News: Events
PROticket partners with leading sports
Leading ticketing provider PROtickets has announced its partnering with Swimming Australia, the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and Newcastle rugby league for their upcoming...
Jul 23, 2012
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Embed Systems at Modhesh World 2012
Entertainment solutions provider EMBED has announced that it will be the key systems provider for this year's Modhesh World event. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 14th...
Jul 22, 2012
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Conference brings outdoor recreation professionals together
The 2012 Outdoor Recreation Industry Council (ORIC) Conference is set to bring together outdoor recreation professionals and students for networking, professional development...
Jul 22, 2012
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G20 venue decision highlights impact of Darling Harbour shutdown
The decision to host the G20 Summit in Brisbane highlights the dilemma faced by the exhibition and event industry which is still waiting for a government decision on interim...
Jul 22, 2012
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ARU makes history with Ann Sherry's Board appointment
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has appointed its first female Board Director, announcing that Ann Sherry AO will fill a vacancy created by outgoing Director Rick Lee. Sherry's...
Jul 20, 2012
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Event Safety Alliance Australia launches
In a week when events safety was a prominent issue at the ENTECH convention, a new body, Event Safety Alliance Australia (ESAA) has been launched. With news of accidents at...
Jul 20, 2012
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BCEC to host G20 World Leaders Summit
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has been announced as the official venue for the G20 Leaders Summit in Brisbane in November 2014. The world's premier forum for...
Jul 20, 2012
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Futsal grows across the globe in advance of Thailand World Cup
With the FIFA Futsal World Cup set to be staged in Thailand in November, a recent survey by the Development Committee of the world football governing body reveals that...
Jul 19, 2012
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ENTECH Safety Summit backs rules for events safety
The National Stage and Events OH&S Summit at this week's ENTECH convention has heard how a set of national safety rules for event safety might be developed, while also...
Jul 19, 2012
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Gold Coast Blaze quits National Basketball League
Basketball Australia has confirmed that the ownership of the Gold Coast Blaze has taken the decision to withdraw from the National Basketball League (NBL). After going into...
Jul 19, 2012
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Conference research slams Australian tourism product
Australian holidays are perceived as being of low quality and bad value according to a presenter at this week's 2012 National Tourism & Events Excellence Conference. Gruen...
Jul 19, 2012
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Big Day out 2013 skirts New Zealand
Music festival promoter Ken West has announced the line up for The Big Day Out 2013 with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Killers and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs headlining in five cities...
Jul 18, 2012
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Mission Hills Group takes lead in developing Chinese golf market
With predictions that the Chinese golf market is set for massive expansion, the Mision Hills Group is looking to drive the industry through a business model of offering golf,...
Jul 18, 2012
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Active Network launches all-purpose mobile suite for meetings and events
The Active Network has launched a groundbreaking suite of mobile applications that provides an all-purpose portfolio for professional meetings and events. With Active Network's...
Jul 17, 2012
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Bumper crowds enjoy 63rd Mareeba Rodeo
The weekend's Mareeba Rodeo welcomed large crowds while a bareback bronco rider contestant was nearly trampled to death. Featuring two days of high level rodeo competition and...
Jul 17, 2012
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Special events to mark Hamer Hall re-opening
A four day mini arts festival is planned to celebrate the reopening of Melbourne's Hamer Hall following a two year $135.8 million refurbishment. Victorian Minister for Major...
Jul 17, 2012
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Fitness Network to run WA's WAFIC Conference
The Australian Fitness Network is to take over the management and marketing of Western Australia's 2013 Wellness and Fitness Industry Conference (WAFIC) from founding organisers...
Jul 15, 2012
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International design firms masterplan Dubai's World Expo bid
A team of leading international architectural and design firms have been appointed to prepare a masterplan for the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) bid to host the 2020 World Expo in...
Jul 15, 2012
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Key fitness brands get behind NZ Fitness Expo
The biggest brands in the New Zealand fitness industry have joined forces to support the upcoming NZ Fitness Expo. Les Mills, Zumba® and Life Fitness have signed on as...
Jul 13, 2012
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Chef's campaign to improve stadium food
Masterchef Season 4, Top 24 contestant Kevin Perry has launched an online campaign entitled 'Stadium Grub' to improve the quality of food served in sports stadiums and reduce...
Jul 13, 2012
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Australia sends smaller team to London Olympics
Australia is sending its smallest team to a summer Olympics since the 1992 Games, with 410 athletes set to compete in London with the goal of a top five finish on the medals...
Jul 12, 2012
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New Zealand to target international business events sector
Tourism New Zealand is to launch a new campaign aimed at the international business events market, leveraging off its highly successful 100% Pure New Zealand tourism campaign....
Jul 12, 2012
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Countdown to AFL Premiership match in Tropical North Queensland
The countdown is on for the AFL Premiership match to be played at Cairns' Cazalys Stadium this Saturday, 14th July. Events Queensland is reporting a strong response from fans...
Jul 12, 2012
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Disney characters star in North Korean show
Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters have appeared on stage in North Korea during a concert for leader Kim Jong-un. Performers dressed as popular Disney characters were seen...
Jul 12, 2012
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