News: Events
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games bid under scrutiny
Member of a Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Evaluation Commission members are midway through a four-day assessment period of the Gold Coast's suitability as host for the...
Jun 22, 2011
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Hong Kong's exhibition industry reaffirms leading role
In 2010, over 648,000 visitors from outside of Hong Kong attended trade exhibitions in the Special Administrative Region, an increase of over 13% from 2009. This significant...
Jun 22, 2011
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Marathon breaks team entry records
This year's Gold Coast Airport Marathon has attracted a record 120 teams representing workplaces, gyms, personal trainers, running clubs and community groups. Setting another...
Jun 21, 2011
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Claremont Showgrounds refurbishment for Perth Royal Show
The 1929 Centenary Pavilion at the Claremont Showgrounds is undergoing a $1.5 million refurbishment in time for this year's Perth Royal Show. Royal Agricultural Society Chief...
Jun 21, 2011
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d'strict to unveil user-generated 4D theme park at Asian Attractions Expo
d'strict, the award winning New York and Seoul based 4D creative company, has announced that it will unveil its 'Live Park' concept at this week's Asian Attractions Expo 2011....
Jun 21, 2011
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TicketDirect partners with Debitsuccess to grow NZ rugby membership
Faced with a challenge of helping New Zealand rugby unions attract new members to their fan clubs and sell season tickets to an enthusiastic, yet cash-strapped public, a simple...
Jun 20, 2011
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$16 million stage one redevelopment of Blacktown Showground set to commence
Blacktown City Council is set to commence the $16 million stage one redevelopment works of the Blacktown Showground and Francis Park. The work will see the redevelopment of...
Jun 20, 2011
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EAAA appoints Joyce DiMascio as General Manager
The Exhibition & Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has appointed the former head of Business Events Australia, Joyce DiMascio, as the association's new General Manager....
Jun 18, 2011
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Queensland rugby league club bans booze on sidelines
Redbank Plains Bears have banned the consumption of alcohol from their home games in a radical move that is understood to be the first by a rugby league club in Queensland. The...
Jun 18, 2011
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Vbase downsizes: cuts 151 jobs
Christhcurch venue operator Vbase has confirmed its downsizing as a result of impacts from the 22nd February earthquake and the transfer of governance and management control to...
Jun 18, 2011
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Venue Focused Information Technology
Victorian-based services provider Southern Cross Computer Systems has enhanced its business appointing Brett Liddle as its General Manager of Venue and IP Surveillance...
Jun 17, 2011
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Bahrain Grand Prix cut from 2011 F1 calendar
Bahrain will not stage an F1 race this season Formula 1's governing body the FIA confirmed that the Bahrain Grand Prix will not be part of the 2011 program. The race, originally...
Jun 16, 2011
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Football NSW to host Football4all Gala Day
More than 180 players with disabilities and/or special needs will be involved in Football NSW's annual Football4all gala day this Sunday. To be held at Footbal NSW's bases at...
Jun 16, 2011
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Event Managers and industry invited to New Zealand
The annual New Zealand National Events Conference - Eventing the Future - will be held in the new Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton. Key themes at the event, to be held on...
Jun 16, 2011
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$60 million for Gold Coast Show relocation
The Queensland State Budget has allocated $60 million to fund the development of a new site for the Gold Coast Show at Carrara. In May, the Queensland Government announced that...
Jun 16, 2011
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Australasian Leisure Management partners Sport Business World conference
Australasian Leisure Management is proud to announce its role as Media Partner for the third Annual Sport Business World conference taking place from 27th to 29th June at the...
Jun 15, 2011
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Sky City location for NZ National Convention Centre
The New Zealand Government is negotiating with entertainment group SkyCity to build a national convention centre in Auckland. Prime Minister John Key said the project would...
Jun 14, 2011
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World-class BMX supercross track opens in Brisbane
A new $4.8 million BMX track has opened at Brisbane's Sleeman Sports Complex. The track was launched by 330 riders along with Queensland Sport Minister Phil Reeves, State Member...
Jun 14, 2011
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IRB Announces Extensive Anti-Doping Testing Program
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has underscored its continued commitment to the fight against doping in rugby by maintaining record levels of testing and education during...
Jun 13, 2011
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Sydney's MCA to reopen in March 2012
Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art has announced that its galleries and northern wing extenstion will reopen in March 2012, following a $53 million overhaul. Work started on...
Jun 13, 2011
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Buckle up for 2011 Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo
Preparations are well underway for one of Outback Australia's biggest annual events - the 2011 Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo, being held from 12th to 14th August. This event,...
Jun 13, 2011
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Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium 'set to amaze'
With completion of Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium just weeks away, Carisbrook Stadium Trust Chairman Malcolm Farry has praised the work of all involved in the development....
Jun 12, 2011
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Mountain Bike Endurance Race Moves to Australia's Largest Botanic Garden
The newly renamed Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan at Macarthur (believed to be the only botanic garden in the world with a mountain bike [MTB] track!) has been named the...
Jun 10, 2011
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Christchurch City Council to take control of Vbase
Christchurch City Council and venue managers Vbase Ltd have today issued a joint statement confirming that the Vbase business will now be governed and managed by Council. In a...
Jun 10, 2011
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