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Adding events

How do I add an event?
Once you are registered with ABC Communities to become a contributor, go to My Events where you can add events, edit events and edit your profile.

My screen goes grey when I click on the login button. How can I login?
Go to ABC Communities to login, then navigate back to the diary to add your event.

Why am I getting an error message about the suburb not existing?
Check that you have chosen the suburb and postcode from the dropdown menu which will appear as you start typing the suburb. If you are doing this but still get the error it's possible that we are missing the suburb from our database. If so, email the suburb to bigdiary[at]your.abc.net.au asking for it to be added.

What happens when I add an event?
Your event is queued for moderation and posting. The event will be live once approved.

When will I see my event listed?
Events will usually be approved and live within 24 hours. Approved Contributor+ users will have their events posted immediately.

Where will I see my event listed?
As well as The Big Diary, every ABC Local site has a diary for events in their region, and there are category based diaries for arts, science, health and religion. Your event will automatically be pushed to The Big Diary, the relevant ABC Local diary and a category based diary if applicable.

I have a lot of events to submit is there a quicker way?
Become a Contributor+ and once approved you will be able to upload multiple events through My Events using a csv or xml file.

What type of events are acceptable on The Big Diary?
Events need to be of interest to have broad appeal to the general public. Regular events, such as weekly classes or ongoing tourist attractions, are less likely to be accepted.

How do I get my event featured on the Big Diary?
Featured events are chosen solely by the editors, however, anyone can upload an event for users to find through searching and browsing and the editors may choose to feature these events.

Can I submit an event which is outside Australia?
No, the Big Diary is only for events taking place in Australia, or virtually online or through another form of media but accessible to people in Australia.

Someone has uploaded my event but some of the information is incorrect.
Use the alert moderator function on the event page to state the correct information and your connection to the event, including contact details so we can verify the information.

I have found an inappropriate comment, event or photo on the Big Diary.
Each event, photo and comment has an alert moderator link. You can click this link, tell us why the content is inappropriate and our moderator will investigate.

I have received an email saying my event has been rejected but I'm not sure why.
Read our guidelines to get an idea of what events we include, and those which we don't. If you're still unsure why your event was rejected, send an email to bigdiary[at]your.abc.net.au stating the name of the event.

I received an email saying my event was approved, but then another saying it was rejected.
Your event was proably approved for inclusion in The Big Diary, but rejected for inclusion on a category based diary, e.g. science, health, religion or arts.

My question hasn't been answered here. How can I get in touch?
Email bigdiary[at]your.abc.net.au

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