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Professional Ocean Lifeguards gather at Bondi
Australia's leading professional ocean lifeguards will converge on Bondi this Wednesday and Thursday to attend the 17th annual ocean lifeguard industry conference, 'Managing...
Apr 30, 2013
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Women's sports clubs apply for licences in Saudi Arabia
25 fitness centres across Saudi Arabia have applied for licences to become sports clubs for women following a recent legislative change. According to the English language Arab...
Apr 30, 2013
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Ironman Australia to stay in Port Macquarie
The announcement that the Ironman Australia event will remain in Port Macquarie through to 2018 is expected to contribute millions of dollars in economic benefits to the region....
Apr 30, 2013
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Cairns to host global tourism trade show in 2014
Cairns will be the first Australian regional centre to host Tourism Australia's annual global Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) trade event in 2014. Queensland Minister for...
Apr 30, 2013
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Ticket reselling a matter of market forces
When tickets for popular events are unavailable or sell out quickly, ticket scalping becomes a hot issue. As a result, Queensland and Victoria have 'anti-scalping' legislation...
Apr 29, 2013
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Trade unions call on FIFA to deprive Qatar of 2022 World Cup
International trade unions have called on world football governing body FIFA to deprive Qatar of its hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup because it has failed to end what they...
Apr 28, 2013
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ACT centenary celebrations continue at AIS Open Day
Minister for Sport and ACT Senator Kate Lundy has officially opened the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Open Day and the Australian Little Athletics Championships as part of...
Apr 28, 2013
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UCI slammed for lack of action after Armstrong doping saga
The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) President Travis Tygart accused the International Cycling Union (UCI) of failing in its promise to deal with the consequences of the Lance...
Apr 27, 2013
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Further new coaching appointments at Swimming Australia
Swimming Australia (SA) has that announced Michael Bohl and Rohan Taylor will replace Leigh Nugent in coaching the national team. Nugent left the role last month following...
Apr 27, 2013
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Fitness New Zealand recognised for outstanding leadership
Fitness New Zealand has been awarded the prestigious 2013 Australian Fitness Network Inspiration Award for outstanding leadership and contribution to the fitness industry in the...
Apr 26, 2013
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Qatar moves forward in developing solar stadium cooling
Qatar is moving forward in developing efficient solar-powered cooling technology to counter the searing heat of the Arabian Gulf summer in its stadiums during the 2022 FIFA...
Apr 26, 2013
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FIFA adviser resigns in dispute over 'neutered' reform proposals
FIFA anti-corruption adviser Alexandra Wrage has quit her role because of a perceived lack of progress from the governing body of world football in improving its internal...
Apr 25, 2013
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Australian Outback Spectacular celebrates 2,000 Shows
The unique Queensland dinner show Australian Outback Spectacular (AOS) is celebrating its 2,000th show on the Gold Coast this week having entertained more than one million...
Apr 25, 2013
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VMS expands with contract wins
Venue management contractor Venue Management Services (VMS) is enjoying a successful 2013, expanding its growing portfolio of managed venues with two new contacts. The...
Apr 24, 2013
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Convention centres hot topic for New Zealand hotel industry conference
Convention centres and their importance as a key tourism driver will be a hot topic at the upcoming New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference. Explaining the significance of the...
Apr 23, 2013
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David Malone leaves V8 Supercars
The management of Australia's V8 Supercars series is to begin a search for a new Chief Executive after announcing that current postholder David Malone is stepping down after...
Apr 23, 2013
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Queensland firework company to take on world
Queensland's Fireworx, known for their corporate firework displays, have been invited to compete in the L'International des Feux Loto-Québec (Montreal Fireworks Competition)....
Apr 22, 2013
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Adelaide to host fitness, health and sport festival
The inaugural Adelaide Sport, Fitness & Health (ASFH) Festival will be held at the Festival Centre - River Torrens precinct on 7th and 8th of December 2013 with exciting and fun...
Apr 22, 2013
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Australian Olympic swimmers fined for misconduct
Members of Australia's Olympic swimming team have been fined and issued deferred suspensions for taking banned medication and misbehaviour. Swimming Australia said the six male...
Apr 21, 2013
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ITTF secures multi-year backing from Chinese partner
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has enhanced its sponsorship portfolio by securing China Unicom on a four-year event deal. The Chinese telecommunications...
Apr 21, 2013
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New Zealand tourism industry applauds Government partnership plans
New Government investment in the tourism industry will help it seize the international opportunities available to further grow one of New Zealand's biggest export sectors,...
Apr 21, 2013
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World Circus Day celebrated on five continents
The importance of circus as a performing art and living cultural heritage has seen World Circus Day celebrated on five continents and over 50 countries. Held each year on the...
Apr 21, 2013
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Bush Rangers WA celebrates 15 years with Excellence Awards
Western Australia's Bush Rangers cadet program is celebrating 15 successful years that have seen thousands of young people volunteer millions of hours for nature conservation...
Apr 19, 2013
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SCG's 100th Test in line for global honour
The Sydney Cricket Ground's 100th Cricket Test has been chosen as a finalist for the prestigious Sports Event of the Year Award at the global 2013 Stadium Business Awards. The...
Apr 19, 2013
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