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Kryal Castle lowers its drawbridge
After a multi-million dollar redevelopment, Kryal Castle's world of myth, magic and medieval adventure re-opened at the weekend. Having had its gates closed for more than 12...
Mar 6, 2013
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Australian Fitness & Health Expo ramps up industry marketing campaign
With the 2013 Australian Fitness & Health Expo less than six weeks away, exhibition organiser Diverse Exhibitions is ramping up its marketing efforts. For industry professionals...
Mar 6, 2013
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Tokyo's 2020 Olympic bid is 'second to none'
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has told International Olympic Committee (IOC) inspectors that Tokyo's bid to host the 2020 Olympics was "second to none". Speaking on the...
Mar 6, 2013
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Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium hosts beach clean-up for Seaweek
Members of the local community, including schools, businesses and local residents, gathered together to clean up Auckland's Okahu Bay over the past weekend. As part of Seaweek -...
Mar 5, 2013
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Fernwood Fitness opens its doors to mark International Women's Day
Women's only health club chain Fernwood Fitness is marking International Women's Day (8th March) by inviting women across Australia to try their clubs for free from 1st to 8th...
Mar 5, 2013
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ARU's Bill Pulver to address BOSS event
Bill Pulver, the recently appointed Chief Executive of the Australian Rugby Union, is to present the opening keynote address at the upcoming Business of Sport Summit (BOSS)...
Mar 5, 2013
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Industry leader James Strong dies
One of Australia's top business figures, James Strong, has died from lung complications following surgery. Perhaps best known for his role as Chief Executive and Managing...
Mar 5, 2013
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Parks and recreation unite for South Australian conference
Parks and Leisure Australia's South Australia and Northern Territory region has joined with peak body Recreation South Australia to jointly host the South Australian State...
Mar 4, 2013
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Melbourne part of F1's future: Ecclestone
Formula One Management President and Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone is optimistic that the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix, which Melbourne is currently contracted to host...
Mar 4, 2013
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New national program encourages horsing around in the playground
A new national children's equestrian program, Ready Set Trot, aims to get school aged children more involved with horses and equestrian sports. A joint initiative of Equestrian...
Mar 3, 2013
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German trade show at the intersection between fitness and health
Germany's FIBO, Europe's leading international trade show for fitness, wellness and health, brings suppliers of health-oriented training equipment and concepts together with not...
Mar 3, 2013
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Wellingtonians encouraged to 'Get Healthy by Nature' through Parks Week
The Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) is backing the Parks Week theme to 'Get healthy by nature' with a series of park-based events around the Wellington region between...
Mar 2, 2013
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Dubai eyes larger stake of global convention business
Dubai is aiming for a larger stake of the international convention and exhibition business with the opening of the US$490 million JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. According to the...
Mar 1, 2013
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Matt Carroll to leave Australian Rugby Union
Australian Rugby Union (ARU) will bid farewell to the game's longest-serving executive when Matt Carroll stands down from his role as Deputy Chief Executive at the end of the...
Mar 1, 2013
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Northern Territory backs Parks Week 2013
The Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory is encouraging Territorians to get healthy by nature and take part in this year's Parks Week. Parks Week is an annual...
Mar 1, 2013
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Art in Festivals initiative calling for artists
The Australia Council has announced that the SITUATE Art in Festivals initiative, which supports early career artists to develop experimental work within a festival environment,...
Mar 1, 2013
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Australian Grand Prix Corporation extends key contract with APP Corporation
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) has extended its contract with APP Corporation to continue the provision of engineering project management services for the Formula...
Feb 28, 2013
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Gold Coast new home of the PGA Championship
The PGA of Australia has confirmed that the Australian PGA Championship has found a new home at the RACV Royal Pines on the Gold Coast. The venue change follows the end of an 11...
Feb 28, 2013
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Queensland land sales to fund new Townsville stadium and convention centre
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has indicated that he is happy to negotiate with local councils about selling Queensland Governement-owned land assets to fund local projects....
Feb 28, 2013
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Radio falls silent on Mariners
For the first time in the eight year history of the Central Coast Mariners a competitive match played by the club will not be heard live on Coast-FM 963 with the local community...
Feb 27, 2013
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Ballarat Pass unites gold city attractions
Launched on Boxing Day, the Ballarat Pass offers discounted admission to the the city's major attractions Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park – with the soon to open Kryal...
Feb 27, 2013
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Australian Fitness and Health Expo helps attendees stay ahead of the competition
For fitness industry professionals the 2013 Australian Fitness & Health Expo is set to reveal the latest fitness trends, educate on innovative training techniques and give...
Feb 27, 2013
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Refurbished Brisbane City Hall revealed at AIME Melbourne
With its extensive three year, $215 million restoration in its final stages, the venue management and catering team from Epicure have this week revealed details of the...
Feb 27, 2013
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Melbourne to host Dreamtime 2013
Melbourne is to host Tourism Australia's largest trade marketing event in December, Dreamtime 2013, helping to further grow the $12 billion plus business events sector....
Feb 26, 2013
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