News: Events
Countdown to International Water Safety and Aquatic Education Conference in Queenstown
A first time coming together of Australasia's leading water safety organisations AUSTSWIM (Australasian Council for the Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety) and Water Safety...
Aug 23, 2013
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Registrations open for landmark New Zealand tourism event
A bold plan to ignite growth and increase the economic returns from New Zealand's $23.4 billion tourism industry will be launched at the upcoming 2013 TIANZ Summit. Organised by...
Aug 23, 2013
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International Quadratics' achievements recognised with twin awards
Aquatic industry chemical manufacturer and commercial equipment supplier International Quadratics has received two prestigious industry awards. The first of the awards was...
Aug 23, 2013
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WSG appoints Sarah Clements as Director of Operations, WTA Championships Singapore
The World Sport Group has announced the appointment of Sarah Clements as Director of Operations for the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Championships Singapore. A 20-year...
Aug 23, 2013
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Overage Indian athletes ejected from Asian Youth Games
Indian sport administrators have been embarrassed after 17 track and field athletes were banned from competing in the Asian Youth Games in China for being overage. The athletes,...
Aug 22, 2013
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Japan fireworks festival explosion death toll reaches three
A 35-year-old man died on Monday from severe injuries following explosions at a summer fireworks festival last Thursday near Kyoto, raising the death toll to three. Earlier on...
Aug 22, 2013
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One year countdown to Gold Coast's hosting the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships
The Gold Coast's swimming elite have celebrated the one year countdown until they compete in front of a home crowd at the 2014 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. With the Gold...
Aug 22, 2013
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Leading venues flock to Priava's cloud
Cloud based venue management solution Priava has celebrated reaching the milestone of having 50 customers benefit from their new software since its launch in March 2013. Clients...
Aug 22, 2013
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Hong Kong billionaire calls for community backing for $4 billion integrated resort in Cairns
With Hong Kong billionaire Henry Fung having revealed further details of his planned $4 billion Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort for a site north of Cairns, the tourism investor...
Aug 21, 2013
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Parks and Leisure Australia launches new branding, 2013 conference program
Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) has released details of its 2013 National Conference program along with new corporate branding, logo and website. Launching the program, PLA...
Aug 21, 2013
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Smart Digital movie screens offer the 'wow' factor
Dedicated to portable entertainment with a focus on outdoor movie systems, Smart Digital Australia sell and hire inflatable movie screens from 2.5 to 12 metres wide, backed by...
Aug 21, 2013
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New Zealand eyes tourism opportunities with FIFA Under 20 World Cup
Tourism New Zealand is once again preparing to use a major international sporting event to leverage New Zealand's appeal as a visitor destination. Following last week's...
Aug 20, 2013
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Delhi's Thyagraj Stadium acknowledged as India's first green stadium
As part of a range of initiatives aimed at greening the Indian capital, Delhi's Thyagaraj Stadium has earned the distinction of being the first stadium in the country to be...
Aug 20, 2013
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Aquatics & Recreation Victoria conference to chart an evolving industry
The upcoming 2013 Aquatics and Recreation Victoria annual conference will bring together a diverse and knowledgeable group of industry decision makers. To be held at the Royce...
Aug 19, 2013
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Ekka ignites to bring in crowds of more than 400,000
With crowd numbers of more than 400,000, the 2013 Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) closed on Saturday night (17th August) in spectacular fashion with the Ekka IgNites 360 presented...
Aug 19, 2013
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Qatar hires managers for first World Cup stadium
Qatar has appointed the lead project manager and design consultant for the first of its FIFA World Cup 2022 stadia. The Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee announced it has appointed...
Aug 19, 2013
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Singapore Bodybuilding Federation delisted by Singapore Sports Council
The Singapore Sports Council (SSC) has announced that the Singapore Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation's (SBBF) National Sports Association (NSA) status has been revoked. The...
Aug 17, 2013
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EEAA launches campaign to highlight the power of exhibitions
The power of exhibitions and events to drive business and economic development is at the heart of a new national advocacy campaign launched this week by the Exhibition and Event...
Aug 17, 2013
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Host cities named for FIFA Under 20 World Cup New Zealand 2015
Seven host cities and stadiums have been announced for the FIFA Under 20 World Cup New Zealand 2015: Auckland (North Harbour Stadium), Christchurch (Christchurch Stadium),...
Aug 17, 2013
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Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness opens $15 million sport arena and fitness expansion
The Sydney University Sports & Aquatic Centre has opened its $15 million expansion, unveiling its new multi-function sports hall/arena and fitness facilities. The new arena will...
Aug 16, 2013
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Australian Strength and Conditioning Association to take 2013 conference to the MCG
The Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) will stage its 2013 International Conference on Applied Strength and Conditioning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground...
Aug 16, 2013
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Glebe Island to be transformed into Australia's newest exhibition space
The transformation of Glebe Island into Australia's newest exhibition space has begun with early site works underway to prepare the site for the first event in February next...
Aug 16, 2013
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Hagley Oval gets go ahead to host ICC World Cup Cricket 2015 matches
Canterbury Cricket's proposed development of Hagley Oval in order for the venue to host International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Cricket 2015 matches is set to proceed...
Aug 15, 2013
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WFSGI Manufacturer's Forum in Taipei to debate the future of sporting goods manufacturing
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is to stage a Manufacturer's Forum in Taipei, Taiwan on 2nd and 3rd December 2013, at which major manufacturers and...
Aug 15, 2013
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