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Cricket World Cup Fanzone opens in Auckland
As part of its involvement in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Fanzone, the city of Auckland has launched a Fanzone in the Britomart Precinct, where almost every tournament match...
Feb 15, 2015
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New style running race to hit the streets of Melbourne
A new style of running race will hit the Melbourne’s streets on Sunday 19th April. CITYTRAIL™ Melbourne, presented by Salomon, is a part trail, part pavement running race that...
Feb 15, 2015
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Adelaide and Perth events removed from Tough Mudder 2015 schedule
The popular Tough Mudder adventure/obstacle race will not be returning to Adelaide and Perth in 2015. With some participants having registered for an open ticket for Tough...
Feb 14, 2015
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Professional Squash Association agrees World Tour deals in Australia and New Zealand
Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour events in Australia and New Zealand in 2015 look set to be the most competitive and lucrative ever seen in the region following...
Feb 14, 2015
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2015 Cricket World Cup off to a great start
New Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman has praised last night’s ICC Cricket World Cup opening ceremony, saying it was a spectacular way to start New...
Feb 12, 2015
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China's Wanda buys Infront Sports & Media for US$1.2 billion
Dalian Wanda Group, the Chinese entertainment and real estate company headed by China's richest man Wang Jianlin, has bought the Swiss sports marketing company Infront Sports &...
Feb 12, 2015
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Registrations open for the ultimate stair climbing challenge
Four of Australia’s leading stadia will be hosting the 2015 Stadium Stomp - billed as the ultimate stair climb challenge. Taking stair climbing and endurance events to a new...
Feb 12, 2015
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Designs revealed for new Canberra Convention Centre
The Australian Capital Territory Government has unveiled the initial design for a new $700 million convention centre to be built near Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin. The concept...
Feb 12, 2015
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Wellington ready for ICC Cricket World Cup
As the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 opening ceremony takes centre stage, Wellington is ready to play host to some of the world’s best cricketers. Next Friday’s (20th February)...
Feb 12, 2015
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ACTIVE Network acquires leading timing company IPICO Sports
Leading global sport and technology company ACTIVE Network® has announced the acquisition of IPICO Sports, a leading global timing company, with plans to integrate IPICO’s...
Feb 11, 2015
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Versatile Lakeview Ballroom boosts Joondalup Resort
Opened in October 2013, Joondalup Resort’s $12 million Lakeview Ballroom – a stunning 450-seat function room with exceptional exterior and interior qualities – has proved to be...
Feb 11, 2015
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Australia and New Zealand confirmed as hosts for 2020 World Twenty20
On the eve of jointly hosting the Cricket World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Australia and New Zealand will host the World Twenty20 in the...
Feb 10, 2015
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Adelaide Convention Bureau records successful year
The Adelaide Convention Bureau has reported a highly successful year in 2014, securing events that contributed a record $144.2 million to South Australia’s visitor economy. The...
Feb 10, 2015
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Major events bring $510 million in visitor spending to NSW
Hosting more than 130 sporting, cultural and lifestyle events in 2014 added over $510 million in visitor spending to the NSW economy. Releasing a breakdown of the success of its...
Feb 9, 2015
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Tennis Australia to back future Hobart International tournaments
Tennis Australia is to support future editions of the struggling Hobart International tennis tournaments. The $250,000 event, usually a warm up tournament prior to the...
Feb 8, 2015
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NSW Government rejects call for public holiday for Newcastle Regional Show
The NSW Government has rejected a plan for a public holiday leading into next month’s Newcastle Regional Show. Business groups in Newcastle have welcomed the State Government...
Feb 8, 2015
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Les Mills joins with Reebok to stage global fitness super workshop tour
Reebok and Les Mills are teaming up to stage a series of one-day 'super workshops' that will see mass-participation group workouts take place around the world. Having kicked off...
Feb 7, 2015
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Police welcome improved crowd behaviour at Wellington Sevens
Police have praised improved crowd behaviour at the Wellington Sevens (7s Wellington) with fewer arrests and reduced alcohol related incidents than in previous years through the...
Feb 7, 2015
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New Japanese sponsors enter Asian sports market
Two major Japanese corporations, not previously associated with sport sponsorships, have taken on new tournament partnerships. Tokyo-based life insurance company Meiji-Yasuda...
Feb 7, 2015
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Tennis ACT launches fundraising appeal to bring international tournaments to Canberra
Tennis ACT has launched a fundraising campaign to get regular international tennis matches played in Canberra, the home of Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios. In partnership...
Feb 6, 2015
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Brisbane secures Australia’s only Baroque festival
Queensland will stage a leading national cultural festival under a new three-year agreement. The Baroque festival, the only one of its kind in Australia, will form part of a...
Feb 6, 2015
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Creative sector’s Remix Global Summit returns to Sydney
Creative industry event the Remix Global Summit will return to Sydney in June as part of this year’s Vivid Ideas program at the Vivid Sydney festival. Announcing the staging of...
Feb 6, 2015
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Squash Victoria announces plan to grow Australian Open in Melbourne
The Australian Open is back on the calendar this year, and will be played at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre from 3rd to 9th August. Squash Mad Australia reports that...
Feb 5, 2015
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Qatar asks for time to implement labour reforms
James M. Dorsey explains that Qatari sports executives, in a bid to refute calls to deprive the nation of its 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting rights, have asked their human rights...
Feb 5, 2015
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