News: Events
Canterbury Schools challenge students to get active
Schools across the Canterbury region are embracing a creative way to share the benefits of activity with their students. In September, and throughout Terms 3 and 4, 65...
Oct 17, 2012
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New Chief Executive tackles challenges in New Zealand basketball
Just a few weeks into his new job, new Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ) Chief Executive Iain Potter already has a list of priorities for the coming months. Even before Potter's...
Oct 16, 2012
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Nike extends FFA partnership to 2023
Nike has reinforced its commitment to the future of Australian football, announcing an 11-year contract extension with Football Federation Australia (FFA). FFA Chief Executive...
Oct 16, 2012
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New domestic marketing campaigns for WA
Western Australia's tourism industry is expected to receive a boost following the announcement of two new domestic marketing campaigns from Tourism WA. The first is a new brand...
Oct 14, 2012
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BOSS releases 2013 speaker line up
After the success of the inaugural Business of Sport Summit (BOSS) earlier this year, conference organisers Connect Events have announced the speaker line up for the 2013 event....
Oct 14, 2012
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Alpine Health and Fitness takes Queenstown women from strength to strength
Three Queenstown women who completed fitness, weight loss and lifestyle programmes at Alpine Health & Fitness within the last year have since gone on to compete in their first...
Oct 14, 2012
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Staging Connections integrates Smartphone App into event services portfolio
Event services organisation Staging Connections has launched IStageEvent - which enables conference organisers, exhibitors and event attendees to enhance their experience...
Oct 12, 2012
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MCI Australia executives awarded as Certified Meeting Professionals
MCI Australia Project Managers Adele Cumerford and Brylee McFarlane have both successfully completed the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program, which recognises...
Oct 12, 2012
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John O'Neill resigns as as Australian rugby's top administrator
Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Managing Director and Chief Executive John O'Neill has announced his resignation from his role as Australian rugby's top administrator. O'Neill, who...
Oct 12, 2012
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Ecotourism leaders say Australia should focus on high-end tourism
Australian tourism operators cannot hope to compete on price with destinations in South-East Asia and should look to focus on high-value premium markets, according to Ecotourism...
Oct 11, 2012
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AFC 2012 to feature Yoga workout app
In line with its 2012 theme of 'Inspiration + Passion = Transformation', the Asia Fitness Convention 2012 (AFC 2012) will showcase the Nike Training Club (NTC)'s widely...
Oct 11, 2012
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AEG sale to net US$10 billion?
Anschutz Co's sale of its Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), the global owner and operator of major sport facilities and properties, is expected to attract up to US$10 billion...
Oct 11, 2012
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British Lions to break on the Sunshine Coast
The British and Irish Lions have announced that Noosa will host their official training and recovery week as part of their 2013 Lions Tour of Australia. Sunshine Coast...
Oct 10, 2012
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Sydney Showground savours catering award success
Sydney Showground has been recognised at the 2012 NSW Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence, awarded 'Best Caterer at a Major Event'. The award is in...
Oct 10, 2012
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HKCEC crowned Best Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has been voted Best Convention & Exhibition Centre for the fourth time in the 23rd Annual TTG Travel Awards 2012 conducted...
Oct 10, 2012
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New Zealand plan to get more women on to the boards of sport organisations
Sport New Zealand (Sport NZ) and the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) have announced the creation of Development Scholarships to help get more women on to the boards of...
Oct 9, 2012
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Zoos Victoria hosts 67th World Association of Zoos and Aquariums Annual Conference
Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith today welcomed more than 200 senior zoo and aquaria staff from around the world to Melbourne. Zoos Victoria is...
Oct 9, 2012
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AudienceView selected by Qatar National Convention Centre
AudienceView has been selected as the in-house ticketing and patron-management solution for the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The QNCC, which opened in Doha in late...
Oct 9, 2012
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$1 million grants pave way for community projects in Sydney
Late night programs for Redfern/Waterloo teenagers, the Wayside Chapel's annual Christmas Day street party, a swim carnival for people with a disability and 115 other local...
Oct 8, 2012
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Campbelltown City Council wins Parks and Leisure Australia event award
Campbelltown City Council in South Australia was the recipient of the Award for Excellence in Events at the national Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) awards. Presented at the...
Oct 8, 2012
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Opera returns to Sunshine Castle
The Underground Opera Company will transform the Sunshine Castle at Bli Bli into the 'Opera House of the Sunshine Coast' when Opera in the Castle hits the stage on 26th, 27th...
Oct 8, 2012
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2012 Events Queensland Regional Events Conference heads to Cairns
Events Queensland's fourth Annual Regional Events Conference promises to provide diverse, informative and useful content delivered by some of the industry's best. The weekend...
Oct 8, 2012
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New screens enhance SCEC's seamless event delivery
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCEC) has taken its reputation for seamless delivery of events to a new level, with the installation of seamless digital signage...
Oct 5, 2012
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Expressions of interest sought for carnival and catering operators for the 2013 Moomba Festival
Expressions of Interest for Carnival and Catering operators are invited for the 2013 Moomba Festival (part of the Moomba Waterfest). Every Labour Day long weekend in March, the...
Oct 5, 2012
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