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NSW Government confirms $5 million to redevelop base for Football NSW
The NSW Government has this week confirmed a $5 million investment into the redevelopment of facilities for Football NSW at Valentine Sports Park in western Sydney. The...
Dec 1, 2012
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Australia's Winning Edge targets world best results
Details of Australia's Winning Edge 2012-2022, the high performance game plan for Australian sport have been unveiled at the Melbourne Cricket Ground today by the Australian...
Nov 30, 2012
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Qantas suspends 40-year relationship with Tourism Australia
A dispute between Qantas management and former Chief Executive Geoff Dixon has resulted in the airline severing a 40-year partnership with Tourism Australia. In a statement,...
Nov 29, 2012
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Powerful speaker line-up for Business of Sport Summit 2013
The key annual meeting for Australian sporting leaders will returns to Sydney with a powerful line-up in March 2013. Providing unrivalled sport business insights within a...
Nov 28, 2012
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NSW Government to end financial backing for stadia in Sydney's suburbs
Refering to evidence that suggests NSW has too many stadia, particularly in metropolitan Sydney, and that many stadia in NSW are underutilised with limited community access, the...
Nov 27, 2012
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Korean F1 Grand Prix committed to event's 'long-term' benefits
Organisers of the Korean Formula One Grand Prix have insisted that the race will bring long-term benefits to the country despite generating a loss of $36.4 million this year....
Nov 26, 2012
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Mining heiress Gina Rinehart launches $10 million Swimming Australia support scheme
Swimming Australia and the Georgina Hope Foundation have announced a new fund that will provide personal financial assistance for Australia's leading swimmers. Backed by mining...
Nov 26, 2012
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Women in Fitness to empower women in 2013
Female leaders in the fitness industry are to address the third 'Women In Fitness Forum' to be held on Friday 22nd February 2012. The Forum, first held in 2010, aims to unite...
Nov 25, 2012
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New Zealand's outstanding recreation industry leaders recognised
Eight organisations and four individuals have been honoured for their outstanding contribution to the parks and recreation industry by the New Zealand Recreation Association...
Nov 24, 2012
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Four new directors at VicSport
Vicsport, the independent member-based organisation representing Victoria's sport and active recreation sector, has appointed four new Directors. The four new Directors,...
Nov 24, 2012
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Australia Council Chief Executive to step down
Australia Council for the Arts Chief Executive Kathy Keele is to leave the national funding and advisory agency at the end of this year. In making the announcement, Australia...
Nov 23, 2012
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Dragons' future secured at Wollongong's WIN Stadium
NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation, Graham Annesley has congratulated Venues NSW and the St George Illawarra Dragons on reaching a long-term agreement to secure the Dragons...
Nov 23, 2012
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Event speakers to share London Olympics experiences
With Australian businesses and individual professionals having played key roles at the London Olympics, an upcoming forum will hear from three Australian professionals who were...
Nov 21, 2012
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Waterfront theatre nears fundraising target
The Auckland Theatre Company is closing in on its fundraising target for a new theatre at North Wharf in the Wynyard Quarter. Having raised $25 million of its $35 milllion...
Nov 21, 2012
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TTF calls for common Australian/New Zealand initiatives to boost tourism
A renewed appetite for streamlining trans-Tasman travel emerges from the latest edition of the TTF-MasterCard Tourism Industry Sentiment Survey. Tourism and Transport Forum...
Nov 20, 2012
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Best of Australian art to tour the country
Arts lovers from across the country will be treated to some of Australia's most exciting and innovative art exhibitions as a result of Federal Government funding. Federal Arts...
Nov 17, 2012
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Jobs cut at Fitness First Australia as UK parent completes restructuring
Fitness First Australia is set to shed 120 of its staff across Australia, following its UK parent company reporting a pre-tax loss of just over $1 billion in the year to 31st...
Nov 17, 2012
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Federal Government to invest $200 million in Screen Australia managed game development fund
Minister for the Arts, Simon Crean has announced that the Federal Government will invest $20 million in a games fund over the next three years. Crean made the announcement of...
Nov 15, 2012
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Les Mills wins top NZ award for global export success
Kiwi company Les Mills International has been recognised for its success in exporting fitness to the world - receiving the supreme award at the recent Westpac Auckland Central...
Nov 14, 2012
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New gym franchise focuses on Group Training
Promising to offer "Group Fitness like you have never seen before" a new fitness franchise, Kosama Fitness, will today (Wednesday 14th November) open its first site in...
Nov 14, 2012
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Management changes in New Zealand Super Rugby
The Hurricanes and Crusaders Super rugby teams will be managed by investor-appointed boards from next year as the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) takes its first steps toward...
Nov 13, 2012
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New multi-sport complex opens in Noosa
A new $6.9 million multi-sport facility has opened at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. The Girraween Sports Complex at Sunshine Beach, developed by Sunshine Coast Council in...
Nov 13, 2012
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Service award for LIWA Aquatics President
Jeff Fondacaro, President of the Leisure Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) Aquatics has been presented with a Commonwealth Service Award by the Royal Life Saving Society...
Nov 13, 2012
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Waikato Rugby makes early repayment of Hamilton City Council loan
The Waikato Rugby Union (WRU) is paying off the balance of a $500,000 loan to Hamilton City Council ahead of schedule, with the Council agreeing to wipe early repayment...
Nov 9, 2012
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