01/12/2019 9:30am - 11:00am / 02/12/2019 8:30am - 10:30am - 10 Embling Road Malvern Victoria / 10 Bundock Street Randwick Sydney

Faulty gates are one of the top reasons children drown. This event aims to educate pool owners on the importance of making sure their pool area is safe and help prevent drownings this summer in the most vulnerable under 5s. Check your pool is safe this Summer (the peak drowning season) with Laurie Lawrence from Kids Alive is the Ambassador.

Contact : trina@ignitepr.com.au

03/12/2019 - 10:00am to 12:45pm - Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn

To celebrate International Day of People with Disability, disability providers Able Australia and Endeavour Foundation will be putting on an art exhibition featuring their clients' artwork. The event is being hosted by the City of Boroondara. Contact: Chandi Piefke, Able Australia  

05/12/2019 to 25/12/2019 - 7.30pm to 11:00pm - St Mary's Catherdral Square, St Marys Rd, Sydney NSW 2000

A free family friendly lighting spectacular celebrating Christmas

Contact: Carolyn Grant, 0407898727, Avviso Public Relations,

03/12/2019 - 17:30 to 19:30 - The Oak Barrel 152 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000

The first definitive book about Australian Gin is being released in November, written and published by David Box of Gintonica.

A book that explores, in depth, the definition of gin, the history of Australian Gin, descriptions of different gin styles and distilling. A superb hardback book that celebrates Australian distillers on their efforts to bring to us unique, award-winning Australian craft gins. With contributions from every established distillery in Australia the book is a true reflection of the industry as it stands today. For more information please contact: Christabel Borlin, Gintonica

Please RSVP via the following link Thursday 28 November  https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=571953&

23/12/2019, 05:00; 24/12/2019, 17:00 - Sydney Fish Market, Bank Street, Pyrmont, NSW 2009

Sydney Fish Market’s spectacular 36-Hour Seafood Marathon is back for its 24th year in 2019, with Australia’s home of seafood set to open non-stop from 5:00am on Monday, 23 December, through to 5:00pm on Tuesday, 24 December. A Christmas ritual for many, the extended trading hours mean shoppers wanting to snap up the freshest and tastiest seafood this Christmas can trawl Sydney Fish Market day or night, at a time that best suits them.
Contact: Jordan - 0432295064 j.bishop@decpr.com.au

25/12/2019 – 12:00 noon - Queen Victoria Gardens, opposite NGV, 99 St Kilda Road Melbourne

https://christmasdaybyopicniclunchmelbourne.eventbrite.com.au

14th Annual Christmas Day BYO Picnic Lunch in Melbourne 2019

***Everyone welcome - including newcomers, expatriates, repatriates, migrants and international students to Melbourne, Christmas Day orphans, people who are single, married, couples, families, students, tourists, migrants, local residents, Australian citizens, children, adults, young or old, any faith or religion - if you are looking for an alternative option for Christmas Day please join us - this event will go ahead - rain hail or shine. Free to attend, bring your own food and wear your own name tag.***

Christmas Day can be a lonely occasion if you are a long way away from family and friends.

It is also difficult if the traditional rituals cannot be recreated - as far as I know, there has never been snow in Melbourne on Christmas Day!

Even if you do not normally celebrate this religious occasion, it is still nice to have 'something to do' on Christmas Day as plenty of people at work will ask you 'what are you doing for Christmas?'

If you could take a couple of photos and post them on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/newcomersnetworkmelbourneaustralia/, that would be fantastic!   - Contact Sue Ellson 0402 243 271 Newcomers Network

10/01/2020 to 26/01/2020, Tuesdays - Fridays 8pm; Saturdays 4:30pm & 8:00pm; Sundays 1:30pm & 5:00pm - Northshore Hamilton Brisbane: 257 Macarthur Avenue, Central Eagle Farm, QLD

Cirque du Soleil will return to Brisbane as part of a national tour from January next year with its most acclaimed touring show, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities™. 

KURIOS will premiere under their Signature Big Top on January 10, 2020.  Written and directed by Michel Laprise, KURIOS is a tale in which time comes to a complete stop. Set in the latter half of the nineteenth century, KURIOS is a tale in which time comes to a complete stop, transporting the audience inside a fantasy world where everything is possible. 

A “Seeker” and his larger-than-life curio cabinet, is convinced that there exists a hidden world – a place where the craziest ideas and the grandest dreams await.  And, in a grand spectacle of Steampunk-inspired adventures, a collection of otherworldly characters suddenly steps into his makeshift mechanical world.  When the outlandish, benevolent characters turn his world upside down with a touch of poetry and humor, his curios jump to life one by one before his very eyes.

Featuring an extraordinary cast of 47 artists from 17 different countries including world-class gymnasts, acrobats, contortionists, hand-puppeteers, yo-yo wizards, clowns, actors and musicians. Magnificently costumed and styled, KURIOS is a MUST SEE for 2020, and is a whole new world of Cirque du Soleil.

14/01/2020 to 15/01/2020, 845am - 5pm daily - Eatons Hill Hotel, Eatons Hill Village, 646 S Pine Rd, Eatons Hill QLD

An educational conference and trade show for photo booth operators to learn from the best and access all the latest tech and products from local and international manufacturers and suppliers.
Contact: Justin Jowett, justin@boothcon.com.au, Mobile: 0411 167 150

20/01/2020 to 08/02/2020 - Chatswood NSW

Following the success of the inaugural festival in 2019, Willoughby City Council’s Lunar New Year celebrations will return with the exciting and immersive Chatswood Year of the Rat Festival in 2020 (20 January - 8 February).
For images, interviews and further information please contact:
Biarta Parnham, bpbparnham@momentum2.com.au or 0438 337 408

25/01/2020, 1pm and 6:30pm - Qudos Bank Arena, Located in Sydney Olympic Park - 19 Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park NSW

Over 600 Young Creatives join with Gold Logie Winner, John Wood and an all-star cast to present the BIGGEST Wizard of Oz Ever on stage!
Contact: Tracey Whealey, tracey@harvestrain.com.au, Mobile: 0407 599 225

30/01/2020, 12:30 - CBD venue tbc

Fidelity Australia managing director, Alva Devoy, will launch the findings of new research into what people value in their financial adviser, the benefits of financial advice, and how personal financial health affects overall well-being.
If you would like to attend please contact samantha@pritchittpartners.com.au

30/01/2020 to 02/02/2020 11am-4pm - Blacktown International Sportspark, Eastern Rd, Rooty Hill NSW

The Asia Pacific Cup will feature four of the six softball Olympic nations set to compete in Tokyo 2020. Australia, Mexico, Italy and Japan will battle it out and tune up for their Olympic campaign over four exciting days at Blacktown. New Zealand and Chinese Taipei are also set to feature. Media are invited to capture footage and interviews with Olympic hopefuls throughout the week.
Contact: Jack Lucas, jack.lucas@softball.org.au

01/02/2020 to 02/02/2020 - 3pm start and ends at 8:30 pm - OBGA Ice House, Docklands Victoria

 National championships to play for the supremacy of womens ice hockey in Australia. They play for the coveted Joan McGowan Memorial Trophy. Media contact Mark Weber on 0498989805

08/02/2020 to 09/02/2020, 9am - International Convention Centre, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW

Introducing Australia’s ultimate makeup, hair and beauty event, The Show Sydney. World-class make-up, hair and beauty experts and brands will showcase the latest in trends, technology and techniques to over 5,000 expected attendees. The brainchild of educational expert Scott Lattimer and industry professional Eliza Campagna, it is set to be so much more than a typical trade show. The highly anticipated event was created to be an educational platform that will provide a unique retail experience showcasing the best in class brands and artists across hair, makeup and beauty.
Contact: Lisa Solomons, lisa@360pr.com.au Mobile: 0416 175 518

08/02/2020, 11am-midnight - Hydro Majestic Hotel, 52-88 Great Western Hwy, Medlow Bath, NSW

A century after the outrageous (yet always sophisticated) shenanigans that made it an elegant highlight of our national heritage, the Hydro Majestic Hotel will officially re-enter the Roaring `20s with a Charleston Dance for Charity event in February. The community knees-up will raise funds for Blue Mountains RFS (gold coin donation). Hundreds of participants in 1920s costume will assemble to dance the Charleston in an organised performance, after which dance schools and troupes are invited to continue entertaining the watching crowd. The Charleston Dance for Charity will high kick off a dizzying schedule of Roaring 20s-themed dancing, dining and vintage transport events at the hotel over three weekends.
Media are invited to attend the event as day visitors. Hosted overnight stays including events are offered to media with solid commissions involving positive coverage of the event and/or the Hydro Majestic Hotel.
Contact: Ellen Hill, info@deephillmedia.com.au, Mobile: 0422 140 528

22/02/2020, 9am - Performance Space, Library at The Dock, Level 2, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade Corner of Collins and Bourke streets Docklands VIC

Melbourne we’re super excited to hold this event! We're all about introducing youth to security, and its importance in their everyday lives. This event is for at children (aged 6 to 16) and their parents/guardians. We aim to reach people from all areas of the community who want to expand their knowledge, as the goal is to learn about security, be inspired by the sector, and have fun while doing it.
Media please contact event organiser at events@securiday.com for media opportunities.

22/02/2020 too 23/02/2020 - Arkaba Hotel, 150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton SA

Adelaide’s Multi-Award Winning Vocal Ensemble, FESTIVAL STATESMEN, present another A Cappella Musical Comedy – ‘ TOUGH BOYS ’. Following SOLD OUT Adelaide Fringe Seasons for the past 3 years, this 1970’s themed show will feature classic hits from Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, ABBA, Elton John and more…. Tickets available via FRINGETIX: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/tough-boys-af2020; www.festivalstatesmen.com.au
Contact: Louise Webb, louisewebb@adam.com.au, 0438 600 510

26/02/2020, 8:30am-600pm - Hilton Sydney L4, 488 George Street, Sydney, NSW

Emergence 2020 powered by Wholesale Investor and CRIISP is Australasia’s flagship conference for investment. Held across 3 days in the heart of Sydney, Emergence 2020 will explore the latest investment trends and opportunities into startups, crypto, emerging and listed companies as high-profile world-class speakers and renowned investors, entrepreneurs and investment groups take the stage and share their knowledge on the capital raising space.
Emergence was founded with the vision to open doors and avenues of opportunity for key participants in the emerging technology and innovation ecosystem – and on the back of Emergence 2019, the flagship investment conference saw over 2500+ investors venture to our events in Brisbane, Sydney, Singapore and London – looking for the very best deals from within our ecosystem.
Contact: Marta Krusiewicz, accounts@wholesaleinvestor.com.au, Mobile: 0400 362 695

26/02/2020 6pm-10pm; 6.00pm - 7.00pm: Cocktail reception; 7.00pm - 9.30pm: Awards ceremony; 9.30pm - 10.00pm: Post-event networking and dessert bar - Marvel Stadium, Victory Room, 740 Bourke St., Docklands VIC 3008

Each year the Victorian Sport Awards honour those who have made an outstanding contribution to sport in Victoria as an individual or team recognising athletes, coaches, administrators and volunteers from both metropolitan and regional areas in Victoria. It is through your nominations that we can identify and celebrate these people in our sporting community.
Contact: Bron Humphrys, admin@vicsport.com.au, Tel: 03 9698 8100

28/02/2020 to 08/03/2020, 18:00 Fri - 18:00 Sun - Various Locations, Stanthorpe, Queensland

Since 1966, Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival has been one of Queensland's most loved and longest running festivals. Featuring the grape crush, Heritage Bank Food & Wine Fiesta, Grand Parade and 10 days of food and wine celebrations in Queensland's premier wine region (the Granite Belt) where all of Queensland's apple crop is grown! Main weekend 6-8 March 2020.
Contact: marketing@kristahauritz.com.au

10/03/2020, 7:30pm-11:00pm - Melbourne Town Hall, Corner Swanston and Collins Streets, Melbourne, Victoria

Direct from the Mariinsky Theatre, St Petersburg, four of Russia's finest principal artists will perform scenes and arias from the great Russian operas of Rimsky-Korsakov, Mussorgsky, Borodin, Tchaikovsky, and more, with full symphony orchestra under the baton of Maestro Alan Cook. This gala concert will be the opera event of 2020. An unmissable opportunity to hear masterpieces rarely performed in Australia. One night only in Melbourne and Sydney.
Contact: Alexander Marhinoviskiy, Capricorn Promotions™; Alexm@capricornpromotions.com

14/03/2020, 7:30pm-11:00pm - Sydney Town Hall, NSW

 Direct from the Mariinsky Theatre, St Petersburg, four of Russia's finest principal artists will perform scenes and arias from the great Russian operas of Rimsky-Korsakov, Mussorgsky, Borodin, Tchaikovsky, and more, with full symphony orchestra under the baton of Maestro Alan Cook. This gala concert will be the opera event of 2020. An unmissable opportunity to hear masterpieces rarely performed in Australia. One night only in Melbourne and Sydney.

Contact: Alexander Marhinoviskiy; Alexm@capricornpromotions.com

14/03/2020 - Caulfield Racecourse, Gate 22 Station St, Caulfield East VIC

The $5 million All-Star Mile is the world's richest horse race over 1600m. The runners are voted into the race by the fans, with the top 10 vote-getters guaranteed a start. Each horse is assigned an Owner Ambassador, who stand to claim $250,000 if their 'All-Star' wins the race.
Contact: Paul Symes, p.symes@racingvictoria.net.au, Mobile: 0478 771 868

18/03/2020 to 22/03/2020 - Bondi Beach Pavilion, NSW and surrounds

A festival of science, art, eco innovation and entertainment for our oceans. A place to come and "See Change"
Contact Ccarolyn Grant, carolyng@avviso.com.au, 0407 898 727

23/03/2020 to 25/03/2020, 09:30-16:30 - Frankston Arts Centre, 27/37 Davey St, Frankston VIC

Gambling Harm Conference 2020: Every conversation counts will bring together Victorians, Australians and international experts from all sectors involved in tackling gambling harm to explore the issue through three streams: new developments in the sector, practice experiences and advancements, and co-occurring issues with gambling (eg mental health). Join us for keynote presentations by Anita Heiss – proud member of the Wiradjuri nation of central NSW, prolific author and UQ professor of communications; Robin Room – sociologist, adviser to the WHO and professor at La Trobe University’s Centre for Alcohol Policy Research; Jason Stephenson – bestselling author and meditation specialist who has worked with everyone from Hollywood stars to prison inmates and whose ‘Relax me online’ YouTube meditation sleep music channel has more than 1.4 subscribers; and Samson Tse, expert in the recovery of people affected by both gambling harm and mental health issues, and Hong Kong University professor and associate dean. For the latest information about other speakers, workshops, performances, arts and social activities, visit: gamblingharmconference.com.au.
Contact: Fiona Skivington,fiona.skivington@responsiblegambling.vic.gov.au

25/03/2020 to 29/03/2020, 9am - Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens

The Southern Hemisphere’s largest floral and garden Show, will celebrate 25 years on the Victorian major events calendar in 2020 – an occasion not to be missed. Plans are already underway for the Show’s silver anniversary to be its biggest ever, with more unmissable floral and garden features than ever before and an incredible lineup of some of the greatest landscape designers in Australia. They will be pulling out all the stops to create the most fantastical gardens ever seen at the event.
Contact: Adam Valentine, adam@hhme.com.au, Tel: (03) 9692 0222

08/05/2020, 7pm Pre-dinner drinks; 7:30pm to midnight: Dinner - The Fullerton Hotel Sydney No. 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000 (formerly The Westin Sydney

On 28 February 2015, Tara Costigan, a mother of three and a BaptistCare employee, was brutally murdered by her ex-partner. Her violent death from domestic violence sent shock waves through her family, friends, her local community and BaptistCare’s workforce. In response to her tragic death, calls for change became the inspiration for BaptistCare HopeStreet’s first ever Halo Ball. On the five year anniversary of Tara’s murder, we remember Tara with our fifth annual Halo Ball. Our 2020 Halo Ball will raise vital funds to support BaptistCare HopeStreet’s essential support services for women and children, as we seek to end the cycle of abuse and build safer families.
Contact: Elizabe3th Byrne, ebyrne@baptistcare.org.au, Mobile: 0403 879 913

12/05/2020, 08:30 - 16:30 - Riverside Theatres, Parramatta, Sydney

IPAAeX is Australia's premier event for the public sector. With the theme of 'Re-inventing Service' this event will explore what service in the new decade looks like. Register now at www.ipaaex.org.au.

16/05/2020 to 17/05/2020 - Cable Beach Polo, Cable Beach Road W, Cable Beach, WA

Australasian Beach Polo Championship- Qualifier Matches.
You will have the best seat in the house to enjoy chilled French champagne and fine foods, while watching the world’s greatest polo players compete on the sand.
Contact: Jess Magree,  jessica@arize.com.au

30/05//2020, 9am - Microsoft Reactor, Level 10/11 York St, Sydney NSW 2000

Kids SecuriDay excited to hold this fun event in Sydney that introduces youth to security, and its importance in their everyday lives. This event is for children (aged 6 to 16) and their parents/guardians. We aim to reach people from all areas of the community who want to expand their knowledge as the goal is to showcase technology, learn about security, be inspired by the sector, and have fun while doing it!
Tickets available at https://www.securiday.com/melb2020.html
Media: Please contact event organiser at events@securiday.com for opportunities.

11/06/2020 to 13/06/2020 - International Convention Centre Sydney, 14 Darling Drive Sydney, NSW

This annual international conference brings researchers and clinicians from around the word to share latest updates on the causes, prevention and treatment of eating disorders and body image related issues. The conference focuses widely on topics such as impact of the food industry, genetics, nutritional, medical, family and psychological factors contributing. Particular topics include: do males get eating disorders like females? Why are they so hard to treat? how are genes and the brain implicated?
Contact: Rini Das, anzaed@anzaed.org.au, Mobile: 0491 134 289

18/06/2020 to 21/06/2020, Time varies each day - Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC

Australasia’s progressive forum for contemporary art returns in 2020 to present iconic and new work by artists from over 50 of the region’s most respected galleries. Experience a fair that is instrumental in shaping the future of art in the region, a world-class platform for contemporary art and ideas.
For more information on the fair, please visit melbourneartfair.com.au
For media enquiries, please email joanne@communicationscollective.com.au

20/06/2020 - 26/07/2020, 08:30 - 22:00 - Biloela, Charleville, Quilpie, Hughenden, Blackall and Longreach

For the ultimate golfing experience for 2020, the Outback Queensland Masters, locally coined, the “OQM” is back. Amateur golfers and travellers are being encouraged to adventure west of the Great Divide in Queensland through the townships from Biloela and the sandstone wonders through to the channel country of Charleville, Quilpie and onto Blackall, Hughenden and the heart of the outback, Longreach, for the 2020 million dollar hole in one!

Contact: 

krista@kristahauritz.com.au, 0421148098, Krista

06/08/20209 - 09/08/20209, 10:00 - Late - Mount Isa

The Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is part of the Australian Professional Riders association circuit and has been Australia’s premier rodeo event since 1959! Held annually during August this 4 day event is where the romance of the Australian Outback meets the grit of a mining town.
See the best Australian and International cowboys and cowgirls go head to head with the toughest stock for four days of world class rodeo action including bull riding, bareback bronc and saddle bronc just to name a few.
www.isarodeo.com.au

31/08/2020 - Worldwide

On International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), people from around the world unite to prevent overdose, remember those who have been lost, acknowledge the grief of those left behind, and end the stigma of drug use and addiction. Founded in Melbourne in 2001, 2020 will mark the 20th IOAD. Since 2012, this campaign has been organised by Penington Institute, an independent Australian organisation which connects lived experience and research to improve community safety in relation to drugs.
Contaqct: Mateo Sewillo, info@overdoseday.com, Mobile: 0488781288

02/09/2020 - National community event celebrated Australia-wide

Early Childhood Educators' Day recognises and celebrates the work of Australia's educators in early learning services for their wonderful contribution to the wellbeing and healthy development of the young children in their care. It's a chance to say thank you to Australia’s early childhood educators on a very personal level by service operators, families and their children, as well as collectively at the national level. 
Contact: Celia: celia.falkland@childcarealliance.org.au