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Exceed recognised for 'Fitness for All' campaign
At a ceremony in Beijing to celebrate China's 'Fitness for All Campaign - Walking to 100 Universities', the Exceed Company Ltd received the Outstanding Contribution Award from...
Mar 25, 2011
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Terrorist threat for Cricket World Cup quarter-final
Tonight's Cricket World Cup quarter-final between hosts India and Australia has been flagged as a potential terror target. An advisory from India's Ministry for Home Affairs...
Mar 24, 2011
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Sydney to stage 2015 Netball World Championship
The International Federation of Netball Associations (IFNA) has announced that Sydney will host the 2015 World Netball Championship. Sydney edged out Manchester for the right to...
Mar 23, 2011
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Doha enters running for 2017 IAAF World Championships
The Qatar Olympic Committee has announced that Doha is to bid to host the 2017 World Athletics Championships. Doha will be up against London, which is hoping to host the...
Mar 22, 2011
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WA Government funds Culture festival and Sports events during CHOGM 2011
A $2.45 million arts and culture festival will be staged in conjunction with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth this October. Western Australia will...
Mar 22, 2011
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Sky City convention centre plans may go back to the drawing board
Plans by Sky City Auckland to transform the city's Federal Street into a pedestrian friendly shared space with extended convention facilities in air space over the road should...
Mar 21, 2011
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Bin Hammam confirms candidacy for FIFA Presidency
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Mohamed Bin Hammam has announced that he is to challenge Sepp Blatter for the Presidency of world football governing body FIFA. In a...
Mar 18, 2011
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National forum considers future of Australian dance
The Australia Council for the Arts and Ausdance National are combining forces to present the National Dance Forum this weekend in Melbourne. The first event of its kind for many...
Mar 17, 2011
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Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton call for a bold, creative Sydney
Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Directors Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton have called for collaborative action to ensure that the city's Walsh Bay lives up to its potential of...
Mar 16, 2011
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Key highlights Rugby World Cup contingency plans
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has suggested that Auckland and Dunedin could host more Rugby World Cup matches if earthquake-hit Christchurch is unable to stage games. Last...
Mar 16, 2011
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Star Trac Changes Present Opportunities for Blue Fitness
Ben Davies, Director of Blue Fitness Australia and New Zealand, says he is excited about the recent change of leadership at global fitness equipment supplier Star Trac. As...
Mar 16, 2011
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Sporting events called off after Japan Earthquake
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed Asian Champions League matches in Japan following Friday's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. AFC President Mohamed Bin...
Mar 15, 2011
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Battlefield Sports co-Founders to lead 2011 International Live Gaming Conference
Peter and Nicole Lander, the co-Founders of Battlefield Sports, are to play a leading role in the 2011 International Live Gaming Conference. The two day conference, aimed at...
Mar 15, 2011
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Inflatable Outdoor Movie Screens Released
Smart Digital Australia has released its new 'Rental Tough' inflatable outdoor movie screen. Perfect for the hire or rental industries, the new screen frame fabric is tougher...
Mar 14, 2011
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International Focus for Singapore Pool and Spa Show
The first ever SPLASH! Asia event is set to take place from 4th to 5th May 2011 at the Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore. The exhibition is modeled on the highly...
Mar 14, 2011
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Nominations open for the 2011 Venue Professional of the Year Awards
Members of the Venue Management Association are invited to nominate a fellow VMA Member for the 2011 Venue Professional of the Year Awards. Nominees can be a colleague or...
Mar 12, 2011
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Focus on fitness creates new business opportunities
The fitness industry is in the strongest position it has been in for many years, with a high level of support from community groups and even the entertainment sector. According...
Mar 11, 2011
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Three bids make short-list to develop NZ cycling centre of excellence
Sport and Recreation New Zealand ( SPARC ) has selected a short-list of three regions from which one will be chosen to develop a national cycling centre of excellence. The three...
Mar 11, 2011
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May Day deadline to confirm Bahrain F1 grand prix plans
Organisers of the postponed Bahrain Formula One grand prix have been given until 1st May to decide whether or not they will be able to stage the race later in the 2011 calendar....
Mar 11, 2011
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Parramatta Stadium Celebrates 25 Years
Sydney's Parramatta Stadium is celebrating its 25th anniversary. 25 years ago, on 5th March 1986, Parramatta Stadium was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, followed by...
Mar 11, 2011
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Ticketek/Nine Entertainment Senior Appointments
The Nine Entertainment Company's Geoff Jones has announced the appointments of Cameron Hoy as Managing Director of Ticketek Australia and Brendon Bainbridge as Managing Director...
Mar 10, 2011
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Perth Festival farewells Artistic Director Shelagh Magadza
At the close of the 2011 Perth International Arts Festival, the Festival has farewelled Artistic Director Shelagh Magadza. Shelagh's ambition to take the Festival experience to...
Mar 10, 2011
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Registrations Open for VMA 2011 Congress
The Venue Management Association has launched the Website and program its 2011 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress. The program features three fantastic days of networking and...
Mar 9, 2011
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Christchurch Rugby World Cup Games hinge on engineering reports
Engineering reports expected in coming days on Christchurch's earthquake-damaged AMI Stadium are likely to dictate whether the city can play host to the Rugby World Cup. The...
Mar 9, 2011
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