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Agreement announced for Tasmania to host 10th NBL franchise

A Tasmanian franchise is set to join the National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2021/22 season following a landmark agreement between the Tasmanian Government and the competition. NBL…

Feb 28, 2020 Government / Sport / Venues /

Harry Potter Magic sets new standard for blockbuster plays in Australia

Now entering its second year, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has established a new standard for blockbuster plays in Australia, drawing more than 325,000 attendees through the doors of…

Feb 28, 2020 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Tourism / Venues /

Australia’s leading sports organisations align for sport recovery in wake of bushfires

The Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia, Commonwealth Games Australia and The Australian Sports Foundation have formed the Alliance for Sport Recovery to raise crucial…

Feb 28, 2020 Environment / Finance / Sport /

Cultural Masterplan revealed for Queenstown Lakes District

A masterplan intended to invigorate the Queenstown Lakes’ arts scene has been unveiled at tonight's official launch of the Three Lakes Cultural Trust. Established in 2019 to…

Feb 28, 2020 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Venues /

ACT Government opens applications for the 2020 Nature Play Grants program

Grants of up to $15,000 under the ACT Government’s Nature Play Grants program - designed to provide financial assistance to eligible organisations, programs and initiatives to…

Feb 28, 2020 Environment / Fitness / Parks / Play / Recreation /

Collaboration aims to secure strong business case for Gold Coast Turf Club upgrade

The Queensland Government is collaborating with Racing Queensland and the Gold Coast Turf Club (GCTC) to ensure a strong business case for proposed night racing lights, world-class…

Feb 28, 2020 Events / Recreation / Surfaces / Tourism / Venues /

Maytronics announces new executive appointments

Leading aquatic sector supplier Maytronics has announced the appointment of three new staff members - including two new State Managers - to support its continued growth and expansion.…

Feb 28, 2020 Aquatics / Technology /

Spartan Race acquires bankrupt rival Tough Mudder

Less than two months after Tough Mudder's creditors in the USA forced it into filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the extreme obstacle race operator has been acquired by rival…

Feb 28, 2020 ByNigel Benton Events / Finance / Legal / Recreation /