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Events and festivals at risk under New Zealand local government bill
Events and festivals enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors could be at risk if proposed changes to local government law go ahead, the Tourism Industry Association New...
Sep 14, 2012
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FitnessBiz celebrates five years of transformation
FitnessBiz 2012, presented by REX Roundtables and Active Management, has entered its sixth year of providing fitness industry business owners with practical content on how to...
Sep 13, 2012
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Small grants initiative launched to help connect young people with sport clubs
The Papatoetoe Sports and Community Charitable Trust (PSCCT) has launched its 'Choose Sport' initiative backed by an audience of approximately 100 community sponsors and...
Sep 13, 2012
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Education Queensland to axe travelling school for show children
While the loss of frontline and health services in the Queensland budget has made the headlines in mainstream news, arts and education services have also been cut. Tuesday's...
Sep 13, 2012
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24 Hour Treadmill Challenge raises $190,000: and still counting
The recent Very Special Kids 24 hour Treadmill Challenge has been a huge success, with presenting partners The Fitness Generation (TFG) and Fenix Fitness Clubs thanking all who...
Sep 12, 2012
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Budget boost for Queensland tourism, events and Commonwealth Games
The Liberal National Party's first budget since coming into Government in Queensland includes additional funding for tourism, events and the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Queensland...
Sep 12, 2012
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Future uncertain for South Australian midnight basketball program
The midnight basketball program used by more than 400 youngsters at the City of Salibury's Gardens Recreation Centre is in doubt because of a lack of funding. The 10-week...
Sep 11, 2012
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David Morgan elected to Fitness Australia's Board of Directors
Leading industry professionals David Allan, David Morgan and Greg Oliver, have been elected to Fitness Australia's Board of Directors with Oliver and Allan being reelected to...
Sep 7, 2012
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Creative New Zealand awards $5.2 million for arts development
A diverse and vibrant range of arts projects ranging from Pacific musical theatre to multi-media arts, have gained more than $5 million in funding through Creative New Zealand's...
Sep 7, 2012
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Convention bureaux head for the red centre
The Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB) staff conference, with its theme of 'Get CeNTred', will be held at Voyages Ayers Rock Resort later this week - from 6th...
Sep 5, 2012
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Hard Candy Fitness' global expansion continues with Sydney club opening
Hard Candy Fitness®, the global luxury fitness brand founded by Madonna in partnership with New Evolution Ventures (NeV), has opened its latest club in Sydney. Transforming the...
Sep 4, 2012
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Survey shows concerns on tourism competitiveness
Factors affecting the competitiveness of Australia's tourism industry are causing increasing concern among operators, according to the latest edition of the TTF-MasterCard...
Sep 3, 2012
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New Yass skatepark ready to roll
Plans to upgrade the Yass Skatepark are to move forward following the pledge of a $55,000 grant from the NSW Government. Yass Valley Youth Council member Caitlin Nelson said...
Sep 3, 2012
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Industry leaders form specialist exhibition company
The exhibition, audio visual, staging and lighting divisions of Pages Event Equipment have merged with Morgan Expo to create Pages Morgan Expo Pty Ltd. Operating from 1st...
Sep 1, 2012
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New owner cleans out senior managers at Spotless
Private Equity Partners (PEP), the new owners of international services company Spotless, have made a number of senior management changes since their acquisition. With the new...
Aug 31, 2012
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Australian Open facing new boycott threat
Tennis Australia is playing down fresh talk of a player boycott of the Australian Open, but has admitted that it is taking the threat seriously. The latest threat comes after UK...
Aug 30, 2012
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More funding needed for New Zealand's future Olympians
New Zealand needs to provide greater funding for Olympic sport and to not just focus on the top medal prospects, according to a University of Canterbury lecturer. University of...
Aug 28, 2012
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MCI's Asia Pacific conference expert now located in Sydney
Stephan Wurzinger, MCI's Director Association Relations Asia Pacific, has relocated from MCI's Singapore regional hub to Sydney in a move that will see Australia hosting...
Aug 27, 2012
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Industry backs Tourism Australia's new Asian marketing campaign
Tourism Australia has launched its new marketing drive in Asia, focusing on four key strategic projects. Funded under the Australian Government's Asia Marketing Fund, worth up...
Aug 25, 2012
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WhiteWater West Acquires Hopkins Rides
Leading waterpark experts WhiteWater West has announced its acquisition of Hopkins Rides (formerly O.D. Hopkins). Despite the new ownership, the Hopkins Rides name will remain,...
Aug 25, 2012
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Goodlife acquires six Fitness First clubs
Coinciding with announcing a recorded $102.6 million in total revenues for the 2011/2012 financial year, up 13.9% on the previous year, Goodlife Health Clubs has announced that...
Aug 24, 2012
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VMA 'After Five' event to view Sydney Cricket Ground masterplan
The latest of the Venue Management Association's (VMA) popular 'After Five' events is to be held next week at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The event, being held on Thursday, 30th...
Aug 24, 2012
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Cricket Australia approves new governance structure
Cricket Australia has approved what it calls the "biggest change in Australian cricket governance" after voting to replace its historic state-based Board of 14 Directors with a...
Aug 23, 2012
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Get THUMPED TwentyTwelve Boxing and Kickboxing Convention
Australia's finest fitness and combat training presenters are set to address the Get THUMPED Boxing and Kickboxing Convention a two day event packed full of lectures and...
Aug 23, 2012
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