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Top lifesavers compete in Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships
Top lifesavers from around the nation have begun competing in the annual Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships. Over 170 champion lifesavers are testing their abilities in...
Jan 16, 2014
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Auckland shortlisted for 2014 Ultimate Sports City Award
Auckland is among five new cities shortlisted for the 2014 SportBusiness Ultimate Sports Cities Awards, reinforcing the city's global reputation for hosting international...
Jan 16, 2014
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Heat policy in effect at Australian Open
Day four of the Australian Open has seen tournament organisers enact its extreme heat policy the first time that policy has been introduced this year. With temperatures...
Jan 16, 2014
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SportsTech Australia to link clubs and grassroots sports suppliers
Having presented the Sports Club Management Expo in 2012 and 2013, SportsTech Australia is set to launch a new initiative for all grassroots sports suppliers. The initiative is...
Jan 16, 2014
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Extended Royal Adelaide Show to mark Show Society's 175th anniversary
The Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society (RA&HS) will celebrate its 175th anniversary this year by extending the Royal Adelaide Show by one day. Traditionally starting on...
Jan 16, 2014
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Technogym launches Google Glass controlled treadmill
Leading technology-driven fitness equipment supplier Technogym showcased the first Google Glass controlled treadmill at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 in Las Vegas,...
Jan 15, 2014
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Over 1,600 athletes to compete in Challenge Wanaka
A record number of athletes are expected at Challenge Wanaka on New Zealand's South Island this weekend, when local heroes Simone Maier and Ben Logan will race against leading...
Jan 15, 2014
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ATF 2014 to showcase resurgent ASEAN tourism destinations
With tourism booming in Southeast Asia, Travex, the main buyer-seller business segment of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), will be held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, next week. A...
Jan 15, 2014
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Athletics Australia runs with IMG STG
IMG Sports Technology Group (IMG STG) and Athletics Australia (AA) have signed a new multi-year technology partnership deal that will see IMG STG become the preferred...
Jan 14, 2014
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Melbourne's St Kilda Festival launches new fundraising campaign
Australia's largest music festival, the 34th St Kilda Festival, has launched a fundraising campaign to encourage festival-lovers to show their support for the annual community...
Jan 14, 2014
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Fitness & Health Expo organisers reveal Australian health habits
A survey by the Australian Fitness & Health Expo, has revealed what activities are keeping Australians fit, what motivates them and some of their health habits. The survey of...
Jan 14, 2014
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Singapore to host 8th ASEAN Para Games
In what will be a major year for sport in Singapore, 2015 will see city state host the 8th ASEAN Para Games the first time that Singapore will stage the event. The sporting...
Jan 14, 2014
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$338 million for next stage upgrade of Melbourne Park
The Victorian Government and Tennis Australia have revealed details of the $338 million stage two development of the Melbourne Park home of the Australian Open. Announced on the...
Jan 13, 2014
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Security issues behind cancellation of Wet'n'Wild Sydney's New Year's Eve event
Cancellation of Wet'n'Wild Sydney's New Year's Eve event at short notice has been reported as being as a result of "major management failures and security oversights." An...
Jan 13, 2014
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Petone to host 2014 Indoor Cricket World Cup
Hutt City Council has announced that the Hutt Indoor Sports Centre at Hutt Park is to host 350 players from eight countries for the next Indoor Cricket World Cup. The...
Jan 12, 2014
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IRB suspends funding for Fijian rugby
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced that it has suspended all direct financial support to the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) because of concerns over the administration...
Jan 12, 2014
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WTTC 2014 Global Summit in China to address 'Changing world, new perspectives'
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that the theme for its 2014 Global Summit will be 'Changing world, new perspectives'. The 14th Global Summit will be held...
Jan 10, 2014
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Countdown to 2014 Victorian aquatic and recreation awards
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) is inviting entries for its 2014 Aquatic and Recreation Awards, with plenty of time for interested parties to nominate people, facilities...
Jan 10, 2014
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ACC presses ahead with Bangladesh Asia Cup plans
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed that the 2014 Asia Cup national team cricket tournament will take place in Bangladesh despite widespread civil unrest in the...
Jan 10, 2014
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Major economic and cultural boost as Sydney Festival 2014 gets underway
Hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors are expected to celebrate Sydney Festival 2014 between 9th and 26th January. Acting NSW Premier Andrew Stoner said the NSW...
Jan 10, 2014
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Tourism and Events Queensland welcomes new chief executive
Leanne Coddington has been named as the new Chief Executive of Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ). Announcing the appointment, Queensland Minister for Tourism, Major Events,...
Jan 10, 2014
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Tasmanian Theatre of the World exhibition now an international success
The Tasmanian Government is to consider supporting more international art exhibitions after the Parisian success of the Theatre of The World exhibition. The Theatre of The World...
Jan 10, 2014
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FIFA set to decide on moving 2022 Qatar World Cup to European winter
Jérôme Valcke, Secretary General of world football governing body FIFA has paved the way for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be held during the European winter, advising this week...
Jan 9, 2014
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ISS divests Commercial Security Business to Wilson Security
ISS has signed a sale agreement with Wilson Security to acquire both the commercial security contracts of ISS Security in Australia and the First Security Business in New...
Jan 9, 2014
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