News: Events
One week countdown to NARPACA Ticketing Professionals Conference
With just a week until the seventh annual Ticketing Professionals conference, Organising Committee Chairman Tim Roberts is still able to accept new registrations. The...
Feb 17, 2011
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New Zealand Football submits bid for FIFA Under 20 World Cup
New Zealand Football Chief Executive Michael Glading met with FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter on Tuesday to personally present New Zealand's bid to host the 2015 FIFA Under 20...
Feb 17, 2011
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SANZAR dedicates first round of Super Rugby to supporting disaster relief
Following the recent devastation caused by natural disasters in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, SANZAR has announced it will dedicate the first round of the new Super...
Feb 16, 2011
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Suntec International Celebrates Nine Months of Explosive Growth
In its first nine months of operations, Singapore's Suntec International has broken new ground and set new standards in industry marketing. Launched in May 2010 at IMEX 2010 in...
Feb 16, 2011
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Cairns to build Gosford Stadium Replica?
Immediately prior to the arrival of Cyclone Yasi, the self-appointed Cairns Business and Sporting Group met to outline its plans for a new sport stadium for Far North...
Feb 16, 2011
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City of Sydney backs theatre and fashion events
The City of Sydney is to sponsor the world famous Mary Poppins musical and the Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival to help boost Sydney's 2011 events calendar. The City claims...
Feb 16, 2011
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Darwin Entertainment Centre threatened by debt
Darwin's Entertainment Centre has been operating at a loss for the past two years, recording a loss of $60,000 in 2008/09, and $30,000 in 2009/10. In 2007/08, the centre made a...
Feb 15, 2011
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efi Sports Medicine Rebrands as Total Gym and launches New Product Line
efi Sports Medicine; one of the world’ leading manufacturers of functional and bodyweight resistance training equipment for fitness, athletic training and rehabilitation...
Feb 14, 2011
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Ocean Park reaches capacity through Chinese New Year
Visitors to Ocean Park Hong Kong in the first three days of the Chinese New Year increased 30% compared to the same period last year. Among that total 40% were locals and 55%...
Feb 14, 2011
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Extreme Sports Entrepreneur returns with new board sport
Australian entrepreneur Kyle Dent is set to introduce 'BrushBoarding', which he believes will make a huge splash in the attractions and sports industry across Asia, Australia...
Feb 14, 2011
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Asian Cup organisers apologise to locked out fans
The Qatar Local Organising Committee (QLOC) for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011 has apolgised to fans barred from entering the competition final on 29th January. Many ticketholders...
Feb 13, 2011
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V8 Supercars Voted Australia's Most Entertaining, Exciting And Innovative Sport
On the eve of the 2011 V8 Supercars Championship season, research shows that Australia's touring car category is keeping sports fans on the edge of their seats. A research...
Feb 12, 2011
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QPAC to host VMA 'After Five' event
The Venue Management Association has announced that its latest 'After Five' event will be held at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) on Monday 21st February 2011. The...
Feb 11, 2011
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Vale: Bruce Jackson, 'world's best sound engineer'
Australian audio legend Bruce Jackson, often referred to as "the best sound engineer in the world" has died in a flying accident in the USA. Born and bred in Sydney, along with...
Feb 10, 2011
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Cairns Convention Centre Receives Gold Certification
The Cairns Convention Centre has been awarded Gold Certification, the International Association of Congress Centre's (AIPC) highest possible level in their Quality Standards...
Feb 10, 2011
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Top IPC athletes make the most of QEII's new training track
Top athletes at the recent 2011 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics World Championships were the first to use the new training track at Christchurch's QEII Park...
Feb 9, 2011
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Baulderstone wins $350 million Adelaide Convention Centre contract
Baulderstone has been selected as the managing contractor for the $350 million expansion of the Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC), originally built by Baulderstone in 1987. The...
Feb 8, 2011
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Sumo tournament cancelled as corruption scandal escalates
In an unprecedented move, Japan's spring sumo tournament has been cancelled in response to the sport's biggest ever match-fixing scandal. 14 wrestlers and coaches are alleged to...
Feb 8, 2011
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Networking Breakfast for Melbourne Leisure Professionals
Three leisure industry identities are to address an industry networking breakfast, relevant to anyone who owns, operates or works in the Victorian leisure industry. Service...
Feb 8, 2011
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Hat-trick for Suntec Singapore at the CEI Asia Industry Awards 2011
Fresh from a string of awards in the last quarter of 2010, Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre (Suntec Singapore) has once again received the honours...
Feb 7, 2011
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Women's Fitness Forum Popular with Delegates
The inaugural Women In Fitness Forum, held in Sydney on Friday, was a big success with delegates. The popular events set out to unite female health club, weight loss studio and...
Feb 7, 2011
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UN declares 2011 as the International Year of Forests
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests to raise awareness on sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development...
Feb 6, 2011
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Suntec International Signs Partnership with Adelaide Convention Centre
Barely eight months after its inception, Suntec International, a member of the ARA Group, has signed on a second partnership agreement, adding Australia to its portfolio for...
Feb 4, 2011
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NSW Opposition back new convention and entertainment centre for Sydney
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have backed an independent panel's plans for a new world-class convention, entertainment and concert facility at Sydney's Darling Harbour. It...
Feb 3, 2011
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