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28th SEA Games Steering Committee kicks off inaugural meeting
Taxi drivers, school children and youth, families, seniors, working adults, volunteers, corporate head honchos, volunteer welfare groups are just some of the groups the 28th...
Jul 2, 2012
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UNWTO Secretary General to address 2012 National Tourism and Events Excellence Conference
Following the success of the inaugural Tourism & Events Excellence Conference in Melbourne on September 2011, the expanded National Tourism and Events Excellence Conference...
Jul 2, 2012
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Technology conference boosts community sport
Delegates from almost 300 sporting clubs from around NSW have attended the SportsTech 2012 conference and exhibition. The event, held yesterday (Saturday 30th June) at the...
Jul 1, 2012
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Inaugural Queensland Fitness Conference announced for Brisbane
Brisbane is set to offer new education and training opportunities for fitness professionals this October with the inaugural Queensland Fitness Conference (QFIT) set to link with...
Jul 1, 2012
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Sydney Opera House appoints Louise Herron as Chief Executive
The Sydney Opera House Trust has announced that Louise Herron has been appointed Chief Executive of the Sydney Opera House commencing in her role as 6th August 2012. Herron has...
Jun 30, 2012
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Gold Coast readies for record influx of marathon runners
This weekend's Gold Coast Airport Marathon will see a record number of participants challenge themselves in one of Queensland's ever-growing major events. With entries still...
Jun 29, 2012
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Australian consultancy forges alliance with Formula 1 circuit designers
Australian events and motorsport specialist engineering firm iEDM (Integrated Engineering Delivery Management Pty Ltd) has formed a strategic alliance with German-based Tilke...
Jun 29, 2012
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Leadership change at News Ticketing
Harley Evans has been named acting Chief Executive of News Ticketing, the ticketing business of News Limited, replacing Adam McArthur who has left the business to be involved in...
Jun 29, 2012
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International consortium to design Addis Ababa stadium
Australian expatriate architects are among an international consortium designing a new national stadium in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa. DESIGNSPORT, led by Qatar-based...
Jun 29, 2012
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ES Group collapses leaving creditors $6 million in debt
Festival and event staging company ES Group has collapsed amid claims of bad management and excessive wages. ES Group started in 1998 and had a turn over of more than $11...
Jun 28, 2012
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Hong Kong Ocean Park auditions 1,000 cast slots for Halloween party
From today (28th June) until 11th July, Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park is auditioning prospects for 500 performance roles at its upcoming Halloween Bash party. Prospective...
Jun 28, 2012
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SPLASH! Pool and Spa Trade Show to host ALFA Queensland event
The 2012 SPLASH! Pool & Spa Trade Show will be hosting an ALFA Queenslands professional development and networking event on Tuesday 24th July. Just four weeks away, the SPLASH!...
Jun 28, 2012
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Exercise proven to reduce Australians' diabetes risk
While almost every Australian is familiar with the term diabetes, knowledge of how it can be identified and avoided is less widely recognised and will be put under the spotlight...
Jun 28, 2012
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Effective community engagement for local government and leisure
The City of Perth is backing a free seminar on innovative ways of connecting with your community and understanding consumers. The seminar, aimed at attractions, recreation and...
Jun 27, 2012
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Hong Kong's exhibition industry shows healthy growth amid global uncertainty
Hong Kong hosted 111 major trade exhibitions with an area of 2,000 metres2 or more between January and December 2011, up by 19.4% from the 93 exhibitions held in 2010. The...
Jun 27, 2012
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Stadium managers push for high-speed mobile connectivity at venues
Poor quality mobile connectivity at major stadia and arenas is "one of the biggest issues facing the venues industry" according to AEG Ogden Group Director - Arenas Tim Worton....
Jun 27, 2012
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Australia's Paralympians ready for the London games
Athletes selected as part of the Australian team for the upcoming Paralympics Games in London were announced today at a ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra. The athletes...
Jun 26, 2012
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DiCarlo to join HKCEC as Deputy Managing Director
William (Bill) DiCarlo is to assume the role of Deputy Managing Director of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre's (HKCEC) management and operating company, Hong Kong...
Jun 26, 2012
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All Whites' World Cup legacy lives on at grassroots
The legacy of the All Whites' 2010 World Cup campaign lives on, with future football stars through to struggling rural communities the latest recipients of funds their success...
Jun 26, 2012
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Qatar Schools Olympic Program celebrates World Sports Day
To mark World Sports Day (25th June) Qatar's Schools Olympic Program (SOP) is organising a sport day for the community and schools with the aim of encouraging people to practice...
Jun 25, 2012
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Saudi Arabia to include women in 2012 Olympics team
Saudi Arabia has announced that it is to allow female citizens to take part in the Olympic Games this summer for the first time in the country's history. The move comes only...
Jun 25, 2012
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Australian Tourism Exchange 2012 a huge success
Perth's recent hosting of Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2012 saw more than 2,000 delegates taking part in the biggest travel trade show in the southern hemisphere. The event...
Jun 24, 2012
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Lee-Müller to head HKCEC management company
Monica Lee-Müller is to assume the role of Managing Director of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre's (HKCEC) management and operating company, Hong Kong Convention...
Jun 23, 2012
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PLA Queensland 'cashing in' conference a huge success
Over 90 delegates attended this week's Parks and Leisure Australia (Queensland Region) one-day conference on the commercial use of open space. Held on the Gold Coast on...
Jun 22, 2012
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