News: Events
Judge rules Ras al-Khaimah cannot host America's Cup
Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates cannot host the America's Cup race between American and Swiss crews, a New York State Supreme Court judge ruled yesterday. In August,...
Oct 29, 2009
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Ras Al Khaimah to host 2010 America's Cup
The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is to host the 33rd America's Cup sailing competition in February 2010. The Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA), the government body...
Oct 28, 2009
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Auckland events worth $479 million to local economy
Events held in Auckland during 2008 contributed almost half a billion dollars to the city's economy, according to new research from the Auckland City Council. While the economic...
Oct 27, 2009
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Hobart Show draws big crowds
Organisers of the Royal Hobart Show are hailing this year's event a success, with more than 40,000 people attending. The four-day event, which finished on Saturday, saw a rise...
Oct 26, 2009
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Acer Arena in Line for Prestigeous International Award
Acer Arena's standing as one of the best entertainment arenas in the world has been reinforced by its nomination for a prestigious international music industry award. The...
Oct 23, 2009
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Krister D. Ungerboeck appointed President of USI
Krister D. Ungerboeck has been appointed President of events software solutions leader Ungerboeck Systems International (USI). The appointment was made as Dieter K. Ungerboeck...
Oct 22, 2009
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AAC ID Solutions Receives Business Excellence Award
AAC ID Solutions has picked up the Gold Coast Business Excellence Award for the Retail, Wholesale and Distribution category for September. AAC ID Solutions received the award...
Oct 22, 2009
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Gold Coast Loses A1GP event
Next week's Gold Coast Super GP has lost its showcase event, with organisers confirming on Saturday that the A1GP race will be scrapped. The A1GP cars are reportedly in the...
Oct 19, 2009
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Sport
India 'behind schedule' for Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President Mike Fennell has warned Delhi it faces a major challenge to be ready to host next year's games. Last month Fennell criticised the...
Oct 14, 2009
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Rugby and Golf win IOC approval for Olympics inclusion
Golf and rugby sevens will both be on the program for the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympic Games, after winning the approval of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in a vote...
Oct 12, 2009
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Golf
Plan for Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has released preliminary plans for how the Gold Coast would stage the 2018 Commonwealth Games if chosen as the host city. The Premier is taking the...
Oct 8, 2009
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2010 Shanghai World Expo Completes Theme Pavilion
Timed to coincide with national celebrations for the 60th anniversary of Communist Party rule in China, the 2010 Shanghai World Expo has announced the completion of the World...
Oct 5, 2009
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Rio beats Madrid to 2016 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee has awarded the 2016 Olympic Games to the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Rio won the race ahead of Madrid at the IOC meeting in...
Oct 5, 2009
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Latest International Aquatic Trends at Aquanale 2009
The international swimming pool and wellness industry is set to come together once again for the Aquanale International Trade Fair from 28th to 31st October 2009. The event, in...
Sep 29, 2009
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Aquatics
Asia launches Rugby Sevens Series
The probability of rugby sevens being included in the Olympic program has prompted the development of a new series in Asia. The International Rugby Board (IRB), which recently...
Sep 28, 2009
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Sport
McNamee to Head Tennis Australia?
Paul McNamee has been nominated by Tennis West to take over from long-time Tennis Australia President Geoff Pollard. Tennis West President Dean Williams said McNamee's...
Sep 25, 2009
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Sport
O'Brien to take up Qatar post
Milton O'Brien is to leave his position as Manager - Business Development and Marketing at the Wollongong Sports and Entertainment Centre (WSEC) to become the Manager Venues and...
Sep 24, 2009
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Beijing to Bid for 2015 World Athletics Championships
Chinese media have reported that Beijing, hosts of the 2008 Olympic Games, will bid to host the 2015 athletics World Championships. According to reports the city's sports...
Sep 22, 2009
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Fears Over New Delhi's Commonwealth Games Preparedness
In what could bring huge embarrassment to India, key 2010 Commonwealth Games projects (including games venues, infrastructure for conducting the sports and major city upgrade...
Sep 16, 2009
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Moomba Waterfest Carnival 2010
Expressions of Interest for Carnival, Game and Amusement operators are invited for the 2010 Moomba Waterfest. As Australia's largest free community festival, Moomba Waterfest...
Sep 15, 2009
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Middle East double-header to start V8 Supercar season
Next year's V8 Supercars championship series will begin with a double-header in the Arabian Gulf, but November's planned races in Bahrain have been called off. V8 Chiefs have...
Sep 11, 2009
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Populous Leads Olympic Design Team
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympics Games (LOCOG) has appointed Populous (the former HOK Sport Architecture) as its Official Architectural and...
Sep 9, 2009
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Suntec Singapore Sold
The Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre (Suntec Singapore) has been bought by ARA Asset Management Limited, through the ARA Harmony Fund, for S$235...
Sep 3, 2009
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Jacobsens Deny Insolvent Trading Claims: Seeks New Administrator
Veteran concert promoter Kevin Jacobsen and his son Michael have strenuously denied allegations that Arena Management traded at the Sydney Entertainment Centre while it was...
Sep 3, 2009
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