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Mooloolaba Triathlon celebrates 21 Years
Now in its 21st year, the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival is aiming to continue its impressive reputation over this weekend (Friday 15th to Sunday 17th March). With over 5,000...
Mar 15, 2013
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World leading stadia conference returns to Qatar
Following the success of the 2012 edition of the World Stadium Congress, this major event is set to return to Qatar from 2nd to 5th June 2013. Dedicated to the design and...
Mar 14, 2013
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Hong Kong Museum of Art Andy Warhol exhibition greets 200,000th visitor
Currently on show at the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the 'Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal' exhibition has, in addition to many accolades, this week welcomed its 200,000th visitor....
Mar 14, 2013
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Gold Coast Aquatic centre upgrade begins
Construction of the new $41 million Gold Coast Aquatic Centre redevelopment is underway this week with Queensland Minister for the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey and Gold Coast...
Mar 14, 2013
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VIPeople celebrates 10 Years with new partnerships
Leading customer service staffing supplier VIPeople, has announced some exciting new projects in celebrating 10 years of service to the venue and event industries. Commencing in...
Mar 14, 2013
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Guarding against the extemes of weather
A summer during which Australia has experienced extreme weather conditions including tropical cyclones, record high temperatures, flooding and storms that led to the...
Mar 13, 2013
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Australian Olympic Committee launches swimming inquiry
Leading Sydney barrister Bret Walker SC has begun the Australian Olympic Committee's (AOC) investigation into drug use within the Australian swimming team during the London 2012...
Mar 13, 2013
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Neptune-Benson and Myrtha combine to equip 2013 FINA World Championships
Neptune-Benson, the leading manufacturer of commercial aquatic filtration systems, has announced that its award-winning Defender Regenerative Media Filters have been selected...
Mar 13, 2013
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Heat still on at Victoria's biggest theme park
Having enjoyed a successful summer season, Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria's largest theme and water park, is continuing a range of events through autumn. On Victoria's Labour...
Mar 13, 2013
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Sport Wellington, AMI up for Commercial Partnership award
Sport Wellington and AMI Insurance have been announced as finalists in the Commercial Partnership category of the 2013 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards. These awards,...
Mar 12, 2013
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AALARA announces Simplot sponsorship
Leading Australian food manufacturer Simplot Australia has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor of this year's Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association...
Mar 12, 2013
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New SCEC logo celebrates 25 remarkable years
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCEC) has unveiled a special logo to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. With the tag line '25 Remarkable Years', the logo...
Mar 12, 2013
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New fund to 'kickstart' Singapore tourism growth
Mindful of growing competition in Asian tourism markets, the Singapore Government is looking to support lifestyle concepts with strong tourism potential through its new...
Mar 12, 2013
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Northern Territory welcomes the AFL
Alice Springs' Traeger Park played host to a third round NAB Cup match on Saturday night, marking a big weekend of sport in the Red Centre. Speaking before the clash between...
Mar 12, 2013
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Lia Finocchiaro appointed Sport, Recreation and Racing Minister in Northern Territory
Changes of Ministerial responsibilities in the Northern Territory have seen Country Liberal Party member of the Legislative Assembly, Lia Finocchiaro appointed Minister for...
Mar 11, 2013
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Wollongong triumphs in social media showdown
Wollongong has won hosting rights to the inaugural Australian Social Media Tourism Symposium (SoMeT13AU) after decisively beating Townsville 6191 votes to 3780 in a 12-hour...
Mar 11, 2013
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Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk turns five
The operators of the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk are highlighting the tens of thousands of people who have enjoyed the Walk and the region over its five years of opening....
Mar 10, 2013
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HKCEC welcomes five new exhibitions and 29 major conferences in 2013
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has continued to expand its impressive event portfolio by securing five new exhibitions and 29 major conferences for 2013....
Mar 10, 2013
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Asian Cup Australia 2015 can open doors to Asia
The Lowy Institute for International Policy has released a paper highlighting the important role football can play in strengthening and broadening Australia's networks in Asia....
Mar 10, 2013
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IOC 'hugely impressed' by Tokyo's plans for 2020 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it was "hugely impressed" by Tokyo's bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games as its Evaluation Commission wrapped up its visit to the...
Mar 9, 2013
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Victorian community heroes celebrated at Moomba 2013
The 2013 Moomba Festival is honouring the true heroes of Melbourne by crowning community and emergency service organisations as Moomba Kings and Queens, in tribute to their...
Mar 9, 2013
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Singapore Zoo prepares to celebrate 40th anniversary
Singapore Zoo, generally considered among the world's best zoos, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, with a range of events and promotions leading up to its birthday...
Mar 8, 2013
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Myrtha to build two pools for 2013 FINA World Championships
Italian-based swimming pool manufacturer Myrtha Pools will be responsible for building and implementing two removable pools at the Palau Sant Jordi sport arena, Barcelona for...
Mar 8, 2013
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Staging Connections launch innovative safety App: StageSafe
Staging Connections have re-affirmed their commitment to safety with the launch of StageSafe, a custom built innovative smartphone App allowing employees across the business to...
Mar 7, 2013
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