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AFL defends betting relationships
AFL Chief Executive Andrew Demetriou has hit back at David Schwarz's suggestion the League has become "drunk" on betting agency revenue, saying its betting partnerships were...
May 22, 2013
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United Arab Emirates attracted 11 million tourists in 2012
While political upheavals led to a decline in Middle Eastern tourism last year, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessed a substantial increase in visitor arrivals. An estimated...
May 21, 2013
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Need for physical activity to shed 'Cinderella' status in chronic disease prevention
While physical activity is increasingly acknowledged as one of the keys to preventing chronic disease, when compared to factors such as smoking, hypertension, poor diet and...
May 17, 2013
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Basketball Australia to extend No School No Play program
In spite of losing Federal Government funding, Basketball Australia will extend its highly successful and popular No School No Play program into 2013/14 - helping selected...
May 16, 2013
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Melbourne Cricket Club marks 175 years
Australia's oldest and largest sporting club, the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC), is celebrating 175 years since its formation with a number of activities throughout 2013. The MCC...
May 16, 2013
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Senior appointments in Queensland culture
New Chief Executives have been appointed for the Queensland Museum and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. At the Queensland Museum Network, Professor Suzanne Miller is taking up...
May 16, 2013
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45 regional events to receive Eventscorp funding
A diverse range of sporting, cultural, arts and culinary events have been named as recipients of the Western Australian Government's Regional Events Scheme (RES) funding....
May 15, 2013
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Massey University researchers to study exercise in children
A team of researchers at Massey University are undertaking studies into the development of exercises for children tailored to different body types and whether engaging in 'fun'...
May 15, 2013
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Arts, sport and tourism avoid cuts in Federal Budget
The 2013/14 Federal Budget has delivered a stable outcome for the Government's leisure portfolios, with arts, sport and tourism avoiding spending cuts. With previously announced...
May 15, 2013
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New work to feature NICA's second year artists
A new circus show, One False Move ... is set to feature the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA)'s second year artists in an original and fast-paced entertainment show that...
May 14, 2013
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Tourism industry showing strong growth
Tourism contributed $41 billion to Australia's economy in 2011/12, an increase of 5.3%, according to the latest Tourism Satellite Account (TSA). The recently released data...
May 14, 2013
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World adopts rugby league safety initiative born in New Zealand
A player safety initiative, originally introduced in New Zealand as a result of a collaboration between the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and the New Zealand NZ Rugby...
May 14, 2013
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Volunteers drive Gold Coast events
More than 1,100 volunteers will bring their talents to a variety of roles in the lead up to and during the 35th Gold Coast Airport Marathon (being held on 6th and 7th July). To...
May 14, 2013
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New Victorian arts programs to drive innovation and public benefit
Victorian Government funding programs for arts organisations and individual artists are to be streamlined, more strategically focused and boosted. Announcing the changes,...
May 13, 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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Sydney Entertainment Centre to host VMA After Five event
The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] (VMA) is to stage its latest 'After 5' function at the Sydney Entertainment Centre (SEC) on Wednesday 22nd May 2013. The...
May 13, 2013
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New Zealand records one drowning every three days through summer
31 people drowned in New Zealand during last summer - around one drowning every three days. The majority of drownings during the official summer period (1st December to 28th...
May 11, 2013
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Supporting young Papuan's development through rugby league
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has launched a rugby league program in Papua New Guinean schools that aims to encourage healthy lifestyles for 50,000 children, while...
May 10, 2013
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Muscat beach resort to create 1,000 new jobs
Oman's Saraya Bandar Jissah residential and leisure development is set to generate up to 1,000 new jobs when complete. Introducing the project, Chief Executive Sheikh Hamood...
May 9, 2013
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$29 million investment in Arts initiatives
Victoria's arts, creative and cultural sector, will be backed with $28.9 million in new funding delivered in the 2013-14 Victorian State Budget. Introducing the funding,...
May 8, 2013
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Auskick's popularity grows outside Victoria
The AFL's Auskick program is proving a success away from the code's Victorian heartland with significant growth in Sydney and Perth. Boosted by a 27.26% rise in Sydney, AFL...
May 8, 2013
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Dubai extends hours for women-only beaches
The Dubai Municipality has expanded times for women-only access to beaches across the Emirate. Extending existing women-only Mondays (between 8am and 10pm) at Jumeirah Beach...
May 7, 2013
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EEAA market monitor reveals emerging levels of caution
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia's (EEAA) latest Market Monitor report reveals a relatively optimistic outlook for the industry but warns of emerging levels...
May 1, 2013
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Women's sports clubs apply for licences in Saudi Arabia
25 fitness centres across Saudi Arabia have applied for licences to become sports clubs for women following a recent legislative change. According to the English language Arab...
Apr 30, 2013
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