News: Events
Melbourne GP happy with 2nd, not threatened by Sydney
Organisers of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix say the boost to the television audience because of the event's early evening start has made up for them being placed second...
Apr 1, 2010
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IPL Expansion Raises $767 million
The Indian Premier League's raised a grand total of $767.6 million from the sale of two expansion franchises to debut in next year's tournament. Sahara Adventure Sports, part of...
Mar 23, 2010
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New Football Stadium for Sydney's West?
A new 45,000 seat rectangular stadium will be built in the western Sydney suburb of Blacktown if Australia wins the bid to host football's 2018 or 2022 World Cup. Writing in the...
Mar 22, 2010
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Titanic Exhibition embarks for Melbourne
In a major coup for Victoria, Frontier Events, Premier Exhibitions, Inc., Museum Victoria and the Victorian State Government have announced the exclusive presentation of...
Mar 22, 2010
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Life saving surf events scrapped after ironman death
Organisers of the Australian Surf Lifesaving championships on the Gold Coast have cancelled the weekend's water-based events following the death of 19-year-old champion surfer...
Mar 22, 2010
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Brisbane to host Davis Cup tie
Brisbane has been selected as the host city of the Asia Oceania second round Davis Cup by Paribas tie between Australia and Japan to be held at Queensland Tennis Centreâs Pat...
Mar 19, 2010
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BCEC Presents New Arts Initiative
In a move that promises to cause much interest with visiting delegates and guests, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has established the first permanent art space...
Mar 18, 2010
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NBL to return to Sydney
The National Basketball League is set to build on the success of its 2009/10 season and will welcome a new team to the league in 2010/11. Sydney will once again have a team in...
Mar 18, 2010
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Delhi Trials herald Swimming's post bodysuit era
Australia's newest swimming sensation, 14-year-old Yolane Kukla from Queensland, produced the race of her life to claim the women's 50 metre butterfly title at the 2010 Telstra...
Mar 18, 2010
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Rival Event to Challenge Sydney Royal Easter Show
The annual Sydney Royal Easter Show has a rival this year in the form of a smaller, free event at Moore Park's Entertainment Quarter. The Sydney Family Show, to be held at the...
Mar 17, 2010
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SA Labor Commits to Adelaide Convention Centre Overhaul
South Australian Premier and Labor Party Leader Mike Rann has pledged to commit $394 million to an update of the Adelaide Convention Centre and to convert the City's River...
Mar 16, 2010
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New Convention Centre a must for Sydney
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has called for a world-class Conventions and Exhibition Centre for Sydney so that Australia can grow and prosper as an international...
Mar 16, 2010
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Staging Connections Tops Readers' Choice awards
Staging Connections Australia has been voted the Best AV/Production/Staging/Exhibition company in mice.net magazine's inaugural Reader's Choice awards. Conducted during October,...
Mar 15, 2010
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NZRA Conference Connects
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) is to hold its 2010 conference in Wellington from 18th to 20th October. Based at Victoria Universityâs Rutherford House on the...
Mar 12, 2010
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Recreation
Paul Trisley Sports Law Award
At its annual conference, the Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA) makes an Award in memory of respected sports lawyer and original ANZLA member Paul...
Mar 11, 2010
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Government Shift Signals Events NSW Downgrading
The NSW Government's uneasy relationship with major events is set to continue with state agency Events NSW set to move from reporting to Premier Kristina Keneally to Minister...
Mar 10, 2010
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Mt Smart Supertop Sells for $10
Iconic Auckland music venue, the Mount Smart Supertop, has sold for just $10. The tent sold at a recent auction to Auckland buyer Mike Ransfield. Longtime Supertop owner Ray...
Mar 10, 2010
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Etihad Stadium storm damage won't disrupt games, says AFL
AFL and Etihad Stadium management are confident the storm damage which delayed Saturday night's NAB Cup semi-final won't disrupt football fixtures in coming weeks, despite...
Mar 9, 2010
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Registrations open for Women and Sport Conference
Registrations are now open for the 2010 International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG) World Conference, which will take place between 20th and 23rd May 2010 at the Sydney...
Mar 9, 2010
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15 Years for Australian Fitness & Health Expo
2010 will mark the 15th birthday of the Australian Fitness & Health Expo – the largest fitness and health event to be staged annually in Australia. Exhibition Manager, Ashley...
Mar 9, 2010
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Sponsors ready for Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
A host of international companies and government agencies have thrown their support behind the inaugural $250,000 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon (ADIT), taking place 13th...
Mar 8, 2010
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IHRSA Highlights Green Fitness Initiatives
The results of The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association's (IHRSA) first Green/Sustainability Survey have revealed that fitness club operators have a positive...
Mar 4, 2010
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Victorian Premier backs Geelong's Skilled Stadium as World Cup venue
Victorian Premier John Brumby has advanced Geelong's Skilled Stadium as a potential venue for the FIFA World Cup. The Victorian Premier, speaking this week on SEN radio, was...
Mar 3, 2010
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EKKA Chairlift For Sale
The 1,050 metres long Chairlift from the EKKA is being offered for sale. The Chairlift is being sold as part of the redevelopment of the Royal National Association of...
Mar 3, 2010
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