News: Events
VIPeople and Tabcorp Join Forces
VIPeople will provide all casual staffing operations for Tabcorp's Live Sites and Special Events in NSW. These services include the TAB operations at major venues such as ANZ...
Sep 3, 2009
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Perth Royal Show bans pigs: EKKA attendance dips
Swine flu fears have forced the Perth Royal Show to cancel its pig exhibits to prevent animals from catching the virus from crowds. Royal Agricultural Society of WA President...
Aug 27, 2009
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EKKA transformation gets the green light
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced that the transformation of Brisbane's RNA Showgrounds is a step closer after the Urban Land Development Authority (ULDA) board gave...
Aug 12, 2009
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Busy Weekend for Brisbane Ekka
The Brisbane Ekka opened at the RNA Showgrounds last Thursday going on to attract "strong" crowd numbers over the weekend according to RNA Chief Operating Officer Brendan...
Aug 10, 2009
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Big targets for NZ Events conference
The Annual Events Conference for NZ Event Professionals is set to start, welcoming international keynote speakers including Steve Schmader, President & Chief Executive of...
Aug 4, 2009
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AEG Ogden's Geoff Donaghy re-elected to World Congress Body
Senior AEG Ogden executive, Geoff Donaghy has been re-elected Vice-President of the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC) for a further two year term. He was...
Aug 3, 2009
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Sporting Heritage for Conference Venue
When the AMI Stadium redevelopment is completed next year, Christchurch will not only have an expanded 41,000 capacity sporting venue but will also offer an impressive new...
Aug 3, 2009
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Sydney Festival Expands to University Campus
The first Sydney Festival under its new director, Lindy Hume, is to expand to the University of Sydney campus. Although the festival program will not be released until November,...
Jul 23, 2009
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Sport Business World set for Sydney
The Sport Business World conference to be held at the Sydney Convention Centre on 2nd and 3rd September will discuss leadership, investment, growth, sponsorship, events and...
Jul 15, 2009
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Public Exercise Links With East Asian Games
In support of the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games (EAG), a series of walk-in exercise sessions have been organised by Hong Kongâs Leisure and Cultural Services Department...
Jul 15, 2009
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Beachley Surf Classic Left High and Dry
Layne Beachley faces a $100,000 shortfall in sponsorship for the world's richest women's surfing contest, the Beachley Classic, after the NSW Government cut its sponsorship from...
Jul 13, 2009
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Event Summit Launches Free Carbon Calculator
A free carbon calculator, tailored specifically to the unique needs of event producers and organisers, has been launched at the International Event Management Summit run by the...
Jul 10, 2009
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Mackay Centre Opening Launches Festival of Arts
The Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre is set to open tomorrow with Jimmy Barnes joining Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and an expected crowd of more than 10,000 people....
Jul 10, 2009
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Paris Stadium Spectaculars for Sydney
Spectacular theatrical and entertainment events from the worldâs most innovative stadium scaled producer are set for Sydney's ANZ Stadium under a breakthrough five year...
Jul 9, 2009
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Animal Circuses More Popular than Rugby and Ballet
Traditional circuses in Australia attract approximately 1.3 million paid visits a year, a larger numbers of paying patrons than opera and rugby union, according to statistics...
Jul 8, 2009
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Technogym to Supply Singapore Youth Olympics
Technogym has been appointed as official supplier for the first the Youth Olympic Games taking place in Singapore from 14th to 26th August 2010. Technogym's official supplier...
Jul 7, 2009
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Adelaide 500 Generates $251 million for South Australia
The 2009 Clipsal 500 Adelaide V8 Supercar event has provided the South Australian economy with an economic bonanza estimated to be worth more than $33 million. Announcing the...
Jul 7, 2009
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AEG Ogden Not Proceeding with SEC Acquisition
AEG Ogden has issued a statement advising that it will not be proceeding with the acquisition of the lease for the Sydney Entertainment Centre from Arena Management. AEG Ogden...
Jul 6, 2009
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Etihad Stadium set for End of year transformation
Melbourne's Etihad Stadium is to be converted into the ultimate end of year party venue for this year's festive season. Etihad Stadium Functions in conjunction with Event &...
Jun 29, 2009
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India confirmed as 2010 Hockey World Cup hosts
India will host the 2010 Men's Hockey World Cup after "internal problems" surrounding the sport were resolved. The country, which last hosted the event in 1982, had previously...
Jun 26, 2009
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Australia wins at Commonwealth Pool Lifesaving Championships
Australia has retained its status as Commonwealth Pool Lifesaving Champions, fending off stiff competition from Canada and South Africa. Over three days of competition, the...
Jun 23, 2009
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Rugby League Crowds on the Rise
Attendance at National Rugby League games has risen 5% to 1,688,948 but the average attendance per game has fallen marginally to 16,240, according to the NRLâs mid-season...
Jun 19, 2009
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AIS quarantine measures lifted
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has advised that is has removed swine flu quarantine measures. Following the latest advice issued by Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon...
Jun 19, 2009
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Taupo welcomes Eventing the Future Conference
A line-up of top international speakers combined with workshops, forums and breakouts has been announced for Eventing the Future 2009, the New Zealand Association of Event...
Jun 19, 2009
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