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Early bird registrations open for 2013 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress
With the region's venue industry focussing on the recent opening of the Perth Arena, the Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress will be heading to Perth in 2013. Embracing the...
Nov 18, 2012
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Best of Australian art to tour the country
Arts lovers from across the country will be treated to some of Australia's most exciting and innovative art exhibitions as a result of Federal Government funding. Federal Arts...
Nov 17, 2012
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Sydney's Centennial Park announces program of 125th anniversary celebrations
Centennial Park has revealed a program of events, activities and projects to mark its 125th anniversary. The 12-month long program aims to provide community celebration...
Nov 16, 2012
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Federal Government to invest $200 million in Screen Australia managed game development fund
Minister for the Arts, Simon Crean has announced that the Federal Government will invest $20 million in a games fund over the next three years. Crean made the announcement of...
Nov 15, 2012
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Qatar Sports Venue Master Plan revealed at Aspire4Sport Congress
Following a succession of reveals made during the early part of this week's Aspire4Sport Congress, the Qatar Sports Venue Master Plan (QSVMP) was presented to the public for the...
Nov 15, 2012
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Australian Ballet celebrates 50 years
The Australian Ballet has celebrated its 50th anniversary with a series of five gala performances at Melbourne's Arts Centre. Guest dancers from companies including the Paris...
Nov 15, 2012
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Gold Coast Aquatic Centre gets green light for Pan Pacs
The Queensland Government and Gold Coast City Council have joined forces to ensure that the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre is upgraded in time for the 2014 Pan Pacific Swimming...
Nov 14, 2012
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NARPACA ticketing professionals conference heads to Sydney in 2013
The ninth annual Ticketing Professionals conference and Trade Show will be held from 18th to 20th February 2012 in Melbourne. The 2013 Ticketing Professionals Conference and...
Nov 14, 2012
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'Luna Park since 1912' marks upcoming 100th anniversary of Melbourne's Luna Park
With Luna Park Melbourne set to celebrate its 100th anniversary on 13th December, a special commemorative book has been published to celebrate 100 years of fun. The high-qulaity...
Nov 13, 2012
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Qatar National Convention Centre harnesses the power of the sun
The Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) is harnessing the power of solar energy to help power the crucial COP18/CMP8 climate talks. The first of its kind in the region, the...
Nov 13, 2012
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60,000 to make eclipse pilgrimage to Queensland's Tropical North
Up to 60,000 visitors are converging on on far north Queensland in the hope of witnessing the region's first total solar eclipse in more than 1,300 years. Shortly after dawn on...
Nov 12, 2012
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iconnnect360 and Ezypay get hairy for Movember
iconnnect360 and Ezypay are backing 'Movember', the month-long event involving the growing of moustaches to raise awareness of prostate cancer, by offering clients the ability...
Nov 12, 2012
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Entries open for Swan River water swim event
Elite and recreational swimmers are encouraged to enter Australia's richest open water swim event to be held in the Swan River on Sunday 20th January 2013 as part of the new BHP...
Nov 12, 2012
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Red Torch to assist Triathlon New Zealand's development drive
Triathlon New Zealand has partnered with international sports marketing agency RedTorch to market the remodelled Tri NZ High Performance Property to prospective commercial...
Nov 11, 2012
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Waikato University study: Sport horse industry worth $1 billion
The sport horse industry in New Zealand is worth over $1 billion a year according to a University of Waikato student's study. Masters of Business Administration student Alex...
Nov 11, 2012
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Harvey Lister honoured at Premier of Queensland's Export Awards
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has honoured Chairman and Chief Executive of AEG Ogden Harvey Lister for his significant contribution to Queensland's international...
Nov 10, 2012
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Vietnamese capital to host 2019 Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has selected Hanoi as the host city of the 2019 Asian Games. The Vietnamese capital, emerged triumphant at the OCA's general assembly in Macau...
Nov 10, 2012
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Australia needs one tourism voice: Dixon
Brand 'Australia' needs to streamline its story to the world, according to Tourism Australia Chairman Geoff Dixon, who says the country can "no longer afford" to send out mixed...
Nov 9, 2012
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World's best lifesavers converge on Adelaide for Rescue 2012
The world's best lifesavers including a host of Olympic gold medallists have converged on Adelaide this week for the largest World Life Saving Championships in history. Rescue...
Nov 9, 2012
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Auckland claims second in Sports City Award
Auckland has put in a great showing at the 2012 International Sports Event Management (ISEM) Awards, finishing in second place in the prestigious Sport City Award. Held annually...
Nov 8, 2012
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SCG shares new Northern Stand development with fans
Fans can now get the latest news on the progress of the development of the new Northern Stand at the Sydney Cricket Ground through a new website. With the $186 million...
Nov 7, 2012
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New Hong Kong attractions body to boost industry standards
Nine attractions have launched the Hong Kong Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (HKAAPA) with the mission to promote safety, connect members, develop young...
Nov 6, 2012
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World-class sport physician for elite Kiwi athletes
High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) and the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) have announced that internationally-renowned sports physician Dr Bruce Hamilton will take...
Nov 6, 2012
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RSPCA calls for corporate boycott of Warwick rodeo
The Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is calling for a sponsor boycott of a Queensland's Warwick rodeo following allegations of animal cruelty....
Nov 5, 2012
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