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Symbolic transfer of turf to Queensland Country Bank Stadium

A helicopter has transferred turf from 1300Smiles Stadium to Queensland Country Bank Stadium as a symbolic transfer of 25 seasons of history to the Cowboys’ new home ground. The…

Jan 21, 2020 Events / Surfaces / Venues /

Melbourne-based Redcat’s IT platform implemented at the Australian Open

The implementation of Melbourne-based Redcat’s IT platform at the 2020 Australian Open sees event host Tennis Australia having the advantage of increased operational control and…

Jan 21, 2020 Events / Hospitality / Technology / Venues /

Creditors push Tough Mudder towards bankruptcy and sale to rival Spartan

With creditors of USA-based endurance race giant Tough Mudder Inc. attempting to push the endurance race giant into bankruptcy, the company’s majority shareholder, Will Dean, and its…

Jan 21, 2020 Events / Finance / Legal / Recreation /

Event management companies merge to form Spark Event Group

Miles Per Hour and Event Workforce have merged to form the company Spark Event Group aimed at supplying a comprehensive, experienced and proven end-to-end solution for event management,…

Jan 20, 2020 Events / Technology / Venues /

Plans approved for Hobbiton visitor and event expansion

Matamata-Piako District Council has approved New Zealand's third largest tourist attraction, Hobbiton, to operate under their new development concept plan which will allow 3,500…

Jan 20, 2020 Attractions / Events / Tourism /

Parramatta Council cancels Australia Day fireworks

In consideration of the ongoing bushfire crisis, City of Parramatta Council has decided not to proceed with the fireworks display at its upcoming Australia Day event. City of Parramatta…

Jan 18, 2020 Entertainment / Environment / Events /

New Zealand’s biggest stair climb returns to Auckland Eden Park

After a three-year break New Zealand’s biggeststair climb, Stadium Stomp, is returning to Eden Park offering a revised 5,000-stair course ending with a finish line on the…

Jan 17, 2020 Events / Fitness / Recreation / Venues /

NSW Police have major presence at Tamworth Country Music Festival 2020

With the aim of ensuring country-music fans enjoy this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival, police have launched a high-visibility operation. Operation Tamworth Country Music…

Jan 17, 2020 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Security /