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Australian National Maritime Museum unveils new venue to great demand
The Australian National Maritime Museum successfully launched its new waterfront venue, the Lighthouse Gallery, to key industry professionals at the recent Asia-Pacific...
Mar 4, 2014
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NRL launches free Wi-Fi at ANZ Stadium
The opening weekend of the 2014 NRL season will see fans offered a free and uninterrupted Wi-Fi service at ANZ Stadium. As a NRL triple-header kicks off the new season from 6th...
Mar 3, 2014
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Cairns Convention Centre showcases local produce to the world
In the last six months delegates and conference organisers have eagerly embraced the Cairns Convention Centre's 'local produce map', showing where food being served originated...
Mar 3, 2014
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Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships head to Western Australia
The best surf lifesavers in Australia will begin competing at Scarborough Beach later this month when the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships return to Western Australia....
Mar 3, 2014
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Auckland rated in top three cities in the world
Auckland has taken third spot in Mercer's 2014 Quality of Living rankings for the second year in a row, cementing its position as a world-class city. Auckland features behind...
Mar 1, 2014
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Gold Coast plan to maximise sporting opportunities
Hosting the 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) is enabling a renewed focus on sport on the Gold Coast, including infrastructure, sports development and sports planning...
Feb 28, 2014
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Attracting promoters to Marlborough's venues
Entertainment venues in the Marlborough region on New Zealand's South Island are trying to convince entertainment promoters that events in Blenheim will be financially viable....
Feb 28, 2014
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WTA to launch Singapore-based tennis development program
Following on from announcing that its year-end WTA Championships will be held in Singapore later this year, the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is to launch a number of...
Feb 28, 2014
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Parks Week 2014 set to connect communities with nature
From 3rd to 9th March Parks Week 2014 will invite communities across Australia and New Zealand to 'Connect with Nature' and make the most of their public parks. Coordinated by...
Feb 28, 2014
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Dockside Group's triple approach underpins vision for Sydney
Dockside Group has announced three significant business event strategies in 2014, putting the expanding family owned business firmly at the forefront of innovation and change in...
Feb 28, 2014
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AEG Ogden cast global net for ICC Sydney pre-opening team
Venue manager, AEG Ogden has commenced recruitment for a number of key senior executives who will form the pre-opening management team at International Convention Centre (ICC)...
Feb 27, 2014
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World Health Organization presents Dubai forum to promote physical activity
The World Health Organisation has staged its first-ever Arabian Gulf forum, aiming to promote physical activity during the entire lifespan of regional populations. Held in Dubai...
Feb 26, 2014
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Sport Fan Summit returns to the MCG to address fan engagement
The Sports Fan Summit, one of Australasia's most influential, informative and insightful sport conferences returns to Melbourne from 30th June to 2nd July this year. Now in its...
Feb 26, 2014
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Children's Day celebrations at Waitomo Glowworm Caves
To celebrate Children's Day on the first weekend of March, the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves is offering free entry for children. First opened to the public in 1889 by...
Feb 26, 2014
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Dreamworld announces inaugural 'Mini Mayor' election
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has announced that it will elect its first ever 'Mini Mayor' and is calling for children aged 10 or under from around the country to join the...
Feb 26, 2014
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Queenax gym system to launch at 2014 Australian Fitness & Health Expo
Promising to offer the "ultimate in functional training", the new Queenax gym system is being launched by Queenax Australasia at this year's Australian Fitness & Health Expo...
Feb 26, 2014
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Brisbane launches new tourism campaign
A new campaign has been launched by Brisbane Marketing, in conjunction with the Queensland Government, to help boost Brisbane's visitor numbers. The 'Give me Brisbane Any Day'...
Feb 25, 2014
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Elite BMX facility gets Rotorua Council support
Rotorua District Council's Strategy, Policy & Finance Committee has given 'in principle' support to proposals to build an elite international BMX facility on its land. The new...
Feb 25, 2014
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Cultural tourism takes central stage at Qatar's 'Tourism in Tomorrow's World' conference
With the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) predicting that cultural tourism is set to grow at 15% a year, the 'Tourism in Tomorrow's World' Conference has heard...
Feb 25, 2014
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Western Australian entertainment venues 'in limbo'
The Western Australian Government is under pressure to resolve the future management of the Perth Theatre Trust (PTT)'s five venues: His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Concert Hall,...
Feb 25, 2014
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International stream at Victoria's AUSTSWIM Teacher Professional Development Day
Aquatics & Recreation Victoria and AUSTSWIM have announced that this year's Victorian AUSTSWIM Teacher Professional Development Day will have a unique international flavour. To...
Feb 25, 2014
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NRL to use surplus to back game development
With its coffers swelled by fund from it record broadcasting rights deal, the National Rugby League (NRL) is to pump more than $200 million into growing rugby league over the...
Feb 24, 2014
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IMG STG event clients break records in New Zealand
The Routeburn Classic and Rotorua Marathon are breaking records in New Zealand in 2014 with the Routeburn Classic selling out in only three days and the Rotorua Marathon on...
Feb 24, 2014
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FITX Sports and Fitness Expo returns for a fourth year
Aiming to entertain, inspire and involve attendees in fitness, the FitX Sports and Fitness Expo is be staged for a fourth year at the beginning of March. To be held at the...
Feb 23, 2014
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