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Zumba Fitness presents Australia's first ever fitness concert
Thousands of Zumba Fitness participants are expected to to take part in Australia's first ever Zumba® Fitness-Concert in Sydney on Saturday 28th April. Taking place alongside...
Mar 30, 2012
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Missing competitor puts focus on Surf Life Saving event safety
The body of a teenage surf lifesaver who disappeared during a competition yesterday has been recovered from the water. Matthew Barclay, from the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving...
Mar 29, 2012
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Redeveloped Museum of Contemporary Art Australia opens
A bold, new and significantly expanded Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Australia has reopened in Sydney. Following a $53 million redevelopment, the Museum has been transformed...
Mar 29, 2012
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PyeongChang 2018 receives glowing report from IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has praised PyeongChang's early efforts in its preparations for the 2018 Winter Olympics by hailing organisers for their "strong...
Mar 28, 2012
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ACT to invest in event tourism
Investment in event tourism could pay off handsomely for the ACT, with the Canberra Convention Bureau forecasting a 17-fold return on a proposed $439,000 investment. In a budget...
Mar 25, 2012
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ANZSLA hosts events explaining highs and lows of the 2011 Rugby World Cup
The Australian and New Zealand Sport Law Association (ANZSLA) is hosting a New Zealand based Regional Seminar Series that will discuss the highlights and lowlights of the Rugby...
Mar 25, 2012
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New Zealand to host 2017 World Masters Games
New Zealand has won the hosting rights to the 2017 World Masters Games. Announcing New Zealand's hosting Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key stated "this is a...
Mar 24, 2012
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Leading presenters to address ascta CONVENTION 2012
The asctaCONVENTION 2012 has assembled a strong line-up of specialist presenters for its event to be held on the Gold Coast from 24th April to 1st May. The Bronze coaching...
Mar 21, 2012
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Crowds flock to WNBL
The Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) has announced an increase in attendances for the 2011/12 season. More than 81,000 fans attended WNBL games throughout the season,...
Mar 21, 2012
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NZ tourism wants urgent clarity around council reforms
The New Zealand tourism industry wants urgent clarity around what the local government reforms mean for one of the country's most important sectors, says Tourism Industry...
Mar 21, 2012
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Sport is Fantastic conference to explain how to draw bigger crowds
With previous conferences having led on sport, social media and fan engagement, the 2012 Sport is Fantastic conference will this year address the topic of drawing bigger crowds....
Mar 21, 2012
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Potter and Picasso break longstanding exhibition records
NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, has congratulated Sydney's Powerhouse Museum and the Art Gallery of NSW (pictured) for both breaking a long...
Mar 20, 2012
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New heights for Australian Grand Prix attendance
The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix is reporting one of its most successful events ever, with its highest four day estimated attendance since 2005. With estimated attendance for...
Mar 20, 2012
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Singapore to host 2012 Southeast Asia Swimming Championships
Singapore will be the venue for the first ever Southeast Asia Swimming Championships 2012 (SEA Swimming Championships 2012). The SEA Swimming Championships 2012 will also be the...
Mar 20, 2012
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Adelaide Fringe breaks ticket sales record
The Adelaide Fringe festival has bucked economic trends to post its best-ever result. A record 367,000 tickets were sold at this year's event, up 10% on last year, with a total...
Mar 20, 2012
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Thailand prepares for Futsal World Cup kick off
The Futsal Committee of world football governing body FIFA has amended the schedule for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 so that the first matches in the 24-team...
Mar 19, 2012
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Liverpool FC executive to address Sydney gathering of sports professionals
Liverpool FC Managing Director Ian Ayre is to speak exclusively at landmark gathering of sports executives in Sydney this month. The unprecedented gathering of sports industry...
Mar 19, 2012
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Les Mills launches barbell 'reinvention' at IHRSA
Global group fitness program provider Les Mills International (LMI) used last week's International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) 2012 Trade Show in Los...
Mar 19, 2012
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EEAA provides latest update on Sydney's Darling Harbour
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) is hosting its second project update on the redevelopment of Darling Harbour in partnership with Infrastructure NSW on...
Mar 19, 2012
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Goodlife celebrates healthy 10 year milestone
This year marks 10 years since one of Australia's growing gym networks, Goodlife Health Clubs, opened its doors with its first club in Queensland. Since then it has grown to 44...
Mar 19, 2012
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IOC won't act against Indian Olympic head
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stated it will take no action against disgraced Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Suresh Kalmadi as he has effectively...
Mar 18, 2012
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YMCA Swimathon raises more than $100,000 to help Australians in need
Hundreds of swimming enthusiasts across the country helped to raise in excess of $100,000 to fund YMCA charitable programs in their local communities as part of the inaugural...
Mar 17, 2012
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Lions tour big with Brits
More fans are set travel on the British and Irish Lions rugby tour of Australia than ever before, according to Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy. With official...
Mar 17, 2012
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Action sports to make waves in Mandurah
Some of the world's highest ranked action sport stars will compete at this weekend's EYRES Action Sports Games Mandurah. Western Australian Tourism Minister Kim Hames said the...
Mar 16, 2012
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