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Concert acts combine with corporate events at The Star
Major Sydney events and entertainment destination, The Star, is combining corporate events with mainstream entertainment options to enhance the delegate experience. With the...
Feb 14, 2013
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Securing Sport 2013 conference to address integrity in sport
Securing Sport 2013, the leading international sport security and integrity conference taking place next month, will be directly addressing issues relating to international...
Feb 13, 2013
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Wrestling dropped from 2020 Olympic Games
Wrestling has been dropped from the 2020 Games to make way for a new sport. The International Olympic Committee's executive board made its decision after assessing the...
Feb 13, 2013
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Elite swim squads converge on Thanyapura
Although 2013 is just six weeks old, the Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club (TSLC) has already welcomed a galaxy of swimming stars from the Dutch, Hungarian and British national...
Feb 12, 2013
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General Manager appointed for 2015 Netball World Championships
The 2015 World Netball Championships in Sydney has taken a significant step with the appointment of Netball Australia's former Head of Commercial, Marne Fechner as the...
Feb 11, 2013
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ASCTA convention program released with online registrations open
The program for the Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association (ASCTA) Convention 2013 is now available with online registrations for the event also now open. The online...
Feb 11, 2013
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New team member at Exhibition Park in Canberra
Matthew Sutherland has been being appointed as Senior Venue Operations Manager at Exhibition Park in Canberra. Indentified as being an "up and coming" venue industry talent,...
Feb 10, 2013
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NRL Community Carnival takes rugby league to the country
NRL players have visited 82,000 students in 340 schools across four countries in the past seven days as part of rugby league's 2013 Community Carnival. Now in its second week,...
Feb 9, 2013
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Third Auckland Fringe comes alive
Set to be held from 15th February to 10th March the third Auckland Fringe will offer over 100 cabaret, burlesque, comedy, dance, music, outdoor, theatre and visual arts events....
Feb 9, 2013
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Delegates to share experiences in 'Pecha Kucha' session at Ticketing Professional Conference
The upcoming NARPACA Ticketing Professionals Conference will give delegates from around Australia the opportunity to share their stories. Building on the conference theme 'Learn...
Feb 8, 2013
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Major conferences head to Victoria
In advance of Business Events Week, which is being held from 25th February to 1st March, Victorian Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher has announced that...
Feb 8, 2013
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New floodlights operational at Manuka Oval
The installation of floodlights at Canberra's Manuka Oval is complete with the six 47-metre high structures now operational. The new lighting has been installed as part of a...
Feb 8, 2013
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YMCA Swimathon to help disadvantaged learn to swim
Registrations have now opened for the 2013 YMCA Swimathon, which will be held at over 50 local YMCAs across the nation on Sunday 3rd March. The YMCA Swimathon encourages people...
Feb 8, 2013
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Australia welcomes of the Year of the Snake
Australian attractions and business have welcomed the arrival of the Chinese Year of the Snake with a series of events and initiatives. With celebrations for Chinese Lunar New...
Feb 7, 2013
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Sydney Showground Stadium debuts as 'boutique' concert venue
Last Saturday night saw the Sydney Showground Stadium host its first concert since the completion of its $65 million upgrade last year, when Swedish House Mafia held the final...
Feb 7, 2013
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Planning commences for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Village
Development of the 2018 Commonwealth Games Village is officially underway with the declaration of the Gold Coast's Parklands site as a Priority Development Area (PDA) by the...
Feb 7, 2013
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Ocean Park's double achievements mark arrival of Year of the Snake
Celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Snake on Tuesday (5th February), Ocean Park Chairman Dr. Allan Zeman announced that the theme park had recently witnessed the...
Feb 7, 2013
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Across the Lake Swim turns 50
Taupo's longest running event, the swim from Acacia Bay to Three Mile Bay turns 50 next month and the jubilee celebrations are attracting hundreds to enter, watch and enjoy the...
Feb 7, 2013
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SCG marks 75th anniversary of the 1938 Empire Games
The Sydney Cricket Ground will this week celebrate the 75th anniversary of the third Empire Games, the sporting event now known as the Commonwealth Games. The 1938 Empire Games...
Feb 6, 2013
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Delhi Commonwealth Games officials set for corruption trial
Former Delhi Commonwealth Games Chairman Suresh Kalmadi was among 10 senior officials put on trial on Monday in a corruption case relating to a controversial contract awarded...
Feb 6, 2013
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Casinos and 'demand generators' key to Thailand's tourism success
Thailand's pre-eminent tourism industry gathering has concluded that while the Kingdom looks headed for its best year for tourist numbers and revenues ever, action to legalise...
Feb 6, 2013
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Final whistle nears for revamp of nib Stadium
Redevelopment of Perth's nib Stadium has reached is on time and on budget for hosting its first Western Force home game in late March. Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett...
Feb 6, 2013
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National Synthetic Surfaces Conference and Expo
With ever-growing interest in synthetic sport and recreation surfaces, Parks and Leisure Australia's NSW branch have partnered with Smart Connection Company and Interpoint...
Feb 6, 2013
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The Trusts Arena upgrades maintain sector leadership
Five million people have been entertained or been active at Waitakere's The Trusts Arena since its opening nine years ago, with $500,000 spent at the venue over the Christmas...
Feb 6, 2013
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