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P!NK caps Australian dominance with Helpmann Award
American pop artist P!NK marked her dominance of the Australian music scene by winning the 2010 Helpmann Award for best international concert. P!NK, who last year performed a...
Sep 7, 2010
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12 month Countdown to 14th Pacific Games
To mark the start of the final year of preparations for the 14th Pacific Games, 22 delegations from across Oceania have visited New Caledonia to review the organisational...
Sep 3, 2010
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Perth Theatre Trust to manage new Albany Entertainment Centre
The Western Australian Government has appointed the Perth Theatre Trust as interim managers of the new Albany Entertainment Centre (AEC). The spectacular $70 million building...
Sep 1, 2010
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Sporting Capital Hosts International Sport Facility Management Program
The Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) Institute of Training has announced details of its upcoming fourth International Sport Facility Management Program. To be held from...
Sep 1, 2010
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Asian football chief backs Qatar World Cup bid
Mohamed Bin Hammam, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), has said he will back Qatar's bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, in preference to those of other AFC...
Aug 27, 2010
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FINA strengthens ties with Myrtha Pools
Swimming pool manufacturer Myrtha Pools has become an Official Partner of the first World Aquatics Convention, in a deal that it says reinforces its commitment to the swimming's...
Aug 26, 2010
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Manukau Prepares Up For An Arts Explosion
Following the success of 2009, Manukau once again becomes centre stage for the diverse, colourful and eclectic arts community when the third Manukau Festival of Arts kicks off...
Aug 26, 2010
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IOC: 17 countries keen to host Youth Olympics
At least 17 countries, including the United States and others from Africa and Latin America, have expressed interest in hosting future editions of the Youth Olympic Games from...
Aug 25, 2010
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Ekka Farewells Successful Show
With sunshine and blue skies prevailing over most of the 10 days of the Royal Queensland Show, in excess of 400,000 people have poured through the gates to participate in and...
Aug 20, 2010
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Chinese companies set to sponsor major international sports properties
Last week's announcement that the 2010 Asian Games has raised $500 million in sponsorship is of major significance to sponsors, rights holders and industry support services...
Aug 18, 2010
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Countdown to the Cairns Festival
With a vision to deliver a vibrant, progressive and highly collaborative arts festival, the 49th Cairns Festival is set to run from 20th August to 5th September. The Cairns...
Aug 17, 2010
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Successful Start for Singapore Youth Olympics
Saturday saw the successful launch of the first ever Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. Opened by Singapore President S.R. Nathan in front of 25,000 people, the 12-day event will...
Aug 16, 2010
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Asian Games raises over $500 million in sponsorship
Organisers of this November's Asian Games in Guangzhou have raised more than $500 million (US$443 million, 3 billion yuan) in sponsorship, offsetting almost a third of the 10...
Aug 13, 2010
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Asia's Fastest-Growing Destination Marathon Laguna Phuket
Asia's fastest-growing destination marathon, the Laguna Phuket International Marathon, is to be held on 12th June 2011, with registrations set to open in October. The Laguna...
Aug 11, 2010
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Innovative Eden Park Pavilion launched
Tournament Organisers have announced that Auckland's Eden Park will be home to a striking, luxurious purpose built corporate hospitality venue during Rugby World Cup 2011. With...
Aug 10, 2010
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London 2012 Olympics chooses Technogym
Technogym has been appointed Exclusive Supplier for all athletic preparation centres for the London 2012 Olympic Games. For Technogym, internationally recognised in technologies...
Aug 10, 2010
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Crowd Management Lessons from Love Parade Tragedy
The tragic events at the recent Love Parade Festival in Duisberg, Germany in which 21 people died, including an Australian woman, and at least 500 were injured, is leading crowd...
Aug 10, 2010
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Robyn Archer named Program Advisor for 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture
The International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) and the Australia Council for the Arts have announced the appointment of singer, writer, artistic...
Aug 6, 2010
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Singapore set for inaugural Youth Olympic Games
An estimated 5,000 teenage athletes and officials are set to participate in the inaugural Youth Olympic Games to be held in Singapore from 14th to 16th August. A total of 26...
Aug 4, 2010
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2011 Brisbane Ekka to offer fresh fruit showbag
In an Australian first, Brisbane's Ekka (the Royal Queensland Show) will offer a fresh fruit showbag in move away from the traditional show tucker of dagwood dogs, chips and...
Aug 4, 2010
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Delhi Commonwealth Games Safety Certificates Faked
With barely two months to go before the Commonwealth Games start in October, the event has been caught up in a flood of allegations of rampant corruption. The Times of India...
Aug 2, 2010
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FFA Submits 2015 AFC Asian Cup Bid
On the back of a glowing report from the FIFA inspection team that visited Australia to examine its Bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Football Federation Australia (FFA) today...
Jul 29, 2010
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Venues Near Completion for Delhi Commonwealth Games
Although not all venues are complete for the scheduled 1st August handover, new facilities have been inaugurated for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. The Delhi University...
Jul 29, 2010
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New Outdoor Laminate Dance Floor From SICO
SICO South Pacific has released their newest addition to their extensive range of portable dance floors. The Starlight II is a laminate surface dance floor that is specifically...
Jul 29, 2010
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