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Ekka showbag sellers face pressure to reduce single-use plastic

With Brisbane’s Ekka set to close this weekend with around 400,000 people having attended the annual event, organisers and stallholders are recognising the need to adopt more…

Aug 17, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Events / Retail /

IHRSA announces collaboration with World Wellness Weekend third edition

The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has announced that it is to collaborate in promoting the third annual World Wellness Weekend, running on 21st and 22nd…

Aug 16, 2019 Events / Fitness / Recreation / Wellness /

Intercard showcases cashless technology innovations at Vietnam Theme Park Expo

With demand increasing for cashless technology in Vietnam’s fast-growing market for theme parks and family entertainment centres, Intercard will be showcasing their latest cashless…

Aug 16, 2019 Attractions / Events / Waterparks /

Reed Exhibitions considers FIBO branding for Australia’s Fitness Shows

Global events organiser Reed Exhibitions is considering introducing its FIBO branding for its Fitness Shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in 2020. Reed, which purchased the Fitness…

Aug 16, 2019 Education / Events / Fitness / Wellness /

3X3 basketball set to open on the Darwin Waterfront

Australia’s first official semi-permanent FIBA 3X3 spec basketball court is to make its debut at the Darwin Waterfront. The new facility will be open for 12 months and hold weekly…

Aug 16, 2019 Events / Recreation / Sport /

Australian sport pays tribute to Glenn Tasker

Australian sport has paid tribute to former Glenn Tasker, the former President of Paralympics Australia, who died yesterday. Tasker joined the Board of Paralympics Australia in 2008…

Aug 16, 2019 Access / Events / Sport /

Gfinity Esports Australia to close

In a surprise move, Here, There & Everywhere (HT&E) is to close its esports venture, Gfinity Esports Australia, at the end of 2019, claiming the esports market to be…

Aug 15, 2019 Events / Sport / Technology /

New Chief Executive appointed at Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Tourism industry professional Mark Olsen, who has been driving Brisbane’s 2031 vision as a destination, has been appointed Chief Executive of Tourism Tropical North Queensland…

Aug 15, 2019 Events / Tourism /