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Davis Cup action heads back to Brisbane
Tennis Australia has announced that the Pat Rafter Arena at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane would host the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Asia Oceania Zonal second round tie...
Mar 6, 2012
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Bay of Plenty to host NZ Coastal Recreation Conference
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) is set to hold its Coastal Recreation Conference on 2nd and 3rd April at the TECT Arena in Mount Maunganui. This highly anticipated...
Mar 6, 2012
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Ecclestone: Night race or we'll move Melbourne GP
Formula One head Bernie Ecclestone has again cast doubt on the long-term future of the Australian Grand Prix by repeating his call for the event to shift to a night race....
Mar 6, 2012
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Luna Park Sydney announces new venue
Construction is well underway on a spectacular new venue to complement the existing entertainment spaces at Luna Park Sydney. The Palais, to be located on the edge of Sydney...
Mar 5, 2012
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Business fitness as important as personal fitness
Having been involved in the New Zealand fitness industry for over 30 years, Tony Martin is a Kiwi fitness legend. Competing in over 100 bodybuilding shows including winning the...
Mar 5, 2012
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John O'Neill appointed to Rugby World Cup Board
Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Managing Director and Chief Executive John O'Neill has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Rugby World Cup Ltd. The influential Rugby World...
Mar 4, 2012
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WorkCover NSW launches Small Business Rebate Program
WorkCover NSW has this week launched a new program to make small businesses safer. WorkCover's Small Business Rebate Program offers rebates of up to $500 to help small business...
Mar 4, 2012
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Australia's Twitter warning to Olympic athletes
Australian athletes have been warned against using Twitter during competition after officials found competitors tweeting during last week's Olympic diving test event in London....
Mar 3, 2012
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Billionaire Glenn buys into Warriors NRL franchise
The Warriors NRL club has announced that New Zealand billionaire Owen Glenn has taken a 50% stake in the club. Current majority stakeholder Eric Watson announced he was entering...
Mar 3, 2012
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Best of Australia's tourism industry honoured at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
New South Wales has outshone other states at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, securing 11 wins in the Award's of 27 categories. The 27th annual event acknowledges the best...
Mar 3, 2012
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Lane Cove community to Walk around the World
The community of Lane Cove in Sydney is to launch an initiative to encourage local residents to get active. The Walk around the World challenge is inviting participants to...
Mar 2, 2012
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Officially reopened National Museum of China 'a symbol of national pride'
The National Museum of China, located to the east of Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing, officially opened to the public on Thursday (1st March) after a one-year trial period....
Mar 2, 2012
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Dubbo secures tourism Investment
Zoo and film enthusiasts in the NSW city of Dubbo are benefit from announcements that Dubbo is set to receive additional funding to the tune of $300,000, courtesy of the NSW...
Mar 2, 2012
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Gold Coast United expelled from A-League
Football Federation Australia (FFA) is to axe Gold Coast United from the A-League but hopes the players will fulfil their obligations for the rest of the season. High profile...
Mar 1, 2012
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SFS re-named Allianz Stadium
The Sydney Football Stadium has been renamed the Allianz Stadium as part of a multi-year partnership between leading insurance company Allianz Australia and the Sydney Cricket...
Mar 1, 2012
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UN official joins the International Centre for Sport Security
The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has further expanded its senior executive team with the appointment of Massimiliano Montanari as its new Director of...
Feb 28, 2012
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Numbers dip at Royal Canberra Show
The 2012 Royal Canberra Show, which finishes today, recorded a small drop in crowd numbers over Friday and Saturday compared with 2011. Royal National Capital Agricultural...
Feb 26, 2012
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RAS of NSW Appoints New Chief Executive
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has announced that Michael Kenny is to be its new Chief Executive. Kenny, the former Chief Executive of the Sydney Turf Club, a...
Feb 23, 2012
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Darwin Convention Centre wins quality gold standard
AIPC (the International Association of Congress Centres) has awarded the Darwin Convention Centre its Gold Certification, the highest possible achievement in its Quality...
Feb 22, 2012
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Doha 2020 bid team unveils October Olympic Games plan
The bid team behind the Qatari capital of Doha's attempts to bring the 2020 Olympics to the Middle East has revealed it plans to stage the Games from 2nd to 18th October if it...
Feb 21, 2012
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SportingPulse powers international basketball
Technology and digital media solutions company, SportingPulse has released new mobile features for the International Basketball Federation's (FIBA) official LiveStats tool which...
Feb 20, 2012
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NZ V8 Directors issue proceedings against former Directors
The current Directors of NZ Vee Eight Entrants Group Association Limited (VEEGA) have confirmed that legal proceedings have been issued against the former Directors of the...
Feb 20, 2012
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Oman Targets 12 Million Visitors By 2020
The Sultanate of Oman's is aiming to boost its status as a regional and global leisure hub, to which end Oman will be showcasing its latest tourism offering at this year's...
Feb 20, 2012
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New plans for Townsville sports and entertainment hub
Townsville City Council is to expand its plans for a new entertainment centre to incorporate a rectangular sports stadium as part of a regional sports precinct. The new...
Feb 20, 2012
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