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Yardstick to expand Leisurecheck program to arenas and sports halls
Following discussions with the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) the managers of the 'Yardstick' Leisurecheck management measures survey looks set to...
Apr 30, 2013
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Appointment marks new era for QAGOMA
Queensland Arts Minister Ian Walker has welcomed Chris Saines in commencing in the role of Director of the Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA). Minister Walker...
Apr 30, 2013
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Botanic Gardens rated students' favourite Dunedin City Council service
The Otago University Student Association (OUSA) has released a survey of student opinion about Dunedin City Council (DCC) services which shows the Botanic Gardens rated as...
Apr 29, 2013
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New UNWTO/Tourism Australia report highlights tourism potential of South East Asia
Asia's affluent middle class is set to increase almost fivefold over the next 20 years, presenting significant opportunities for Australian tourism, according to a new report...
Apr 28, 2013
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State Theatre Centre at forefront of Perth's Golden Age of Arts
While the big story about major venues in Western Australia over recent months has been the opening of the Perth Arena, in the March/April 2013 issue of Australasian Leisure...
Apr 28, 2013
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Green Space Report reveals Australians spend less time in parks
The Husqvarna Group's comprehensive Global Green Space Report 2013 reveals that Australians are dissatisfied with the amount of time spent in green space compared to what they...
Apr 27, 2013
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Australian sporting groups face struggle for coaches, study finds
Australian sport faces a looming shortfall in experienced coaches as the workforce ages and less people are entering the system, according to a study by Deakin University. In a...
Apr 26, 2013
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Australian Outback Spectacular celebrates 2,000 Shows
The unique Queensland dinner show Australian Outback Spectacular (AOS) is celebrating its 2,000th show on the Gold Coast this week having entertained more than one million...
Apr 25, 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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ALGA signs national agreement on arts and culture
The first ever National Arts and Culture Accord was signed in Hobart last week. In addition to State Arts Ministers signing the accord, the Australian Local Government...
Apr 22, 2013
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SCG's 100th Test in line for global honour
The Sydney Cricket Ground's 100th Cricket Test has been chosen as a finalist for the prestigious Sports Event of the Year Award at the global 2013 Stadium Business Awards. The...
Apr 19, 2013
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New campaign to boost tourism in regional Victoria
Victorian Tourism and Major Events Minister Louise Asher has announced that Tourism Victoria has partnered with Fairfax Media in a $300,000 intrastate campaign to boost tourism...
Apr 19, 2013
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Are we creating the right environments for youth fitness?
While the Australian and New Zealand Governments are desperately trying to manage and mitigate the incidence of obesity and diabetes in children and youth, author Wendy Sweet...
Apr 19, 2013
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North Force moves to Whangarei District Council's Toll Stadium
Northland's representative football team, North Force, has moved their home games to Northland's premier sports ground, Toll Stadium. Wecloming the move, North Force Secretary...
Apr 19, 2013
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Aussie World presents Twilight Night on Anzac Day
Sunshine Coast amusement park Aussie World is to presents its annual 'Twilight Night', where guests can experience the park and its rides under lights, on Anzac Day, Thursday...
Apr 18, 2013
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Active kids coming to Hutt City Council parks
Hutt City Council's Active Kids park sessions are set to keep hundreds of children active and energised during the school holidays. Offering two hours of fun and games in Hutt...
Apr 18, 2013
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Star Gazing and Indigenous Story Telling at the Illawarra Fly
School holiday fun is being enhanced at the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk with a program of Star Gazing and Indigenous Story Telling. As part of the iFly 4 Kids program, NSW's only...
Apr 17, 2013
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Surfing Australia signs up to help tackle youth binge drinking
Surfing Australia is the latest national sporting organisation to join the Australian Government's Be the Influence - Tackling Binge Drinking initiative. Be the Influence -...
Apr 17, 2013
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Researching community perceptions of swimming and water safety programs for children
AUSTSWIM and the Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSAA) have commenced a survey to assess community perceptions of swimming and water safety programs for children aged five...
Apr 16, 2013
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Exhibitions and events make major contributions to Auckland Economy
Just released figures show the cultural tourism sector is pulling its weight in the Auckland economy. The figures from the Auckland Council agency, Regional Facilities Auckland...
Apr 16, 2013
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Rhino sculpture marks links between Dubbo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Ties between Dubbo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been commemorated with the unveiling of a statue of a Southern Black Rhino cow and calf outside the Dubbo's visitor...
Apr 15, 2013
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China Market Review shows way forward for New Zealand tourism
The tourism industry wants to ensure Chinese visitors have a fantastic time in New Zealand with a new report providing a roadmap to support that aim. The just released China...
Apr 15, 2013
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Repairs to commence as Christchurch Art Gallery wins Museums Aotearoa award
Repairs to the Christchurch Art Gallery will soon get underway, after being given the go ahead by Christchurch City Council, while the Art Gallery has achieved national...
Apr 13, 2013
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Almost 4 million Australians want to join sporting clubs
A just released report suggests that Australia's sporting clubs have the potential to recruit an additional 3.8 million members if they consider new ways of delivering sport to...
Apr 12, 2013
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