News: Events
Government nurtures 'excellence in tourism and events'
Federal Tourism Minister Nick Sherry has claimed that the Federal Government is supporting the tourism industry by helping it draw on its traditional strengths to improve its...
Sep 6, 2011
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2011 Kings Park Festival has trees for life
Western Australian Environment Minister Bill Marmion has launched the 48th Kings Park Festival themed Trees for Life, which celebrates the United Nation's International Year of...
Sep 5, 2011
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Parks
Christchurch opens Rugby World Cup Fanzone
The Rugby World Cup 2011 Fanzone and events village has been completed Christchurch's North Hagley Park. Christchurch City Council Marketing Manager Richard Stokes says the...
Sep 5, 2011
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Daegu silences critics with world athletic championships success
The closure of the 2011 IAAF World Championships on Sunday followed nine days of drama, mishaps and tears of frustration and joy in Daegu. The biennial International Association...
Sep 5, 2011
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Luna Park Melbourne set to make the most of Fathers Day
Melbourne's Luna Park is set to make Fathers Day an extra special date for visiting Dads. Between 11am and 6pm on Sunday 4th September, Dads will receive very special treatment...
Sep 2, 2011
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VMA holds latest 'After Five' function at Melbourne's Federation Square
The latest of the Venue Management Association's (VMA) 'After Five' events is to be held in Melbourne on Thursday 15th September 2011. The event, being held at Zinc at...
Sep 2, 2011
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Pacific Games open with a bang
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has officially declared the 14th Pacific Games open. Saturday's opening, held in front of 2,000 spectators at the Stade Numa Daly in Noumea, saw...
Aug 29, 2011
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Stadiums Queensland unveils 'Megafan' application for IPhones
Spectators at major Queensland stadiums will be able to find their friends, their seats, where to get refreshments and the location of the nearest toilet thanks to a new iPhone...
Aug 26, 2011
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Foxtix signs WOMADelaide Foundation
News Ticketing Chief Executive Adam McArthur has announced that Foxtix has been appointed the exclusive ticketing partner for the WOMADelaide Foundation. The WOMADelaide...
Aug 25, 2011
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JAWS (Just Add Water Seminar) turns 50
The New Zealand Recreation Association's annual aquatics conference is celebrating its Golden Jubilee this week. The 2011 JAWS (Just Add Water Seminar) is being held todau and...
Aug 18, 2011
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Aquatics
Sports Source Asia 2011 to present unrivalled sport product platform
Further details of this year's Sports Source Asia, a trade event for sports equipment, clothes, accessories and a wide range of other sporting goods, have been announced....
Aug 17, 2011
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Masters sport - keeping fit for generations
In just 50 days, 10,000 competitors will descend upon Adelaide to compete in the largest multi-sport event to be held in Australia in 2011 - the 13th Australian Masters Games....
Aug 16, 2011
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Big opening weekend of Ekka action
The 2011 Royal Queensland Show opened on Thursday (11th August) and is expected to welcome more than 400,000 people through the gates of the Ekka over its 10 day run. RNA Chief...
Aug 15, 2011
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Construction gets the green light at Barbagallo Raceway
Work has started on the highly-anticipated upgrades to Barbagallo Raceway in preparation for Perth's next scheduled V8 race round in May 2012. Western Australian Sport and...
Aug 15, 2011
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Top track and field stars to shine in WA international athletics meet
Some of Australia's finest athletes will face their international rivals at a world-class athletics meet announced this week by Western Australian Tourism Minister Kim Hames. Dr...
Aug 12, 2011
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Snedden: Rugby World Cup organisers 'very well prepared'
With the 2011 Rugby World Cup just a month away, Martin Snedden, the head of New Zealand's Rugby World Cup organising committee, has declared preparations are on track for the...
Aug 10, 2011
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Indian Government Audit report slams 'flawed' Delhi Games
A report from the Indian Government's state auditor says preparations for last year's Commonwealth Games were deeply flawed, riddled with favouritism and vastly over budget. The...
Aug 9, 2011
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Laserforce team wins international laser tag tournament
A team from Brisbane-based laser gaming operator Laserforce have secured a convincing win at a highly competitive international laser tag tournament in New York. The...
Aug 9, 2011
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Canada's Olympic Synchronised Swimming Team makes the most of Phuket sport facilities
In advance of winning its bronze medal at the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships in Shanghai, Canada's Olympic Synchronised Swimming Team completed their preparations at...
Aug 6, 2011
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Aquatics
Cairns Convention Centre celebrates 15 successful years
The Cairns Convention Centre has celebrated 15 successful years of operation with a special function attended by over 200 local dignitaries, civic and industry leaders and major...
Aug 5, 2011
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Dubai targets 2024 Olympic Games
Dubai has announced it will forgo a bid for the 2020 Olympics in favour of concentrating its efforts on the 2024 Games, while South Africa has again emerged as a serious...
Aug 4, 2011
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Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo gains momentum
The Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo has continued to gather momentum ahead of its staging in October, with Fitness Australia's support adds to the weight of credibility...
Aug 3, 2011
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New Zealand Football invites cities to host 2015 FIFA Under 20 World Cup
12 New Zealand cities have been invited to bid for the hosting of FIFA Under 20 World Cup games in 2015. Described by New Zealand Football Chair Frank van Hattum as the...
Aug 3, 2011
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Mary Poppins musical dominates 2011 Helpmann Awards
The musical production of Mary Poppins dominated the 2011 Helpmann Awards, winning eight of the 12 categories it was nominated in. The show's stars, Matt Lee and Verity...
Aug 2, 2011
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