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Basketball Australia Chair questions Commonwealth sports funding
Basketball Australia Chair Kristina Keneally MP has questioned the Commonwealth Government's announcement that it will invest $8 million in Football Federation Australia (FFA)...
Apr 5, 2012
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Football NSW welcomes investment into Valentine Sports Park
Football NSW has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement of a $3 million investment into the redevelopment of its facilities at Valentine Sports Park in western Sydney....
Apr 5, 2012
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Government support for high performance sport research
Federal Minister for Sport Kate Lundy has welcomed the new Director of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Matt Favier, by announcing $1 million in funding for research...
Apr 3, 2012
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Positive tourism outlook but doubt persists over targets
Confidence among Australia's tourism operators is improving, according to the latest edition of the TTF-MasterCard Tourism Industry Sentiment Survey - but doubts remain about...
Apr 2, 2012
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Mark Band appointed Parks and Leisure Australia Chief Executive
Industry consultant Mark Band has been appointed Chief Executive of Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA). Replacing long standing PLA Chief Executive Garry Henshall, Band, and his...
Apr 2, 2012
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CERM PI team releases latest industry performance bulletin
The CERM Performance Indicators® Project at the Centre for Tourism & Leisure Management, University of South Australia has recently published its latest Bulletin (Vol 20, ISSN...
Mar 31, 2012
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Combined management to save Wellington's Zealandia?
Zealandia, Wellington Zoo, the Botanical Gardens and Otari Wilton's Bush could be managed by one organisation in a bid to save the financially stricken sanctuary. Wellington...
Mar 28, 2012
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NZ tourism wants urgent clarity around council reforms
The New Zealand tourism industry wants urgent clarity around what the local government reforms mean for one of the country's most important sectors, says Tourism Industry...
Mar 21, 2012
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Goodlife celebrates healthy 10 year milestone
This year marks 10 years since one of Australia's growing gym networks, Goodlife Health Clubs, opened its doors with its first club in Queensland. Since then it has grown to 44...
Mar 19, 2012
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EEAA provides latest update on Sydney's Darling Harbour
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) is hosting its second project update on the redevelopment of Darling Harbour in partnership with Infrastructure NSW on...
Mar 19, 2012
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Liverpool FC executive to address Sydney gathering of sports professionals
Liverpool FC Managing Director Ian Ayre is to speak exclusively at landmark gathering of sports executives in Sydney this month. The unprecedented gathering of sports industry...
Mar 19, 2012
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Thailand prepares for Futsal World Cup kick off
The Futsal Committee of world football governing body FIFA has amended the schedule for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 so that the first matches in the 24-team...
Mar 19, 2012
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WA fitness club manager surges to win '40under40' Award
Liam Taylor, manager one of Perth's most successful fitness clubs, Surge Health & Fitness, has received a WA Business News '40under40' Award. Taylor received the prestigious...
Mar 12, 2012
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VMA event delegates to get 2012 Sydney Royal Easter Show preview
The latest of the Venue Management Association's (VMA) 'After Five' events will offer a preview of the 2012 Sydney Royal Easter Show at Sydney Showground. Michael Kenny, newly...
Mar 10, 2012
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Western Australian aquatic, recreation and sport facilities share $15 million in state funding
Aquatic, recreation and sport facilities and groups across Western Australia will share more than $15 million in state Government grants under the latest round of the Community...
Mar 8, 2012
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Better protection urged for Jenolan Caves
A double winner at last weekend's Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, Jenolan Caves needs urgent planning to keep the Caves sustainable. The Oberon Council says the planning is...
Mar 7, 2012
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Simon Weatherill to address ALFA networking event at the Australian Fitness & Health Expo
Facility management expert Simon Weatherill will be the keynote speaker at the Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) networking lunch being held during the 2012...
Mar 7, 2012
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Coffey's integrated approach nets $9 million in funding for Tasmanian facility
The Federal Government recently announced a $9 million funding commitment for the redevelopment of the King George V Sports and Community Precinct in the North Hobart suburb of...
Mar 7, 2012
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FFA rejects misleading Hunter Sports Group
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has responded to claims from the Hunter Sports Group regarding its acquisition of the Newcastle Jets. An FFA press release rejects the...
Mar 3, 2012
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Senator Kate Lundy appointed Federal Minister for Sport
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has appointed Senator Kate Lundy to the posts of Federal Minister for Sport and Minister for Multicultural Affairs. The appointment was...
Mar 2, 2012
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Gold Coast United expelled from A-League
Football Federation Australia (FFA) is to axe Gold Coast United from the A-League but hopes the players will fulfil their obligations for the rest of the season. High profile...
Mar 1, 2012
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Hunter Sports Group questions Newcastle Jets acquisition fee
While Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer has been making headlines in the A-League, a series of issues have arisen in relation Nathan Tinkler's acquisition of the Newcastle...
Mar 1, 2012
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Rural community wins campaign for 50 metre pool
A community campaign for a 50-metre swimming pool has won the support of the City of Greater Bendigo council. The council has agreed to include a 50-metre swimming pool in its...
Mar 1, 2012
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Tourism Export Council naming to better reflect tourism's value
A name change for the Inbound Tour Operators Council (ITOC) to the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand aims to remind tourism operators they're part of New Zealand's number...
Mar 1, 2012
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