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Surge in Caravan and Camping Holidays in NSW
New research released this week shows that commercial caravan parks and camp grounds in NSW recorded an 11% increase in domestic visitors and a 7% increase in visitor nights in...
Sep 13, 2013
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Plus Fitness wins at SmartCompany awards
Australian fitness franchise Plus Fitness is celebrating its winning the 'SmartCompany Top Franchise Award for 2013' and also being also ranked eighth in the '2013 Smart50'...
Sep 11, 2013
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WTTC and Tony Blair issue challenge to engage with Asia's booming tourism industry
The launch of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Asia Summit in Korea yesterday (10th September) saw former United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair and WTTC President...
Sep 11, 2013
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Creative New Zealand awards $19.5 million to the arts
37 arts organisations across New Zealand have been awarded $19.5 million in funding over the next three years (2014/2016) from Creative New Zealand's two multi-year arts...
Sep 7, 2013
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Invercargill City Council considers selling off public parks
The Invercargill City Council is considering the sale of almost 32 hectares of its public parks as part of an overhaul of its reserves network. Fairfax Media has reported that...
Sep 5, 2013
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SPASA court case resolved with agreement
After nearly nine months of legal wrangling, the legal dispute between different entities operating under respective Swimming Pool and Spa Association/Alliance (SPASA) brands...
Sep 5, 2013
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Labor commits to ALFA's call to recognise the value of community recreation and leisure facilities
In the lead up to the Federal election on Saturday 7th September, the Australian Labor Party has confirmed its recognition in the value of community recreation and leisure...
Sep 5, 2013
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Coalition releases election policy for tourism
In the lead up to the Federal election on Saturday 7th September, the Federal Coalition has released its 'Policy for Tourism'. Launched by Deputy Leader of the Opposition Julie...
Sep 5, 2013
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Goodlife Health Club earnings grow by 52%
Boosted by successful acquisitions of former Fenix and Fitness First clubs, Goodlife Health Club earnings grew by 52% for the financial year to 30th June 2013. The Ardent...
Sep 4, 2013
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Ardent Leisure enjoys 19% growth to deliver record earnings
Ardent Leisure, which, among a range of leisure industry, assets owns and operates Gold Coast attractions Dreamworld and WhiteWater World, Goodlife Health Clubs and AMF Bowling...
Sep 3, 2013
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Australia's business events industry out in force at CIBTM China 2013
Tourism Australia and a delegation of 13 partners from the Australian business events industry are in attendance at the 2013 China Incentive, Business Travel and Meeting (CIBTM)...
Sep 3, 2013
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Healthy Canberra Grants provide 2.1 million reasons to reduce obesity rates
Community groups with program and project ideas to reduce obesity in the ACT are being encouraged to apply for a Healthy Canberra Grant, following the launch of the $2.1 million...
Sep 2, 2013
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Goodlife's Oliver leads calls for industry to unite to benefit Australia's health and fitness
Goodlife Health Clubs Chief Executive and Fitness Australia Director Greg Oliver is challenging the Australian fitness industry to unite to effect meaningful change for the good...
Sep 2, 2013
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WA backs shared equipment for regional sports clubs
The Western Australian Department of Sport and Recreation is to launch a shared equipment scheme for regional sports clubs, backed by clubs being able to apply for a set one-off...
Sep 2, 2013
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AFC Asian Cup secures Australia-Korea Foundation Grant
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup Australia 2015 Local Organising Committee (LOC) and A-League clubs will work together to host Korean themed events at matches in...
Sep 1, 2013
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America's Cup legend John Bertrand named new Swimming Australia President
The Board of Swimming Australia has announced the appointment of America's Cup sailing legend John Bertrand AM as the new President of Swimming Australia Ltd. Bertrand replaces...
Aug 30, 2013
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APC calls time on inequality one year since London 2012
Marking the one year anniversary of the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) Chief Executive Jason Hellwig says there must be a...
Aug 30, 2013
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Record numbers playing cricket
The Australian Cricket Census has revealed that a record 951,933 participants played cricket at local grounds, schools and indoor centres across Australia in 2012/13. The...
Aug 30, 2013
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Record arts funding in Western Australia but is it in the right place?
With the Western Australian Government funding arts and culture at an unprecedented level, an ABC report has questioned whether it is going in the right places. According to the...
Aug 28, 2013
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WTTC promotes value of tourism ahead of Asia Summit
In advance of the inaugural World Travel & Tourism Council's Asia Summit, to be held in Seoul, Korea on 10th and 11th September, Council President and Chief Executive David...
Aug 28, 2013
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Football Federation Australia joins the ASEAN Football Federation
The Football Federation Australia (FFA) has been admitted as a full member to the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) following an AFF Extraordinary Congress in Dili, Timor Leste....
Aug 27, 2013
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Christchurch's redeveloped Isaac Theatre Royal to host International Film Festival?
The Isaac Theatre Royal in central Christchurch could be the new home for the New Zealand International Film Festival from next year. The speculation, reported by Fairfax media,...
Aug 27, 2013
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Cycling Australia President to step down
Cycling Australia (CA) President Klaus Mueller has announced he is stepping down after almost four years in the role. Mueller, a barrister, said he was no longer able to handle...
Aug 25, 2013
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$750,000 Lotteries grant for Gisborne's War Memorial Theatre
Redevelopment of Gisborne's War Memorial Theatre is set to begin after a successful grant application to New Zealand's Lottery Community Facilities Fund. The War Memorial...
Aug 24, 2013
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