News: Events
SCEC Mounts Social Media Expansion
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has launched an expanded social media program, opening the way for new online communities surrounding Australia's busiest events...
Mar 8, 2011
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NICA Celebrates First Decade of Excellence
The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) in Melbourne is set to celebrate ten successful years as Australia's premier centre of excellence in contemporary circus arts...
Mar 8, 2011
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Super Rugby Partners with Betfair
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced that Betfair will be an official partner of the Super Rugby competition in Australia for the next two seasons. The deal began as...
Mar 7, 2011
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AWRA Slams London Olympic Ticketing
The Australian Womensport and Recreation Association (AWRA) has issued a statement in which it "strongly condemns" the London Olympic Organising Committee for adopting a policy...
Mar 6, 2011
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Populous to Masterplan 2014 Youth Olympic Games
The Masterplan for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China, has been awarded to world leading sports architecture firm Populous. This is the second big win for Populous...
Mar 5, 2011
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New Zealand to host FIFA Under 20 World Cup in 2015
World football governing body FIFA has awarded New Zealand the right to host its Under 20s World Cup in 2015, beating challenges from Wales, Peru and Tunisia. Immediately after...
Mar 4, 2011
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Volunteers the backbone of WA Sport
With the winter sports season looming, grassroots sporting clubs across Western Australia will again be relying on people giving up hours of their time for the organisations to...
Mar 4, 2011
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IMG launches new ticketing company
Claiming that it will "revolutionise the industry", the IMG Sports Technology Group has announced the launch of its new ticketing company, TicketDesq. IMG Australia's Senior...
Mar 4, 2011
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Post Quake Update from Christchurch venues and events
Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal and Ticketek New Zealand have communicated with clients in releation to upcoming events. In a statement, Neil Cox, Isaac Theatre Royal's...
Mar 4, 2011
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PFA Supports A-League Players in Uncertain Times
With the exclusion of North Queensland Fury from the A-League, the next few months shape as a most uncertain time for Australia's professional footballers, according to the...
Mar 3, 2011
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Basra Sport City: Southern Iraq's Sporting 'Peace Dividend'
While the development of major sporting infrastructure in Arabian Gulf nations is widely reported, the development of the Basrah Sport City in nearby southern Iraq appears to...
Mar 3, 2011
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Government Launches European Base for Australian Athletes
Minister for Sport Mark Arbib today officially opened the European Training Centre (ETC), a new base for Australia's athletes in the Italian province of Varese. Speaking at the...
Mar 3, 2011
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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Refreshes its Brand
To mark the opening of expanded convention facilities, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has developed a 'Brand Refresh' to reflect the Centre's unique offering...
Mar 2, 2011
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Doubts over Christchurch Rugby World Cup matches
The New Zealand Government has admitted that Christchurch may not be able to host Rugby World Cup matches following last week's devastating earthquake. AMI Stadium in...
Mar 2, 2011
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Australian Commonwealth Games Contractors unlikely to be paid
Australian companies still owed hundreds of thousands of dollars from last year's Delhi Commonwealth Games are unlikely to see their money, the Games Organising Committee has...
Mar 1, 2011
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2011 Airshow set to Celebrate Aviation History
The Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition have announced that the Avalon 2011 Airshow will celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Royal Australian...
Feb 25, 2011
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O'Neill to remain at the ARU
Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Managing Director and Chief Executive John O'Neill has accepted a contract extension offered by the ARU Board to continue in the role until the end...
Feb 23, 2011
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PyeongChang winter games bid praised by IOC
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission Chair Gunilla Lindberg hailed PyeongChang's bid to host the 2018 Winter Games after the 14-strong team of inspectors...
Feb 22, 2011
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Tragedy as 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Christchurch
Just five months after suffering from a major earthquake, Christchurch has been embolied in further earthquake tragedy. It has been reported that the tremor, which hit at...
Feb 22, 2011
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NT Rugby Chief Moves to Gold Coast
Northern Territory Rugby Union Chief Executive Tim Heath has resigned to work with Rugby Gold Coast. Heath has had a long and varied experience as a rugby coach and manager and...
Feb 20, 2011
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Countdown to 2011 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) has released pre event details for the 2011 Formula 1 Qantas Australian Grand Prix. The F1 Australian Grand Prix, to be held from...
Feb 19, 2011
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Free entertainment and activities at Perth Cultural Centre 'O' Day
Perth's cultural heart will be pumping with entertainment and activity this Sunday as 'O' Day celebrations return to the Perth Cultural Centre. Western Australian Planning and...
Feb 18, 2011
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Bahrain officials vow to deliver safe F1 Grand Prix
Bahrain Grand Prix officials have pledged to deliver a safe race next month despite fears from Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone about growing unrest in the country. Bahrain...
Feb 18, 2011
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Stadia and Events experts welcome new talent
Stadia and events consultancy firm, the Turnkey Management Group (TMG), has bolstered its senior ranks with the announcement that event industry identity, Dion Brant, will join...
Feb 18, 2011
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