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Qatar to host football tournament for migrant workers
Qatar's football authorities league, in a break with a reluctance among Gulf states to give their largely expatriate majorities a sense of belonging, is organise the region's...
Apr 2, 2013
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FitnessNZ roadshow to inform exercise facility managers and personal trainers across New Zealand
Through June, industry peak body Fitness New Zealand will be conducting its annual regional roadshow for exercise facility managers and personal trainers. Designed to support...
Apr 2, 2013
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Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park selects Centaman attractions management solution
Centaman has welcomed the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park near Cairns to its family of over 800 customers across the globe. As one of North Queensland's oldest attractions...
Apr 1, 2013
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Asian tourism's water consumption under the spotlight
The need for tourism businesses to take increased responsibility for water use in the face of rising costs and a fast-depletion of this vital resource was one of the key...
Mar 31, 2013
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Easter fun at Aussie World
Sunshine Coast amusement park Aussie World is welcoming Easter crowds drawn to its new Leak'n Logs water play area. The new attraction offers not only a great way to cool off on...
Mar 31, 2013
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Asian Cup 2015 launches multicultural community program
The AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 Local Organising Committee (LOC) has launched a program to engage Australia's multicultural communities ahead of the tournament in 2015. LOC...
Mar 31, 2013
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National Museum Director to retire
Andrew Sayers, Director of Canberra's National Museum of Australia, has announced he will retire from the position in the middle of the year. Sayers, who is three years into a...
Mar 30, 2013
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ANZ Stadium launches practice facility
Amid a week of major fixtures and announcements at Sydney Olympic Park's ANZ Stadium, athletes from cricket and the four football codes have kicked, bowled and thrown the first...
Mar 30, 2013
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Asian Cup 2015 venues and match schedule unveiled
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 Local Organising Committee (LOC) have unveiled the match schedule and host venues for the 2015...
Mar 28, 2013
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Surf lifesaving professionals reject competition safety gear
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) appears to be no closer to finding safety flotation vests suitable for competition after elite athletes this week rejected safety gear being...
Mar 28, 2013
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Last chance for Venues NSW stadium naming sponsorships
Just 15 days after announcing the start of a search for naming rights sponsors for Newcastle's Hunter Stadium and the Parramatta Stadium in western Sydney, Venues NSW's period...
Mar 28, 2013
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Conference embarks on The Great Adventure
The first-ever national conference for New Zealand's adventure and outdoor tourism sector is being held in Wellington in May. Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ)...
Mar 27, 2013
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Attractions prepare for busy Easter
As Australia begins to cool down after one of its hottest ever summers, theme parks and attractions are heating up with events, promotions and ride experiences for the Easter...
Mar 27, 2013
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FECs in malls to boost Asian retail sector in 2013
The organisers of the Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) predict that Family Entertainment Centres (FECs) will play a vital role in supporting the retail sector in...
Mar 27, 2013
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Contract landmark for Darling Harbour Live
Redevelopment of Sydney's Darling Harbour had reached an important project milestone with the NSW Government signing contracts with the private sector consortium, Darling...
Mar 26, 2013
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35,000 runners raise $2 million for Victorian children's appeal
A record capacity field of 35,000 generous and enthusiastic weekend warriors participated in Victoria's biggest fun run on Sunday (24th March), the Herald Sun/CityLink Run for...
Mar 26, 2013
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Sports Without Borders Conference to address innovation in community sport
Aiming to be the essential conference for every grassroots sporting group, sports administrator, and community leader in local communities and local government, the third annual...
Mar 26, 2013
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Tasmania introduces new Standards for Boxing and Combat Sports
Tasmanian Minister for Sport and Recreation, Michelle O'Byrne, has announced new standards governing boxing and combat sports in Tasmania. When the law comes into affect on 1st...
Mar 25, 2013
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Fitness and bodybuilding icon Joe Weider dies
Bodybuilding icon Joe Weider, who created the Mr Olympia contest and mentored a young Arnold Schwarzenegger, has died at the age of 93. Weider was also known for a publishing...
Mar 25, 2013
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MCEC celebrates at the 2012 Victorian MEA Awards
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has been recognised for its service and innovation, taking home four awards at the recent Victorian Meetings and Events...
Mar 24, 2013
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Leigh Nugent resigns as Swimming Australia head coach
Swimming Australia (SA) will replace Leigh Nugent as head coach after he offered his resignation in the wake of two damning reviews into team culture and leadership. Understood...
Mar 24, 2013
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Improving risk management for major sporting events
High-level representatives of the World Health Organisation (WHO) have announced joint plans to develop a research project on risk assessment and risk management for major...
Mar 23, 2013
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Australians encouraged to take an Outback 'Eventure'
Outback Queensland's tourism leaders are encouraging Australians to 'promise' to visit an iconic Outback event in 2013. Queensland Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey recently tourism...
Mar 23, 2013
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ANZ Stadium's Easter Parade of sporting events
Entering what is expected to be its busiest year since the Olympics year of 2000, Sydney's ANZ Stadium is set for an Easter festival of football. Football, NRL and AFL will be...
Mar 22, 2013
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