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Cathy Freeman, with the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games identity logo. Photograph courtesy of Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation. The XVIII Commonwealth Games were held in Melbourne from 15 to 26 March 2006. ...
Easter commemorates the resurrection (return to life) of Jesus Christ following his death by crucifixion. Easter eggs are traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday, however stores start stocking Easter treats well before the Easter holiday period. Early on Ea...
Street Machine's SummerNats is Australia's biggest horsepower party. Australia's top show-cars, 'go to whoa' competitions, burnouts, airbrush art, dyno competition, DB Audio competition and much more.
Held annually, early January.
Kicking for Culture (more info)
A united community presentation, bringing together refugee, migrant, and local youth communities for a day of soccer, dance, music and food.
Alice Springs Masters Games (more info)
The Alice Springs Masters Games, known as the Friendly Games, is a biennial event that offers a wide variety of sports competition for mature aged people. The site offers information on events, entertainment, accommodation, news and more.
The camel race day is an annual event held on its own arena at Blatherskite Park, a section of the Central Australian Show Society grounds, Alice Springs, Northern Territory. Visit the site for comprehensive details of the races, and associated stalls and
The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia's premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the prestigious Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. Website includes race information, Worldloppet races, press releases, race resul
The Sun Herald City2Surf (more info)
The City to Surf run is Sydney's largest community sporting event. The site offers information on the event, history of event, how to enter, training guide, event news and feedback.
Perth City to Surf (more info)
The City to Surf run is Perth's largest community sporting event. The site offers information on the event, history of the event, how to enter and compete in the race, race map, training tips, nutrition advice and more.
Canberra Games Society (more info)
Canberra Games Society is devoted to the advancement of gaming in the ACT and beyond. The club has weekly meetings, yearly events including CanCon, and publishes its own magazine/newsletter. Some useful links are included.
Pan Pacific Masters Games (more info)
Official site for the Pan Pacific Masters Games.
Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games (more info)
Melbourne is a city with a worldwide reputation for its fanatical following of sport. Its history of staging major sporting events is testimony to the high standards of its venues and the enthusiasm of the population who support events in great numbers. T
Australian Rollerblading (more info)
The Australian Rollerblading website includes latest rollerblading news, media information, Australian skater profiles, a competitions calendar, product reviews, tips, competition information and much more.
Women's Cricket Australia (more info)
The Women's Cricket Australia webite provides information about the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars, match results, National and International competitions, tours, news and more.
Annual country rodeo and festival held each Australia Day weekend in Taralga, Southern Tablelands of NSW.
Captain Cook Society (more info)
A diverse and informative look at Captain James Cook. It contains his history, family tree and information on coins, animal, plants and engravings collected by the explorer.Also has extensive detail on the Endeavour replica, and various Cook voyages.
Australian Grand Prix (more info)
The official website of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix, held in Melbourne. The site provides information about the event, ticketing, the program and the sponsors.
Bicycles Victoria aims to get 'More People Cycling More Often'. Their website provides information about the organisation, cycling events held locally and nationally as well as questions and answers relating to cycling, health, safety, riding tracks, bicy
Ulladulla Summer Games (more info)
This site provides information about the Ulladulla Summer Games held annually in January/February. It contains information the sports events, program as well as information such as accommodation in Ulladulla.
Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) (more info)
The website is the official source for information regarding Australia's participation in past and future Commonwealth Games. The site provides access to media releases, fact sheets, Commonwealth Games held in Kuala Lumpur (1998) and where the games will
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