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Qatar to host 2015 Handball World Championships
Qatar has further enhanced its sports event portfolio after being awarded the men's 2015 World Handball Championships. The decision was announced last week by the International...
Feb 1, 2011
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Excitement Builds for Arafura Games 2011
Northern Territory Chief Minister Paul Henderson has thanked sponsors, organisers and volunteers at a function to mark 100 days until the 2011 Arafura Games. Chief Minister...
Feb 1, 2011
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Geoff Jones Returns to Nine Entertainment Co.
Geoff Jones has returned to Nine Entertainment Co. in an expanded role as Managing Director, Events. Jones' areas of responsibility will comprise management of Ticketek, as well...
Jan 27, 2011
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Doubts raised over Melbourne's F1 future
Victoria Premier Ted Baillieu has refused to rule out scrapping Melbourne's Formula One grand prix when its hosting contract expires after the city's Mayor, Robert Doyle, called...
Jan 25, 2011
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New ATEC Managing Director takes the helm
Felicia Mariani has commenced her new role as Managing Director of the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) - the national body representing Australiaâs $26 billon tourism...
Jan 24, 2011
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Foxtix announces account wins
Foxtix Commercial Director Harley Evans has announced that the company is now ticketing for a number of new events. These events are: • V8 Supercar Championships: 2011 Winton...
Jan 23, 2011
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Interstate Championships set to light up Sydney's Northern Beaches
Surf Life Saving's elite will converge on Sydney this weekend for the 2011 National Interstate Championships, with defending champions New South Wales looking to hold off a...
Jan 21, 2011
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Australia wins Snowboard World Championship double
Australia's snowboard halfpipe team has capped off an unbelievable 48 hours at the World Championships in La Molina, Spain, by adding another two World Championship titles....
Jan 21, 2011
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Schedule of events for 14th Pacific Games released
The organising committee of the 14th Pacific Games in New Caledonia has released the schedule of events for the quadrennial meet that will take place seven months from now....
Jan 20, 2011
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ASEAN countries consider FIFA World Cup bid
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is considering the possibility of tabling a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup during the organisation's Foreign...
Jan 19, 2011
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BCEC Manager looks forward to 'business as usual'
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) General Manager Robert O'Keefe has issued a statement looking forward to the venue soon being "fully operational". The statement...
Jan 18, 2011
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Elton John to Open Forsyth Barr Stadium
Singer-songwriter Sir Elton John will be the first major act booked for Dunedin's new roofed stadium. The $200 million stadium is expected to open in August and will host Rugby...
Jan 14, 2011
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New Year Challenges for 'Resurgent' Basketball
Basketball Australia Chief Executive Larry Sengstock says the New Year is presenting a new set of challenges for the National Basketball League (NBL) as it looks to capitalise...
Jan 13, 2011
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Floods Engulf Queensland Facilities
With floods having ravaged a major part of Queensland over recent weeks, rising floodwaters are now affecting low lying areas of the state capital Brisbane. Brisbane, home to...
Jan 12, 2011
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Show will go on at Tamworth Country Music Festival
Contrary to reports in some media, the 2011 Jayco Tamworth Country Music Festival will commence this Friday. The festival's 10 days of celebrations; featuring over 2,500...
Jan 11, 2011
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IBM serves up Official Australian Open Program iPad App
In a Grand Slam first, IBM has announced the release of the Official Australian Open Program iPad Application, allowing fans to get even more involved with the action on court,...
Jan 11, 2011
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Arena Manawatu appoints new caterers
Following a competitive tender process, Compass Group has been awarded the contract to manage all food service operations at Arena Manawatu. Under the contract, which commenced...
Jan 10, 2011
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HKCEC voted best venue for the Eighth time
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has been voted the Asia's Best Convention and Exhibition Centre for the eighth time. Recognised by CEI Asia magazine's...
Jan 7, 2011
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PyeongChang boosts Winter Games bid committee
The team behind PyeongChang's bid to host the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games has appointed two additional vice-chairmen and a new bid ambassador. The two new...
Jan 6, 2011
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Australia to host AFC Asian Cup
Australia will host the 2015 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup after the Asian Football Confederation Executive Committee unanimously voted to support its bid....
Jan 5, 2011
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New funding announced for aerial ski water ramp training facility
Olympic gold medallist Lydia Lassila's dream of a purpose-built high performance aerial ski water ramp facility based on home soil will become a reality after a $4 million joint...
Jan 4, 2011
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Blacktown's Youth Corroboree to connect Indigenous young people
Blacktown City Council's Emerton Leisure Centre will host a Summer Pool Party on Wednesday, 19th January as part of a Youth Corroboree program for Aboriginal and Torres Straits...
Jan 4, 2011
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New Zealand Footballers react to Honours
New Zealand Football Chairman Frank van Hattum has extended his congratulations to Ricki Herbert and Ryan Nelsen on their respective New Year's Honours and described the...
Jan 1, 2011
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World's best hold court as Hopman Cup continues to break new ground
Perth will play host to some of the world's best tennis players when the Hyundai Hopman Cup XXIII begins at the Burswood Dome tomorrow (1st January). Western Australian Tourism...
Dec 31, 2010
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