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Plans approved for Bendigo jail to become a theatre
The City of Greater Bendigo Council has approved plans to turn the city's historic jail into a community theatre. The $26 million project, to be mostly funded by the Victorian...
Aug 21, 2012
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Rugby league set for billion dollar TV rights deal
The new ARL Commission is likely to secure at least a $1 billion deal for rugby league broadcast rights after a submission of bids from rival broadcasters last week. A report in...
Aug 20, 2012
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Enta partners with Show Ticketing
Enta Ticketing Solutions has signed up Perth-based Show Ticketing to use its ticketing, marketing and CRM system. Show Ticketing was set up to run the ticketing operations of...
Aug 20, 2012
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Performing arts ticketing revenue falls
More Australians watched live performances across the arts last year than in the previous 12 months, but they spent slightly less money overall on tickets. The findings, from...
Aug 20, 2012
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Ekka attracts 400,000 visitors for the third consecutive year
More than 400,000 people made their way to the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) between 9th and 18th August. Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland...
Aug 20, 2012
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Andrew Upton reappointed at Sydney Theatre Company
The Sydney Theatre Company has announced that it has reappointed Andrew Upton, its current co-artistic director to the role, without his current co-director, his Osar-winning...
Aug 19, 2012
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New institution to promote private support for the arts
Federal Arts Minister Simon Crean has recently announced the creation of a new institution to better promote philanthropy, sponsorship and business support for the arts. The new...
Aug 17, 2012
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Swimming Australia's incentive model was a failure
Three weeks before the Olympics, Swimming Australia imposed a new 'high-performance' funding model on its swimmers, reportedly to "see medallists rewarded". The timing made it...
Aug 15, 2012
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Without volunteers agricultural shows 'will cease to exist'
Australia's 587 agricultural shows collectively attract more than 5.9 million people a year and deliver an economic impact of at least $965 million per annum according to a new...
Aug 15, 2012
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QPAC breaks million barrier
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has celebrated a major milestone with more than a million people attending the venue in 2011-2012. Queensland Arts Minister Ros...
Aug 15, 2012
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SEC achieves sustainability recognition
The Sydney Entertainment Centre (SEC) has received recognition as a 'Bronze Partner' under the NSW Department of Environment and Heritage (DEH)'s Sustainability Advantage...
Aug 14, 2012
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New Zealand celebrates best Olympic Performance since 1988
New Zealand has produced one of its best performances at an Olympic Games, by winning 13 medals including six golds (following Valerie Adams today being awarded gold in the shot...
Aug 14, 2012
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Over 80,000 skate JCube ice rink in four months
The Rink, Singapore Sports Council (SSC)'s first community ice rink, has grown to be a popular sports destination with residents and the business community. Located in the new...
Aug 13, 2012
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ICE appoints new Executive Director
The Western Sydney Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE) project has appointed a new Executive Director, John Kirkman. Kirkham arrives at ICE from his most recent role as...
Aug 12, 2012
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Cairns Civic Theatre signs with Enta Ticketing Solutions
Enta Ticketing Solutions has announced today that it has signed up the Cairns Civic Theatre and its Ticketlink ticketing agency to use its world leading ticketing, marketing and...
Aug 10, 2012
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DreamWorks to build US$3 billion entertainment zone in Shanghai
US-based film studios DreamWorks Animation has announced plans to build a $US3.2 billion ($A3 billion) "entertainment zone" in Shanghai, aiming to bolster its presence in the...
Aug 9, 2012
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Established names head Helpmann Award nominees list
Legendary Australian acts Kylie Minogue and Cold Chisel join country singer Keith Urban as the nominees for this year's Helpmann Award for best contemporary concert while while...
Aug 8, 2012
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Swimming Australia to probe London medal haul
Swimming Australia has announced a review of the team's performance at the London Olympics after Australia's swimming contingent failed to collect a single individual gold...
Aug 7, 2012
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Virgin launches event ticketing partnership
Virgin Australia has forged a new partnership with Showbiz International, allowing its Velocity Rewards members to earn points when purchasing tickets on a new website, 'the box...
Aug 7, 2012
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Madame Tussauds Sydney presents The Bollywood World Tour
Bollywood superstars Kareena Kapoor and Shahrukh Khan will take centre stage this weekend as Madame Tussauds Sydney launches their first travelling exhibit, The Bollywood World...
Aug 4, 2012
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Goodlife recognised as one of the world's leading fitness clubs
Australia's Goodlife Health Club chain has been listed by Club Business International magazine as one of the 'Top 25' fitness chains in the world. The only wholly owned...
Aug 3, 2012
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Digital Pulse wins award at Australian Effects and Animation Festival
Australian digital design and production company Digital Pulse's position at the forefront of the industry has been bolstered after it picked up the 'Idents and Stings' category...
Aug 3, 2012
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Venue Management School releases international instructor details
The Venue Management School (VMS) has announced details of the two international instructors who will present at the 2012 School. The School will welcome new international...
Aug 2, 2012
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AEG Ogden announces new Allphones Arena General Manager
Internationally respected venue manager, Guy Ngata has been appointed the new General Manager at Allphones Arena in Sydney. Ngata's appointment was announced today (Wednesday)...
Aug 1, 2012
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