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After being cancelled in 2025 due to funding cuts, Perth's beloved Sculpture by the Sea is back at Cottesloe Beach thanks to massive public support and new funding. The free outdoor exhibition now features 70 artworks from around the world.
A Nigerian master of ceremonies handled 111 events in 2025, averaging more than two gigs per week in a booming industry. His success story shows how Nigeria's growing events sector is creating opportunities for talented entertainers.
The Perth Scorchers secured their record-breaking sixth Big Bash League championship with a dominant six-wicket victory over the Sydney Sixers in front of 55,108 cheering fans. The professional performance showcased why Perth remains cricket's most successful team in the tournament's history.
Lancaster County needs hundreds of volunteers this spring and summer to power four major community events, from a unity race to a massive back-to-school supply drive. Each event offers families and individuals a chance to strengthen their neighborhood while making real impact.
Two Australian TV anchors just earned a Guinness World Record for broadcasting together for over 40 years. Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr have delivered more than 10,000 newscasts side by side in Perth.
A soccer tournament in Perth brings together refugee communities to celebrate connection, resilience, and the universal language of sport. For players like Mayada Ali, who spent six years in an Iraqi refugee camp, the Freedom Cup is more than a game—it's family.
A new ticketing system just proved it can scan 10,000 fans into a stadium in milliseconds, even without internet. Fewticket's offline technology is solving one of Africa's biggest event headaches.
An 11-year-old non-verbal autistic boy who vanished during a fierce storm in Perth has been found safe after more than 50 volunteers searched through the night. A kind stranger spotted Norman Krakouer walking back home and called police.
A Perth community group handed out 25 disposable cameras to neighbors with one simple instruction: take five photos and pass it on. The nostalgic project sparked connections across generations and captured the vibrant diversity of Northbridge.
Emma Baird found belonging in Perth's 1980s goth community during her darkest teenage years. Nearly 40 years later, she credits the subculture with helping save her life and shaping her identity.
An 11-year-old non-verbal autistic boy survived 15 hours alone in Perth's wild weather before community volunteers brought him home safe. Norman Krakouer spent the night in just shorts as temperatures dropped to 9°C, but walked away unharmed thanks to quick-thinking rescuers.
More than 100 firefighters successfully controlled a bushfire threatening Perth's eastern suburbs, preventing any homes from burning. The coordinated response with aerial bombers shows how emergency preparedness saves lives and property.
Twenty-three-year-old Marwan Rahiki knocked out his opponent in the first round at UFC Perth, maintaining his perfect record of finishing every fight he's ever had. The Moroccan featherweight's victory in front of 13,000 fans marks his rapid rise as one of the sport's most exciting young talents.
A Perth choir is giving people with criminal records, addiction histories, and trauma a pathway back to community through music. Since 2022, the Second Chance Choir has helped dozens rebuild their lives after prison.
The Pacific Coast Dream Machines show needs volunteers for its April 2026 event, offering free admission and lunch to those who help. Every shift supports the Coastside Adult Day Health Center while making one of the West Coast's most unique car shows possible.
Over 230 companies are showcasing live manufacturing technology in Brisbane this week, giving Australian businesses hands-on access to innovations that could transform their operations. The three-day event brings cutting-edge robotics, AI, and automation solutions directly to factory decision-makers.
A dachshund puppy survived nearly three months alone in Perth's southern suburbs before a community rescue effort brought him home. Henry's story shows what happens when neighbors come together for a common cause.
Volunteers in Charleston are tackling litter this Saturday as part of a nationwide push to collect 25 billion pieces of trash by July 4. The two-hour event protects local waterways and wildlife while celebrating America's 250th birthday.
A sustainability company aims to help India's $14.3 billion events industry slash emissions by 5% within five years. The plan could prevent nearly one million tonnes of CO₂ annually while proving big business can take meaningful climate action.
Good Samaritan Society Hospice is hosting Hope Takes Flight on June 18, inviting families to honor loved ones through a butterfly release ceremony. The event brings the community together for healing and celebration of life.
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