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One Movement for Music 2011 event deferred
The 2011 One Movement for Music event due to be staged in Perth in October has been deferred, pending a review of the event's structure. Eventscorp Executive Director David van...
Apr 8, 2011
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Microsoft unveiled as Rugby World Cup sponsor
Microsoft New Zealand has been unveiled as an official sponsor of the Rugby World Cup later this year. Under the terms of the deal, Microsoft's software and cloud product...
Apr 8, 2011
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'Evolving' ATE comes to a close
The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), which came to a close in Sydney today, will continue to evolve from a "bricks and mortar" travel trade show to an all-encompassing...
Apr 8, 2011
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Largest light and water spectacular in South East Asia
Laservision have launched a spectacular multimedia light and water spectacular 'Wonder Full' at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands Resort. The opening of what is the largest...
Apr 8, 2011
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Elite swimmers seek pay rises
Australia's elite swimmers are set to negotiate a pay rise and better work conditions after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) yesterday ordered Swimming...
Apr 7, 2011
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FFA Drops World Cup Bid Libel Action
The Football Federation Australia (FFA) has dropped libel proceedings against publishers of a series of exposes on the conduct of its failed World Cup bid, as it stands accused...
Apr 7, 2011
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LIVE! Singapore 2011 to connect Asian performing arts market with the world
LIVE! Singapore will see leaders in performing arts gather for a global professional performing arts exchange over three days. Performing arts enthusiasts in Asia Pacific are...
Apr 7, 2011
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Xercise Pro to release iPad app
Xercise Pro will showcase their new module for the iPad at the upcoming Australian Fitness and Health Expo. The app will streamline the efficiency of trainers across health...
Apr 6, 2011
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Record breaking Supafest benefits from strong dollar
With the final artists having been added to the line-up of this weekend's Supafest urban music festival, organisers are expecting in excess of 100,000 fans to attend the four...
Apr 6, 2011
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NSW Tourism to benefit from new tourism/events body
NSW Tourism will benefit from the stronger focus on tourism and events under the one, autonomous body of Destination NSW, as announced in the Coalition Government's Tourism...
Apr 5, 2011
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National Museum of Korea tops Asian museum attendances
In 2010, the National Museum of Korea recorded the largest attendance numbers in Asia and ranked ninth in the world with more than three million visitors. Tokyo's National Art...
Apr 5, 2011
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Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal to Remain Closed until October
Christchurch's much-loved and historic Isaac Theatre Royal will be closed for all events until 31st October 2011 while remedial work is planned and undertaken. The Board and...
Apr 5, 2011
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Les Mills to launch Sh'Bam Dance Workout
Les Mills International is to launch its new dance-based workout into the Australian and New Zealand markets at the upcoming Australian Fitness & Health Expo. With dance-based...
Apr 5, 2011
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Holistic Health on display at Australian Fitness Expo
The Australian Fitness & Health Expo will present a number of different approaches to the concept of being 'fit'. According to Expo presenter Michelle Bridges while exercise is...
Apr 4, 2011
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Easter Show Carnival Operators concerned over rival event
Carnival operators at the Sydney Royal Easter Show are concerned at the growth of a rival event, the Sydney Family Show, at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park in Sydney's...
Apr 4, 2011
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LIWA Aquatics 2011 North West Seminar
LIWA Aquatics first accredited professional development session for 2011 will take place from 19th to 21st May in Exmouth. The decision by the LIWA (Leisure Institute of Western...
Apr 2, 2011
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The 'Aussies' a welcome boost for Gold Coast tourism
The return of the DHL Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships 2011 to the Gold Coast's renowned Kurrawa beach from today (Saturday 2nd April) through until Sunday 10th April is...
Apr 2, 2011
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Rugby World Cup Confirms Christchurch Pool Match Rescheduling
Tournament Organiser Rugby New Zealand 2011 (RNZ 2011) has announced the revised match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2011 following the decision to reallocate all matches from...
Apr 1, 2011
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Top track and field athletes compete in Perth final
Some of Australia's best athletes have descended on Perth this week for the 2011 Go for 2 & 5 Australian Athletics Tour Final. Western Australian Tourism Minister Kim Hames said...
Mar 31, 2011
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New high performance sport entity a step closer
A new entity to take high performance sport in New Zealand to the next level is now a step closer. Paul Collins, Chair of the SPARC High Performance Board, has announced an...
Mar 31, 2011
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Belgravia Launches International Division
Following its appointment as the operator of a major new sports resort in Abu Dhabi, Belgravia Leisure has announced the launch of a dedicated international leisure management...
Mar 30, 2011
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International Ice Hockey backs Christchurch Event
While many events have been cancelled following the devastating earthquake which shock Christchurch on 22nd February, the promoters of International Ice Hockey USA vs Canada...
Mar 30, 2011
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FFA Announces New Management Structure
A new management structure that aims to deliver continued success of national teams, sustainable growth of the Hyundai A-League and better engagement with football's grassroots...
Mar 29, 2011
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Ungerboeck Australasia Conference Heads to the Gold Coast
Ungerboeck Systems International (USI) will be presenting their 2011 Australasia Conference on Queensland's Gold Coast. The event, to be held from 22nd to 25th May at the...
Mar 26, 2011
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