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Tourism in Focus event celebrates the people behind NSW's best tourism businesses
The Tourism Industry Council NSW has launched its annual Tourism in Focus initiative, showcasing the diversity and quality of tourism products across NSW. Now in its second...
Jul 28, 2013
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Playing surface woes intensifies demand for new Hong Kong Stadium
Hong Kong authorities are apparently embarrassed over the poor state of the playing surface at the Hong Kong (So Kon Po) Stadium during the recent Barclays Asia Trophy and at...
Jul 28, 2013
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Queenslanders meet to shape Commonwealth Games legacy
Queenslanders are having their say on the legacies they would like the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) to provide. At recent Gold Coast and Brisbane community...
Jul 28, 2013
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'Transformation' theme for 2013 Eventing the Future conference
New Zealand's premier event industry conference - and the official conference of the New Zealand Association of Event Professionals (NZAEP) will be held 14th and 15th August at...
Jul 27, 2013
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Sea World Resorts releases conference centre plans
A multi-million dollar state of the art conference centre, capable of catering to 1,000 people, will be built at Sea World Resort & Water Park. Outlining the Resort's plan to...
Jul 26, 2013
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Lingerie football's Queensland Brigade announces base at Skilled Park
With the Legends Football League Australia (LFL Australia) set to launch with teams in NSW, Queensland, Victorian and Western Australia, Skilled Park stadium on the Gold Coast...
Jul 25, 2013
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New night show and facilities for 2013 Ekka
A new night show at the 2013 Ekka will feature 15 fireworks platforms, water fountains, lasers, comedians The Rooftop Express, Marvel superhero Iron Man and headlining artist...
Jul 25, 2013
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Leaking Adelaide Festival Centre roof forces concert relocation
International pianist Nikolai Demidenko's Monday night concert at the Adelaide Festival Centre was moved to a different theatre because of a leaky roof. Demidenko was to play in...
Jul 24, 2013
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Dubai Municipality launches 'Your Weight in Gold' healthy lifestyle initiative
The Dubai Municipality has launched 'Your Weight in Gold', a healthy lifestyle initiative aimed at promoting activity and encouraging members of society to achieve and maintain...
Jul 24, 2013
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Swimming clubs head to Rotorua for school holiday training
The Rotorua Aquatic Centre is 'laying out the welcome mat' as its geothermal heated pools and indoor facilities attract North Island swimming clubs during the July school...
Jul 24, 2013
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Victoria's 2020 Tourism Strategy launched at National Tourism and Events Excellence Conference
The Victorian Government has released its plan to grow the state's overnight tourism expenditure to $24.7 billion by 2020 - representing an annual growth of 6.6%, and conforming...
Jul 24, 2013
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Arthur Tunstall steps down as Australian Commonwealth Games Association NSW Division leader
After 24 years as Chairman/President of the Australian Commonwealth Games Association NSW Division (ACGA NSW), and a staggering total of 48 years on the Division Executive...
Jul 23, 2013
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Spectrum Worldwide Events named strategic partner for Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore
The Singapore Sports Council (SSC) has appointed event management and experiential marketing company Spectrum Worldwide Events (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. as the event organiser of...
Jul 23, 2013
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YMCA swimming lessons: new name, same game
Retired Olympic swimming champion, Nicole Livingstone has officially launched the YMCA's rebranded swimming program, 'YMCA Swimming Lessons', at the organisation's recent...
Jul 23, 2013
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ASGA farewells Board Chair Paul Faulkner
Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) Chair Paul Faulkner is to step down from the role following his promotion to Nike South East Asia General Manager in Singapore....
Jul 22, 2013
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Queensland extends support for V8 Supercar events
The Queensland Government has secured three V8 Supercar events for a further three years as part of a new deal announced today (Monday 22nd July). Confirming the new agreement,...
Jul 22, 2013
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Manuka Oval top soil recycled at Canberra's National Arboretum
Redevelopment works at Canberra's Manuka Oval has led to 3,000 metres3 of top soil being transported to the National Arboretum Canberra where it is being used for a new events...
Jul 22, 2013
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24 Hour Treadmill Challenge for Very Special Kids raises more than $300,000
The recent 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge for Very Special Kids, supported by The Fitness Generation (TFG) and Fernwood Fitness, has raised more than $310,000 for charity work with...
Jul 22, 2013
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Critical facilities event announced for Australia
National Media, organisers of the Southern Hemisphere's largest facilities event, Total Facilities Expo, have announced the launch of the Critical Facilities Conference and Expo...
Jul 21, 2013
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Home Nations want greater share of Lions tour profits
With the 2013 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia expected to generate in excess of $65 million in profit for the Australian Rugby Union, the touring 'home nations' are...
Jul 20, 2013
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RFID technology takes Bond University Open Day to a new level
For the second year running, Bond University have utilised RFID products supplied by AAC ID Solutions at their recently held annual Open Day. The state of the art RFID...
Jul 19, 2013
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New Zealand Government announces members of Major Events Investment Panel
The New Zealand Government has announced an eight-member investment advisory panel for the Major Events Development Fund. The Major Events Investment Panel, chaired by Brian...
Jul 19, 2013
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Leading speakers to address 2013 QFit Conference
A host of exciting speakers are set to present at the 2013 Queensland Fitness Conference (QFit) being held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 12th and 13th...
Jul 19, 2013
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Biggest ever crowd watches State of Origin Game III
The biggest Game III crowd in Origin history, 83,813 spectators, saw Queensland defeat NSW 12-10 to win the 2013 Holden State of Origin Series at Sydney's ANZ Stadium last night...
Jul 18, 2013
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