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Basketball Australia and National Basketball League agree de-merger
Basketball Australia and the National Basketball Competition - representing National Basketball League Clubs - have signed a Heads of Agreement formally agreeing to a de-merger...
May 25, 2013
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NSW Government abandons negotiations for Glebe Island Expo
The NSW Government has terminated negotiations with the Sydney Harbour Expo consortium for the creation of temporary exhibition facilities at Glebe Island during the...
May 24, 2013
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Vivid shines a light on Sydney
Sydney will come alive this evening with the start of Vivid Sydney, which, over 18 days, will present a festival of light, music and ideas. Now in its fifth year, the event,...
May 24, 2013
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MCI expands creative service offering in Australia
Expanding its resources to enhance creative services to clients, global consulting, live communication and event managers MCI have announced the acquisition of creative events...
May 23, 2013
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Ocean Park to again break annual attendance record
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park is set to break its annual attendance record again this year by surpassing the 7.1 million set in the fiscal year from 1st July 2011 to 30th June...
May 23, 2013
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Showcasing the best in facility, venue and workplace management
Facilities management professionals from around Australia will converge on the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in early June for the second Total Facilities Live event...
May 23, 2013
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New technology to give Australian netball an on court advantage
A world first will see Netball Australia introduce newly developed indoor player tracking technology that aims to provide a competitive advantage ahead of this year's World...
May 22, 2013
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Child fights for life after ride incident at Darling Downs school fete
A five-year-old child is in a critical condition after being thrown from a ride at a school fete north of Toowoomba. Following the incident, Queensland Police are appealing for...
May 21, 2013
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United Arab Emirates attracted 11 million tourists in 2012
While political upheavals led to a decline in Middle Eastern tourism last year, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessed a substantial increase in visitor arrivals. An estimated...
May 21, 2013
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BCEC gets recognition for leadership in corporate social responsi
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has won the national award for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at the recent Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Awards,...
May 21, 2013
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2013 YMCA Swimathon raises $211,000
The YMCA Swimathon 2013 almost doubled its fundraising efforts in its second year raising almost $211,000 to enable more Australians in need the chance to learn to swim and be...
May 21, 2013
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ANZ Stadium's new $3 million sound system set to be in place for Origin 1
ANZ Stadium is set to complete the upgrading of its new sound system in time for rugby league's State of Origin I on Wednesday 5th June. With the aim of delivering a more...
May 20, 2013
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Cairns to host Mountain Bike World Cup events
Following a successful bid by Cycling Australia, Cairns is to host International Cycling Union (UCI) Mountain Bike World Cup events in 2014 and 2016. The news has been welcomed...
May 20, 2013
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Australian Event Awards looks for a new home
Having been staged at Sydney Olympic Park since 2010, the Australian Event Awards are looking to continue their success at a new location for the coming three years. The Awards,...
May 18, 2013
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World ironman champion to compete at Busselton
Two-time world ironman champion Chris McCormack will be one of 2,000 athletes competing in the 2013 Sunsmart Ironman WA. McCormack's presence represents a huge boost for the...
May 17, 2013
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Need for physical activity to shed 'Cinderella' status in chronic disease prevention
While physical activity is increasingly acknowledged as one of the keys to preventing chronic disease, when compared to factors such as smoking, hypertension, poor diet and...
May 17, 2013
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Sydney tops the list as Australia's best business conference location
Sydney has boosted its reputation as the first place in Australia to do business, topping the country's results in the International Congress and Convention Association's (ICCA)...
May 17, 2013
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Melbourne Cricket Club marks 175 years
Australia's oldest and largest sporting club, the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC), is celebrating 175 years since its formation with a number of activities throughout 2013. The MCC...
May 16, 2013
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Asian Attractions Expo 2013 bigger, better and back in Singapore
The Asian Attractions Expo, the largest conference and trade show for the attractions industry in Asia, will be returning to Singapore in less than three weeks. Set to be held...
May 15, 2013
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45 regional events to receive Eventscorp funding
A diverse range of sporting, cultural, arts and culinary events have been named as recipients of the Western Australian Government's Regional Events Scheme (RES) funding....
May 15, 2013
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Business events sector looks forward to new International Convention Centre Sydney
Despite being more than three years away from opening, the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is already generating interest among potential national and...
May 15, 2013
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New work to feature NICA's second year artists
A new circus show, One False Move ... is set to feature the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA)'s second year artists in an original and fast-paced entertainment show that...
May 14, 2013
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Entries open for 2013 Australian Health & Fitness Industry Quality Awards
Fitness Australia has launched its 2013 industry awards, mailing entry guidelines and criteria to eligible facilities. The Awards are presented annually to recognise, promote...
May 14, 2013
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Volunteers drive Gold Coast events
More than 1,100 volunteers will bring their talents to a variety of roles in the lead up to and during the 35th Gold Coast Airport Marathon (being held on 6th and 7th July). To...
May 14, 2013
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