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AALARA announces Simplot sponsorship
Leading Australian food manufacturer Simplot Australia has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor of this year's Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association...
Mar 12, 2013
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New fund to 'kickstart' Singapore tourism growth
Mindful of growing competition in Asian tourism markets, the Singapore Government is looking to support lifestyle concepts with strong tourism potential through its new...
Mar 12, 2013
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2012 a bumper year for tourism growth
Recently released International Visitor Survey results show Australia's traditional markets remain strong, with opportunity for further growth from both the US and the emerging...
Mar 12, 2013
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Researchers work on new generation of bike fitting for cyclists
The next generation of bike fitting for cyclists may rely on inertial sensors developed at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI). Researchers are working on a project to...
Mar 11, 2013
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New Zealand Holiday Park visitors spend $733 million a year
Visitors staying at Holiday Parks contribute as much as $733 million each year to New Zealand's economy in terms of direct expenditure in areas such as cafes, activities, rental...
Mar 10, 2013
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Angle Vale Sport Complex kicks off
The Angle Vale Community Sporting Complex has been opened by Federal Minister for Regional Development and Local Government Simon Crean. The state-of-the-art facility received...
Mar 7, 2013
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Youth campaign vital for tourism growth
The new Tourism Australia campaign targeting the international youth travel market has been welcomed by industry body, Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF). TTF acting Chief...
Mar 7, 2013
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Tinkler resolves Hunter Sports Group tax and management issues
With the NRL season about to kick off, mining magnate Nathan Tinkler has resolved a series of tax issues relating to his Hunter Sports Group's and its ownership of the Newcastle...
Mar 7, 2013
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Kryal Castle lowers its drawbridge
After a multi-million dollar redevelopment, Kryal Castle's world of myth, magic and medieval adventure re-opened at the weekend. Having had its gates closed for more than 12...
Mar 6, 2013
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Landmark environmental attraction to be built in Sydney's Royal Botanical Garden
The pyramid glasshouse at Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens is to be demolished and replaced by the 'Biome', an environmental attraction which aims to inspire a new generation of...
Mar 5, 2013
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ARU's Bill Pulver to address BOSS event
Bill Pulver, the recently appointed Chief Executive of the Australian Rugby Union, is to present the opening keynote address at the upcoming Business of Sport Summit (BOSS)...
Mar 5, 2013
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Industry leader James Strong dies
One of Australia's top business figures, James Strong, has died from lung complications following surgery. Perhaps best known for his role as Chief Executive and Managing...
Mar 5, 2013
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Mainzeal receivership delays Coastlands Aquatic Centre completion
More subcontractors are expected back at work on the Kapiti Coast District Council's Coastlands Aquatic Centre site in the coming week after the main contractor for the project,...
Mar 3, 2013
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Art in Festivals initiative calling for artists
The Australia Council has announced that the SITUATE Art in Festivals initiative, which supports early career artists to develop experimental work within a festival environment,...
Mar 1, 2013
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Queensland land sales to fund new Townsville stadium and convention centre
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has indicated that he is happy to negotiate with local councils about selling Queensland Governement-owned land assets to fund local projects....
Feb 28, 2013
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Landmark Group reveals US$150 million investment in Fitness First in the Middle East
Dubai's Landmark Group, owner of Fitness First's Middle East franchise, is to invest US$150 million as part of a three-year regional expansion plan for the global health club...
Feb 28, 2013
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Radio falls silent on Mariners
For the first time in the eight year history of the Central Coast Mariners a competitive match played by the club will not be heard live on Coast-FM 963 with the local community...
Feb 27, 2013
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Melbourne to host Dreamtime 2013
Melbourne is to host Tourism Australia's largest trade marketing event in December, Dreamtime 2013, helping to further grow the $12 billion plus business events sector....
Feb 26, 2013
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Hong Kong Disneyland reveals first ever profit
After years of disappointing results, the Hong Kong Government-backed Disneyland has finally made a profit, with Hong Kong Disneyland Managing Director Andre Kam this week...
Feb 22, 2013
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Senior appointments at Football Federation Australia
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has made two senior appointments with Russell Sargeant set to take on the role of Hyundai A-League as General Manager, Operations while John...
Feb 22, 2013
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Physical inactivity costs New Zealand almost 1% of GDP
Inactivity cost New Zealand approximately $1.3 billion, or 0.7% of its total GDP, in 2010 according to a new study commissioned by Auckland Council, Waikato Regional Council and...
Feb 22, 2013
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Australian Racing Conference debates the importance of 'The Business of Racing'
The three day Australian Racing Conference (ARC) starts today at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Melbourne, promising a packed program of presentations from world class and industry...
Feb 21, 2013
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Live Performance Australia explains acceptance of the Ticketing Code of Practice
Following the release of a consumer guide to the Ticketing Code of Practice in December, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has explained how the ticketing industry is accepting...
Feb 20, 2013
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Second report slams management of Australian swimming
Just hours after Swimming Australia released an independent review into its London 2012 Olympics campaign highlighting a "toxic" culture which saw athletes abuse prescription...
Feb 20, 2013
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