News: Events
Cairns Convention Centre contributes $85 million boost to regional economy
The Cairns Convention Centre will inject $85 million into the Cairns economy during 2014, hosting over 100 events and 15,000 conference delegates. The busy hectic year ahead...
Mar 31, 2014
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Inaugural Fijian Tourism Expo sells out
Tourism Fiji has been overwhelmed with interest in the first Fijian Tourism Expo (FTE), with the event now sold out for exhibitors. The Expo is being held in the new exhibition...
Mar 31, 2014
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Anytime Fitness and Shannan Ponton exhibit at the 2014 Australian Fitness & Health Expo
Anytime Fitness and Brand Ambassador Shannan Ponton will be exhibiting at the 2014 Australian Fitness & Health Expo - Australia’s premier fitness and health event. Being held in...
Mar 31, 2014
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Tasmanian Premier takes on events, recreation, sport and tourism responsibilities
In a possible sign that the new Tasmanian Government intends to address leisure as a key part of its responsibilities, newly elected State Premier Will Hodgman has taken on the...
Mar 30, 2014
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New Zealand Museum Awards finalists announced
Finalists in the 2014 New Zealand Museum Awards are being acknowledged for presenting their museums or galleries not just as places which audiences passively visit, but for...
Mar 30, 2014
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Scalpers fleece Adelaide footy fans
Tickets for the first AFL showdown at the new Adelaide Oval are reportedly being sold for grossly inflated prices on the secondary ticket market, just a day after a Senate...
Mar 28, 2014
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ExerciseNZ invites entries for 2014 Fitness Industry Awards
The Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) has launched its 2014 New Zealand Fitness Industry Awards, with entries now open. Designed to recognise those making a...
Mar 27, 2014
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Record 600 participants at Qatar Aquathon
The third annual Aspire Zone Aquathon series concluded last weekend having drawn 600 participants through its five race series. Staged at Doha’s Aspire Zone, the Aquathon...
Mar 27, 2014
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Live music venues threatened by new laws and noise complaints
New licensing laws in Sydney and noise complaints in Melbourne are threatening the once vibrant live music scene in both cities. New NSW legislation, prompted by high profile...
Mar 25, 2014
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Gold Coast Commonwealth Games' athletes village revealed
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has revealed details of the Commonwealth Games Village development project - one of the key infrastructure projects for the Gold Coast 2018...
Mar 25, 2014
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Auckland and Melbourne among five cities shortlisted for Ultimate Sports City Award
Auckland, Calgary, Copenhagen, London and Melbourne have been named on a 2014 SportBusiness Ultimate Sports City shortlist. The SportBusiness Ultimate Sports Cities Awards are...
Mar 25, 2014
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Nautical events and adventure tourism will attract visitors to Perth
A 'River of Lights' evening boat parade along the Swan River has been identified as the type of homegrown event that could attract international and interstate visitors to...
Mar 25, 2014
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Michael Cassel Group appoints new head of Marketing and Communications
Michael Cassel Group has appointed Jill Colvin to the newly created position of Head of Marketing and Communications. Announcing the appointment, Producer and Chief Executive...
Mar 24, 2014
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NSW Government welcomes 'billion dollar' events boom
The success of the weekend's Major League Baseball Opening Series at the Sydney Cricket Ground continues a billion dollar major events boom for NSW, according to State Premier...
Mar 24, 2014
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Rotorua's event profile gets $300,000 boost
Rotorua's reputation as a major events city has been given a $300,000 boost by the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). The MBIE Major Events...
Mar 23, 2014
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Ron Walker to step down from Australian F1 role
Australian Grand Prix Chairman Ron Walker is to step down from his leadership role for the Australian F1 Grand Prix after next year's event. With management of the event set to...
Mar 23, 2014
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SCG hosts successful Major League Baseball season opener
Sell out crowds of over 40,000 for each night of the Major League Baseball (MLB) Opening Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Sydney...
Mar 23, 2014
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Study finds Perth needs four new conference venues by 2018
Tourism Council Western Australia (TCWA) has released a research paper which suggests Perth needs four new hotel conference venues by 2018 to cater for an additional 4,000...
Mar 22, 2014
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Luna Park Melbourne jumps into the Easter holidays
Melbourne's Luna Park will celebrate the upcoming school holidays with a giant Easter Egg Hunt and the return of a favourite ride - the Round Up ride. Luna Park will host its...
Mar 22, 2014
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FIFA Under 20 World Cup tickets to go on sale after Easter
Tickets to the world's second largest men's global football tournament, the FIFA Under 20 World Cup New Zealand 2015, are set to go on sale as of 28th April 2014. Ticket prices...
Mar 22, 2014
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Earthcheck event to address tourism sustainability
With United Nations World Water Day being held on 22nd March, EarthCheck, the internationally recognised environmental management and certification program, has today brought...
Mar 21, 2014
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Netball celebrates cultural diversity
Netball is today marking Harmony Day (Friday 21st March), emphasising the role that the sport plays in creating more connected and inclusive communities across Australia....
Mar 20, 2014
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Melbourne's horticultural excellence to be displayed at Royal Palace flower show
Victoria has formed a series of partnerships aiming to create an innovative show garden at the Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in London, a move...
Mar 20, 2014
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Largest circuit training session world record attempt falls short
An attempt to gain a world record for participation in the world's 'Largest Personal Training Circuit session' fell short of numbers last weekend. Staged at The Gabba on...
Mar 20, 2014
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