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Paul Sergeant steps down from Etihad Stadium Chief Executive role
Melbourne Stadiums Limited, the managers and operator of Etihad Stadium, have announced that Paul Sergeant is stepping down from his role as Chief Executive. Sergeant was...
Feb 23, 2016
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Warner Bros. Movie World announces new DC Comics attraction
Gold Coast theme park Warner Bros. Movie World has announced that it is to develop a world-first DC Comics ‘Super-Villain’ themed area. Set to open in October, DC Comics...
Feb 23, 2016
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APAM 2016 opening places Brisbane on the global stage
The official opening of the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) 2016 at the Brisbane Powerhouse yesterday (22nd February) is bringing an influx of visitors to the city and...
Feb 22, 2016
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QTIC wants to see a safe and enjoyable Queensland
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) believes measures to curb violence and early-morning unsociable behaviour will enhance the attractiveness of Queensland’s...
Feb 21, 2016
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Thousands expected to be part of White Night 2016
Thousands of Victorians and visitors are expected to take to the streets of Melbourne from twilight until dawn for the city’s biggest all-night celebration - White Night...
Feb 19, 2016
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Ardent Leisure records 20% profit rise backed by improved FEC and theme park visits
Australian Stock Exchange listed Ardent Leisure has posted a 20% increase in its half year net profit to $22.6 million, once again driven by the expansion in its United States...
Feb 18, 2016
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Record-breaking Vivid Sydney to run for an additional five nights in 2016
Vivid Sydney, the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas, will run for an additional five nights in 2016. Advising of the festival’s extension, NSW Minister for...
Feb 17, 2016
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Falling attendances leads to losses at Hong Kong Disneyland
Falling attendances and rising costs have led the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort to record a HK$148 million (US$19 million) loss for the fiscal year ended 3rd October 2015. Now...
Feb 16, 2016
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Award winning Timezone operators to open new FEC in Coolangatta
Leading family entertainment centre operator Timezone is to open a new entertainment destination at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast on Saturday 27th February. Located on The...
Feb 15, 2016
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Pop-up Globe secures naming rights sponsor
Pop-up Globe, host of one of the biggest festivals of Shakespeare ever staged in the Southern Hemisphere, has announced that leading law firm Anthony Harper has secured naming...
Feb 15, 2016
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Edinburgh Military Tattoo marches into Etihad Stadium
The world famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, with all its finery, performed to capacity crowds of over 150,000 at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium over the weekend - leaving a...
Feb 15, 2016
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2016 St Kilda Festival draws record crowd
With record crowds of 440,000, the 2016 St Kilda Festival has proven to be one of the most successful years in the Festival’s rich history. Now in its 36th year, Australia’s...
Feb 14, 2016
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Dubai Parks and Resorts on track to open in October 2016
Dubai Parks and Resorts has confirmed that its mega-theme park complex in Dubai is on track to open in October 2016. Announcing its financial results for 2015, the Dubai-listed...
Feb 13, 2016
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Enlighten ready to transform Canberra landmarks
The countdown to Enlighten 2016 has commenced, with Canberra’s stunning celebration of culture and creativity launched at a recent event at the National Gallery of Australia’s...
Feb 12, 2016
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Fitness Australia Chief Executive looks back on 10 years of achievement
Departing Fitness Australia Chief Executive Lauretta Stace has shared her thoughts on her achievements, and those of Fitness Australia, during her 10 years in the role. Stace,...
Feb 12, 2016
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Perth International Arts Festival opens at new Elizabeth Quay hub
The opening of the Perth International Arts Festival (PIAF) 2016 has seem with the unveiling of the new Festival home at Elizabeth Quay – in advance of a spectacular opening...
Feb 12, 2016
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Questions over ticket sales for Madonna's upcoming Australian tour
Despite her celebrity status and career longevity, Madonna’s upcoming Rebel Heart Tour of Australia appears to suggest the music legend’s popularity may be on the wane. Since...
Feb 12, 2016
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New Queensland Theatre Company Artistic Director announces groundbreaking creative team
Queensland Theatre Company’s new Artistic Director Sam Strong is moving to propel the company onto the national and international stage in announcing the groundbreaking National...
Feb 11, 2016
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Smart Digital Australia releases new Open Air Cinema Guide
Smart Digital Australia has published an Open Air Cinema Guide to help customers create fantastic outdoor cinema experience, described as “arguably the most definitive guide to...
Feb 11, 2016
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Australia Zoo to experience a winter Ice Age
Australia Zoo will be transformed into a winter wonderland during the 2016 June/July school holidays to coincide with the launch of the 20th Century Fox movie ‘Ice Age 5:...
Feb 10, 2016
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Enta backs Ticketing and Marketing Expo 2016
The Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres (VAPAC) held its highly successful 2016 Ticketing and Marketing Expo at the beautifully restored and upgraded Hawthorne Arts...
Feb 10, 2016
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Andrew Demetriou and Ben Buckley combine in new sport technology venture
Former AFL Chief Executive Andrew Demetriou and Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chief Executive Ben Buckley have been named as the Chairman and Chief Executive of new sport...
Feb 9, 2016
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Union accuses Sydney Theatre Company management of ‘ignoring staff safety’
The Sydney Theatre Company has been accused of failing to provide a safe workplace after physical attacks on staff by audience members. As of last Thursday (4th February), the...
Feb 9, 2016
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Matthew Lazarus-Hall to leave Chief Executive role at Chugg Entertainment
Leading concert promoter Michael Chugg has revealed that Matthew Lazarus-Hall is to stand down from his role as Chief Executive and Director of Chugg Entertainment. Lazarus-Hall...
Feb 8, 2016
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