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NRL smashes $1 billion barrier in new broadcast deal
The Australian Rugby League Commission has agreed a new five-year domestic broadcast deal worth $1.025 billion with pay-television operator Fox Sports Australia and free-to-air...
Aug 22, 2012
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Cherie Nicholl takes on business development role at Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has announced the appointment of Cherie Nicholl to the newly-created position of General Manager Business & Commercial Development,...
Aug 22, 2012
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The Fitness Generation and Fenix Fitness Clubs back 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge
The Fitness Generation and Fenix Fitness Clubs are supporting the upcoming 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge as part of the 15th annual Very Special Kids Piggy Bank Appeal. The Appeal...
Aug 22, 2012
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Board diversity a key to sport management and funding
Australian sport organisations that do not include women in their governance structures could lose their funding from the Australian Sports Commission. Giving her assessment of...
Aug 21, 2012
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Plans approved for Bendigo jail to become a theatre
The City of Greater Bendigo Council has approved plans to turn the city's historic jail into a community theatre. The $26 million project, to be mostly funded by the Victorian...
Aug 21, 2012
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New institution to promote private support for the arts
Federal Arts Minister Simon Crean has recently announced the creation of a new institution to better promote philanthropy, sponsorship and business support for the arts. The new...
Aug 17, 2012
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Equity partners buy into Curves International
Global fitness franchise Curves International has completed an equity deal with North Castle Partners (NCP). The deal with NCP, a leading private equity firm that focuses on the...
Aug 17, 2012
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Support for childrens' sport and volunteers in WA
Nearly 1,000 children have taken up a Western Australian Government offer to pay their registration fees to join a sports club while volunteer-led sporting associations are to...
Aug 17, 2012
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IAAPA Expo offers new ways to support Give Kids The World
This November, attendees at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Attractions Expo will have multiple opportunities to support charity partner...
Aug 16, 2012
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Dragon's Labryinth coming to Kryal Castle
The Labyrinth of the Dragon Sorcerer, a new entry attraction at Kryal Castle, is to receive a grant under the Federal Government's T-QUAL program. The grant will assist in the...
Aug 14, 2012
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Countdown to ARV's 'challenging' conference
Registrations remain open for the 2012 Aquatics and Recreation Victoria annual conference which is set to bring together a diverse and knowledgeable group of industry decision...
Aug 14, 2012
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New Zealand celebrates best Olympic Performance since 1988
New Zealand has produced one of its best performances at an Olympic Games, by winning 13 medals including six golds (following Valerie Adams today being awarded gold in the shot...
Aug 14, 2012
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Swim Australia launches accreditation initiative for Australian swim schools
Swim Schools registered with Swim Australia now have the option to apply for Swim School Accreditation. The Swim School Accreditation (SSA) program, a new initiative from Swim...
Aug 13, 2012
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New grants to encourage young people into Victorian parks
Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change and Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith has announced the recipients of the Y Discover Youth Grants, a new program to...
Aug 12, 2012
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Fairfax media slam AOC's Olympic performance and funding claims
Fairfax media and National Times Chief Sports Columnist Richard Hinds has launched a stinging attack on the Australian Olympic Committee and its President, John Coates. In his...
Aug 11, 2012
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Federal Government commits $3.5 million for healthier lifestyles in Tasmania
Tasmanian will be rewarded with millions of dollars in extra health funding if its population loses weight, exercises more, eats healthier food and reduces smoking rates. Under...
Aug 10, 2012
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New Zealand tourism must 'think different': Snedden
Recently appointed Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) Chief Executive Martin Snedden is encouraging industry players to "think different" and come up with new ways...
Aug 9, 2012
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Emerging economies see major sporting events as key to attracting investment
Businesses in emerging markets most value the ability of big sporting events to attract investment to their economies, while counterparts in developed economies view them as...
Aug 8, 2012
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NSW Netball Centre of Excellence takes shape
The NSW Government is calling for public submissions over plans for a new Netball NSW Headquarters at Sydney Olympic Park. The planned Netball Centre of Excellence, which will...
Aug 8, 2012
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Australian cities bid to host Soccerex
Negotiations are underway to bring the world's leading football business event Soccerex to Australia for the first time next year. Australian company Tribal Sports Management...
Aug 7, 2012
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AOC President John Coates calls for improvements to school sport
Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) President John Coates has suggested that Australia's disappointing medals haul at the London 2012 Olympic Games is a result of a decline in...
Aug 6, 2012
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New Zealand fitness jobs service changes hands
FitnessNZ has recently taken over ownership of the popular New Zealand job site FitNZ and its sister site FitAUS. Explaining the move, FitnessNZ Chief Executive Richard Beddie...
Aug 6, 2012
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$7.2 million for South Australian sporting infrastructure
Sporting organisations across South Australia have received nearly $7.2 million in State Government funding for a range of community sporting and recreational infrastructure...
Aug 6, 2012
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Rainbow's End owner seeking a buyer
The owners of the majority shareholding in New Zealand Experience (NZE), owner of the Rainbow's End amusement park in Auckland, are seeking to sell their stake. Canada's Garlow...
Aug 4, 2012
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