News: Consultants
Gold Coast City Council finally awards Palm Beach Olympic Pool lease to Belgravia Leisure
Over a year after deferring a decision on the award of a tender for the management of its eight aquatic centres, the Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) has finally awarded the...
Jul 26, 2012
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YMCA to open new gym at Goulburn Aquatic Centre
The YMCA of Sydney has been managing the Goulburn Aquatic Centre sInce the beginning of June. The 12-month interim appointment is enabling the Goulburn Mulwaree Council to make...
Jul 23, 2012
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Job cuts planned for Adelaide Zoo?
In a bid to counter its massive debts Adelaide Zoo is considering cutting staff numbers and reviewing its animal collections. The Zoo's new five-year business plan plans for...
Jul 18, 2012
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Time running out for Cairns' Tobruk Memorial Pool
Uncertainty surrounds the future of Cairns' 50-year old Tobruk Memorial Pool with media reports suggesting that community facility is so dilapidated that it can only stay open...
Jul 18, 2012
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CASA Leisure aims to avoid Alice Springs staffing woes
New management at the Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre says it will consult local swimming clubs on how to avoid staffing problems that have closed the facility in the...
Jul 17, 2012
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TRC Tourism gets $1 million to improve visitor experiences in national landscapes
Consultancy firm TRC Tourism has been awarded a $1 million Strategic Tourism Investment Grant from the Government's T-QUAL Grants program to lead a consortium to prepare and...
Jul 16, 2012
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Industry staff shortage looms as workers head to mines
An acute shortage of skilled labour in leisure and tourism, with many workers heading to the mining industry, where pay is much higher, is concerning Federal Minister for...
Jul 15, 2012
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Swimmers association critical of Swimming Australia pay deal
The union representing Australia's top swimmers is in dispute with Swimming Australia over pay rates just weeks before the London Olympics. As of 1st July, Swimming Australia...
Jul 11, 2012
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Coffey Sport & Leisure appoints senior consultant
Leading industry consultancy Coffey Sport & Leisure has appointed Duncan MacWhirter as a senior consultant to be based in Coffey' Melbourne office. MacWhirter is acknowledged as...
Jul 10, 2012
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Australian consultancy forges alliance with Formula 1 circuit designers
Australian events and motorsport specialist engineering firm iEDM (Integrated Engineering Delivery Management Pty Ltd) has formed a strategic alliance with German-based Tilke...
Jun 29, 2012
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Hong Kong Ocean Park auditions 1,000 cast slots for Halloween party
From today (28th June) until 11th July, Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park is auditioning prospects for 500 performance roles at its upcoming Halloween Bash party. Prospective...
Jun 28, 2012
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SGL expands with Queensland appointments
Following their recent announcement that Larry Sengstock has returned to SGL, the consultancy has made two new senior appointments in Queensland with Mark Upson and David Green...
Jun 20, 2012
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iEDM appointed to Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000
Event service specialists iEDM have been appointed by V8 Supercar Events to provide site management and labour services for the 50th Anniversary Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000....
Jun 19, 2012
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SGL Group market tests redevelopment funding and management options at Casey facility
The City of Casey has retained consultants the SGL Group to assist with market testing future funding opportunities for redevelopment and operation of indoor sport courts at the...
Jun 6, 2012
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David Gallop leaves Australian Rugby League Commission
David Gallop is stepping down from his job as Chief Executive of the Australian Rugby League (ARL) Commission, effective immediately. ARL Commmission Chairman John Grant...
Jun 6, 2012
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Larry Sengstock returns to head new SGL division
Former Basketball Australia Chief Executive Larry Sengstock has returned the SGL Group to head up the consultancy's new sports facilities, management and events division. SGL,...
Jun 2, 2012
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Glenorchy community and sports hub moves forward
The development of the King George V (KGV) sports and community precinct in Glenorchy, Tasmania is moving ahead following Federal Regional Australia Minister Simon Crean's...
May 22, 2012
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Cleanevent turns to Australia to fill UK management vacancy
Cleanevent UK, part of the Spotless Group's International Services Division, has turned to Australia in its search for a suitably qualified 'hands on' Regional Manager to work...
May 7, 2012
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TSE opens Singapore office to 'expand reach to new areas throughout Asia'
International sports consultants TSE Consulting has announced the establishment of an office in Singapore as it bids to strengthen its presence in the Asian market. The new...
May 5, 2012
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gemba expands with key appointments
Sport and entertainment strategists gemba have made two key appointments to their team. Jason Rance has been appointed to the position of Head of Entertainment Marketing while...
Apr 18, 2012
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Parks Victoria staff close gates at metropolitan and regional parks
50 of Victoria's metropolitan, state and national parks are closed this weekend as a result of industrial action by Parks Victoria staff. Rangers have refused to unlock park...
Apr 8, 2012
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Research shows the effect of the Rugby World Cup on Kiwis' passion for rugby
New Zealand's passion for rugby union was heightened even further in 2011 with the Rugby World Cup (RWC) taking centre stage for six weeks throughout September and October....
Apr 5, 2012
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Paatsch leaves Coffey for projects role at the Fremantle Dockers
Brad Paatsch is leaving his role as General Manager of Melbourne-based sports management consultancy firm Coffey Sport and Leisure, to take up the position of General Manager of...
Apr 1, 2012
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Plan to revitalise South Australia's ageing football facilities
Football Federation SA (FFSA) and South Australia's Office for Recreation and Sport are implementing a strategic plan for existing and future infrastructure in South Australia....
Mar 29, 2012
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