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Fernwood Fitness opens its doors to mark International Women's Day
Women's only health club chain Fernwood Fitness is marking International Women's Day (8th March) by inviting women across Australia to try their clubs for free from 1st to 8th...
Mar 5, 2013
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Art in Festivals initiative calling for artists
The Australia Council has announced that the SITUATE Art in Festivals initiative, which supports early career artists to develop experimental work within a festival environment,...
Mar 1, 2013
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FutureNow joint Chairman re-elected
Barry Felstead, Chief Executive of Crown Perth and Geoff Duncan, State Director of the ABC have been re-elected as joint chairmen of FutureNow, Creative and Leisure Industries...
Feb 28, 2013
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Billionaire Palmer unveils plans to rebuild the Titanic
Mining billionaire Clive Palmer has unveiled his plans to build the Titanic II cruise liner, an almost exact match of the original, ill-fated, Titanic. At a press conference in...
Feb 28, 2013
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Saudi Arabia earns $16.5 billion from religious tourism
Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, earned about SAR62 billion (US$16.5 billion) from the annual pilgrimage rituals of Hajj and Umrah in 2012, a 10% increase from...
Feb 28, 2013
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Australian Fitness and Health Expo helps attendees stay ahead of the competition
For fitness industry professionals the 2013 Australian Fitness & Health Expo is set to reveal the latest fitness trends, educate on innovative training techniques and give...
Feb 27, 2013
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Bangarra Dance Theatre to perform 'Spirit' in Vietnam
Under the Artistic Direction of Stephen Page, Australia's leading Indigenous performing arts company Bangarra Dance Theatre is to perform in Vietnam as part of the 40th...
Feb 26, 2013
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Sport and fitness nutrition market to be worth more than $6 billion by 2018
The global market for sports and fitness nutrition supplements is projected to exceed $6 billion by 2018, according to a report by market researcher Global Industry Analysts...
Feb 25, 2013
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Record-breaking visitation to Japan's snow resorts
With more than 17 metres of snow having fallen on the higher altitudes of Niseko's four connected ski areas since its ski lifts opened last November, the region has witnessed a...
Feb 25, 2013
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Physical inactivity costs New Zealand almost 1% of GDP
Inactivity cost New Zealand approximately $1.3 billion, or 0.7% of its total GDP, in 2010 according to a new study commissioned by Auckland Council, Waikato Regional Council and...
Feb 22, 2013
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Surf Cities conference to promote the growth of the surf industry
Delegates to the upcoming Global Surf Cities Conference on the Gold Coast will be told that the value of the global surf industry could be as high as US$131 billion annually....
Feb 22, 2013
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Tjapukai auditions Indigenous talent around Australia
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is looking for the next generation of Indigenous Australians to showcase their culture on the world stage. Chief Executive Geoff Olson has...
Feb 22, 2013
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Massive shift in Phuket's tourism patterns
Phuket's tourism market is seeing demand move away from its established products and markets with, in 2012, Russian and Chinese visitors accounted for 38% of international...
Feb 21, 2013
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Significant increase in visitors to Abu Dhabi
Visitor arrivals to Abu Dhabi rose by 13% in 2012, with the most noticeable increase being among in visitors from Asia and Africa. Bucking the GFC, the recession the Abu Dhabi...
Feb 20, 2013
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Tjapukai to begin $12 million redevelopment
The $12 million transformation of Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park into Australia's leading venue to experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is set to begin....
Feb 19, 2013
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Rethinking approaches to arts philanthropy
New research from the Melbourne Business School has identified a lack of "strategic alignment" between the arts and philanthropy, suggesting that this misalignment will require...
Feb 19, 2013
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Leading female fitness entrepreneurs to address Women in Fitness forum
Aimed at women who work in fitness and leisure, this week's 'Women In Fitness Forum' will be addressed by three previous Australian 'fitness club of the year' award winners...
Feb 18, 2013
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Festival of Colour launches 2013 programme
The Southern Lakes Festival of Colour has announced its 2013 programme featuring an international mix of theatre, art, dance, conversation and music against the spectacular...
Feb 17, 2013
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Dunedin Council to lose out in Carisbrook sale?
Dunedin City Council has made a conditional deal to sell the historic Carisbrook rugby ground. According to Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull, the historic ground, bought by the council...
Feb 16, 2013
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Regional Australia outdoes cities at tourism awards
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park named best major tourist attraction, Madame Tussauds Sydney awarded best new tourism development at 2012 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. Tourism...
Feb 16, 2013
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Creative Partnerships Australia Unveiled, Chief Executive appointed
Experienced not-for-profit sector manager, Fiona Menzies has commenced work as the first Chief Executive of Creative Partnerships Australia (CPA), the new agency set up to drive...
Feb 15, 2013
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Pineapple Productions to bring a sweet taste to the Auckland Fringe
The 2013 Auckland Fringe Festival is set to feature a unique interactive dance show that will give audiences the power to choose the performances they want to see. Created by...
Feb 14, 2013
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Kingston Flyer hits the sidings?
The Kingston Flyer steam railway attraction near Queenstown has been put up for sale by its owner David Bryce. Forced to close for a short period in December - due to issues...
Feb 13, 2013
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New Zealand fitness industry grew faster than the economy in 2012
Research by FitnessNZ has revealed initial findings that fitness centre membership levels in New Zealand may have grown by as much as 4% in 2012, almost double the estimated...
Feb 12, 2013
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