News: Events
ICSS calls for a multinational, multiagency approach to monitoring betting in sport
The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has called on leading organisations in sport and betting to develop a multinational, multi-agency approach to the monitoring...
May 14, 2013
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Global Sport Governing bodies back Synthetic Surfaces Conference and Expo
Australia's first National Synthetic Surfaces Conference and Expo (NSSCE) has received the support of World Governing Bodies for Football (FIFA) and Rugby (IRB), together with...
May 14, 2013
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SkyCity Convention Centre to benefit tourism and New Zealand economy
SkyCity is to get more poker machines and an extended casino licence in return for building a $402 million convention centre in Auckland. Under a newly announced agreement with...
May 13, 2013
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Sydney Entertainment Centre to host VMA After Five event
The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] (VMA) is to stage its latest 'After 5' function at the Sydney Entertainment Centre (SEC) on Wednesday 22nd May 2013. The...
May 13, 2013
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Appetising way to improve fitness club management
A new initiative, the FitnessBiz Brunch, is being launched to make business education affordable and accessible for fitness club owners and managers. Presented by the Industry...
May 13, 2013
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Million dollar attractions contracts agreed at DEAL 2013
Organisers of this year's DEAL (Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure) exhibition have reported a 19% increase in the size of the event, along with exhibitors accumulate a...
May 13, 2013
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Encouraging top-class innovation to find Australia's Winning Edge
Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Director Matt Favier has invited national sporting organisations (NSOs) to apply for a share of a new $1.5 million annual fund that...
May 12, 2013
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Glebe Island Expo gets planning approval
Infrastructure NSW has welcomed planning approval for the temporary exhibition venue at Glebe Island, which will host events during the construction of new, world-class...
May 11, 2013
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Big Day Out set for Gold Coast's Metricon Stadium
The Big Day Out (BDO) is being given a new home at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast. Following an agreement in January, the Queensland Government and the organisers of the BDO...
May 10, 2013
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Precor celebrates first anniversary at Australian Fitness & Health Expo
The recent Australian Fitness & Health Expo saw leading fitness equipment manufacturer and supplier Precor celebrates its first anniversary of the commencement of its direct...
May 10, 2013
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Passion, dedication and innovation showcased at New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards
Excellence and outstanding achievement in sport and recreation in New Zealand were recognised at the recent annual Sport and Recreation Awards ceremony. Sport Waikato Chief...
May 10, 2013
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Wi-Fi Solution to meet the needs of sporting events
A new Wi-Fi solution for sporting events is designed to meet the needs of large crowds of passionate fans, as well as handle all of the traditional back office and operational...
May 9, 2013
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NSW Country Pool Managers head to Cowra
The NSW Country Pool Managers will be staging their 2013 industry conference in Cowra from Wednesday 15th to Friday 17th May. To be held at the Cowra Services Club, the...
May 9, 2013
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AALARA Convention opens: welcomes IAAPA's first Asian leader
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association's (AALARA) annual conference has opened today on the Gold Coast, welcoming industry leaders from across Australia,...
May 8, 2013
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Ekka 2013 tickets now on sale
Tickets have gone on sale for Queensland's largest and most loved community event - the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) - which runs from 8th to 17th August. Royal National...
May 7, 2013
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Venue Industry Congress opens in Perth
With the region's venue industry focussing on the recent opening of the Perth Arena, the 2013 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress has today opened in Perth. Embracing the theme...
May 6, 2013
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Australian Olympic Committee introduces strict anti-doping regulations for athletes
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) is to introduce strict new rules that will force athletes and officials to truthfully answer any questions put to them by the Australian...
May 4, 2013
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'Last Shout' at the Star caps successful week for Australian tourism
Over 1,500 delegates attending the tourism industry's largest tradeshow in the southern hemisphere, the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), capped off the successful week with...
May 2, 2013
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Trainee progresses to the Head of Production at Staging Connections
Staging Connections has appointed Technical Director, Daniel Lourenco to the Head of Production, Sydney. Having started with Staging Connections in 1998 as a Trainee, Lourenco...
May 2, 2013
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New Delhi to host badminton showpiece
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced that New Delhi will host the 2014 Thomas and Uber Cups, with the agreement marking the first time that India will stage the...
May 2, 2013
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Moshtix delivers sellout for 2013 Splendour in the Grass festival
Ticketing company, Moshtix, has successfully delivered the ticketing services for another sell out year for Splendour in the Grass 2013, with fans snapping up all three-day,...
May 2, 2013
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Basketball Australia and NBL to explore de-merger
Basketball Australia and the National Basketball League have agreed to explore a de-merger - with NBL Clubs looking to resume effective commercial and operational control of the...
May 2, 2013
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Record numbers at Australian fitness industry's largest annual event
Having featured fitness celebrities, Olympians, competitions that tested strength and endurance and the release of the latest fitness equipment and exercise classes, the 2013...
May 1, 2013
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EEAA market monitor reveals emerging levels of caution
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia's (EEAA) latest Market Monitor report reveals a relatively optimistic outlook for the industry but warns of emerging levels...
May 1, 2013
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