News: Events
Muscat Festival looks to attract two million visitors
Venues hosting events during the one-month long annual Muscat Festival are getting set to engross visitors with a gamut of fun-filled activities while offering a kaleidoscopic...
Jan 23, 2014
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Search resumes for naming rights sponsor for Newcastle's Hunter Stadium
Venues NSW has recommenced a search for a naming rights sponsor for the Hunter Stadium home venue of the Newcastle Knights and the Newcastle Jets. The NSW Government agency...
Jan 23, 2014
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Gold Coast Airport Marathon achieves IAAF accolade
The Gold Coast Airport Marathon has confirmed its position as one of the world's leading road races after receiving an International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)...
Jan 23, 2014
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Technogym to introduce 'Let's Move for a Better World' campaign
Technogym is set to introduce the 'Let's Move for a Better World' campaign, focused on promoting and tracking exercise among end-users and fitness facilities throughout the...
Jan 23, 2014
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Southern Steel return to rebuilt Stadium Southland
The Southern Steel netball squad have held their first training session of 2014, marking their return to the rebuilt ILT Stadium Southland in Invercargill. Set to again compete...
Jan 23, 2014
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Venue security expert urges better understanding of security management
The cancellation of the Wet'n'Wild Sydney's New Year's Eve event and the subsequent media attention on the attraction's security management and staff, and the event promoter...
Jan 22, 2014
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2015 catalyst to transform North Harbour Stadium
Auckland's North Harbour stadium is set to undergo a significant redevelopment with a financial contribution from the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA U-20 World Cup...
Jan 22, 2014
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AudienceView helps EventCliQue become Singapore's first fully enabled ticketing agent
Entertainment business solutions provider AudienceView has revealed an expanded partnership with EventCliQue to bring self-serve ticketing and events management to the...
Jan 22, 2014
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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre poised for eventful 2014
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is preparing for a momentous year, the undoubted highlight of which is the hosting the G20 World Leaders Summit in November....
Jan 22, 2014
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Wellington Zoo welcomes arrival of Tasmanian Devils with Australia Day gala event
Wellington Zoo is celebrating the recent arrival of a group of Tasmanian Devils with an 'Aussie Gala Day' this Sunday (26th January). Announcing the event, Group Manager...
Jan 22, 2014
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State aquatic bodies partner with Life's Little Treasures Foundation
State aquatic bodies Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) and the Australian Leisure Facilities Association Queensland (ALFAQ) have each partnered with registered charity,...
Jan 21, 2014
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Wellington's 'Festival of the Skateboard' to welcome worlds' best PRO and MASTERS bowl skaters
Wellington's Waitangi Park will once again host the worlds' best PRO and MASTERS bowl skaters with the seventh annual BOWL-A-RAMA Wellington, from 29th January to 2nd February....
Jan 21, 2014
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Optimo in New Zealand 'for the long term'
Tickets, bookings and CRM software provider OPTIMO is looking for a "long term" presence in the New Zealand and Australasian marketplace. Presenting the award for the Supreme...
Jan 21, 2014
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Isaac Theatre Royal facade comes back in view
For the first time in almost a year the facade of Christchurch's historic Isaac Theatre Royal is visible. Protective shipping containers, which helped prop up the theatre's...
Jan 20, 2014
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World's Largest Swimming Lesson aims to set new world record in 2014
On Friday 20th June 2014, tens of thousands of children and adults at aquatic facilities around the world will unite for the fifth year in a row to set a new Guinness World...
Jan 20, 2014
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S.R.Smith appoints Anti Wave Australia General Manager
S.R.Smith has appointed Keith Hall as General Manager of its Anti Wave Australia business. Prior to joining S.R.Smith Australia, Hall enjoyed more than 25 years of service with...
Jan 20, 2014
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Teenagers hurt in 'mosh pit' incident at Christian festival
Six ambulances and a rescue helicopter were needed to treat at least 16 people at a Hillsong religious camp and concert held on a remote property in the NSW Hunter Region....
Jan 20, 2014
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The Star a centrepiece of the 2014 Sydney Festival
Cementing its position as Sydney's premier events and entertainment destination, The Star is showcasing numerous headline events as the principal partner of the 2014 Sydney...
Jan 19, 2014
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Nominations open for the 2014 Recreation SA Awards
Recreation SA is inviting nominations for its 2014 Awards which will be presented at the 2014 South Australian Recreation and Parks Conference Gala Dinner on 7th April 2014. The...
Jan 19, 2014
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Adventure World to restore signature castle
Perth theme park Adventure World has announced that its signature castle, damaged by fire in November, is to be reconstructed during the winter off season. Damaged in a fire...
Jan 18, 2014
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Victoria acknowledges tennis' volunteers
Over 300 unsung heroes from grassroots tennis have this week been honoured at the inaugural Tennis Victoria Volunteer Breakfast at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Speaking at the...
Jan 17, 2014
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Wave Park Group supports Taj's Small Fries junior surfing contest
Wave Park Group is pleased to announce that it has agreed to become a supporting partner of Taj's Small Fries 2014 junior surfing contest being held this weekend (17th to 19th...
Jan 17, 2014
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New Luna Park ride changes Sydney harbour skyline
Luna Park Sydney has unveiled the 'Hair Raiser' drop tower ride, the first permanent attraction to be added to the heritage amusement park since its grand re-opening in 2004....
Jan 17, 2014
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World Squash Championship returns to Qatar
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has awarded its 2014 World Championship to Qatar, with the event scheduled for 14th to 21st November. To be held at the Khalifa...
Jan 17, 2014
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