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Special fund for Queensland's flood affected events
In response to recent flooding, Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has created a special one-off fund to support events in the State's flood declared council areas. Launching...
Apr 11, 2013
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Ticketek brings Eddie McGuire to the 2013 Venue Industry Congress
Leading ticketing service provider Ticketek is to sponsor media personality Eddie McGuire to deliver a presentation at the upcoming 2013 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress. In...
Apr 11, 2013
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Allphones Arena and Bruce Springsteen help raise $37,000 for Foodbank NSW
Foodbank New South Wales have confirmed that thanks to Bruce Springsteen, Frontier Touring and Allphones Arena they raised $37,000 during the Wrecking Ball Tour's three Sydney...
Apr 10, 2013
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Telstra loyalty program partners with BangTango ticketing
Telstra's new customer loyalty program is to offer pre-sale concert ticket access. In partnership with new live ticketing company BangTango, Telstra customers will get exclusive...
Apr 9, 2013
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Middle East Sport Industry Awards recognise excellence
The recently presented Middle East Sport Industry Awards (SPIA) have honoured professionals and organisations who work behind the scenes in fitness, recreation and sport as well...
Apr 8, 2013
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New owners for Sydney's The Basement venue
Sydney's famous The Basement at Circular Quay is to continue as a live music venue under new ownership effective from Monday 8th April. The venue, which celebrates its 40th year...
Apr 8, 2013
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AFL considers third 'new generation' Melbourne stadium
The AFL is again considering plans to develop a new stadium in central Melbourne to help ease the financial burden on Victorian clubs playing at Etihad Stadium. Reviving a plan...
Apr 8, 2013
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Sydney Royal Easter Show welcomes more than 860,000 guests
The 2013 Sydney Royal Easter Show, which ran for 14 days from Thursday 21st March to Wednesday 3rd April, has entertained more than 860,000 showgoers. Snapshots from the Show...
Apr 6, 2013
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Spring Carnival generates $620 million for Victoria
Victorian Premier and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine has welcomed Racing Victoria's release of the 2012 Spring Racing Carnival Economic Impact Study which shows the racing...
Apr 5, 2013
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Hard Rock Cafe opens in Melaka
The world famous Hard Rock Cafe brand has opened its newest cafe location in the heart of the Malaysian city of Melaka. The new Hard Rock Cafe Melaka, located at the entrance of...
Apr 4, 2013
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Gudinski delighted with Hanging Rock concert trials
With Bruce Springsteen's two Easter weekend concerts at Hanging Rock attracted a combined crowd of close to 35,000, promoter Michael Gudinski is hopeful that a three-concert...
Apr 3, 2013
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Vale: Kel Coleman, veteran showman
Veteran showman Kel Coleman, affectionately known as the 'Train Man', passed away on 31st March after a short illness. As head of the Coleman family, Kel started operating a...
Apr 2, 2013
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ANZ Stadium launches practice facility
Amid a week of major fixtures and announcements at Sydney Olympic Park's ANZ Stadium, athletes from cricket and the four football codes have kicked, bowled and thrown the first...
Mar 30, 2013
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Last chance for Venues NSW stadium naming sponsorships
Just 15 days after announcing the start of a search for naming rights sponsors for Newcastle's Hunter Stadium and the Parramatta Stadium in western Sydney, Venues NSW's period...
Mar 28, 2013
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Attractions prepare for busy Easter
As Australia begins to cool down after one of its hottest ever summers, theme parks and attractions are heating up with events, promotions and ride experiences for the Easter...
Mar 27, 2013
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FECs in malls to boost Asian retail sector in 2013
The organisers of the Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) predict that Family Entertainment Centres (FECs) will play a vital role in supporting the retail sector in...
Mar 27, 2013
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Design competition to create Gold Coast Cultural Precinct
Aiming to establish a creative centre for arts, culture and community on the Gold Coast, Gold Coast City Council has announced a global design competition for a landmark...
Mar 27, 2013
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Leading names to star in QTC's Creative Development Series
Some of Queensland's leading stars of the stage have been announced as part of Queensland Theatre Company's Creative Development Series, the incubator program of new ideas, art,...
Mar 26, 2013
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Contract landmark for Darling Harbour Live
Redevelopment of Sydney's Darling Harbour had reached an important project milestone with the NSW Government signing contracts with the private sector consortium, Darling...
Mar 26, 2013
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Singapore casinos to struggle against Asian competitors?
While the Singapore Government looks to maximise economic profits and minimise social costs with tighter gambling rules, it appears that its two casino operators are losing out...
Mar 26, 2013
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New Frevola treadmills feature 'intelligent' adjustment system
Distributed by Synergy Fitness, the new Frevola T7 and T510 series of treadmills feature an 'intelligent' adjustment system that automatically adjust its speed based on the...
Mar 25, 2013
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Prime Minister announces new Arts and Tourism Ministers
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced her reshuffled Ministry, following the departure of some of the most senior ministers in the Labor Government last week....
Mar 25, 2013
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Circus of Screams returns to Melbourne's Luna Park
The 3D 'Circus of Screams' will again burst into Melbourne's Luna Park during the upcoming Easter School Holidays. A live interactive, walk-through attraction that promises a...
Mar 24, 2013
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Australians encouraged to take an Outback 'Eventure'
Outback Queensland's tourism leaders are encouraging Australians to 'promise' to visit an iconic Outback event in 2013. Queensland Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey recently tourism...
Mar 23, 2013
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