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Crowds turn out for New Zealand's largest childrens marathon
Last Sunday saw over 500 children run their final mile of the Rod Dixon KiDSMARATHON, cheered on by the programme's namesake and Sir John Walker. Despite forecasts of...
Sep 27, 2013
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Harsh Qatari labour conditions move centre stage as FIFA debates 2022 World Cup timing
Controversy over conditions for unskilled and semi-skilled workers in Qatar involved in the construction of World Cup-related infrastructure as well as for flight attendants of...
Sep 27, 2013
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South Hedland Aquatic Centre praised by Olympic gold medallist
Former Olympic swimmer and gold medallist Libby Trickett was impressed with the South Hedland Aquatic Centre during her visit to Port Hedland as part of the BHP Billiton Aquatic...
Sep 26, 2013
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South Korea rejects moves to co-host 2018 Winter Olympics with North
South Korean organisers of the 2018 Winter Olympics have rejected the idea of sharing the skiing events with North Korea as unrealistic. The organising committee in Pyeongchang,...
Sep 26, 2013
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Etihad Stadium goes rectangular for A-League matches
Etihad Stadium will be going rectangular from the second game of the upcoming 2013/14 Hyundai A-League season. The venue's versatile design allows its retractable Level 1...
Sep 25, 2013
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Sydney's most famous face is given the fright of its life
Luna Park Sydney has become part of the growing trend for horror-based attractions, with the operation of Hollywood Horrors during the current NSW school holidays between 20th...
Sep 25, 2013
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Victorian Government tackles ticket scalping with tougher penalties
Scalpers selling 2013 AFL Grand Final tickets could face fines of thousands of dollars according to Victorian Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty. Minister...
Sep 25, 2013
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Pool safety program wins State award
Tamworth Regional Council has won a prestigious state award for its development of a program - Pool Super Vision - which improves the safety of swimmers at public pools. The...
Sep 25, 2013
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World Tourism Day to focus on the importance of water
To be held this Friday (27th September) the United Nations World Tourism Organisation's World Tourism Day aims to highlight tourism's role in water access and shine a spotlight...
Sep 24, 2013
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Myanmar to build new sports university in Naypyidaw
To ensure future use of facilities it is building for this years Southeast Asian Games. Myanmar plans to build a new sports university in its capital Nay Pyi Taw. In an...
Sep 24, 2013
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VMA to stage After Five functions in Melbourne and Sydney
The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] (VMA) is to stage its latest 'After 5' functions in Sydney on 9th October and Melbourne on 10th October. The Sydney After 5!...
Sep 23, 2013
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Investing in Victoria's dynamic arts organisations
The Melbourne Fringe Festival is one of 88 arts and cultural organisations across Victoria to receive multi-year funding through the Victorian Government's new Organisations...
Sep 23, 2013
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World Leisure calls for officer nominations
The World Leisure Secretariat is currently accepting nominations for its Board of Directors, whose primary role is to set policy and direction for the international organisation...
Sep 21, 2013
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Association set to improve sponsorship practices in Asia
With the aim of aligning the Asian sports industry, the recent Sports Matters conference also saw the launch of the new Asian Sponsorship Association which aims to help fuel the...
Sep 20, 2013
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Big Day Out links with Soundwave's AJ Maddah
Soundwave Festival promoter AJ Maddah has joined with Big Day Out co-promoter Ken West to run future editions of the Big Day Out festival with Maddah buying into a financial...
Sep 20, 2013
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Parents encouraged to behave during junior sport finals
Western Australian Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron has urged parents to keep a cool head on the sidelines during the finals of winter sport competitions in the...
Sep 20, 2013
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New Zealand tourism awards to recognise young tourism leaders
A young professional and a leader who has made their mark on New Zealand's multi-billion dollar tourism industry are being sought for two prestigious individual tourism industry...
Sep 20, 2013
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PATA advocates sustainable development of the visitor economy
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in collaboration with the ASEAN-China Centre and the Jiuzhaigou National Park Administration, examined the impact of tourism...
Sep 19, 2013
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FSB to present global forum on synthetic turf
The upcoming biennial FSB International Trade Fair for Amenity Areas, Sports and Pool Facilities will feature the world's largest synthetic turf exhibition along with a...
Sep 19, 2013
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Swimming New Zealand makes progress in year of change
Swimming New Zealand will announce a turnaround in overall performance both in and out of the water when it reports to this month's annual general meeting. The organisation has...
Sep 19, 2013
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Fitness First partners Corporate Triathlon National Series
Fitness First has been announced as the new naming rights sponsor for SuperSprint Events' Corporate Triathlon National Series. Welcoming the sponsorship, SuperSprint Director,...
Sep 19, 2013
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Ungerboeck Software offers new approach in providing customer information
Ungerboeck Software is offering what its sees to be a new and better approach to helping customers find the answers they need to questions about their software. Drawing on the...
Sep 18, 2013
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Australasian Leisure Management to mark 100 issues
Focussing on, and with an ever-growing readership in, Australia, New Zealand and, increasingly, Asian and GCC countries, each issue of Australasian Leisure Management is read by...
Sep 18, 2013
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Parks and Leisure Australia to award excellence, advance industry recognition
The upcoming 2013 Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) National Conference will see the organisation reward industry excellence at its National Awards Gala Dinner and also release...
Sep 18, 2013
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