News: Events
ICSS partners World Health Organisation on risk communication at major sporting events
The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution that specialises in sport security and integrity, has partnered with the World Health...
Jun 10, 2012
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Rockhampton's Southside Memorial Pool benefits from Colorado Timing Systems installation
Following the recent opening of stage one Rockhampton's redeveloped Southside Memorial Pool, the facility has been equipped with latest timing equipment. The timing technology...
Jun 9, 2012
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Brisbane gears up for 'super weekend' of events
The Queen's birthday weekend will see Sunshine State look to build on its growing reputation as an event tourism destination. Queensland Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey has been...
Jun 8, 2012
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Vodafone ends Australian sports sponsorships
Vodafone is to end its sponsorship of cricket and V8 Supercars in a decision representing a significant financial blow to both sports. The telecommunications company has been...
Jun 8, 2012
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Consumer group slams ticketing agencies' 'excessive charges'
Consumer magazine CHOICE has called on Australia's major ticketing companies Ticketek and Ticketmaster to justify excessive and often hidden fees and charges. Commenting on a...
Jun 8, 2012
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Time to be part of the World's largest swim lesson
Aquatic facilities around the world still have the chance to participate in this year's World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) event. The simultaneous global event, which aims...
Jun 8, 2012
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World Leisure Congress to reinterpret the meaning of 'leisure'
The Italian city of Rimini is to play host to the 12th World Leisure Congress. In light of the changes that are influencing contemporary lifestyles, the Congress has accepted...
Jun 7, 2012
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Craig Lovett wins coveted VMA Award
Spotless International Services, part of the Spotless Group, have expressed "delight" that Chief Executive Craig Lovett has been awarded the Venue Management Association's Venue...
Jun 7, 2012
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Suntec renews partnership with Adelaide Convention Centre
Singapore's Suntec has renewed its sales and marketing representation with the Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC). Extending the contact first agreed at the start of 2011, Suntec...
Jun 7, 2012
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Ron Walker to head global Formula 1 circuits body
The circuits that host Formula One races have come together as a body in order to better represent themselves within the sport. The new international organisation, the Formula...
Jun 7, 2012
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AAMI Park Stadium acknowledged as 'World's Most Iconic and Culturally Significant Stadium'
Cox Architecture have acknowledged the success of AAMI Park Stadium in receiving the 'World's Most Iconic and Culturally Significant Stadium' Award at the Stadium World Congress...
Jun 6, 2012
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Additional $5 million boosts Mackay Showgrounds upgrade
The Federal Government is to inject a further $5 million into the upgrade of the Mackay showgrounds under the Regional Australia Development Fund (RDAF) grants scheme. Mackay...
Jun 6, 2012
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Happy winter days in Canberra
The ACT Government has launched a $500,000 winter tourism campaign to support ACT tourism operators through the traditionally quieter winter months. Explaining the campaign, ACT...
Jun 6, 2012
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Hong Kong attractions join together to form industry association
This week's Asian Attractions Expo in Hong Kong will mark the public revealing of the new Hong Kong Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (HKAAPA). The new Association...
Jun 6, 2012
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AIS alumni bring legal and business skills to Netball Australia Board
Netball has injected an extra dose of business skills and legal expertise to its Board following the Netball Australia General Meeting on Friday 1st June. Kevin Roberts, a...
Jun 5, 2012
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Tourism WA terminates sponsorship contract with Ultramarathon organiser
The Tourism WA board has formally terminated its sponsorship contract with the organiser of the Kimberley Ultramarathon event. A Tourism WA spokesman confirmed that the...
Jun 5, 2012
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Water Safety Strategy aims for 'a nation free from drowning'
The just released Australian Water Safety Strategy 2012/15 has set out aims for a 50% reduction in drowning deaths by the year 2020. Released at Australian Water Safety...
Jun 4, 2012
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South Korean carmaker Hyundai backs Chinese football
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has agreed a sponsorship package worth almost $6.3 million a year for the next four seasons with South Korean carmaker Hyundai. The...
Jun 4, 2012
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Aotea Square to host winter ice rink
An ice rink is to be installed at Auckland's Aotea Square from late June as part of THE EDGE's Winter Showtime programme. The ice rink will be the focal point of a THE EDGE's...
Jun 4, 2012
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New technology platform connects Australian netball family
Netball Australia has announced a partnership with Melbourne based online sport management company, InteractSport, to provide a new technology platform that will connect the...
Jun 1, 2012
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ANZSLA to explore the future of law in sport at 2012 Perth convention
With the theme 'Boom Time: exploring the future of law in sport' the 22nd Australia and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA) annual conference is heading to Perth,...
Jun 1, 2012
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Race of Champions moves to Thailand for 2012
Bangkok has been announced as the host of motorsport's 2012 Race of Champions, with officials hoping the event will boost the country's bid to secureland a Formula One race. The...
Jun 1, 2012
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Swimming New Zealand Chief Executive resigns following criticisms
Swimming New Zealand Chief Executive Mike Byrne has resigned following the release of a critical report into the aquatic sport organisation. Byrne's resignation, announced in a...
Jun 1, 2012
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Kimberley Ultramarathon organiser denies negligence
The organiser of the Kimberley ultramarathon in which two women suffered extensive burns has denied criminal negligence and warned a West Australian parliamentary inquiry that...
May 31, 2012
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