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ARU reveals million dollar surplus
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced a surplus of $1.07 million for the year ended 31st December 2010 at its Annual General Meeting, held at ARU offices in Sydney on...
May 2, 2011
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Port Adelaide will 'not survive' without move to redeveloped Adelaide Oval
South Australian AFL writher Michelangelo Rucci has told Fox Sports News that he believes the Port Adelaide Football Club will not survive unless its proposed move to Adelaide...
Apr 30, 2011
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AFL confirms record TV rights deal
The AFL has confirmed a $1.253 billion TV rights deal for the next five years, which will see every match broadcast live on either free-to-air or pay TV and online for the next...
Apr 29, 2011
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ATEC welcomes China tourism agreement
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Strengthening Tourism Cooperation with China signed yesterday during a meeting...
Apr 28, 2011
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Contours names top studios at annual conference
A record number of franchisees attended fitness franchise Contours' recent national conference on the Gold Coast, which included discussions of achievements and goals,...
Apr 27, 2011
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NZRU reveals financial loss and appoints Bryan Williams as new President
The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has revealed a loss of NZ$9.4 million (AUS$7.5 million) for the 2010 financial year. The result is a NZ$6.5 million improvement on the NZ$15.9...
Apr 23, 2011
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Pacific Strategy Partners to advise Football NSW Review
Football NSW have appointed Pacific Strategy Partners (PSP) to assist with key areas of its review of football in NSW. After widespread stakeholder criticism and an independent...
Apr 23, 2011
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Asian Attractions Expo 2011 Program Released
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has released the program for its Asian Attractions Expo 2011. To be held at the Resorts World Convention...
Apr 19, 2011
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New era of research for Australian sport
Australia's best sports scientists will have access to world-class research facilities following a new agreement between Victoria University's Institute of Sport, Exercise and...
Apr 19, 2011
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$15 million commitment to Athletics at Melbourne's Albert Park
The Victorian Government has made a multi-million dollar commitment for the completion of Victoria's new home of athletics, the State Athletics Centre. While attending the final...
Apr 18, 2011
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Pete Manuel to Head Fitness First Australia
Pete Manuel has been named the new Managing Director of Fitness First Australia. Manuel fills the vacancy created when former Managing Director Peter Stirling-Benson left the...
Apr 16, 2011
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Korean bank encourages fitness and weight loss
A bank in Korea has come up with an innovative way to encourage its customers to get fit and lose weight. Since 2008, the country's Hana Bank, part of the Hana Financial Group,...
Apr 15, 2011
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Major Works commence at Brisbane's Sleeman Sports Complex
Work on a new Olympic sized pool at Brisbane's Sleeman Sports Complex began today with contractors diving into construction. Queensland Sport Minister Phil Reeves, Federal Sport...
Apr 14, 2011
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Councillor gives Gold Coast's world-class sports facility $180,000 boost
Gold Coast Councillor Jan Grew has donated a further $180,000 to the construction of the new Sports House, a world-class water sports facility to be constructed on the southern...
Apr 13, 2011
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ATEC calls for forward analysis in regional tourism
Following the release of the latest Tourism Research Australia (TRA) report, Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Managing Director, Felicia Mariani believes more analysis...
Apr 12, 2011
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Next generation of female leaders in sport
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Australian Government Office for Women are looking to develop the next generation of female leaders in sport. Applications are open...
Apr 11, 2011
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New Owners for Lollipop's Playlands franchise
Alan Grant, founder of the Lollipop's franchise business of indoor play facilities and childcare centres, has sold the company. The sale to Australian master franchisee Tim...
Apr 8, 2011
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City of Yarra Commits to ensure healthy, connected community
Finishing a $7.8 million upgrade of the Collingwood Leisure Centre, preparing for construction of the North Fitzroy Library and restoring a Richmond community facility are among...
Apr 7, 2011
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Hamilton City Council sets up negotiating team to resolve rugby debt
Hamilton City Council has set up a negotiating team to resolve the outstanding debt issue with the Waikato Rugby Union (WRU). The team comprises of Mayor Julie Hardaker,...
Apr 6, 2011
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Little to Celebrate from the formation of new UK Sport Management Institute
The end of last week marked a significant milestone in sport and leisure management in the United Kingdom with the formation of the Institute for the Management of Sport and...
Apr 3, 2011
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The world's top fitness trends for 2011
From a recent global survey of 2,700 fitness industry professionals conducted by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the top trends were: • Economic upswing which is...
Apr 2, 2011
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Belgravia Launches International Division
Following its appointment as the operator of a major new sports resort in Abu Dhabi, Belgravia Leisure has announced the launch of a dedicated international leisure management...
Mar 30, 2011
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Queensland Councils share in $220 million to kickstart reconstruction effort
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced that 18 disaster affected councils are to benefit from a $220 million injection of funding to kickstart reconstruction efforts. The...
Mar 26, 2011
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Star Trac Changes Present Opportunities for Blue Fitness
Ben Davies, Director of Blue Fitness Australia and New Zealand, says he is excited about the recent change of leadership at global fitness equipment supplier Star Trac. As...
Mar 16, 2011
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