News: Events
FIH objects to Indian hockey truce
International Hockey Federation (FIH) has rejected the settlement reached to govern the sport in India and has threatened to strip the country of its hosting rights to the...
Aug 2, 2011
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Forget magic Rugby World Cup figures researcher says
Attempts to measure the success of New Zealand's upcoming Rugby World Cup in dollar terms could be missing the point, according to a Massey University economics lecturer. Dr Sam...
Aug 2, 2011
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Expressions of Interest: Cairns Regional Council New Years Eve Celebrations 2011
Cairns Regional Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from any Commercial Ventures who would like to set up a stall and sell products for Cairns New Years Eve...
Aug 1, 2011
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Versatile venue a key to World Swimming Championships success
While records tumbled in the water, the venue was one of the highlights of the 14th World Swimming Championships in Shanghai, which concluded yesterday. Officially opened just...
Aug 1, 2011
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Shenzhen ready to hold a unique Universiade
The upcoming World University Games in Shenzhen will benefit from unique creative efforts, according to Mayor Xu Qin. At a pre-games press conference in Beijing, Xu Qin stated...
Jul 31, 2011
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Leigh Harry to head Tourism Victoria
Leigh Harry, Chief Executive of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), has been appointed the new Chief Executive of Tourism Victoria. Announcing the...
Jul 28, 2011
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Early bird registration set to close for Asia Fitness Convention
Early bird registration discounts for the 2011 Asia Fitness Convention are due to close on 31st July. The third version of the event, being held from 21st to 23rd October 2011...
Jul 28, 2011
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Sea World to launch new Jet Ski Show
Gold Coast theme park Sea World has revealed details of its new Jet Stunt Extreme Show, set to launch on 17th September. Featuring some of the world's best jet ski stunt...
Jul 28, 2011
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Breakers' success driving Kiwi basketball growth
The championship success of the New Zealand Breakers in the National Basketball League has been credited with driving attendance growth in the recently completed New Zealand...
Jul 26, 2011
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Cadel Evans congratulated on Tour de France glory
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Sport Mark Arbib have congratulated Australian cyclist Cadel Evans on becoming the first Australian to win the Tour de...
Jul 25, 2011
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French President Sarkozy to open Pacific Games in Noumea
President Nicolas Sarkozy will officially open the 14th Pacific Games in Noumea, New Caledonia, on 27th August. The French President confirmed his presence at the Games opening...
Jul 22, 2011
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Bowling's Belmonte honoured at USA's ESPY awards
Australian tenpin bowling sensation, Jason Belmonte, has received the ESPY award for tenpin bowling. Just a fortnight before his 28th birthday, Belmonte strode the red carpet at...
Jul 19, 2011
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Suntec Singapore Wins Coveted Innovation Award
After more than 10 months of development and testing, 'TouchPoint', Suntec Singapore's interactive information and way-finding system, has been awarded the International...
Jul 14, 2011
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5th International Sport Facility Management Program
The MSAC Institute of Training has announced that it will be staging the 5th International Sport Facility Management Program from 7th to 10th November 2011. Located at the heart...
Jul 13, 2011
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Call for new format for World Netball Championships
In the aftermath of Australia's success at the World Netball Championships, Australian Coach Norma Plummer has suggested that the tournament needs an overhaul to ensure each of...
Jul 11, 2011
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PyeongChang will embrace Paralympic ideals: Hartung
The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) has welcomed the announcement of PyeongChang as host city of the 2018 Paralympic and Olympic Games. APC President Greg Hartung said the...
Jul 9, 2011
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Pyeongchang wins 2018 Winter Olympics hosting race
Pyeongchang has been chosen to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. The South Korean candidate was selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in the first round of voting...
Jul 7, 2011
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Asian first as HKCEC's Wallace joins the 'Hall of Leaders'
Cliff Wallace, Managing Director of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (HML), has been inducted into the '2011 Hall of Leaders' by the Convention...
Jul 6, 2011
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Entries open for 2011 New Zealand Fitness industry awards
Following its successful recent series of Business Grow events, staged in nine cities over recent weeks, Fitness New Zealand has launched its 2011 New Zealand Fitness Awards....
Jul 6, 2011
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Pyeongchang favourite to secure 2018 Winter Olympics
The South Korean city of Pyeongchang is hopeful that, at the third time of asking, it will prevail and win the right to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. South Koreans has twice...
Jul 5, 2011
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Auckland's Queens Wharf comes alive for Rugby World Cup 2011
Further details have been released of plans to deliver New Zealand's premier Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2011 Fanzone, festival and showcase experience on Queens Wharf in Auckland. At...
Jul 2, 2011
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New management team for Vbase
Details of the new management structure of Christchurch venue operator Vbase have been released. The company, forced to downsize as a result of losses and the effects of the...
Jul 1, 2011
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'Stunning' new Adelaide Convention Centre revealed
A stunning new Adelaide Convention Centre building inspired by the South Australian landscape will be the first stage of the centre's $350 million expansion. A second stage,...
Jul 1, 2011
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Sydney's misses out on $500 million from lost events
Sydney's failure to secure major international conventions and exhibitions, which instead head to Melbourne and Brisbane, has cost NSW half a billion dollars over the past five...
Jun 23, 2011
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