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NZRA Announces National Conference Highlights
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has announced details of its major speakers and events for its 2010 Annual Conference. With the theme ‘Connect … The Dots, the...
Jun 2, 2010
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Centennial Park trustees threaten resignation
NSW Government plans to move control of Sydney’s Moore Park from the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust (CPMPT) to the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust has led CPMPT...
Jun 2, 2010
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ATP says tennis in China is ready for take-off
Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) international group Chief Executive Brad Drewett has said that 'the sky is the limit' for the potential of tennis in China, as he...
Jun 2, 2010
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Lilys Function Centre rises from former Demons Club
The former Demons Sports licensed club in the western Sydney suburb of Blacktown has been relaunched as Lilys Restaurant, Bar & Function Centre. The former licensed club, which...
Jun 2, 2010
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Sands' Macau sale may raise US$12 billion
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman Sheldon Adelson has said that the planned sale of the casino operator's Macau malls and apartments may raise as much as US$12 billion and recoup...
Jun 1, 2010
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Moshtix to Ticket Ruapehu Mardi Gras 2010
Emerging ticketing company moshtix has been chosen as the official ticketing provider for New Zealand's premier ski party event, the Ruapehu Mountain Mardi Gras. The...
May 27, 2010
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Adelaide Oval Redevelopment hangs on World Cup bid
Federal Government funding for the redevelopment of Adelaide Oval would appear to be dependent on Australian success in its bid to host the FIFA World Cup. Speaking to the ABC...
May 25, 2010
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Gymnastics Australia appoints new Chief Executive in lead up to Delhi and London
The Board of Gymnastics Australia has announced that Catherine Clark has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive, and will lead the sport on its journey to the 2010...
May 24, 2010
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Delhi Games delays cause 'serious concern'
Delays in handing over several venues to the organisers of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi are causing "serious concern." The JLN Athletics Stadium, Talkatora Swimming Complex,...
May 21, 2010
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Basketball Leaders Gather for Summit
A who's who of Australian Basketball's most influential leaders will gather in Sydney tomorrow (22nd May, 2010) for a think-tank to help set the strategic direction for the...
May 21, 2010
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Ellis Releases Report on Gender, Sport and Media
During a keynote address at the IWG Women and Sport Conference in Sydney, Federal Minister for Sport Kate Ellis has release a "fascinating" new report on gender, sport and...
May 21, 2010
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Duty Managers Networking at MSAC
The MSAC Institute of Training has developed a series of networking events for duty managers across the sport, recreation and leisure industry. The second in this series of...
May 20, 2010
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World Cup Stadia and Infrastructure to Cost $2.48 billion
Australia plans to spend $2.48 billion on stadiums and infrastructure if it is awarded the right to host the FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2022. The bid document has the event...
May 19, 2010
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Dubai Serious About 2020 Olympics Bid
Although last week it withdrew from hosting the 15th World Swimming Championships in 2013, Dubai remains serious about hosting the 2020 Olympic Games with Dubai ruler Sheikh...
May 19, 2010
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Auckland SkyCity unveils Sky Deck Skyscopes and Convention Centre Expansion
Leading Auckland tourist attraction, the Sky Tower located at SkyCity, has added an extra feature to its Sky Deck highest observation level. The Sky Deck's new SkyScopes view...
May 19, 2010
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More 'iconic events' for Sydney?
The NSW Government says it is in negotiations to bring the Goodwood Festival of Speed, MotoGP and Superbikes racing to Sydney. In an interview with Australian Sponsorship News ,...
May 19, 2010
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Hong Kong to host 2010 Bledisloe Cup match
The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU), in conjunction with the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) and Australian Rugby Union (ARU), has announced that Hong Kong will again host...
May 18, 2010
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Volkswagen Partners with New Zealand Football
New Zealand Football has confirmed auto manufacturer Volkswagen as a major partner of football in New Zealand. The vision of the partnership between New Zealand Football and...
May 17, 2010
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Sydney's World Cup 'Fan Fest' to cost taxpayers $7 million
The 'Fan Fest' outdoor screening areas being set up in Sydney for this year's FIFA World Cup is set to cost $7 million to NSW taxpayers. The Sydney Morning Herald reported the...
May 17, 2010
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Arabian Gulf approach to Sport Sponsorship 'needs to change'
Sports sponsorships in the Gulf Cooperation Council (Arabian Gulf) nations is challenged by the absence of regulations in the media and marketing industry and a persisting old...
May 17, 2010
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Three New Stadiums central to Australia's World Cup Bid
Australia has today submitted its bid for the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup™ in Zurich, with proposes the building of three new stadiums if the bid is successful. All levels of...
May 14, 2010
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Dubai rejects 2013 World Swimming Championships hosting
Dubai has decided not to go ahead with hosting the 15th World Swimming Championships in 2013 after winning the rights to hold the event by governing body FINA last year. FINA...
May 14, 2010
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Bright future for NZ events
On the eve of biggest ever year for the events industry of New Zealand, The 2010 Eventing the Future Conference is the convention for New Zealand and regional event...
May 13, 2010
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ASB Showgrounds redevelopment Opens
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has officially opened the final stage three of the $31 million ASB Showgrounds redevelopment in the Auckland suburb of Greenlane. The final...
May 12, 2010
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