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MCI expands creative service offering in Australia
Expanding its resources to enhance creative services to clients, global consulting, live communication and event managers MCI have announced the acquisition of creative events...
May 23, 2013
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Long Lease and $5 million Secures Sydney Theatre Company
A ground-breaking lease and multi-million dollar funding arrangement between the NSW Government and the Sydney Theatre Company (STC) will ensure that performing arts...
May 23, 2013
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Fraser Park FC welcomes $2 million investment from Federal Government 'special' fund
NSW football club Fraser Park Football Club's plans to upgrade their stadium in the inner suburb of Marrickville have been boosted with the announcement of special Federal...
May 21, 2013
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Child fights for life after ride incident at Darling Downs school fete
A five-year-old child is in a critical condition after being thrown from a ride at a school fete north of Toowoomba. Following the incident, Queensland Police are appealing for...
May 21, 2013
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Sydney tops the list as Australia's best business conference location
Sydney has boosted its reputation as the first place in Australia to do business, topping the country's results in the International Congress and Convention Association's (ICCA)...
May 17, 2013
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Key staff arrivals and changes at Precor
Precor has welcomed four new recruits to its Australian team, while global President and fitness industry leader Paul Byrne has announced that he is to retire after 28 years...
May 17, 2013
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Basketball Australia to extend No School No Play program
In spite of losing Federal Government funding, Basketball Australia will extend its highly successful and popular No School No Play program into 2013/14 - helping selected...
May 16, 2013
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Arts, sport and tourism avoid cuts in Federal Budget
The 2013/14 Federal Budget has delivered a stable outcome for the Government's leisure portfolios, with arts, sport and tourism avoiding spending cuts. With previously announced...
May 15, 2013
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45 regional events to receive Eventscorp funding
A diverse range of sporting, cultural, arts and culinary events have been named as recipients of the Western Australian Government's Regional Events Scheme (RES) funding....
May 15, 2013
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Entries open for 2013 Australian Health & Fitness Industry Quality Awards
Fitness Australia has launched its 2013 industry awards, mailing entry guidelines and criteria to eligible facilities. The Awards are presented annually to recognise, promote...
May 14, 2013
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New Victorian arts programs to drive innovation and public benefit
Victorian Government funding programs for arts organisations and individual artists are to be streamlined, more strategically focused and boosted. Announcing the changes,...
May 13, 2013
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Encouraging top-class innovation to find Australia's Winning Edge
Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Director Matt Favier has invited national sporting organisations (NSOs) to apply for a share of a new $1.5 million annual fund that...
May 12, 2013
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Victorian Government commits $24 million for tourism
The Victorian Government has announced new funding of $24 million over the next four years to increase regional tourism, grow international markets and maximise the potential of...
May 10, 2013
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Wollongong City Council subsidises public pools by $3.5 million a year
Wollongong City Council is losing more than $3.5 million a year keeping its network of public pools open, according to figures revealed by the Illawarra Mercury . Figures...
May 9, 2013
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$29 million investment in Arts initiatives
Victoria's arts, creative and cultural sector, will be backed with $28.9 million in new funding delivered in the 2013-14 Victorian State Budget. Introducing the funding,...
May 8, 2013
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Victorian State Sports Centre Trust secures $6.4 million budget boost
The Victorian Government has made a $6.4 million budget commitment to the State's major aquatic, recreation and sport venues. Victorian Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh...
May 8, 2013
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Anytime Fitness opens 250th club in Australia
Anytime Fitness Australia, part of the world's largest 24 hour non sngle sex fitness franchise, have reached yet another milestone with their 250th club opening on Monday (6th...
May 7, 2013
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Funding boost for Anti-Doping and Sports Integrity
Federal Sports Minister Kate Lundy has announced new funding of $3.46 million in the 2013/14 Budget for anti-doping body the Australian Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) and the...
May 5, 2013
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Southern Discoveries launches high-speed catamaran tour and nature experience
Premier South Island tourism company Southern Discoveries is continuing to invest in its tourism operation, launching a multi-million dollar catamaran and nature experience on...
May 3, 2013
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Ardent Leisure enjoys revenue boost
Strong results from its Goodlife Health Clubs division and its US theme parks have helped Ardent Leisure post a 13.2% rise in revenue for the first nine months of the 2012/13...
May 3, 2013
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Peak athletics bodies to consider merger
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC), Athletics Australia (AA) and Little Athletics Australia (LAA) have announced the commencement of a review into a potential merger of AA...
May 3, 2013
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New Zealand's original zip line company flying high after four years in business
Ziptrek Ecotours is flying high after almost four years in business and over a quarter of a million zips successfully completed. The established eco company, which operates an...
May 2, 2013
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Suters Architects and dwp launch integrated design solution
Suters Architects and the design worldwide partnership (dwp) have today launched an integrated design service combine with an expanded range of expertise in four portfolios:...
May 1, 2013
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EEAA market monitor reveals emerging levels of caution
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia's (EEAA) latest Market Monitor report reveals a relatively optimistic outlook for the industry but warns of emerging levels...
May 1, 2013
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