News: Events
AEG Ogden Gets International Awards
Two Queensland venues managed by AEG Ogden have received prestigious international accolades. Both the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and the Cairns Convention Centre...
Jul 25, 2008
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English Exits Tickets.com
Ian English, longtime head of tickets.com in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, has stepped down from his role of tickets.com's Chief Executive Asia and Managing Director,...
Jul 16, 2008
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Grand Slam International launches new innovative website
Grand Slam International (GSI), has launched a new and innovative website to promote the launch of its GSI Ambassadors & Speakers division. Strengthening the company's already...
Jul 14, 2008
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Melbourne Secures F1 GP for another five years
Melbourne will host the Australian Grand Prix until at least 2015 after securing a new contract with Formula One Management. Victorian Premier John Brumby said the Grand Prix...
Jul 14, 2008
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China to top Olympic medal table: Australia to finish fifth
Home advantage, strong government support for sport and recent rapid economic growth could see China win its battle with the USA to finish at the top of the Beijing Olympic...
Jul 7, 2008
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Darwin Becomes the Newest Convention City in Australia
The Darwin Convention Centre has officially opened its doors to the world after a week of celebrations that has seen more than 17,000 Northern Territorians head to the Darwin...
Jul 4, 2008
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NSW Tourism Must Transform
NSW's national parks should be opened for commercial tourism, Sydney should be rebranded as a global tourist destination and a new international airport should be built near...
Jun 27, 2008
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Melbourne's Luna Park Freezes
Melbourne's Luna Park is making the most of the winter months with the launch of 'Luna Freeze', the city's newest ice skating venue, in the middle of Luna Park's Winter...
Jun 25, 2008
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China's Sport beyond the Olympics
International Sports Facilities Expo China will return in 2008 with new concepts and a new China Sports Facilities Management Conference to capitalize on the booming industry....
Jun 11, 2008
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Further ticketing problems for Beijing Olympics
Ticket sales for the Beijing Olympics have once again encountered severe problems, despite assurances from organisers that the online system had been repaired. Problems last...
May 21, 2008
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Industry Leadership at AALARA
Today marks the start of the annual conference of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Inc (AALARA) - with the four day event drawing local and international...
May 12, 2008
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New Faces to Lead VMA
The newly elected VMA Council took office as of 7th May at the annual Asia Pacific Venue Industry Congress and Showcase in Auckland, New Zealand. Steve Romer, Director of...
May 9, 2008
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VMA Comes to Auckland
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) is heading for Auckland's Sky City for its 2008 Venue Industry Congress. International keynote speakers at the event this...
May 2, 2008
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F1 Grand Prix - The World's Most Valuable Annual Sporting Events
Formula One boasts the world's highest revenue generating annual sporting events, with the 18 Grands Prix in 2007 having an average revenue of $217 million, according to...
Apr 24, 2008
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FIFA sets aside £400 million for World Cup collapse
World football governing body FIFA has been forced to build a £400 million contingency fund to cater for the possible collapse of the 2010 World Cup. Insurers are holding off...
Apr 21, 2008
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Melbourne remains the 'Ultimate Sports City'
Melbourne has retained its status as the best location in the world to hold a sports event and has been declared Ultimate Sports City 2008. According to results published in...
Apr 21, 2008
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Promoter Losses On Old Rockers
The promoter of the Rock2Wgtn has blamed Easter trading laws for a $750,000 loss on the event. Wellington-based promoter Phil Sprey brought together a line-up of hard-rock acts...
Apr 17, 2008
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Convention Centre for Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast's new council has been urged to make the long-awaited arts and convention centre a priority to ensure the region's job sustainability. Fiona Simpson,...
Apr 14, 2008
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Eels Commit to Parramatta Stadium
The Trustees of the Parramatta Stadium Trust and the Directors of the Parramatta NRL Club have announced an agreement for ten Parramatta Eels home games per season, to be played...
Apr 8, 2008
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Middle East Key to Motor Sport's Future
The Middle East region will play a pivotal role in the future of the motor sport industry. That is the view of David Richards, Chairman of Prodrive and Aston Martin, and a...
Apr 8, 2008
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More Room, More Events
A planned $130 million expansion of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is set to enable the city to host an extra 250 events each year. The plans are for a five-storey...
Apr 7, 2008
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Four Years of Fun
Luna Park Sydney has celebrated the fourth anniversary of its reopening. Vacant and unused over many years, the 2004 rebirth of the iconic venue stemmed from enterprising...
Apr 4, 2008
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Triathlons Head Down Under
Australia is set to host two world-class triathlon events in 2009. The International Triathlon Union (ITU) Long Distance Triathlon World Championships will be held in Perth in...
Apr 2, 2008
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Organisers feared losing Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup organisers feared losing the 2011 event as a result of uncertainty over an Auckland venue at the end of last year. With uncertainty surrounding the redevelopment...
Apr 2, 2008
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