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Tourism & Transport Forum announces new Chief Executive
Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has announced that Ken Morrison has been appointed as its new Chief Executive. Morrison will start in his role at the tourism lobbying body from...
Apr 29, 2013
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New Zealand tourism industry welcomes 'Mondayisation'
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) believes that the passing of 'Mondayisation' legislation by the New Zealand Parliament marks a successful outcome for...
Apr 27, 2013
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Fitness New Zealand recognised for outstanding leadership
Fitness New Zealand has been awarded the prestigious 2013 Australian Fitness Network Inspiration Award for outstanding leadership and contribution to the fitness industry in the...
Apr 26, 2013
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Athletics and swimming suffer reductions in ASC funding
While the sports of rugby, sailing, rowing and Paralympic sports are celebrating increased funding from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), the long-established Olympic...
Apr 24, 2013
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Netball takes centre court in Somerville
Three new netball and multi-purpose sport courts, complete with floodlighting, have been opened at the Somerville Recreation Reserve on the Mornington Peninsula. The new courts...
Apr 24, 2013
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Lundy and Keneally welcome sport funding announcement
Paralympians, athletes from the sports of sailing, canoeing and rowing, and many women's sports are some of the key beneficiaries of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC)'s...
Apr 23, 2013
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ARU reduces deficit while increasing player participation
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has held its first Annual General Meeting under its recently adopted new Constitution. Members voted in favour of a new Governance model last...
Apr 23, 2013
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Vivafit signs master franchising agreements for Qatar and Bahrain
Vivafit, the women-only fitness franchise group, has signed two new master franchising contracts for the Arabian Gulf states of Qatar and Bahrain. The agreements represent the...
Apr 23, 2013
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AWRA gets ASC funding for staff appointment
Women and sport will receive a boost after the Australian Womensport & Recreation Association (AWRA) secured Australian Sports Commission (ASC) funding to hire a part-time...
Apr 23, 2013
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ALGA signs national agreement on arts and culture
The first ever National Arts and Culture Accord was signed in Hobart last week. In addition to State Arts Ministers signing the accord, the Australian Local Government...
Apr 22, 2013
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Australian Sports Commission announces almost $120 million investment in sport
Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Chair John Wylie has today announced almost $120 million in Government investment allocations to Australian national sporting organisations...
Apr 22, 2013
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World Circus Day celebrated on five continents
The importance of circus as a performing art and living cultural heritage has seen World Circus Day celebrated on five continents and over 50 countries. Held each year on the...
Apr 21, 2013
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New Zealand tourism industry applauds Government partnership plans
New Government investment in the tourism industry will help it seize the international opportunities available to further grow one of New Zealand's biggest export sectors,...
Apr 21, 2013
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Sandown races ahead with track upgrade
Victorian Premier and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine has announced a $3.2 million upgrade to bring Sandown Racecourse back to top condition. Dr Napthine said the replacement...
Apr 20, 2013
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CBay project reveals how communities can contribute to new facilities
In Timaru, on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island, the district's population of just over 40,000 people has sent an emphatic reminder to councils everywhere that...
Apr 17, 2013
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China Market Review shows way forward for New Zealand tourism
The tourism industry wants to ensure Chinese visitors have a fantastic time in New Zealand with a new report providing a roadmap to support that aim. The just released China...
Apr 15, 2013
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Bumper crowd demonstrates economic benefits of AFL
Tasmania Premier Lara Giddings believes that Saturday's sell-out crowd for the round three Telstra Premiership clash between North Melbourne and Sydney reinforces the benefits...
Apr 14, 2013
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Get in the Game funding tripled to $47 million
The Queensland Government has tripled funding to the flagship 'Get in the Game' grassroots sports initiative. Announcing the funding, Queensland Premier Campbell Newman said the...
Apr 13, 2013
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Clinton hails UAE's progress at World Tourism Summit
Former US President Bill Clinton has praised the United Arab Emirates for its long-term plans to diversify the economy into tourism, education and renewable energy. Speaking at...
Apr 12, 2013
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World's top stadium builders on Perth shortlist
Three consortia of the world's top stadium builders - responsible for projects including the London Olympic Stadium, Adelaide Oval and Singapore Sports Hub - have been...
Apr 12, 2013
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Special fund for Queensland's flood affected events
In response to recent flooding, Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has created a special one-off fund to support events in the State's flood declared council areas. Launching...
Apr 11, 2013
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Townsville Crocodiles surrender NBL licence
The owners of NBL's Townsville Crocodiles are to surrender the club's licence after crippling financial losses. The club's future in the NBL remains uncertain with their...
Apr 9, 2013
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World Travel & Tourism Council to call for improved environmental sustainability in tourism
The global tourism industry must balance the needs of 'people, planet and profits' and consider the consumption of resources and possible impacts on society and the wider world....
Apr 9, 2013
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Cutting edge summit for fitness businesses
With the FILEX fitness convention set to be the focus of Australia's fitness industry in the coming weeks, event host the Australian Fitness Network will again be hosting its...
Apr 8, 2013
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