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Floriade reflects as ANZACS honoured with one million blooms
Nearly half a million local, interstate and international visitors are expected to flock to the nation’s capital over the coming month as Floriade 2015 pays tribute to the...
Sep 11, 2015
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South Australian country shows see generational change in management
Changes to country shows in South Australia are seeing some come to an end while others are being transformed through the involvement of younger generations. The first woman...
Sep 11, 2015
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Domain Stadium set for biggest ever three months
The months of September, October and November will see the largest run of major events in Domain Stadium’s history. During this period Perth Stadium Management will host more...
Sep 10, 2015
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New world record set on Technogym treadmill
Three elite athletes have set a new world record for the longest consecutive run on the RUN ARTIS treadmill at the Technogym Arena at EXPO Milano 2015. Technogym, the Official...
Sep 10, 2015
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Summit to present new sport infrastructure opportunities in the Arabian Gulf
Being held from 13th to 15th September, the Future Sporting Infrastructure Summit presents the opportunity for delegates to discover new sport infrastructure opportunities that...
Sep 9, 2015
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Belmont Park Racecourse to host pop-up waterpark through summer
The upcoming summer season will see Perth’s Belmont Park Racecourse host Xscape at the City – a pop-up waterpark that promises a new level of fun for Western Australia....
Sep 9, 2015
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Dubai launches design competition for AFC Asian Cup stadium
The Dubai Government has launched a design competition to design a 60,000-seat stadium that will be built to stage matches for the 2019 Asian Cup. The Dubai Government’s Roads...
Sep 7, 2015
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Live Nation gets approval for Vector Arena purchase
New Zealand's Overseas Investment Office has cleared the purchase of Auckland’s 12,000-seat Vector Arena by Live Nation NZ and MHC Investments. Live Nation NZ and MHC are now...
Sep 6, 2015
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Safety a priority as the Royal Adelaide Show opens
The 2015 Royal Adelaide Show has opened with organisers the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia pledging it has done “everything in our power” to...
Sep 5, 2015
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China ready to host the World Leisure Games
The Chinese city of Laixi is ready to host the Second World Leisure Games and the World Leisure Congress from 12th to 21st September. Held every five years, the Games are...
Sep 4, 2015
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Sport Minister welcomes Africa’s first Commonwealth Games
New Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman has congratulated Durban, South Africa on being named host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Named as host of the 2022...
Sep 2, 2015
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Safework SA completes investigation into 2014 Royal Adelaide Show ride death
With hundreds of thousands of South Australians expected to visit the 2015 Royal Adelaide Show both show organisers and Safework SA officers have promised an increased focus on...
Sep 2, 2015
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2016 Sports Fan Summit to return to the MCG
Following the ongoing success of the annual Sports Fan Summit, the conference is to return to the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2016. Marking the third time in nine years that the...
Sep 1, 2015
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Elton John to farewell landmark Sydney entertainment venue
Sir Elton John is to farewell the Qantas Credit Union Arena (QCUA), formerly known as Sydney Entertainment Centre, with a concert at the landmark venue on Saturday 19th...
Sep 1, 2015
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New Director appointments address gender imbalance on Australian Paralympic Committee Board
The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) has announced the appointment of four new directors to the Board, including former News Limited Chief Executive John Hartigan. In...
Sep 1, 2015
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Eventbrite reduces fees to offer savings for Australian customers
Leading self-service ticketing platform Eventbrite has announced that it will lower its payment processing fees for its Australian customers. After 16 months in the Australian...
Sep 1, 2015
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Report suggests Taiwan waterpark fireball ignited by stage lights
A deadly fireball that ripped through a crowd of young people at a waterpark in Taiwan in late June was caused when coloured powder was ignited by stage lights. According to a...
Aug 28, 2015
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Mt Buller confident of a successful spring
Victorian ski resort Mt Buller is marking the arrival of spring with a range of guest offers and a colourful line up of events. September sees Mt Buller stage a series of spring...
Aug 27, 2015
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Hamilton highlights positive results from FIFA Under 20 World Cup game hosting
Hamilton's involvement in this year's FIFA Under 20 World Cup has been a big success for the city, coming in under budget and with some of the best tournament crowds in the...
Aug 27, 2015
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New management for Wyndham’s Encore Events Centre
Wyndham City has announced the appointment of Venue Management Services (VMS) to manage the refurbished Encore Events Centre. VMS will manage the dramatically refurbished venue...
Aug 27, 2015
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Christchurch Art Gallery set for December reopening
Following confusion over the completion date for the $56.7 million repair project being undetaken at the Christchurch Art Gallery, it has been confirmed that the Canterbury...
Aug 26, 2015
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Australian Music Week to be a five-day celebration of live music
A new music and live performance conference and festival, Australian Music Week, is being billed as a five-day celebration of live music and showcase of Australian and...
Aug 25, 2015
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Victorian Government backs tourism in Geelong and the Bellarine
The Victorian Government has committed $275,000 towards the creation of the State's 11th Regional Tourism Board (RTB): Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine. Covering the...
Aug 25, 2015
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Three sets of brothers to create history at 2015 Bathurst 1000
Newcastle-based brothers Aaren and Drew Russell will achieve a life-long dream this year of racing in the most famous race in Australia - the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 at...
Aug 25, 2015
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