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Medibank Icehouse hosts inaugural trans Tasman ice hockey competition
The inaugural Trans-Tasman Championship between the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) and the New Zealand Ice Hockey League (NZIHL) is set to take place this weekend (Saturday...
Jul 6, 2012
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Country music to take over Wyndham
The East Kimberley's Five Rivers Lookout will provide an extraordinary setting for country music lovers at this weekend's Panoramic Resources Wyndham Stars on the Bastion....
Jul 6, 2012
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Winter Skate Festival and Ice Age come to Melbourne's Medibank Icehouse
Melbourne's Medibank Icehouse is staging two special events through the Victorian school holidays. The largest ice skating venue in Australia is hosting its Winter Skate...
Jul 4, 2012
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Western Australian Government continues with free childrens' entry to Perth Royal Show
The Western Australian Government's 2012-13 budget is providing funding to promote the 'Year of the Farmer', and funding free entry for children into the 2012 IGA Perth Royal...
Jul 3, 2012
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Sergeant leaves Allphones Arena for Etihad Stadium
Paul Sergeant is to leave his role as General Manager of Sydney's Allphones Arena in September to become Chief Executive of Etihad Stadium in Melbourne. Rod Pilbeam, Executive...
Jul 2, 2012
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Sydney Opera House appoints Louise Herron as Chief Executive
The Sydney Opera House Trust has announced that Louise Herron has been appointed Chief Executive of the Sydney Opera House commencing in her role as 6th August 2012. Herron has...
Jun 30, 2012
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Hong Kong Ocean Park auditions 1,000 cast slots for Halloween party
From today (28th June) until 11th July, Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park is auditioning prospects for 500 performance roles at its upcoming Halloween Bash party. Prospective...
Jun 28, 2012
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ES Group collapses leaving creditors $6 million in debt
Festival and event staging company ES Group has collapsed amid claims of bad management and excessive wages. ES Group started in 1998 and had a turn over of more than $11...
Jun 28, 2012
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LED-Signs launches new audio-visual team
Leading visual display company LED-Signs is expanding its business to include integrated audio-visual (AV) systems and solutions. The new specialist business unit comes to the...
Jun 28, 2012
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Stadium managers push for high-speed mobile connectivity at venues
Poor quality mobile connectivity at major stadia and arenas is "one of the biggest issues facing the venues industry" according to AEG Ogden Group Director - Arenas Tim Worton....
Jun 27, 2012
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International certification for WIN centre manager
The WIN Sports and Entertainment Centre in Wollongong stands to benefit from being only one of nine venues in Australia with a manager to hold an international award for...
Jun 22, 2012
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59th Sydney Film Festival closes on a record-breaking note
The 59th Sydney Film Festival (SFF) wrapped on Sunday (17th June) with the Australian Premiere of the US sci-fi comedy, Safety Not Guaranteed, bringing to a close the most...
Jun 22, 2012
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Aucklanders love the arts
Nearly 90% of Aucklanders agree it is important for their city to be known as a place that supports the arts, according to a new survey. The survey identified that the Pasifika...
Jun 21, 2012
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Newcastle Entertainment Centre celebrates 20 years of success
The Newcastle Entertainment Centre (NEC) this week celebrates two decades of delivering quality, world-class entertainment for the people of the Hunter region. Venue General...
Jun 20, 2012
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Asian Attractions Expo 2013 heads to Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Following the successful Asian Attractions Expo 2012 in Hong Kong, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced that the 2013 event...
Jun 20, 2012
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Illawarra welcomes WIN Stadium's new western grandstand
The opening of the new western grandstand at Wollongong's WIN Stadium on Friday, increasing the venue's capacity to 22,000, is being seen as a landmark in attracting more...
Jun 19, 2012
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AALARA welcomes two new board members
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) welcomed two new board members at its recent AGM. Shane McGrath and Paul Sexton replaced former AALARA...
Jun 18, 2012
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Port Hedland's 2012 Spinifex Spree Carnival set to be the biggest ever
The 2012 Spinifex Spree Carnival will be bigger and more exciting than ever as it combines with the official opening of the new Multi Purpose Recreation Centre (MPRC) in South...
Jun 17, 2012
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Sesame Street comes to Universal Studios Singapore
Resorts World Sentosa, Universal Parks & Resorts and Sesame Workshop (the non-profit educational organisation behind the Sesame Street brandname), have announced that Sesame...
Jun 16, 2012
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Study to reveal impact of country and community shows
The Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies (QCAS) is completing a study outlining the economic and social impact of country and community shows. The national study, to be...
Jun 14, 2012
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Perth Theatre Trust tenders ticketing rights
The tender for the ticketing rights for the Perth Theatre Trust's venues has been advertised in the West Australian and Australian newspapers. As provided in the Perth Theatre...
Jun 13, 2012
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BGC Construction awarded contract for $95 million nib Stadium redevelopment
The Western Australian Government has awarded BGC Construction with the contract to redevelop the nib Stadium. The redevelopment will see the eastern, northern and southern...
Jun 12, 2012
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Funding boost for Canberra Theatre Centre upgrade
The Canberra Theatre arts complex is to undergo an upgrade program after the ACT Government allocated $3.1 million in its 2012/13 Budget towards the scheme. Planned improvements...
Jun 12, 2012
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Consumer group slams ticketing agencies' 'excessive charges'
Consumer magazine CHOICE has called on Australia's major ticketing companies Ticketek and Ticketmaster to justify excessive and often hidden fees and charges. Commenting on a...
Jun 8, 2012
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