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NRL rocked by latest drug scandals
The NRL's ongoing issues with the use of illegal drugs have again emerged after two incidents on Friday night. Former Olympic basketballer Damian Keogh has stepped aside form...
May 6, 2017
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Hong Kong Government approves funding for US$1.4 billion Hong Kong Disneyland expansion
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has approved controversial Government plans to co-finance a US$1.4 billion (HK$10.9 billion) expansion of the Hong Kong Disneyland theme park....
May 5, 2017
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Intel Extreme Masters Sydney event to be live streamed on twitter
With an anticipated 10,000 fans expected to attend this weekend’s Intel® Extreme Masters at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, the event is set to reach an even larger global audience...
May 5, 2017
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New Zealand Opera appoints new Executive Director
Richard Knowles has been appointed the new Executive Director of New Zealand Opera. Knowles will be returning to his home town of Auckland after 24 years working in England and...
May 5, 2017
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Choice chief executive slams ticketing industry 'rip offs'
Alan Kirkland, Chief Executive of leading consumer advocacy group CHOICE, has slammed the ticketing industry as being one of the worst offenders for ripping off consumers. In an...
May 5, 2017
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Closed Melbourne go-kart complex ravaged by fire
A Melbourne go-kart attraction, closed since early April, has been severely damaged in a fire. Dozens of firefighters were in attendance at the Fun City Sunshine go kart centre...
May 5, 2017
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AFL looks to eSports to engage with new audiences
The AFL has this week signalled that it will be entering the fast-growing eSports market with plans to hold a tournament at Etihad Stadium later this year. As reported in The...
May 4, 2017
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PMY Group announces new regional Chief Executive and advisory board member
PMY Group, one of Australia’s leading technology strategy, investment and management companies, has announced the appointment of Piers Thompson as its new Chief Executive (Asia...
May 3, 2017
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Most professional sports teams to soon have an eSports presence
United Kingdom based professional eSports organisation Fnatic has predicted that it is only matter of time before most professional sports clubs have an eSports presence. With...
May 3, 2017
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Melbourne wins bid to host International Music Cities Event
Melbourne’s status as a global music city has been recognised with a winning bid to host a major international music conference in 2018. Melbourne has been selected to host the...
May 3, 2017
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Master plan for Sydney’s Moore Park proposes enhanced conservation and new sport facilities
A blueprint to guide the direction and management of Sydney’s Moore Park over the next 25 years has been released by the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust. Described as the...
May 2, 2017
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Village Roadshow results hit by downturn in theme park visits
Village Roadshow has reported a 9.4% drop in visits to its Gold Coast theme parks for the nine months to 31st March – impacted by poor weather and effect of last October's fatal...
Apr 28, 2017
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Third annual VAPAC Ticketing and Marketing Expo to be held at Ringwood’s Karralyka Centre
Promising an exciting line up of speakers and training sessions while providing great opportunities for networking and professional development, the third annual Ticketing &...
Apr 27, 2017
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Analysts advise Channel Nine to move away from loss-making cricket broadcast coverage
Cricket Australia could face a major dip in its income after global investment bank UBS urged broadcaster the Nine Network to end its long-time Test and one-day cricket...
Apr 27, 2017
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Jamie Hurst appointed Managing Director at Novox Australia
Hospitality equipment supplier Novox Inc has announced the appointment of Jamie Hurst as Managing Director of its new branch, Novox Australia Pty Ltd. Hurst comes to Novox after...
Apr 27, 2017
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Eventbrite and Bandsintown integration now available to Australian organisers and ticket buyers
The integration between ticketing and events technology platform Eventbrite and Bandsintown is now available to event organisers and ticket buyers in Australia. The first phase...
Apr 26, 2017
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Festival audiences boost Sydney businesses
A new guide and seminar aims to help local businesses tap into Sydney’s booming festival scene, with expert advice on getting the most out of Sydney’s major events crowds. Lord...
Apr 25, 2017
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Dubai Arena moves toward 2018 opening, seeks venue manager
AEG Ogden and developer Meraas have provided an update on the progress of the Dubai Arena – the Arabian Gulf’s first all-purpose, indoor and air-conditioned arena of its size....
Apr 23, 2017
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Australian Heritage Festival presents over 1000 events nationwide
More than 1,000 events are being presented over five weeks for the annual Australian Heritage Festival, the largest and longest-running grassroots festival celebrating...
Apr 22, 2017
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Boy in Easter Mornington Peninsula carnival ride incident dies in hospital
A six-year-old boy has died four days after he was critically injured when he fell from a carnival ride on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Paramedics were called to the...
Apr 21, 2017
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Record summer concerts deliver $37 million boost for Auckland
Music lovers from around New Zealand flocked to Auckland’s outdoor stadiums during the summer months, boosting the local economy by more than $37 million – the city’s most...
Apr 20, 2017
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Naming rights change sees Auckland's Vector Arena become the Spark Arena
After 10 years when it has been known as the Vector Arena, Auckland’s major indoor venue has today made a naming rights change that will see it known as the Spark Arena. First...
Apr 19, 2017
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Consumer NZ investigates ticket resellers
Consumer NZ is joining forces with consumer groups in Australia and the UK to investigate complaints about ticket reselling sites such as Viagogo and Ticketmaster Resale....
Apr 19, 2017
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2017 Royal Easter Show welcomes largest crowds in more than a decade
The largest crowds in more than a decade experienced the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 2017, with more than 914,000 people moving through the turnstiles during its two weeks. The...
Apr 19, 2017
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