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Free admission to Sentosa Island on 1st September anniversary
To mark its 40th birthday, Singapore visitor attraction Sentosa Island will be opening its doors to all for Open Day celebrations on Saturday 1st September. Visitors who enter...
Aug 27, 2012
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China reports post Olympic fitness club boost
China's sporting performance at the London Olympics has led to a rise in membership at Beijing's fitness clubs. Coinciding with China's National Fitness Day on 8th August clubs,...
Aug 25, 2012
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Blue Mountains voices join Opera Australia
Over 30 Blue Mountains amateur singers have performed as part of Opera Australia's first Community Choir Project, the largest community choir ever to perform at the Sydney Opera...
Aug 24, 2012
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VMA 'After Five' event to view Sydney Cricket Ground masterplan
The latest of the Venue Management Association's (VMA) popular 'After Five' events is to be held next week at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The event, being held on Thursday, 30th...
Aug 24, 2012
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Get THUMPED TwentyTwelve Boxing and Kickboxing Convention
Australia's finest fitness and combat training presenters are set to address the Get THUMPED Boxing and Kickboxing Convention a two day event packed full of lectures and...
Aug 23, 2012
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New plaza precinct set to transform 2013 Ekka
Next year's Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is set to be transformed by the RNA's new $7.5 million plaza which will provide an exciting open plan flexible exhibition space which...
Aug 23, 2012
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Blockbuster exhibitions vital for ACT tourism
A new report confirms that 'blockbuster' exhibitions are a major drawcard for Canberra's tourism industry and economy. The report, Major Blockbuster Events in the ACT , by...
Aug 23, 2012
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Cherie Nicholl takes on business development role at Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has announced the appointment of Cherie Nicholl to the newly-created position of General Manager Business & Commercial Development,...
Aug 22, 2012
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The Fitness Generation and Fenix Fitness Clubs back 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge
The Fitness Generation and Fenix Fitness Clubs are supporting the upcoming 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge as part of the 15th annual Very Special Kids Piggy Bank Appeal. The Appeal...
Aug 22, 2012
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Adelaide works on long-term promotion of its festivals
The director of the WOMADelaide music event, Ian Scobie, will chair a collaboration of Adelaide's biggest festivals. Earlier this year, the city's 10 major festivals joined...
Aug 22, 2012
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Gymnastics Australia supports increasing school sport participation
Gymnastics Australia is calling for Federal and State Governments to review skill development and sport participation in Australian schools. Gymnastics Australia Chief Executive...
Aug 21, 2012
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Cityfitness secures naming rights to Nelson Business House Relay
cityfitness have announced their support of the Nelson Business House Relay by securing naming rights to the event. The event will run alongside the 36th annual New Zealand Road...
Aug 21, 2012
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Visioning the Outdoors Short Film Competition 2012 finalists announced
The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF) has announced the finalists of the Open category for the inaugural Visioning the Outdoors Short Film Competition. QORF Chief...
Aug 21, 2012
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Inaugural Bledisloe Cup Festival labelled a success
The inaugural Bledisloe Cup Festival has drawn to a close after a successful week of public events boasting cultural, historical, corporate and sporting overtones. Highlights of...
Aug 20, 2012
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Performing arts ticketing revenue falls
More Australians watched live performances across the arts last year than in the previous 12 months, but they spent slightly less money overall on tickets. The findings, from...
Aug 20, 2012
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Rugby league set for billion dollar TV rights deal
The new ARL Commission is likely to secure at least a $1 billion deal for rugby league broadcast rights after a submission of bids from rival broadcasters last week. A report in...
Aug 20, 2012
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Ekka attracts 400,000 visitors for the third consecutive year
More than 400,000 people made their way to the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) between 9th and 18th August. Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland...
Aug 20, 2012
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US Men's Ski Team set up training base In Queenstown
The recent influx of international elite athletes confirms the Queenstown Lakes ski fields are fast gaining recognition as the premier region for top northern hemisphere skiers...
Aug 17, 2012
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Doha Goals Forum set for December
Athletics legend Carl Lewis is backing Doha Goals, a new initiative designed to develop the use of sport as a driver for social and economic change. The inaugural annual Forum,...
Aug 17, 2012
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Victorian Premier plays down Melbourne Olympic bid
Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu has played down talk that Melbourne could bid to host the 2024 or 2028 Olympic Games after the city's Mayor, Robert Doyle, championed its...
Aug 16, 2012
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IAAPA Expo offers new ways to support Give Kids The World
This November, attendees at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Attractions Expo will have multiple opportunities to support charity partner...
Aug 16, 2012
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Without volunteers agricultural shows 'will cease to exist'
Australia's 587 agricultural shows collectively attract more than 5.9 million people a year and deliver an economic impact of at least $965 million per annum according to a new...
Aug 15, 2012
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New Zealand celebrates best Olympic Performance since 1988
New Zealand has produced one of its best performances at an Olympic Games, by winning 13 medals including six golds (following Valerie Adams today being awarded gold in the shot...
Aug 14, 2012
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Match fixers face 10 years in jail under NSW laws
Match fixing or corrupting the betting outcome of a sporting event will be punishable by up to 10 years in jail in NSW under proposed new laws on cheating in sports gambling....
Aug 14, 2012
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