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DAVE HUGHES

DAVE HUGHES

Meet & greet, get your autograph and selfie with Dave Hughes from 9.30am - 1.30pm on March 6. Dave will be doing a talk at The Future of Construction Stage called "Real Talk" at 9:30am on March 6.

Dave Hughes is a quintessentially Australian comedian known for his quick wit and dry humour. He has entertained audiences for decades, both on stage and through his television and radio appearances. Alongside co-hosting The Morning Crew on the HIT Network, Dave has served as a judge on the popular show The Masked Singer, and appeared on programs such as The Hundred, Celebrity Gogglebox, and Would I Lie To You? Australia. He also created and hosted the successful show Hughesy We Have a Problem, which aired for five seasons. In 2022, Dave debuted his new live show, Trending, at The Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Adelaide Fringe Festival.

SAM THAIDAY

SAM THAIDAY

Come get your autograph & selfie with Sam Thaiday from 9.30am - 1.30pm on March 7. Sam will be doing a talk called "Sessions with Sammy" at The Infrastructure Stage at 11:00am on March 7.

Rugby League legend Sam Thaiday's career took off when he signed with the Brisbane Broncos in 2003 making his professional debut that year. In 2011, he was awarded the captaincy and went on to win the Dally M Award for Best Second Row Player. One of the most highly regarded and respected players in the league, Sam is also known for his community involvement. Sam has been awarded the Ken Stephen medal for his outstanding commitment to a wide range of community and charity activities. 

MAL MENINGA

MAL MENINGA

Come get your autograph & selfie with Mal Meninga from 11.30am and 12.30pm on March 6. 

Mal Meninga is an Australian professional rugby league coach who is the head coach of the Australian national teamand a former professional rugby league footballer. Meninga is widely regarded as one of the finest players in the game's history. He enjoyed a long career in both Australia and England, playing mainly as a goal-kicking centre, but also on the wing. After retiring, Meninga has enjoyed success as a coach, and is currently the head coach of Australia. Meninga broke numerous rugby league records during his playing career. He retired with the most appearances in the history of the Australian national team, and became the top-point scorer ever in State of Origin football. He has since been honoured as a Member of the Order of Australia, has been inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame and has also been named in both Queensland's and Australia's teams of the century.

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