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UTS hosts SMAANZ 2012 conference
The 2012 Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand (SMAANZ) Conference is to be hosted in the harbour city by the University of Technology, Sydney. The 18th...
May 18, 2012
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IRB to address member unions' financial concerns
The Council of the International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced the formation of a working group and the dedication of new finance to aid participants in the 2015 Rugby World...
May 17, 2012
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Business roundtable for Personal Trainers
Active Management and PTBizCoach, the leaders in business solutions for the fitness industry, have announced the launch of NSW REX (Roundtables for Executives) for Personal...
May 17, 2012
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Nike continues backing of Asian football
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced an extension to its commercial agreement with Nike. The renewed deal with the US sportswear giant, which has been an...
May 16, 2012
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More than 2,500 professionals attend Australasia's premier fitness industry convention
The Australian fitness industry converged on Darling Harbour in Sydney for the recent FILEX 2012 Fitness Industry Convention. Held over four days from at the end of April 2012...
May 15, 2012
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Centaman customers top of the class at ARI
Three of the four award winners at the 48th Aquatics Recreation Institute (ARI) conference were to facilities that utilise Centaman software solutions to help them manage all...
May 15, 2012
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Proposal to sell off National Parks to preserve Australia's biodiversity?
A controversial proposal to sell off some of Australia's less viable national parks has been suggested by one of the country's leading ecologists. Professor Hugh Possingham,...
May 15, 2012
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New gym for Aboriginal youth
Young people in Fregon in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands will have a new gym in which to play sport and socialise, with the Australian Government...
May 14, 2012
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VMA announces 2012 Council election result
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the results from its recent Council Elections. The six successful nominees are: • Brian Morris (Active member) - pictured at...
May 14, 2012
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Federal funding for protection of NSW koalas
The NSW Government is to receive a Federal Biodiversity Fund grant of $1.9 million to fund a bold new project to help conserve koala populations in NSW. NSW Environment Minister...
May 13, 2012
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$2.5 million to light up Manuka Oval
The ACT Government is to receive $2.5 million in Federal fuNding for the installation of broadcast quality lighting at Manuka Oval in Canberra. The announcement was made by...
May 12, 2012
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Gold Coast Blaze restructure to firm up future
The Gold Coast Blaze are confident that they will remain part of the National Basketball League, saying their move into voluntary administration this week is the best way to...
May 12, 2012
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$1.5 million backing for Islamic Museum of Australia
This week's Federal Budget confirmed $1.5 million in funding to support capital works for the creation of the Islamic Museum of Australia in Melbourne. The announcement followed...
May 12, 2012
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AALARA 2012 set to bring industry leaders together
The 2012 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) conference is set to commence on the Gold Coast on Monday, presenting four days of learning and...
May 11, 2012
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EIM's solution to cut national health bill
If it is ongoing savings in an ever-increasing health budget the Federal Government are looking for, lobbyists at Exercise is Medicine (EIM) Australia believe they have the...
May 11, 2012
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Former Intercontinental Hotels Group Chief Executive to lead Fitness First
The United Kingdom headquarters of Fitness First has announced that Andy Cosslett, the former Chief Executive of Interncontinental Hotels Group (IHG) will be taking on the role...
May 10, 2012
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Closing date looms for Australia Business Arts Foundation awards
The closing date for the 12th Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) Awards, recognising the best business arts partnerships, giving programs, volunteering relationships and...
May 10, 2012
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International Quadratics partners with SPASA NSW to deliver pool management training
International Quadratics (IQ) and the Swimming Pool and Spa Association (SPASA) NSW have reached an agreement that will see IQ will offer and conduct swimming pool training...
May 10, 2012
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Federal Budget delivers wins and losses for leisure
Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan's 2012 Budget has delivered funding boosts for sport, the arts and tourism marketing while an increase increase in the Passenger Movement Charge...
May 9, 2012
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Ballarat's Eureka stadium plans still alive despite no funding
Plans to upgrade Ballarat's Eureka Stadium to an AFL standard and multi-sport precinct are continuing, despite the project not receiving funding in last week's Victorian...
May 9, 2012
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FitnessNZ to inform regional fitness professionals and businesses
Through June, industry peak body Fitness New Zealand will be visiting regional centres on the North and South Island with a serious of half day workshops aimed at updating club...
May 9, 2012
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Convention Centre boosts Darwin's economy
Since opening in June 2008, the Darwin Convention Centre has generated $172 million in economic benefit for the Northern Territory capital. From its opening the venue made a...
May 7, 2012
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Crisis at SPASA Queensland leads to warranty doubts and office sale
Thousands of warranties issued on the construction of domestic swimming pools in Queensland are in doubt because the industry peak body administering them has drained millions...
May 6, 2012
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North Korean Acrobat Union joins the International Circus Federation
The Fédération Mondiale du Cirque has announced that the Acrobatics Association of Korea (AAK) has joined the Federation as its newest member. Created in September 2011 to bring...
May 6, 2012
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