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Codes Reach Agreement on Eve of World Cup Submission
The Australian Football League, Australian Rugby Union (ARU), National Rugby League and Football Federation Australia (FFA) have signed a binding agreement giving unanimous...
May 11, 2010
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Long Queues but Fears of Low Numbers at Shanghai Expo
With massive queues waiting to enter its steel and glass pavilions, and with signs warning of four-hour waits at key sites, the Shanghai World Expo seems to set to be a huge...
May 11, 2010
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Funding Boost for Circus Oz's New Home
Circus Oz, Victoria's internationally acclaimed contemporary circus, is thrilled at the Victorian Government's budget announcement that $3 million has been allocated towards...
May 10, 2010
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$32.5 million for Victorian Arts
The Victorian Government is to make a major investment in Victoria's film studios, festivals and to securing future cultural icons. Victorian Minister for the Arts, Peter...
May 10, 2010
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Singapore Resorts and Entertainment Conference
With global attention focused on integrated resort developments in Asia, a major two-day conference, Integrated Resorts & Entertainment, will present highly-interactive and...
May 10, 2010
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Australian architects behind India's first green Commonwealth Games venue
Australian architects Peddle Thorp have been the design force behind one of India's first eco-friendly sports venues, the Thyagraj sports complex. Recently opened by Delhi Chief...
May 7, 2010
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Go for your life Physical Activity Forum
An upcoming Melbourne seminar 'Examining the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Policy and Strategy Context' will be held on Friday 28th May 2010 at the Melbourne Sports and...
May 7, 2010
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Melbourne Park Development Underway
Construction is underway on the $363 million first stage of the Melbourne Park redevelopment that will secure the future of the Australian Open in Victoria. Over last weekend,...
May 6, 2010
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MySpace and Apple Enter Ticketing and Events Markets
News Limited has launched MySpace Events, a calendar and ticketing platform that allows artists and fans to create and share events while Apple is ready to enter the electronic...
May 5, 2010
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Jacobs Ladder Reaches Summit
Jacobs Ladder was one of the highlights among new ranges of fitness equipment at the weekend's Australian Fitness & Health Expo. Distributed by Summit Fitness Equipment, Jacobs...
May 4, 2010
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Expanded HKCEC offers more than just space
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has celebrated the first anniversary of the completion of its second expansion that increased total rentable space to...
May 4, 2010
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Cool Winter Festival Heads to Sydney's Carriageworks
Sydney will host a glittering European-style winter market with the CarriageWorks' first ever Winterland festival. Throughout July, the old Eveleigh rail yards in the emerging...
May 4, 2010
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China Celebrates Shanghai World Expo Opening
China has celebrated the opening of the Shanghai World Expo, a celebration of global culture, drawing exhibits from all over the world in specially designed pavilions. The Expo,...
May 3, 2010
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South Australian named Squash's Volunteer of the Year
Squash SA has praised the work of Grant Norman, who has received Squash Australia's Volunteer of the Year award for 2009. Norman was instrumental in the country town of Clare...
May 3, 2010
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Record Attendance for revamped Australian Fitness & Health Expo
A change in focus has proved successful for the 2010 Australian Fitness & Health Expo, with the revamped event seeing record trade numbers through the doors of the Sydney...
May 3, 2010
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Soft Openings at Shanghai's Expo Park
Public trials of the facilities at Shanghai's Expo Park are underway, with the city's transport systems being trialled along with the site's facilities. The tests are running...
Apr 30, 2010
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New Zealand Football surplus a step to sustainability
New Zealand Football's recent on field success has been matched by its financial performance with the governing body announcing a $1.35 million surplus for 2009 at the sport's...
Apr 29, 2010
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Indian GP takes Formula 1 to 20 races
The 2011 Formula One calendar will be the biggest ever, with 20 races, after Bernie Ecclestone confirmed the addition of an Indian Grand Prix, and the continuing participation...
Apr 28, 2010
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Queensland To Host AFL Draft
Queensland Events, Tourism Queensland and Gold Coast Tourism have poached one of AFL's biggest off-field glamour events - the AFL national draft. After months of secret...
Apr 28, 2010
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900,000 visitors attend 2010 Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has revealed that close to 900,000 people attended the 2010 Sydney Royal Easter Show. RAS Chief Executive Peter King congratulated...
Apr 27, 2010
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Government Welcomes live music industry stand against alcohol-related violence
The Federal Government has congratulated the live music community for taking a stand against irresponsible drinking and alcohol related violence. An event, 'Live Solution: live...
Apr 26, 2010
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'Talking Fitness' seminars at the 2010 Australian Fitness & Health Expo
Fitness industry experts will be on hand to answer questions as well as providing advice to current and potential fitness facility owners, during a series of special small group...
Apr 26, 2010
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Former IOC President Samaranch dies
Juan Antonio Samaranch, the 89-year-old former International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, has died. Samaranch, who stepped down as IOC President in 2001 after 21 years in...
Apr 23, 2010
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Global Tour Marks Melbourne Cup's 150th Anniversary
The 2010 Emirates Melbourne Cup trophy has embarked on an ambitious global tour in advance of the 150th running of the famous November race. The iconic trophy's international...
Apr 23, 2010
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