News: Events
Adventure Racing management passes to Geocentric Outdoors
The Queenstown based Southern Traverse adventure company, which created the Adventure Racing World Series and Championship (ARWS and ARWC) ten years ago, has passed the...
Apr 30, 2011
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V8 Supercars storm back into Perth
The V8 Supercars have stormed back into Perth with a 'Meet the Drivers' function in the city kicking off a weekend festival of motorsport. Western Australian Sport and...
Apr 29, 2011
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Sell Out for Game two of NBL Grand Final Series
The 'Orange Army' has come out in droves to support their National Basketball League team's bid to win its first-ever NBL championship, with Game Two of the Cairns Taipans' 2011...
Apr 21, 2011
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Fitness Experts to Share Sales Mastery
A team of Australia's top fitness sales and marketing experts are to present a unique series of seminars that aim to help fitness and recreation professionals boost membership...
Apr 21, 2011
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Oval redevelopment puts Adelaide's Victoria Square revamp in doubt
The planned $100 million redevelopment of Adelaide's central Victoria Square is in limbo due to the Adelaide Oval upgrade. Almost a year ago, Adelaide City Council announced...
Apr 20, 2011
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Asian Attractions Expo 2011 Program Released
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has released the program for its Asian Attractions Expo 2011. To be held at the Resorts World Convention...
Apr 19, 2011
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Sport Reporters held in Qatar
Two Swiss sports reporters filming a piece on football in Qatar, the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts, were detained in the Gulf state for nearly a fortnight, according to TV channel...
Apr 19, 2011
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Leisure Concepts Australia reveals Stott Pilates distributorship at Fitness and Health Expo
One of the highlights of the weekend's Australian Fitness and Health Expo at Darling Harbour was Leisure Concepts Australia's presentation of their recent partnership with...
Apr 19, 2011
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Registrations Open for 47th ARI Annual Conference and Trade Show
The program and registration form for the 47th Aquatic and Recreation Institute Conference and Trade Show are now available. The conference, to be held at Novotel Sydney Manly...
Apr 18, 2011
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$15 million commitment to Athletics at Melbourne's Albert Park
The Victorian Government has made a multi-million dollar commitment for the completion of Victoria's new home of athletics, the State Athletics Centre. While attending the final...
Apr 18, 2011
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Youth sport expert to speak at Connections 2011
A globally respected expert on young people in sport is in New Zealand this week to offer the sport sector advice on how to keep more Kiwi kids involved in sport and recreation....
Apr 18, 2011
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Snedden outlines economic boost of Rugby World Cup
Martin Snedden, Chief Executive of Rugby New Zealand 2011 (RNZ2011) has revealed that he expects this year's Rugby World Cup to attract nearly 100,000 visitors from abroad. At a...
Apr 15, 2011
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Sri Lanka faces deficit after Cricket World Cup
Sri Lanka has been left with a deficit of more than $24 million after co-hosting the recent Cricket World Cup, according to the country's Sports Minister. Mahindananda...
Apr 14, 2011
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Will Australia remain a Paralympic power?
Australia will finish outside the top five at the next Paralympic Games for the first time since 1992, according to an analysis by the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC)....
Apr 14, 2011
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Meet us at the Australian Fitness & Health Expo
Australasian Leisure Management will be exhibiting on stand P61 at the Australian Fitness & Health Expo at the Sydney Exhibition Centre this weekend. Do come along and say...
Apr 13, 2011
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Archery Australia selects IMG Sports Technology Group as Technology Partner
IMG Sports Technology Group (IMG STG) and Archery Australia have announced a technology partnership whereby IMG STG will provide a range of technology platforms to service and...
Apr 13, 2011
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Bunbury arts scene to benefit from $9.97 million entertainment centre expansion
Western Australia's Bunbury region is to benefit from the expansion of the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre (BREC), a $9.97 million project that will enable a more diverse...
Apr 12, 2011
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Rugby World Cup 'Cloud' venue to host trade expo
The $9.8 million 'Cloud' venue being built at Auckland's Queen's Wharf will host trade displays for New Zealand industries during the Rugby World Cup. The venue is adjacent to...
Apr 12, 2011
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Luna Park Sydney Offers Easter Value
Luna Park Sydney has announced details of its ride pricing into the increasingly competitive Easter holiday attractions market in Sydney. For the entire month of April, the...
Apr 12, 2011
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New wave of water attractions unveiled at DEAL
Water attractions look set to remain popular leisure options in the Middle East as more suppliers look to enter the market. Water was just one of the themes flowing through the...
Apr 11, 2011
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Vbase's Plans to bring Christchurch venues 'back to life'
Christchurch venue manager Vbase has outlined its ongoing work to reinstate the Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch Town Hall, AMI Stadium and CBS Canterbury Arena...
Apr 11, 2011
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June long Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month announced
Details of the fifth annual Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month, promising an even bigger and better line up of over 70 events ranging from small intimate experiential affairs to...
Apr 10, 2011
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Tutankhamun exhibition opens at the Melbourne Museum
Amid massive security and accompanied by a specialist entourage of handlers and technical experts, one of the biggest shows in the world, already seen by more than seven million...
Apr 10, 2011
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Queensland Leaders to lodge Commonwealth Games bid
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh will travel to Kuala Lumpur in May with Gold Coast Lord Mayor Ron Clarke and representatives from the Federal Government to officially lodge the...
Apr 9, 2011
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