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Commonwealth Games Federation to undertake strategic review
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has appointed consultants pmplegacy to undertake a comprehensive and independent strategic review of the organisation as it seeks to...
Feb 19, 2012
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Sun and Surf attracts the crowds to Manly
Having attracted over 10,000 spectators on the famous Manly beach, and with more than 30,000 people soaking up the atmosphere up and down Manly's Corso across the opening...
Feb 18, 2012
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Gold Coast 2018 Games Chair announces Chief Executive appointment
Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Chairman, Mark Stockwell has announced the appointment of Mark Peters as Chief Executive of the 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation Organising...
Feb 18, 2012
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Foxtix launches online gift certificates
Foxtix has launched a new service that allows consumers to purchase and redeem gift vouchers from the Foxtix website. Announcing the service, Foxtix Chief Executive Adam...
Feb 17, 2012
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IAAPA brings management program to Hong Kong
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is to stage its Institute for Attractions Managers immediately prior to the 2012 Asian Attractions Expo...
Feb 17, 2012
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Cricket Australia facing tobacco advertising fines
Cricket Australia is potentially facing fines of up to $66,000 from Australian health authorities after displaying Hindi advertisements from an Indian tobacco company at during...
Feb 16, 2012
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Watch Around Water program reaches 100 pools in Victoria
Representatives of Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) have reported that the Watch Around Water public swimming pool safety program continues...
Feb 16, 2012
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Events Queensland Gold Coast appoints sponsorship consultants
Events Queensland Gold Coast has announced the appointment of consultants 'The Prop' to drive sponsorship for the two events it owns and manages ï¾ the annual Gold Coast Airport...
Feb 16, 2012
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Tokyo National Stadium to double in size to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup
The Japan National Stadium in Tokyo is to receive a US$1.3 billion upgrade in preparation for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and as the potential main venue for the 2020 Olympics, for...
Feb 15, 2012
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2013 Masters Games host city announced
The Australian Masters Games has announced that Australia's largest sporting festival will be heading to Geelong in October 2013. The 14th Australian Masters Games is expected...
Feb 15, 2012
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Countdown on for Ticketing Professionals Conference
Final registrations are being accepted for the 2012 NARPACA Ticketing Professionals Conference and Trade Show ï¾ being held from Monday 20th to Wednesday 22nd February at the...
Feb 15, 2012
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Swimming clubs take their marks with Colorado Time Systems
Colorado Time System (CTS) is taking a strong hold on the Australian swimming market according to Australian distributor International Quadratics. International Quadratics...
Feb 14, 2012
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News Ticketing implements PayPal
News Ticketing Chief Executive Adam McArthur has announced today that Foxtix has completed the implementation of PayPal across its site as a payment option its consumers. With...
Feb 13, 2012
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FIA comes under renewed pressure over F1's Bahrain GP
The International Motorsport Federation (FIA) has come under renewed pressure to reconsider its decision to allow Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix to go ahead after a group of...
Feb 13, 2012
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Michael Brand named new Director of NSW Art Gallery
After months of searching, the Art Gallery of NSW has appointed Michael Brand PhD as its new Director. Dr Brand, who succeeds legendary Director Edmund Capon - who steered the...
Feb 11, 2012
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Inaugural Middle East Hotel Awards to recognise leisure facilities
The first ever Middle East Hotel Awards are set to recognise 'Best Fitness & Leisure Facilities within a hotel' in an award category. The award intends to recognise any area of...
Feb 11, 2012
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Pattaya hosts South East Asia's first rooftop film festival
In collaboration with the Goethe-Institut and the Embassy of Germany, trend setting Pattaya hotel dusitD2 baraquda pattaya is hosting the first rooftop film festival in South...
Feb 10, 2012
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Rootop cinemas on the rise 1: New venues for Perth and Sydney
Perth rooftop cinema gets the go ahead while Sydney Surry Hills venture awaits approval Plans for Perth's first rooftop cinema have been given the go ahead, with the top floor...
Feb 10, 2012
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Moshtix parters with Federal Government's National Drugs Campaign
Online youth ticketing provider, Moshtix has been named the key digital partner of the Federal Government's 'National Drugs Campaign', with a strong emphasis on ecstasy...
Feb 9, 2012
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Gold Coast Airport boosts Marathon with three-year sponsorship
The Gold Coast Airport has extended its naming rights sponsorship of the annual Gold Coast Marathon for a further three years. Making the announcement Queensland Premier Anna...
Feb 9, 2012
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HKCEC welcomes 35 new exhibitions and major conferences in 2012
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) is celebrating an excellent start to 2012, having scheduled five new exhibitions and 30 major conferences for the coming...
Feb 9, 2012
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Online registration opens for IAAPA Asian Attractions Expo 2012
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has launched online registration for its 2012 Asian Attractions Expo. To be held from 5th to 8th June at...
Feb 8, 2012
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Technogym claims global wellness leadership at Davos World Economic Summit
The recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland was notable for placing health and illness prevention as key priorities to ensure sustainable global social development....
Feb 8, 2012
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New Zealand welcomes 2.6 million visitors in 2011
Tourism New Zealand has reported that a hike in visitor arrivals for the month of December 2011 has resulted in international visitor arrival numbers hitting 2.6 million, an all...
Feb 7, 2012
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