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2016 Australian Open to offer new tiered ticketing
The organisers of the Australian Open have announced that ticketing for the 2016 event will offer more accessibility for the general public and greater flexibility for the...
Aug 7, 2015
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Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre attracts more than 3,400 job applicants
Following its third and final international recruitment drive in 2015, the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) has received over 3,400 applications – its largest response...
Aug 7, 2015
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Police urge spectators to plan their trip ahead of the 2015 Netball World Cup matches
With the 10-day Netball World Cup starting at Sydney Olympic Park today (Friday 7th August), NSW Police are urging spectators to plan their trip ahead of the tournament games....
Aug 7, 2015
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Events to attract visitors to the Coffs Coast
Showcasing the enormous variety of festivals, events and celebrations taking place on the Coffs Coast on the North Coast of NSW is the focus of a major campaign aimed at driving...
Aug 5, 2015
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New Zealand tracking towards record medal haul at Rio Olympics
A year out from the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) says New Zealand is tracking well towards what could be its best ever...
Aug 4, 2015
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Budget dispute sees cancellation of Corroboree Sydney
Corroboree Sydney will not be held this year after Destination NSW, the NSW Government's tourism and events agency, refused to increase its financial support for the festival....
Aug 3, 2015
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Townsville Athletics ready for The Challenge Games
The Townsville Sports Reserve athletics track has been restored to international standards following a $700,000 facelift to replace its deteriorated surfaces. The multi-use...
Aug 2, 2015
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New National Aquatic Centre opens in Auckland
New Zealand's only aquatic centre capable of hosting major international events has opened at AUT Millennium in Auckland. After more than 18 months of construction, the Sir Owen...
Aug 2, 2015
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Beijing chosen to host 2022 Winter Olympic Games
Beijing has won the right to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, becoming the first city to host both a summer and winter Games. Beijing defeated its rival Almaty in Kazakhstan by 44...
Aug 1, 2015
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Adventure racers get the call up to represent Australia
Adventure racers across are Australia are invited to apply for selection on the Australia Team to contest the Tri Nations Adventure Racing Trophy at the 2015 Act-Belong-Commit...
Jul 31, 2015
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Murray River Marathon under new management from 2016
The historic Murray River Marathon will be jointly managed by Sydney Harbour Kayaks and Mirage Sea Kayaks from 2016. YMCA Victoria will pass on the baton to the kayaking...
Jul 30, 2015
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Mahbilil Festival to showcase best of Kakadu culture
Kakadu in the Northern Territory will celebrate the best in Indigenous music, arts and bushfoods at next month's Mahbilil Festival. To be held on 5th September, the free...
Jul 30, 2015
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International Champions Cup to stay in Melbourne for three more years
The Victorian Government has secured the exclusive rights to host the Australian leg of football’s International Champions Cup (ICC) for another three years. A reported $150...
Jul 30, 2015
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eResponse Group unveils eResponse Crowd Safety Australia
eResponse Group, a UK-based training and recruitment specialist, has announced that it has exported its pioneering crowd safety training to Australia. The award-winning...
Jul 30, 2015
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Double digit growth emphasises importance of tourism exports
Australian tourism has reached stellar heights with a record $32.5 billion in international spend, a growth of 10% year on year, positioning tourism as one of Australia’s...
Jul 30, 2015
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Popular West Australian canoe race cut short as river levels dip
Organisers of the popular Avon Descent white water race have been forced to cut 50 kilometres off the popular West Australian event due to low water levels, caused by a lack of...
Jul 29, 2015
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Netball World Cup launches interactive fan zone
With Sydney’s hosting of the 2015 Netball World Cup just over a week away, organisers have announced details of the Netball World Cup FanFEST – an interactive fan engagement...
Jul 29, 2015
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And the 2015 Helpmann Award goes to …
Cameron Mackintosh's Les Miserables has landed the prestigious title of Best Musical at the 2015 Helpmann Awards at Sydney's Capitol Theatre – scooping up five awards including...
Jul 28, 2015
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Fernwood Fitness plans for women to Lift the Nation
Aiming to raise awareness of the benefits of strength training among women, Fernwood Fitness is set to launch its Lift the Nation campaign from 20th to 26th August. Aiming to...
Jul 28, 2015
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New Zealand ready to celebrate World Ranger Day
With World Ranger Day set to take place on Friday 31st July, events in New Zealand and around the world will celebrate the work rangers do to protect the world’s natural and...
Jul 28, 2015
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Australian sport acknowledges 40 years of service from Perry Crosswhite
Australian Sports Commission Chair (ASC) John Wylie AM has congratulated respected administrator Perry Crosswhite AM for more than 40 years of distinguished service to...
Jul 27, 2015
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European giants establish record MCG football record
In a landmark year of record crowds at the MCG, last night's International Champions Cup football fixture between Real Madrid of Spain and Manchester City of England attracted a...
Jul 24, 2015
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Westpac Stadium celebrates its 15th birthday
Wellington’s Westpac Stadium will be opening its turnstiles on Saturday 25th July to mark its 15th birthday with celebrations and a special birthday party. From 10am to 3pm, as...
Jul 23, 2015
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Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge and NRL Auckland Nines share recognition as New Zealand’s top event
The Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge and Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines have shared the award as the Best New Zealand Owned Major Event at the New Zealand Association of Event...
Jul 23, 2015
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