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Geelong to advance stadium upgrade
Geelong Football Club is set to commence demolition works on the Doug Wade Stand at its Simonds Stadium following the Club having secured funding to build its planned new $49...
Jan 3, 2012
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Sustainability Victoria's $283,000 helps Ashburton facility get greener
Boroondara Council's Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre now has an environment-friendly and money-saving co-generation system. The heat generated by the system is harnessed to...
Jan 3, 2012
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FILEX presents unique opportunities for fitness businesses
Early bird registration discounts are set to close on 31st December for the FILEX 2012 Convention. The industry leading event, to be held on the weekend of 27th to 29th April...
Dec 30, 2011
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Foxtix celebrates anniversary with series of announcements
News Limited's Foxtix is celebrating its one year anniversary with the announcement of new clients and new senior appointments. Following recent announcements that Foxtix had...
Dec 27, 2011
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Genting Singapore profits rise by 8.3%
Rising casino revenues and healthy visitor arrivals at Universal Studio Singapore helped to boost profits at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in the third quarter of this year....
Dec 23, 2011
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Zealandia seeks more Council funding to remain open
Wellington attraction Zealandia is seeking a further NZ$3 million in Council funding to remain open. The wildlife and environment sanctuary had asked Wellington City Council to...
Dec 21, 2011
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High Performance sport funding focussed on 2012
Kiwi athletes and teams who have performed well this year and those likely to do well in an Olympic year are set to benefit from the 2012 investment announcement by High...
Dec 17, 2011
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PwC predict global sports revenues to reach US$145.3 billion
International sports revenues are predicted to increase to US$145.3 billion over the next five years, according to international consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The...
Dec 13, 2011
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New owners plan US$136 million Fitness First expansion in the Middle East
The Dubai-based Landmark Group plans to spend as much as US$136 million expanding its Fitness First chain of gyms across the Middle East. Landmark, which bought up the regional...
Dec 11, 2011
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Funding boost for new Mackay Gymnastics facility
The Queensland Government has announced that it will contribute $750,000 to Mackay Gymnastics Club's plans for a new $1.25 million facility. The club, whose gymnasts currently...
Dec 9, 2011
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North Sydney Council restricts outdoor fitness group activities
North Sydney Council is to restrict outdoor fitness group activities, including boot camps, in its parks and reserves. Aggressive, intimidating or military-style squad training...
Dec 7, 2011
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Rugby World Cup funding rules must change or New Zealand will 'co-host' with Australia
Rugby World Cup funding arrangements have led a Massey University economics lecturer to conclude that the only way New Zealand will be able to afford staging the Rugby World Cup...
Dec 7, 2011
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Cats unveil Elite Training Venue
The Geelong Cats have announced a long term elite sponsorship agreement with Keystone Business Park that will result in the construction of an exclusive training venue within...
Dec 7, 2011
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Mount Isa Rodeo gets $150,000 funding boost
Mount Isa's major event, the Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo, is set to benefit from $150,000 in funding from the Queensland Government. Announcing the funding, Member for Mount Isa...
Dec 5, 2011
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New employment and training to the fore at Ayers Rock
An Indigenous training and employment program will be established at the Ayers Rock Resort in Yulara to attract employees locally and from across Australia. Federal Minister for...
Dec 2, 2011
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Consortia shortlisted for new Sydney Convention and Exhibition precinct
The creation of Sydney's new 12-hectare convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct at Darling Harbour is progressing with three strong consortia shortlisted to build and...
Dec 1, 2011
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Increased support for tourism business
Tourism firms across the country will now have access to comprehensive business support that will help grow their businesses and keep jobs in the regional Australia. Following...
Nov 29, 2011
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Chiefs and Council broker new Waikato Stadium deal
Hamilton City Council and the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise have agreed a new deal for the use of Waikato Stadium. The deal will see the Chiefs play a minimum of five Super Rugby...
Nov 25, 2011
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World Series Hockey organisers unveil prize money plan
Organisers of the inaugural World Series Hockey event have confirmed that the upcoming tournament will set a new benchmark for prize money at a hockey competition. A total prize...
Nov 23, 2011
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Ayers Rock springs out of its hard place
Ayers Rock is looking to climb out of the tourism doldrums with the launch of a new drive to revitalise its product and win back domestic and international visitors. To help...
Nov 21, 2011
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Belgravia Leisure wins Dandenong aquatic facility contracts
Belgravia Leisure has been successful in winning the tender for the operation of the City of Greater Dandenong's aquatic and recreation facilities, including the existing...
Nov 21, 2011
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Sport business leaders to gather at BOS summit
The first ever Business of Sport Summit (BOSS) is set to witness an illustrious gathering of key business influencers from the Australian sports industry. To be held at Sydney...
Nov 21, 2011
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Western Australian Government supports next big names in WA sport
150 emerging athletes across Western Australian are to receive financial assistance from the State's Smarter than Smoking Country Sport Scholarship program. Western Australian...
Nov 20, 2011
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Match-fixers to face jail under Australia-wide laws
Federal Minister for Sport Mark Arbib has welcomed the announcement that match-fixers could be jailed for 10 years, after State and Territory justice ministers today agreed to...
Nov 18, 2011
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