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Tall Ships to vist Hobart in September 2013

Tasmania is to host tall ships from around the world at a new event announced by the Premier Lara Giddings on 23 October 2012.

Dark MOFO - A new winter festival for Tasmania

Dark MOFO will be for cornerstone of a three-month calendar of cultural activities, led by MONA, during winter next year.

2013 Grants Program Recipients Announced

The Minister for Tourism, Scott Bacon MP announced, on 4 October 2012, the 48 Tasmanian events will receive over $188 000 in project grants through Events Tasmania’s 2013 Grants Program.

Launceston Pro-Ex 25 Nov to 2 Dec 2012

Indulge your passion for cycling and live life as a pro! Registrations are NOW OPEN – strictly limited to 30 places.

Congratulations to Tour of Tasmania 2012 winner Lachlan Norris

The Caterpillar Underground Mining Tour of Tasmania was held from 2 – 7 October, and consisted of nine stages over six days. The 552.4km journey began in the state’s capital, Hobart, on Tuesday, 2 October, starting with a grand parade of riders from Constitution Dock to Cascade Brewery.

Junction Arts Festival 22-26 August 2012 in Launceston

Junction Arts Festival is an annual multi-arts event that encourages collaboration and participation.

Could your event win an Australian Tourism Award?

Two categories in the Tasmanian and Australian Tourism Awards are specifically designed to recognise excellence in the events sector - ‘Festivals & Events’ and ‘Major Festivals and Events’.

Your Opinion Counts - Roy Morgan Tourism and Events Survey

As a key player in the tourism and events industry, your opinion is valuable.

Bream Creek Show - the Real Thing in Community Hospitality

The words ‘authentic’ and ‘real’ sum up the essence of the Bream Creek Show experience.

WHAT’S THE BIG IDEA? MAKE YOUR PITCH!

Win a round world trip and an internship with three of the leading event directors on the planet!

Hawthorn played its third game at Aurora Stadium

2012 is the 12th year of Hawthorn playing AFL Premiership season home games in Tasmania.

Princes Wharf No.1 is officially open for business

PW1 is suitable for a wide range of events including corporate conferences & dinners/ community festivals and concerts.

It's not all about the money

When budgets tighten and limited financial support is available we need to examine the most effective way of using available resources. 

Regional Arts Tasmania's newletter

Click on the following link to view a list of activities and events from Regional Arts Tasmania.

'What's On' at the Salamanca Arts Centre

Click on the following link to the Salamanca Arts Centre's calendar.

Targa Tasmania 2012 comes to an end

This year's Targa Tasmania, held from 17 to 22 April, was focused on the western region of the state.

V8's Supercars a resounding success

The V8 Supercars event, held at Symmons Plains from 30 March to 1 April, was a very successful event, attracting over 50,000 spectators, from Tasmania and interstate, over the three days.  

North Melbourne's First Game in Hobart

North Melbourne played its first AFL game in Hobart on Easter Sunday, 8 April against Greater Western Sydney at Blundstone Arena.

Executive Certificate in Event Management

Specialised Executive Certificate of Event Management short course currently offered in Sydney.

AFL in Tasmania this winter

Don’t miss Hawthorn and North Melbourne Football Clubs playing AFL games in Tasmania in 2012.

Hawthorn Football Club - Tasmanian community activities

The HFC was in Tasmania in the second week of February as part of its Australia Post AFL Community Camp.

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