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New Zealand's top venue is ...
Eden Park, Westpac Stadium, Vector Arena and Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium have each been acclaimed by New Zealanders for atmosphere, accessibility and the events they host....
Jul 3, 2013
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Crunch Fitness to open fourth Sydney club
Crunch Fitness, billed as the 'No Judgments' Gym, is set to open its fourth Australian club, in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta on 12th July. Having opened its first gym in...
Jul 3, 2013
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$250 million vision to transform ANZ Stadium precinct
As Sydney gears up to host three of the massive sporting events during July, plans to upgrade the ANZ Stadium and surrounding Sydney Olympic Park Stadia Precinct have been...
Jul 2, 2013
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Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore named best local sport event at the Singapore Sports Awards
The Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS), Singapore's marquee running event has been been named Best Sports Event (Local) at the 2013 Singapore Sports Awards. In 2012,...
Jun 30, 2013
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2013 Christchurch Arts Festival programme unveiled
The full programme for the 2013 Christchurch Arts Festival has been released featuring more than 50 events spread across five weeks from 22nd August to 22nd September. The...
Jun 30, 2013
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Madame Tussauds Sydney slammed for 'offensive' Julia Gillard stunt
The Madame Tussauds Sydney attraction has been widely condemned for using Julia Gillard's fall from the Australian Prime Ministership as the basis for a publicity stunt. The day...
Jun 28, 2013
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Celebrity Fitness to open 50 new clubs
South-east Asian fitness club chain Asia has announced plans to expand by 50 clubs over the next year at locations in Jakarta, Indonesia; and Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Penang and...
Jun 28, 2013
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International experts speak at Creative New Zealand National Arts Conference
International and national speakers, including John McGrath, founding Artistic Director of the National Theatre of Wales and Lee-Ann Buckskin, Manager of the Aboriginal Arts...
Jun 27, 2013
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Hokitika's Regent Theatre worth $1 million to Westland
Economic impact studies for arts organisations have been a hot topic internationally recently, with UK Culture Secretary Maria Miller suggesting that the arts have an obligation...
Jun 26, 2013
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2013 Helpmann Award nominations announced
The nominations for the 2013 Helpmann Awards have been announced simultaneously at events in six Australian cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart and Perth....
Jun 25, 2013
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Zombie phenomena continues with 'Zombies, Run!' fitness app
The recent phenomena of 'zombie' themed entertainment has crossed over to fitness with the release of 'Zombies, Run!' 2, a smartphone fitness game where users' run while pursued...
Jun 24, 2013
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Culture and tourism the 'perfect marriage'
Visiting Auckland this week, Malaysia's Minister of Tourism and Culture, Dato' Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz has highlighted the potential of merging of culture and tourism. In...
Jun 20, 2013
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$311 million investment in NSW arts and culture
The 2013/14 NSW Budget is provides an investment of $311 million to support the State's vibrant arts, cultural and screen sectors to build jobs and enrich communities. The...
Jun 20, 2013
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Half year attendance boost for Wellington venues
Positively Wellington Venues and the Westpac Stadium have between them had 468,201 people through their doors in the first half of this year. Westpac Stadium has hosted 267,841...
Jun 19, 2013
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2013 Melbourne Royal Show details released
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) has released details of the 2013 Melbourne Royal Show, to be held over 12 days from at the Melbourne Showgrounds. Presented...
Jun 17, 2013
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New Brisbane transport link to transform Gabba area into entertainment hub?
Responding to Brisbane City Councils' recent Ideas Fiesta, which invited transformative proposals from the community and business on how 16 key inner-city areas can be...
Jun 14, 2013
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Abel Sports kick goals at Crown Casino
Known for their ability to supply and install their goal posts for sports grounds in Australia, South Africa and even China, Abel Sports have recently completed an unusual...
Jun 14, 2013
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Planning protection for Melbourne's arts precinct
The future of Melbourne's thriving Southbank arts and entertainment precinct is more secure, thanks to mandatory height controls approved by Victorian Planning Minister Matthew...
Jun 13, 2013
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Huge Vivid Festival crowds overwhelm Sydney CBD transport
Crowds flocking to Sydney's Circular Quay for the final nights of the Vivid Sydney annual lights festival (Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June) overwhelemed the city's transport...
Jun 11, 2013
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Industry figures recognised in Queen's Birthday honours
Among hundreds of Australians, from all walks of life, recognised with Queen's Birthday honours, this year's honours list includes a number of industry figures. Ron Clarke MBE:...
Jun 10, 2013
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QPAC's Bolshoi Ballet Season sells out
The Bolshoi Ballet season sold out before its first performance of The Bright Stream on Friday. Queensland Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the...
Jun 8, 2013
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Dance school industry to advance regulation after teacher's arrest
In the wake of the high profile arrest of a Sydney dance school teacher for multiple offences, including sexual assault of a minor and possession of child pornography, the dance...
Jun 7, 2013
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Ivy named most violent venue in NSW
New figures show Ivy in Sydney's central business district is the most violent venue in New South Wales, but the NSW Government says alcohol-fuelled violence in pubs and clubs...
Jun 5, 2013
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Alvarado appoints Sporting Gesture as exclusive regional agent
The Alvarado Manufacturing Company has announced the appointment of Sporting Gesture and Director Andrew Wilson as its exclusive agent for Australia and New Zealand. USA-based...
Jun 4, 2013
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