News: Consultants
Top netballers turn to coaching after playing careers
Australia's top netballers are increasingly turning to a career in coaching with more professional coaching opportunities than ever before. The number of coaching positions...
Jun 5, 2013
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Crown casino to shed 50 jobs in Melbourne
Casino operator Crown, one of Victoria's biggest employers, is to make up to 50 back office staff redundant. Casino spokesman Gary O'Neill says that is less than 1% of the...
May 27, 2013
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Adverse action claims on the rise
The latest statistics released by the Fair Work Commission show a worrying increase in the number of 'adverse action' claims being lodged against Australian employers. Almost...
May 27, 2013
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Tjapukai appoints marketing manager
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park has appointed Virginia Edwards to the role of Marketing Manager as the award-winning tourism attraction moves ahead with its $12 million...
May 13, 2013
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Wollongong City Council subsidises public pools by $3.5 million a year
Wollongong City Council is losing more than $3.5 million a year keeping its network of public pools open, according to figures revealed by the Illawarra Mercury . Figures...
May 9, 2013
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Trade unions call on FIFA to deprive Qatar of 2022 World Cup
International trade unions have called on world football governing body FIFA to deprive Qatar of its hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup because it has failed to end what they...
Apr 28, 2013
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AWRA gets ASC funding for staff appointment
Women and sport will receive a boost after the Australian Womensport & Recreation Association (AWRA) secured Australian Sports Commission (ASC) funding to hire a part-time...
Apr 23, 2013
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The gemba Group appointed by Foxtel
Following a highly competitive pitch process, Foxtel has appointed specialist sport and entertainment agency gemba to support the development and implementation of its $20...
Apr 17, 2013
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Elite netballers demand 100% pay rise
Australia's world champion netballers are preparing to take industrial action over a pay dispute with Netball Australia. Australian Netball Players Association (ANPA) is to meet...
Apr 5, 2013
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Qatar to host football tournament for migrant workers
Qatar's football authorities league, in a break with a reluctance among Gulf states to give their largely expatriate majorities a sense of belonging, is organise the region's...
Apr 2, 2013
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Martin Schlegel establishes Chemneera consultancy
Dr Martin Schlegel, the former Managing Director of Advanced Polymer Technology Australasia and Director of Sports Technology International, has established Chemneera Pty Ltd, a...
Mar 18, 2013
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Youth campaign vital for tourism growth
The new Tourism Australia campaign targeting the international youth travel market has been welcomed by industry body, Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF). TTF acting Chief...
Mar 7, 2013
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gemba appoints Andrew Condon as General Manager - Sydney
gemba has announced the appointment of Andrew Condon as its General Manager Sydney, with Condon resigning his position as Managing Director M&C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment,...
Mar 6, 2013
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Best Job in the World initiative hiring across Australia
Tourism Australia is teaming up with industry and State and Territory tourism partners in a new $4 million campaign targeting the international youth market - a segment which...
Mar 6, 2013
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Residents back Sturt Saints Baseball Club to stay at City of Mitcham Reserve
Neighbours of the Sturt Saints Baseball Club are backing the Club to keep using the City of Mitcham's W A Norman Reserve. As reported in a feature in the latest issue of...
Feb 27, 2013
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Review slams 'toxic' culture in Olympic swim team
A report reviewing the culture and leadership in Australia's swimming team has slammed a "toxic" culture which saw athletes abuse prescription drugs, alcohol and curfews during...
Feb 19, 2013
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Greater Taree City Council appoints YMCA to manage aquatic and fitness facilities
Greater Taree City Council and the local community are set to benefit from a new partnership with leading leisure management provider, the YMCA, which has been appointed to...
Feb 16, 2013
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Qatar announces plans for migrant workers charter to fend off World Cup criticism
Qatar, in a bid to fend off a possible move to deprive it of the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup because of its failure to adopt international standards for foreign...
Feb 14, 2013
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Steve Cooper leaves Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd
The Board of Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) has announced the departure of Chief Executive Steve Cooper. In a statement, the Board of SCDL stated it would be "business as...
Feb 13, 2013
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Wet 'n' Wild Sydney plans mid year recruitment drive
Management of the new Wet 'n' Wild Sydney are planning a mid-year recruitment drive to get staff in place for the waterpark's scheduled December 2013 opening. With work on the...
Feb 1, 2013
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Qatar World Cup will exploit migrant workers: report
The FIFA World Cup due to be played in Qatar in 2022 will be "a crucible of exploitation and misery" for poorly paid migrant workers who will toil on the country's construction...
Jan 30, 2013
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Labour unions claim Qatar visa rules allow 'forced labour' by stadium construction workforces
International unions have lodged a new case with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) citing the use of "forced labour" in Qatar. With only 300,000 Qatari nationals, 1.2...
Jan 21, 2013
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Dean Hassall's consultancy passes third anniversary
Respected industry professional and long standing Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Ltd and Venue Management School committee member Dean Hassall has just...
Jan 18, 2013
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ALFA Queensland links with Australian Institute of Personal Trainers to aid members
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association's Queensland branch (ALFAQ) have announced a strategic alliance with the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) that aims...
Jan 16, 2013
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