News: Marketing
Visitor numbers rise at Canberra's 'big three' attractions
Three of Canberra's most popular visitor attractions: the Australian Institute of Sport; Cockington Green Gardens and Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre are...
Mar 19, 2010
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Rectangular Stadium to be named AAMI Park
Melbourne's new $270 million rectangular stadium will be christened AAMI Park in an eight-year naming rights deal with the insurance company. The insurance giant has signed a...
Mar 18, 2010
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NBL to return to Sydney
The National Basketball League is set to build on the success of its 2009/10 season and will welcome a new team to the league in 2010/11. Sydney will once again have a team in...
Mar 18, 2010
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Hastings Consults on Aquatic Facilities Strategy
Hastings District Council is preparing an Aquatic Facilities Strategy to plan for the future provision of public swimming pools in the District. The Council is inviting input...
Mar 15, 2010
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ARL backs independent commission
The Australian Rugby League (ARL) has confirmed it will support an independent commission to run the game in Australia. The board of the ARL has agreed in principle to a model...
Mar 15, 2010
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Zumba shakes the weight of PPCA royalties
Zumba Fitness has announced the exemption of its Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN) music from the hefty royalties of the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA). As...
Mar 15, 2010
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Staging Connections Tops Readers' Choice awards
Staging Connections Australia has been voted the Best AV/Production/Staging/Exhibition company in mice.net magazine's inaugural Reader's Choice awards. Conducted during October,...
Mar 15, 2010
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BridgeClimb celebrates 2.5 millionth climber scaling to the summit of Sydney’s icon
BridgeClimb Sydney has celebrated the 2.5 millionth Climber to experience 'The Climb of their Life' on the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. At 10.05am on Friday 12th March...
Mar 14, 2010
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Qatar's Bin Hammam faces tough fight for FIFA top job
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, Mohammed Bin Hammam, will have a fight on his hands if he chooses to take on long-standing FIFA boss Sepp Blatter in a battle for...
Mar 12, 2010
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Paul Trisley Sports Law Award
At its annual conference, the Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA) makes an Award in memory of respected sports lawyer and original ANZLA member Paul...
Mar 11, 2010
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'Miracle' of Sydney's baby elephant
A baby elephant thought to have died in its mother's womb was "miraculously" born alive at Taronga Zoo yesterday morning. Two days after Taronga Zoo announced its Asian elephant...
Mar 11, 2010
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Fitness Australia Issues Centrality Rebuttal
Fitness Australia have issued a position statement contradicting claims made by fitness educator Centrality Pty Ltd. The unusual move follows an email marketing campaign from...
Mar 10, 2010
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Sponsors ready for Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
A host of international companies and government agencies have thrown their support behind the inaugural $250,000 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon (ADIT), taking place 13th...
Mar 8, 2010
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Forsyth Barr Stadium Main South Stand Completed
Construction of the main south stand at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium at University Plaza has been completed. Malcolm Farry, Chairman of Carisbrook Stadium Trust, which is...
Mar 8, 2010
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House of Tickets acquires Kadok Press
House of Tickets, Australia and New Zealandâs leading print, ticketing and access control solutions specialist has announced the acquisition of renowned printer, Kadok Press....
Mar 8, 2010
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Queensland outdoor adventure standards launched
The new Queensland Adventure Activity Standards (AAS), a comprehensive set of voluntary guidelines to help the outdoor recreation industry maintain safe operating procedures,...
Mar 5, 2010
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Ticketek Heads online ticket purchases
Inside Retailing has reported that Ticketek.com.au is Australia's top ranked online ticketing provider. The Experian Hitwise Top 20 Ticketing websites for the week ending 27th...
Mar 5, 2010
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LivCom environmental awards 2010 heads to 'Windy City'
Organisers of the International Awards for Liveable Communities (LivCom) have announced that the 2010 Awards Finals will also be hosted by Chicago, USA. Following the success of...
Mar 4, 2010
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Cowboys don't last in the modern fitness industry
Fitness Australia, the health and fitness industry association, has responded to recent media articles questioning the standard of personal trainers in the fitness industry. The...
Mar 4, 2010
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ALFA Launches New Website
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) has launched a new look website. Offering new design and greater functionality, the new website includes additional features...
Mar 2, 2010
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ABC Reveals Tennis Australia Divisions and Vote Threats
New evidence relating to the conduct of last year's election for the presidency of Tennis Australia has exposed deep fault lines within the tennis community. On last night's ABC...
Mar 2, 2010
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People Counting Made Easy
Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust (MOPT) and Centaman Systems have reported on the people counting solution introduced for the Australian Open. In advance of the recent Grand Slam...
Feb 26, 2010
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Qantas gets Australia grand prix naming rights
Australian airline Qantas, has become the title sponsor of Formula One's Australian grand prix. The deal comes just four weeks ahead of the race at Melbourne's Albert Park....
Feb 25, 2010
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Sydney BridgeClimb makes Lonely Planet top 10
Sydney's BridgeClimb attraction has been named as one of the world's top 10 Biggest Adrenaline Rush Experiences, by travel guide company, Lonely Planet. The company has compiled...
Feb 23, 2010
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