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Swimmers association critical of Swimming Australia pay deal
The union representing Australia's top swimmers is in dispute with Swimming Australia over pay rates just weeks before the London Olympics. As of 1st July, Swimming Australia...
Jul 11, 2012
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Government stamps biological passport for athletes
Federal Minister for Sport Kate Lundy has launched the Athlete Biological Passport program to track and chart the biological attributes of athletes and further enhance the...
Jul 10, 2012
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Mummy extended due to popular demand
The Queensland Museum will extend its blockbuster exhibition Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb until 21st October following record tickets sales and sell-out weekend crowds. Nearly...
Jul 10, 2012
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Swim Australia announces dates for 2012 SwimQ Conference
The ASCTA Queensland Branch has confirmed that its 2012SwimQ Conference will be held at Colmslie Hotel in Brisbane on 8th and 9th September. After a record attendance last year...
Jul 9, 2012
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Rugby World Cup Executive heads New Zealand's ICC Cricket World Cup team
A key figure in New Zealand's 2011 Rugby World Cup has been appointed Head of New Zealand for the International Cricket Council Cricket World Cup 2015. Therese Walsh, who was...
Jul 9, 2012
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Sport unites during national reconciliation week
Saturday saw Federal Minister for Sport Kate Lundy celebrate the 2012 NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) week by opening the YMCA Canberra...
Jul 9, 2012
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Last chance to enter Australian Health and Fitness Industry Quality Awards
Entries for Fitness Australia's 2012 Health and Fitness Industry Quality Awards close this Tuesday. The Awards are presented annually to recognise, promote and celebrate...
Jul 8, 2012
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Sir Ian McKellen raises $354,000 for Christchurch theatre
British actor Sir Ian McKellen just ended his run of fifteen one-man shows throughout New Zealand in an effort to raise funds to restore Christchurch's earthquake-damaged Isaac...
Jul 8, 2012
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Recognising new tourism leaders: entries open for 2012 New Zealand Tourism Industry Awards
A rising star and a leader who has made his or her mark on New Zealand's multi-billion dollar tourism industry are being sought for two prestigious individual Tourism Industry...
Jul 7, 2012
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More departures at Queensland events and tourism agencies
Events Queensland Chairman Geoff Dixon has reportedly resigned from his position, marking another departure of a senior events and tourism executive under the new Queensland...
Jul 7, 2012
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PyeongChang 2018 updates Winter Olympics venue plans
The organisers of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics have outlined changes to their venue plans to coincide with the one-year anniversary of the Korean city's selection as...
Jul 6, 2012
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FFA appoints new Head of Hyundai A-League
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced the appointment of Damien de Bohun as the Head of Hyundai A-League. de Bohun (pictured) brings senior executive experience in...
Jul 6, 2012
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Medibank Icehouse hosts inaugural trans Tasman ice hockey competition
The inaugural Trans-Tasman Championship between the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) and the New Zealand Ice Hockey League (NZIHL) is set to take place this weekend (Saturday...
Jul 6, 2012
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Country music to take over Wyndham
The East Kimberley's Five Rivers Lookout will provide an extraordinary setting for country music lovers at this weekend's Panoramic Resources Wyndham Stars on the Bastion....
Jul 6, 2012
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PTBiz 2012 Workshop to address the business side of Personal Training
As a result of not making enough money despite working long hours, a staggering 90% of Personal Trainers quit less than a year into the profession. Recognising the growing need...
Jul 5, 2012
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Events migrating from Darling Harbour to Sydney Olympic Park
With the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCEC) set to close its doors at the end of 2013, many of Sydney's larger events have already announced their re-location to...
Jul 5, 2012
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Showcasing the world of facility and workplace management
Facilities management professionals from around Australia will converge on the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre this month for the inaugural Total Facilities Live event...
Jul 5, 2012
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After Australia, Vodafone assesses global sport sponsorship properties
Vodafone is reviewing its global sports and events sponsorships, including its major partnership with the McLaren Formula One team, according to a report in London's Financial...
Jul 4, 2012
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Winter Skate Festival and Ice Age come to Melbourne's Medibank Icehouse
Melbourne's Medibank Icehouse is staging two special events through the Victorian school holidays. The largest ice skating venue in Australia is hosting its Winter Skate...
Jul 4, 2012
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Celebrity Fitness celebrates first ever Malaysian Fitness for Charity event
Celebrity Fitness staged its first 'Fitness for Charity' in Kuala Lumpur at the weekend with hundreds of participants joining in a fitness marathon including Zumba, Sh'bam, DNA...
Jul 3, 2012
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Six years of New Zealand's Olympic preparations coming to a head
With only a month to go until the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games, the New Zealand team looks well placed to achieve its targets set when planning for the Games began...
Jul 3, 2012
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Qatar National Convention Centre exceeds expectations
The Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) has exceeded its revenue target well before the end of its first year of operation, posting an estimated economic impact of QR72.84...
Jul 3, 2012
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New Mayor wants optimum performance from Gold Coast Tourism
New Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is to review the effectiveness of the City Council's annual $14 million in funding to Gold Coast Tourism. Mayor Tate wants a monthly assessment of...
Jul 3, 2012
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Sergeant leaves Allphones Arena for Etihad Stadium
Paul Sergeant is to leave his role as General Manager of Sydney's Allphones Arena in September to become Chief Executive of Etihad Stadium in Melbourne. Rod Pilbeam, Executive...
Jul 2, 2012
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