News: Events
Ungerboeck Promotes Key Team Members
Ungerboeck Systems International (USI) has promoted two of its key team members. Shannon Heaney has been appointed Director of Marketing and Dale Overton is now Director of...
Jan 29, 2010
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Cricket receives high-level ambush advertising protection
Today's One Day cricket international between Australia and Pakistan at the WACA Ground will be the first major sports event in Western Australia to be protected from ambush...
Jan 29, 2010
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IRB begins planning for Olympic debut
The planning for Rugby Sevens' debut at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janerio began this week, as International Rugby Board (IRB) President Bernard Lapasset travelled to...
Jan 28, 2010
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Appointments made to Australia's World Cup Bid Team
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has appointed Rod Allen as Head of Media Relations and Joanna Burns to manage overseas events and coordinate international communications. It...
Jan 27, 2010
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AMI Stadium unveils Showpiece Deans Stand
Christchurch's redeveloped rugby stadium had been officially opened following its makeover for next year's Rugby World Cup. AMI Stadium, which will be known as Christchurch...
Jan 25, 2010
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TicketServ launches as Ticketing Conference Platinum Plus Sponsor
Newly established TicketServ Asia Pacific has been announced as Platinum Plus Sponsor of the upcoming 2010 Northern Australia Regional Performing Arts Centres Association...
Jan 22, 2010
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Temperature Controlled Stadia at the Heart of Qatar's FIFA World Cup Bid
Australasian Leisure Management has learned more about Qatar's plans for temperature controlled stadia to host games at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. With world football governing...
Jan 21, 2010
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Victorian Premier slams 'unacceptable' Australian Open hooliganism
Victorian Premier John Brumby has slammed troublemakers at this week's Australian Open as "embarrassing to Australia." The Victorian Premier told radio station 3AW that "they...
Jan 21, 2010
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Entertainment Producer, Composer William May dies
William May, the Australian-based entertainment producer who co-created the top-selling theatrical tour 'Walking With Dinosaurs', has died. He was 56. May died at St. Vincent's...
Jan 20, 2010
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Melbourne to spend $363 million to keep Australian Open
The Government of Victoria is to spend $363 million on a redevelopment of Melbourne Park venue for the Australian Open in a bid to keep the tournament until 2036. Agence France...
Jan 19, 2010
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SportAccord Dubai reveals conference schedule
Details of this year's SportAccord Convention in Dubai have been unveiled. The networking event, which expects around 1,500 delegates from the global business of sport, will be...
Jan 19, 2010
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NRL clubs demand independent commission
National Rugby League clubs have called on News Ltd and the Australian Rugby League (ARL) to hand over control of the game to an independent commission by the start of the...
Jan 18, 2010
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Betfair's tennis partnership
Hobart-based Betfair Australia will be an official partner of the 2010 Australian Tennis grand slam in a move to "protect the integrity" of the competition, according to the...
Jan 15, 2010
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Hunt Begins for New NZRA Chief Executive
New Zealand Recreation Association President John Latimer has announced that the Association is on for a new Chief Executive following a decision by incumbent Brendon Ward to...
Jan 15, 2010
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Storm's Waldron joins Melbourne's Rebels
Melbourne Storm NRL Chief Executive Brian Waldron is to join Melbourne's new Super 15 rugby franchise. While media attention has been focusing on Australia and Queensland...
Jan 13, 2010
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Introducing the Australian Fitness and Health Expo
Diversified Exhibitions has announced the strategic brand repositioning of its award winning exhibition, the Australian Fitness Expo. The new look Australian Fitness & Health...
Jan 12, 2010
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Fraudsters Gearing Up for Festival Season?
Criminal gangs may be gearing up for a blitz on Australian and New Zealand festivals and concerts over the summer season. AAC ID Solutions have highlighted concerns that about...
Jan 11, 2010
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Next Generation To Develop new Auckland Tennis Centre
Details for a new $25 million tennis centre and health club in Auckland have been confirmed. Set to replace the ASB Tennis Centre in the suburb of Parnell, the venue will be...
Jan 11, 2010
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New Year's Eve Fixtures a Success for NBL
The National Basketball League's (NBL) four-game bonanza on New Year's Eve has been adjudged a resounding success by the public, with all four teams that hosted games on 31st...
Jan 7, 2010
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No Admission Charge for Perth's Red Bull Air Race
Spectators will not have to pay to watch next year's Red Bull Air Race after the Western Australian Government intervened in a plan by race organisers to charge for admission to...
Jan 6, 2010
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Ticketing Professionals to Gather in Sydney
Ticketing professionals from around Australasia are set to gather in Sydney at the beginning of February for the key event in their professional calendar, the 2010 Northern...
Jan 6, 2010
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Australia not Considering 2010 Commonwealth Games Withdrawal
Security advisers are not recommending that Australia pull out of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi because of fears of a terrorist attack. Following a report that England was...
Jan 6, 2010
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New Zealand Triathlon a 'Contact' Sport
Triathlon in New Zealand has been named a 'Contact sport' with Contact Energy announced that it has extended its relationship with Triathlon New Zealand (TriNZ), with the...
Jan 5, 2010
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Summer Holidays Point to NSW Tourism Recovery
NSW Minister for Tourism Jodi McKay is anticipating a billion dollar summer for the State's tourism industry with operators reporting an increase of up to 10% in summer holiday...
Jan 5, 2010
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