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Initial evaluation shows positive economic impact of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 on Wellington

Wellington City Council, WellingtonNZ and Sky Stadium have commenced assessing the benefits of Wellington having hosted matches in the FIFA World Women’s Cup 2023™. Work has…

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Aug 21, 2023 Attractions / Events / Hospitality / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Applications open for Australian Sports Commission’s Women Leaders in Sport initiative

The Australian Sports Commission Women Leaders in Sport program has supported more than 27,000 women and 800 organisations with two-time Olympian Sarah Cook - who was recently named as the…

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Aug 21, 2023 Finance / Sport /

 
 

John Warn appointed as inaugural Chief Executive of Experience Gold Coast entity

John Warn, a senior tourism executive with experience in hospitality, major events, sport, retail and the arts has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive of the Gold Coast’s…

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Aug 21, 2023 Arts / Events / Hospitality / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

Western Australia to host Women’s World Hot Air Ballooning Championship

For those keen to keep celebrating international women's sport, the 5th FAI Women's World Hot Air Ballooning Championship will launch in Western Australia from 2nd to 9th September…

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Aug 21, 2023 Attractions / Events / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Vale: Ross Melville

The Y in Australia has acknowledged the achievements of Life Governor Ross Melville, who died at the end of July aged 78. Described as “a true giant of the Y”, Melville was…

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Aug 21, 2023 Aquatics / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Fans invited to join in celebration for Matildas at Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner are today hosting a People’s Tribute for the Matildas celebrating the team’s historic…

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Aug 20, 2023 Events / Sport /

 
 

Women’s sport to benefit from new $200 million Federal Government fund

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has today announced a $200 million funding package for women’s sports, with funding and reforms to help more women play sport and a…

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Aug 19, 2023 Finance / Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Victoria Government to pay $380 million in compensation for Commonwealth Games cancellation

The Victorian Government has agreed to pay $380 million to Commonwealth Games bodies in compensation after cancelling the 2026 event. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews made the surprise…

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Aug 19, 2023 ByNigel Benton Finance / Government / Sport /

 
 

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