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QFit to run in conjunction with Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo
The 2013 Queensland Fitness Conference (QFit) will run in conjunction with the 2013 Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo, making the weekend of 12th and 13th October a highlight...
Jun 26, 2013
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Hokitika's Regent Theatre worth $1 million to Westland
Economic impact studies for arts organisations have been a hot topic internationally recently, with UK Culture Secretary Maria Miller suggesting that the arts have an obligation...
Jun 26, 2013
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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre ranked Number 1 in Australia
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has again been voted Number 1 in the Top 10 convention venues in Australia by influential Management Today Magazine the...
Jun 25, 2013
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2013 Helpmann Award nominations announced
The nominations for the 2013 Helpmann Awards have been announced simultaneously at events in six Australian cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart and Perth....
Jun 25, 2013
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International speaker line-up at Sport is Fantastic conference
With the theme the 'Total Fan Experience', the 2013 Sport is Fantastic Conference is being held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground next week (from 1st to 3rd July). With a range of...
Jun 25, 2013
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Thanyapura launches 'Superkidz' Aquathlon
Phuket's Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club (TSLC) has kicked off its first 'Superkidz' Aquathlon with 80 children from Thailand, Malaysia, UK, the Nederlands, Australia,...
Jun 24, 2013
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Move-It Hedland program relaunched
As a result of popular demand, the Town of Port Hedland and the YMCA relaunched the Move-It Hedland program on Monday 17th June. Over 80 people participated in the inaugural...
Jun 24, 2013
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Gladstone Entertainment Centre expansion project moves forward
The Gladstone Entertainment Centre expansion project (GECPE), to create a larger, multi-purpose entertainment venue for the growing Gladstone community, is now 65% complete and...
Jun 24, 2013
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Echo Entertainment's 'Unsolicited Proposal' a game changer for Sydney
Echo Entertainment, owners and operators of The Star Sydney, have revealed their plans for the world's first truly connected and integrated resort for Sydney that would see a...
Jun 24, 2013
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NSW Budget backs sport and recreation infrastructure
The NSW Government will invest over $138 million in key sport and recreational infrastructure, athlete grant programs and Special Olympics. Explaining funding provisions from...
Jun 22, 2013
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Singapore Sports Council confirms end of Changi Motorsports project
The Singapore Sports Council (SSC) has indicated the end of plans for its ambitious Changi Motorsports Hu will not be realised, with its confirmation that it will not proceed...
Jun 22, 2013
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Watpac finalises $37 million contract to deliver Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
Builders Watpac have finalised contractual negotiations with the Queensland Government to deliver Stage 2 construction works for the redevelopment of the Gold Coast Aquatic...
Jun 21, 2013
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Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley set for $5.5 million upgrade
A $5.5 million investment into the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley will see the construction of the Hunter Valley's first conference centre along with an on-site brewery and...
Jun 21, 2013
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Mega sports events: A double-edged sword
There are lessons to be learnt from the "public relations disaster" of the the 2013 Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, trade union pressure on Qatar, controversy over Israel's...
Jun 21, 2013
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Sydney to host 2014 Australian University Games
NSW has secured hosting rights for the 2014 Australian University Games, with Sydney to host the five day event from Sunday 28th September to Friday 3rd October 2014. Marking...
Jun 21, 2013
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General manager sought to lead Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre
AEG Ogden has commenced the recruitment process for a General Manager at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre in Muscat. AEG Ogden Group Director, Convention Centres, Geoff...
Jun 20, 2013
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Culture and tourism the 'perfect marriage'
Visiting Auckland this week, Malaysia's Minister of Tourism and Culture, Dato' Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz has highlighted the potential of merging of culture and tourism. In...
Jun 20, 2013
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British and Irish Lions tour match adds to calls for new Canberra Stadium
With the limitations of the current Canberra Stadium exposed by this week's British and Irish Lions tour match, the ACT Government is under pressure to bring forward its plans...
Jun 20, 2013
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Geelong Leisurelink wins major Aquatic and Recreation Victoria industry award
Geelong's Leisurelink aquatic and recreation centre's operations and commitment to industry best practice have been at the Victorian Aquatic and Recreation Industry Gala Awards....
Jun 20, 2013
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Deaflympics athletes receive $60,000 to compete on world stage
Deaf and hard of hearing athletes have received a major funding boost with the Federal Government contributing $60,000 to help them participate at the Deaflympics in Bulgaria,...
Jun 20, 2013
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'Sport is Fantastic' conference to explain the foundations for running a successful sporting club
Paul Barber, Chief Executive of English football club Brighton & Hove Albion believes the club has a fantastic foundation and all of the ingredients for being a successful...
Jun 19, 2013
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Magnetic Island to host 2013 International Adventure Games
Magnetic Island and Townsville will welcome an exciting new international sporting event from 30th September to 4th October. Billed as 'The Greatest Island Adventure on the...
Jun 19, 2013
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Budget boost for NSW Tourism
NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events George Souris has announced a 2013/14 Budget of $130 million for tourism, major events and business events. This includes funding from...
Jun 19, 2013
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Art Gallery website wins international award
The Dunedin Public Art Gallery's website has won a website design category at the Museums Australia Multimedia & Publication Design Awards (MAPDA). In addition to this win, the...
Jun 18, 2013
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