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The Olympic and Paralympic games have been awarded to host cities in tandem since the early 2000s. But hosting the Paralympics can bring a city unique benefits that long outlast the games.
One fan died and others reported burns at the Swift concert. And we’re going to see similar incidents at future concerns if we don’t start planning for extreme weather.
People assume event organizers have their best interests at heart, but just like many businesses, organizers often operate on a tight budget and sometimes corners get cut creating disastrous results.
Watch Michelle Grattan and Peter Martin discuss the year in politics, and what lies ahead for Australia as we enter an election year.
Academics and others concerned with benefitting from peer professional collaboration can use COVID-19 disruptions as an opportunity to improve conferences through smart design.
In this series of live events, leading thinkers and contributors to The Conversation examine what might be one of the most significant and punishing years of the 21st century so far.
For West Papuans in Indonesia and Indigenous Australians who live within systemic racism and oppression, #BlackLivesMatter resonated deeply.
The decision to cancel a festival is never easy and can have difficult financial and community costs. Both planners and would-be attendees can play a role in mitigating the impact.
When journalists don’t interact with the public, they risk relying on existing narratives and experiences to inform their coverage.
Join one of the country’s most respected political reporters for an evening of conversation.
Ticket scalpers thrive because tickets are underpriced and undersupplied.
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