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Sporting leaders lobby for copyright law change
The heads of Australia's major sports have met members of the Government and opposition in a bid to expedite changes to Australia's copyright laws. The chief executives of the...
Feb 8, 2012
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Technogym claims global wellness leadership at Davos World Economic Summit
The recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland was notable for placing health and illness prevention as key priorities to ensure sustainable global social development....
Feb 8, 2012
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New Zealand welcomes 2.6 million visitors in 2011
Tourism New Zealand has reported that a hike in visitor arrivals for the month of December 2011 has resulted in international visitor arrival numbers hitting 2.6 million, an all...
Feb 7, 2012
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Victorian Government commits $3.4 million in funding for living libraries
The Victorian Government is to provide 10 Victorian libraries with more than $3.4 million to refurbish or develop new facilities from the Living Libraries Infrastructure...
Feb 7, 2012
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Free Qantas seminar to explain carbon price system
With Australia's carbon price system coming into effect on 1st July, Qantas is to host a seminar explaining its implications for the tourism industry. The event will be held at...
Feb 6, 2012
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Lorna Jane founder named as finalist in Business Woman Awards 2012
Leading fitness and lifestyle retailer Lorna Jane Clarkson has been nominated for the prestigious Australian Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2012. After launching a...
Feb 6, 2012
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Proposal for elephants to reduce bushfire risks
Australia could introduce large herbivores such as elephants as part of a radical biological solution to the problem of bushfires and invasive species, according to a University...
Feb 5, 2012
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AAMI Park set to welcome one millionth fan
Tonight's A-League derby between Melbourne Heart and Melbourne Victory will see AAMI Park welcome its one millionth sports fan to the venue. The iconic stadium which opened in...
Feb 4, 2012
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Ballarat Swimming Club backs YMCA pool management
Ballarat Gold Swimming Club President Anthony Hoffmann has come out in support of the YMCA's management of the City's Eureka Pool. Hoffmann told Ballarat newspaper The Courier...
Feb 3, 2012
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Jetts takes out top award for customer satisfaction
Leading 24/7 gym chain Jetts has received the inaugural Canstar Blue Most Satisfied Customers' award for gyms. The Award, from the independent customer satisfaction ratings...
Feb 3, 2012
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Optus ruling to hit sporting rights values
Media companies and sport governing bodies are expected to appeal a court ruling that has the potential to devalue sports broadcast rights. The Federal Court found that Optus...
Feb 2, 2012
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Japanese tourism fights back despite trials of 2011
More than 10 months after the 11th March earthquake and tsunami and the Fukushima meltdown, Japan is still dealing with the fallout - this time the key industry of tourism is...
Feb 1, 2012
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Record crowds attend Australian Open
While last night's mens singles finals broke records on the court, this year's Australian Open looks set to have also broken crowd records. Last year's crowd mark of 651,127 was...
Jan 30, 2012
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Singapore Tourism Board celebrates arrivals milestone
The Singapore Tourism Board is celebrating the start of yet another successful year of tourism arrivals as the latest inbound visitor figures reveal the number of Australasian...
Jan 30, 2012
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Malaysia's green and clean tourism campaign keeping it green and clean
Malaysia's latest 'green tourism' campaign 1 Malaysia Green, 1 Malaysia Clean (1MG1MC) began last year with the aim of instilling an environmentally friendly mindset among...
Jan 24, 2012
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News Digital Media increases stake in SportingPulse
News Digital Media has increased its stake in Sporting Pulse, Australia's largest grassroots sporting network, to 51%. Making the announcement, News Digital Media Chief...
Jan 21, 2012
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Queensland to review tour desk commission fees
The Queensland Government has announced an independent review into the level of commission fees tour desk operators charge when taking bookings on behalf of attractions...
Jan 19, 2012
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Australia Council tenders Market Development Skills Program
The Australia Council is inviting tenders for the development and delivery of its Market Development Skills Program. As part of the Australia Council's focus on the viability of...
Jan 19, 2012
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City of Monash appoints leisure centre Social Media Manager
The City of Monash has appointed a social media manager to look after all online content for its three leisure centres. The role of eMarketing Officer for the City of Monash...
Jan 19, 2012
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Lovett takes the reins at Cleanevent international
Global facility management company The Spotless Group Ltd have appointed Craig Lovett as Chief Executive and Managing Director of their International Services business based in...
Jan 19, 2012
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YMCA puts fitness and aquatic information on to industry-first mobile website
The YMCA of Sydney has unveiled its first mobile website, giving its 60,000 members in NSW and the general public access to fitness and aquatic information at the click of a...
Jan 17, 2012
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ASEAN tourism forum highlights region's push for further integration
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) concluded its annual Tourism Forum in Manado, Indonesia on Monday, furthering plans to facilitate intra-regional travel for...
Jan 17, 2012
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New Zealand's National Aquarium offers digital tours
New Zealand's National Aquarium in Napier has been operating free digital tours, making use of new technologies, including QR codes and smart devices, since before Christmas....
Jan 16, 2012
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Cairns set for Chinese visitor boost
Cairns and its surrounding Far North Queensland region is expecting a boost from Chinese New Year celebrations. The Cairns Post reports that at least 16,000 Chinese visitors are...
Jan 14, 2012
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