News: Events
Middle East booming for international association meetings
The number of regularly-occurring, internationally-rotating association meetings in the Middle East has more than tripled in the last 10 years, according to new figures released...
Mar 19, 2014
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SPLASH! to host World Aquatic Health Conference
The upcoming SPLASH! Event on the Gold Coast is to host the World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC) - the first time that conference will be held outside the USA. The annual...
Mar 19, 2014
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Rolling Stones cancel Australasian tour following partner death
The Rolling Stones have called off their Australia and New Zealand tour following the death of frontman Sir Mick Jagger's partner, L'Wren Scott. Scott was found dead in her New...
Mar 19, 2014
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Deaths and drug arrests at Future Music Festival Asia
The third day of the Future Music Festival in Malaysia was cancelled at the weekend after six people died from suspected drug overdoses and 19 people were arrested for drug...
Mar 18, 2014
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Theatre and dance productions showcased at the Subiaco Arts Centre
Hot on the heels of Fringe World and the Perth Festival, Western Australia's latest arts festival, focused on Perth's growing independent theatre sector, is underway at the...
Mar 18, 2014
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Centennial Park looks to attract pop-up activities and performances
Centennial Parklands is seeking experienced and professional event and performance organisers with pop-up and performance business ventures to contribute to the diverse range of...
Mar 18, 2014
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Federal Sports Minister congratulates winter Paralympians
Federal Minister for Sport Peter Dutton has congratulated the Australian team on their performances in the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi. Minister Dutton said the team...
Mar 18, 2014
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Auckland Easter Show returns to ASB Showgrounds
With a massive line-up of entertainment, circus acts, rides and exhibits, plus an agricultural show that has been running for more than 160 years, the 2014 Coca-Cola Easter Show...
Mar 18, 2014
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State swimming pool & spa associations to combine?
Board members of the four state Swimming Pool and Spa Association bodies (SPASA South Australia, SPASA Western Australia, SPASA Queensland and SPASA Victoria) that form SPASA...
Mar 18, 2014
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AVPartners furniture glows in the dark
AVPartners has introduced its new outdoor glow furniture at Hamilton Island, providing event delegates with an inspired and leading edge event experience. A natural fit for...
Mar 17, 2014
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BCEC Advocates program a driver of economic growth
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre's Advocates Program has celebrated its fourth anniversary with outstanding results, continuing to drive economic growth to Brisbane and...
Mar 17, 2014
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CBS Canterbury Arena ready for major concerts this week
CBS Canterbury Arena will be fully functioning as of Tuesday 18th March after a fire in an exhibitor space on Saturday morning activated the sprinkler system. A statement from...
Mar 17, 2014
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UNICEF and the OFC collaborate on award-winning Just Play program
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Pacific office have signed a cooperation agreement that will see them collaborate on the...
Mar 16, 2014
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Australian Grand Prix organisers say new race contract needs Victorian Government approval
A new deal to extend the Australian Formula One Grand Prix beyond 2015 has been negotiated and, according to organisers, merely needs to be signed by the Victorian Government....
Mar 15, 2014
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Arts Minister may penalise arts groups that refuse tobacco funding
Federal Arts Minister George Brandis has defended moves to block funding for arts organisations that refuse corporate sponsorship following what he called the "preposterously...
Mar 15, 2014
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Michael Chugg celebrates 50 years as an entertainment promoter
Michael Chugg, one of Australia's most respected concert promoters, has just clocked up 50 years in the entertainment industry. 50 years ago this week, on 14th March 1964, Chugg...
Mar 15, 2014
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Victoria Park decision boost for sports and recreation
An Auckland cricket club has lauded a decision by the Waitemata Local Board to limit non-sporting use on Victoria Park. The Waitemata Local Board's historic decision in favour...
Mar 14, 2014
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Melbourne Star observation wheel enjoys ceremonial opening
10 weeks after it opened to the general public, key attractions, tourism and government identities gathered at the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel on Wednesday (12th March) for...
Mar 14, 2014
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International Rally HQ returns to Caloundra Oaks Oasis Resort
Competitors from overseas and around Australia will be based at Caloundra's Oaks Oasis Resort when the International Rally of Queensland returns to the Sunshine Coast from 20th...
Mar 14, 2014
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Australasia's largest pool and spa trade show returns to the Gold Coast
SPLASH! 2014, Australasia's largest swimming pool and spa trade show is to be held on 16th and 17th July at Jupiters Gold Coast. Returning to the Gold Coast, the biennial event...
Mar 13, 2014
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Coronet Peak night skiing set to be improved in 2014
Night skiing at Queenstown's Coronet Peak is set to be bigger and better than ever before with double the amount of terrain under lights and new night freestyle features. Work...
Mar 13, 2014
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Insurance broker appointed for Christchurch anchor projects
Insurance broker Marsh Limited has been appointed by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) to act as broker and risk consultant for the Christchurch CBD...
Mar 13, 2014
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Arts, local government and sport to adopt Priava cloud-based booking system
Leading venue management software company Priava has announced that the Western Australian Cricket Association, the Central Coast Council in Tasmania, and the Victorian College...
Mar 13, 2014
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Digital radios deliver event communication solutions
The P.A. People and the Orion Network have combined to bring affordable multi-site and intercity two-way radio communication to the events industry. In an industry-changing...
Mar 12, 2014
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