News: Events
New Australia-China Tourism Summit opens in Cairns
The inaugural Australia-China Tourism Summit, part of the Australian Government's $30 million commitment to the China market over the next four years, was opened yesterday by...
Jun 10, 2011
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Invercargill City Council sued over Stadium Southland collapse
Insurance company NZI is sueing Invercargill City Council for $27 million over last year's roof collapse at the Stadium Southland indoor arena. The roof of the $10 million...
Jun 10, 2011
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Iran's women footballers banned from Olympics because of Islamic kit
Iran's dream of competing in the London 2012 Olympic women's football tournament have been crushed by an unexpected ruling that their Islamic dress broke FIFA rules. Iran is...
Jun 10, 2011
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New NSW agency to integrate tourism and events
A NSW Government appointed taskforce will be given a year to develop a strategy for NSW to double tourism by 2020 under plans announced by NSW Minister for Tourism and Major...
Jun 9, 2011
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Qatar plans to build first World Cup stadium by 2015
Qatar is planning to complete construction of its first stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup by 2015, according to the Gulf state's news agency. On Monday the Qatar News Agency...
Jun 8, 2011
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LIVE! Singapore concludes second act with resounding success
Proving its mettle as the premier performing arts platform, the LIVE! Singapore annual global performing Arts Conference and Trade Fair has recorded 13% growth in participants...
Jun 7, 2011
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Bahrain reinstated to F1 calendar
The Bahrain Grand Prix, called off in February because of social unrest in the country, will be held on 30th October. The Indian Grand Prix, which originally was due to be held...
Jun 6, 2011
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Dohnt and Hassall named Venue Professionals of the Year
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) [VMA] has announced that its 2011 Venue Professional of the Year Awards have been presented to: Trevor Dohnt - General...
Jun 6, 2011
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Global Award for Business Events Head
Business Events Sydney Chief Executive Jon Hutchison has received a special Global Leader award at the IMEX 2011 Academy Awards in Frankfurt, Germany. The international award...
Jun 6, 2011
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ARV Lunch with Victoria's new Minister for Sport & Recreation
Aquatic and Recreation Victoria (ARV) have announced details of an Executive Lunch with Victorian Minister for Sport & Recreation Hugh Delahunty MP. The lunch, being held at The...
Jun 6, 2011
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Snedden optimistic over RWC ticket sales
Rugby New Zealand 2011 Chief Executive Martin Snedden remains confident of healthy total ticket sales for this year's World Cup despite organisers having suffered a major...
Jun 4, 2011
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Vivid Sydney Illuminates the Harbour City
The third annual Vivid Sydney festival, the largest celebration of light, music and ideas in the southern hemisphere, is transforming parts of the NSW capital into a colourful...
Jun 4, 2011
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Badminton abandons skirt ruling
World badminton administrators have abandoned their controversial ruling forcing women to play in skirts or dresses. The regulation was due to come into force as of 1st June but...
Jun 3, 2011
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Uncertain future for Christchurch's Vbase
A decision on the future size and shape of Christchurch venue management company Vbase is expected in the coming weeks. Christhcurch City Councillors are set to consider plans...
Jun 3, 2011
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Dates confirmed for 2011 ASCTA Queensland conference
The Queensland Branch of the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) has confirmed its dates for its 2011 annual conference. The event will be held at...
Jun 3, 2011
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Ungerboeck Software strengthens Asia-Pacific operations
Ungerboeck Software is to manage its Australasian and Asian operations under a single regional umbrella called Ungerboeck Asia-Pacific. The new entity will be headed by Fred...
Jun 3, 2011
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New Fitness Expo for Brisbane
The inaugural Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo at will be held at the city's Convention and Exhibition Centre in October. The Expo aims to tap into the growing demand for health...
Jun 2, 2011
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TIANZ calls for NZ National Convention Centre
Infrastructure, including a national convention centre, is the greatest concern for companies involved in tourism in New Zealand, with the Tourism Industry Association New...
Jun 2, 2011
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ARU launches 'One Team 2011' Wallabies season
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has launched the Qantas Wallabies 2011 international season slogan 'One Team 2011'. Having, late last year, begun to develop a call to arms and...
Jun 2, 2011
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Tokyo set for 2020 Olympic bid
The Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) has stated that Tokyo remains focused on a bid for the 2020 Olympic Games following Hiroshima's decision to scrap its candidacy last week....
Jun 1, 2011
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Fowlie receives ASCTA coach of the year award
Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) swim coach John Fowlie, the man who coached Alicia Coutts to five gold medals at last year's Commonwealth Games in Delhi, has been named the...
Jun 1, 2011
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Leading digital sport marketeers to address industry event
With some of the world's best digital sport marketers travelling to Australia to address the 'Getting the most out of digital' sport marketing conference, conference organiser,...
Jun 1, 2011
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Fujifilm launches portable event photography solution
Fujifilm has launched bizziBox, a portable event photography solution that enables on-the-spot printing anywhere, any time. Revealed at the recent Australian Amusement, Leisure...
Jun 1, 2011
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Cricket NSW names Blacktown Reserve 'Ground of the Year'
Blacktown City Council's Joe McAleer Reserve, located in the suburb of Glendenning, has been recognised as Ground of the Year by Cricket NSW. The recognition for first and...
Jun 1, 2011
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