
Apr 21, 2025
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Banyan Group unveils its 2024 Sustainability Report
With today being Earth Day, an annual event on 22nd April to demonstrate support for environmental protection, it is timely for the Banyan Group, a leader in sustainable...
Apr 21, 2025
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City of Melton opens $15 million Aintree Sports And Recreation Hub
Melton City Council has unveiled the new $15.3 million community sport and recreation precinct in Aintree with the new reserve expected to deliver a district level active open...
Apr 21, 2025
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Grampians Grape Escape among major events supported across Victoria
Major events across Victoria are being supported by the state government with more than 20 events receiving funding via the latest round of the Regional Events Fund. The latest...
Apr 21, 2025
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G’day Group secures prime Bundaberg beachside location
Australia’s largest regional accommodation provider G’day Group has further expanded its Discovery Parks portfolio after securing the sub-lease for Bargara Beachfront Holiday...
Apr 21, 2025
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Concepts revealed for upgrades at Sydney’s Leichhardt Oval
Design concepts for the redevelopment of Sydney’s Leichhardt Oval - one of the home venues for the NRL’s Wests Tigers - have been submitted to the NSW Government for approval....
Apr 21, 2025
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Tasmanian Government opens $5 million Event Attraction Fund
The Tasmanian Government has opened its $5 million Event Attraction Fund as part of their 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future aimed at attracting large-scale events and...
Apr 21, 2025
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Hong Kong Ocean Park marks Earth Day 2025 with Plastic Challenge Education Programme
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park Corporation is today marking Earth Day 2025 with the first anniversary of the Jockey Club Marine Plastic Challenge Education Programme - a pioneering...
Apr 21, 2025
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Accessible ramp among upgrades for Crescent Head Aquatic Centre
Kempsey Shire Council has advised that improvements to accessibility at the Crescent Head Aquatic Centre are underway. Council's infrastructure team has begun work on a new...
Apr 21, 2025
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Steven Alderton appointed as new Mosman Art Gallery Director
Former Director and Chief Executive of the National Art School, Steven Alderton has been appointed as Mosman Art Gallery Director and Mosman Council's Manager of Cultural...
Apr 21, 2025
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Bluesfest records highest attendance of any Australian festival since pre-COVID
Bluesfest - an Australian-owned, independent celebration of live music - will return in 2026 following its record attendance in 2025 over the Easter long weekend, from 17th to...
Apr 21, 2025
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Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress to consider smarter, more connected and more sustainable venues
As the premier gathering for venue industry professionals across Australasia and Asia, the Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress will deliver an unparalleled experience filled...
Apr 21, 2025
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Campaspe Shire Council calls for establishment of national program for aquatic infrastructure
Campaspe Shire Council has announced a $5 million contribution towards aquatic facilities to replace the flood-demolished Rochester District War Memorial Pool while also calling...
Apr 21, 2025
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Adelaide 500 motorsport event rebranded as bp Adelaide Grand Final
ngstanding global fuel provider, bp and the South Australian Government have announced the re-naming of the Adelaide 500 supercar street race to the bp Adelaide Grand Final. bp...
Apr 21, 2025
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Western Australian Government invests $290 million in Perth Film Studios
The Western Australian Government is investing $290 million to grow the State's screen industry with massive sound stages and workshops being erected at the Perth Film Studios...
Apr 21, 2025
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Les Mills continues to rollout Ceremony circuit workout
From the early days of the Curves exclusively for women circuit training phenomena through to the F45 functional and high-intensity workouts, circuit training continues to rise...
Apr 21, 2025
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AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish announces retirement
AUSactive has announced the retirement of its Chief Executive, Barrie Elvish, who has served the organisation with distinction since January 2019. Initially joining as interim...
Apr 20, 2025
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