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Australian Sports Technologies Network to host inaugural National Conference
Aiming to unleash the potential of sport through technology, the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) will host its inaugural National Conference on Friday 2nd November...
Sep 25, 2012
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Footballers flocking to Knox Football Fives
The Knox Regional Football Centre has begun its first Spring/Summer season of Football Fives with over 2,000 people registered to take part in competitions that kicked off...
Sep 25, 2012
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Singapore agrees new F1 race deal
Singapore's Formula One Grand Prix will remain on the motor racing calendar for the next five years after a new deal between the Singapore Government and F1 organisers that will...
Sep 25, 2012
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Artists honoured in 2012 Helpmann Awards
Robyn Nevin and Cate Blanchett, were among Australia's top performance artists honoured at last night's at the Helpmann Awards, Live Entertainment Australia's annuual...
Sep 25, 2012
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Active Outdoors Expo to inspire activity in the outdoors
The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF) has announced that its Active Outdoors Expo will be one of its key events during its upcoming month long celebration of the...
Sep 24, 2012
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New appointments confirm HKCEC commitment to sustainability and service quality
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has taken new steps to consolidate its position as Asia's best MICE venue with the appointment of three new senior...
Sep 24, 2012
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International youth football tournaments leave lasting impression
World football governing body FIFA's latest report on youth football development has highlighted the importance of hosting the FIFA Under 17 World Cup and FIFA Under 20 World...
Sep 24, 2012
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Agriculture remains at the heart of the Royal Melbourne Show
While research shows Australia's agricultural shows are in decline in a more competitive and demaning entertainment market, acting Victorian Premier Peter Ryan reiterated the...
Sep 23, 2012
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Demolition pending but SCEC wins new accolade
During a year of industry awards, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has been honoured once more with the Best Venue prize in the Australian Event Awards. Presented at...
Sep 22, 2012
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Grand Prix boosts Singapore tourism
Singapore's Formula One night race is expected to attract about 40,000 visitors to the city state over this weekend. Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction...
Sep 22, 2012
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International basketball at Cable Beach
A unique international basketball event being conducted next week will be played overlooking Broome's extraordinary Cable Beach. Western Australian Tourism Minister Kim Hames...
Sep 22, 2012
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Sydney to host World Youth Student Travel Conference
World Youth Student Travel Conference Sydney has been named the host city for next year's World Youth & Student Travel Conference (WYSTC). The conference, secured by the city's...
Sep 21, 2012
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Boosting Indigenous participation in arts management
The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra is aiming to ensure that more Indigenous people are involved in professional roles in the art world. The NGA recently invited...
Sep 21, 2012
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Qatar secures 2016 World Road Cycling Championships
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced that the Qatari capital of Doha will stage the 2016 World Road Cycling Championships, marking the first time the event has...
Sep 21, 2012
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WA Events Industry Association calls for better standards
In the aftermath of the ill-fated Kimberley UltraMarathon of September 2011 and the damning recent report handed down by a West Australian parliamentary inquiry, the Events...
Sep 20, 2012
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gemba: Singapore set to be Asia's sport hub
Having been named the best sports city in Asia at the biennial World's Ultimate Sport Cities Awards in May, sports entertainment consultancy and research agency, the gemba group...
Sep 20, 2012
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AEG for sale: Anschutz company to sell sport and entertainment division
Anschutz Entertainment Group, the global owner and operator of major sports facilities and a partner in AEG Ogden venue management joint venture in Australia and the...
Sep 20, 2012
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cityfitness teams with Choice TV
Auckland-based fitness chain is set to launch a new fitness initiative in conjunction with Choice TV and their brand new morning show; Brunch, hosted by April Ieremia and Josh...
Sep 20, 2012
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Louvre Abu Dhabi collection details revealed
A Paul Gauguin masterpiece and the first known photograph of a veiled woman have been acquired by the Louvre Abu Dhabi, which is scheduled to open in 2015. Other rare...
Sep 19, 2012
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NSW Government to get tough on ticket scalpers?
With Grand Finals approaching NSW Government Ministers have this week met with representatives from major sporting codes and industry stakeholders to discuss the consumer impact...
Sep 19, 2012
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Sport Business NZ 2012 to focus on challenges facing sporting organisations
The upcoming Sport Business NZ 2012 conference in Auckland will focus on the challenges facing sporting organisations in a tough economic climate. The conference will also...
Sep 19, 2012
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QPEC to stage Functional Fitness Forum in Brisbane
QPEC (Quality Products, Education and Conditioning) are to stage the Functional Fitness Forum at the Brisbane Techology Park Convention Centre on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th...
Sep 19, 2012
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Glebe Island to become interim Sydney exhibition venue
The NSW Government has announced that an interim exhibition venue will be built on Glebe Island to temporarily host exhibitions from December 2013 to late 2016. The venue will...
Sep 18, 2012
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ICSS announces new Sport Integrity Index and Handbook
Last week's 2012 Sorbonne - International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) Sport Integrity Symposium saw the ICSS launch two new sport integrity initiatives to support major...
Sep 18, 2012
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