News: Sport
Tennis: Australia's Most Popular Sport
Tennis has overtaken cricket as Australia's most popular spectator sport, according to a new survey from Sweeney Sports. After a break of 17 years, tennis was the top-ranked...
Jun 30, 2008
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'Australia's best' tenpin bowling centre opens in the Sydney suburb of Lidcombe.
Claimed to be 'Australia's best' tenpin bowling centre, Tenpin City has just opened in the Sydney suburb of Lidcombe. Owners Aldo and Marisa Belmonte, Dean and Annette Cannone...
Jun 20, 2008
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Super 14 set for revamp
The 2009 edition of Rugby's Super 14 competition is likely to be the last to be played under the existing 13-match format. Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Chief Executive, John...
Jun 18, 2008
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YMCA Confirms LMS as preferred Australian supplier
After testing various other programs, the YMCA of Sydney is to install Links Modular Solutions as their preferred facility management software in their aquatic, recreation and...
Jun 16, 2008
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Thailand offers money for Olympic medals
Thailand is to offer its athletes cash incentives for medals at the Beijing Olympics - but will pay out in instalments to stop medallists squandering the money. Under the plans,...
Jun 16, 2008
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NBL Terminates Kings Licence
The National Basketball League (NBL) has terminated the licence held by the Sydney Kings after the club's ownership failed to remedy outstanding player payments outlined in a...
Jun 12, 2008
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Skills Shortages hit Sport and Recreation
Australia is suffering from a lack of fitness instructors, sport coaches and pool life guards, particularly in rural and regional areas. This is one finding of Skills to...
Jun 12, 2008
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Industry Standards for WA Outdoor Adventure
The outdoor adventure industry in WA now has a set of standards for the safe and environmentally sustainable conduct of outdoor activities for groups. The standards represent...
Jun 12, 2008
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China's Sport beyond the Olympics
International Sports Facilities Expo China will return in 2008 with new concepts and a new China Sports Facilities Management Conference to capitalize on the booming industry....
Jun 11, 2008
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Cricket number one TV sport
Cricket is the most-watched sport on television in Australia, according to a poll by Melbourne-based market research company, Roy Morgan. In a survey of 50,000 Australians, 47%...
Jun 11, 2008
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Australian Ministers back coordinated approach to Sport and Recreation
Federal, State and Territory Sport Ministers have agreed that Australiaâs sporting future is of the highest national importance. In a global environment of ever-increasing...
Jun 9, 2008
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Uncertainty on NBL Ownerships
The National Basketball League (NBL) is beset by uncertainty following the public disintegration of the Sydney Kings under the ownership of Tim Johnston and the the collapse of...
Jun 9, 2008
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Panasonic Extends Sponsorship with Australian Rugby
The Australian Rugby Union has announced that Panasonic has extended its association with Australian Rugby for another four years. The consumer electronics giant has been...
Jun 9, 2008
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Big plans for Arena Manawatu
Palmerston North City Council have agreed to a $2.2 million 'sports house' initiative at Arena Manawatu. The first stage of a 30-year development plan for the Palmerston North...
Jun 6, 2008
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New AMI Stand Commemorates Deans Legacy
The new East Stand at Christchurch's AMI Stadium will be known as the Deans Stand. The $60 million redevelopment, set to be completed in December 2009, well ahead of the 2011...
Jun 2, 2008
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BGC wins $335 million Perth Arena contract
The Western Australian Government has confirmed that Len Buckeridge's construction company BGC is to build the Perth Arena indoor stadium. Making the announcement for the $335...
May 30, 2008
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Melbourne venues shake up
The Victorian Government is to spend $50 million building a new 5,000 seat State athletics facility on the site of the Bob Jane Stadium in the city's Albert Park. The...
May 30, 2008
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AFL to buy ANZ Stadium?
Sydney's The Daily Telegraph has reported that the AFL wants to buy ANZ Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park. Reported as "an audacious bid to guarantee the success of its (AFLs)...
May 26, 2008
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CAS masters Good Health
The Confederation of Australian Sport (CAS) and the Federal Department of Health and Ageing have launched a new health and fitness program called 'Good Health. Master it!' on...
May 21, 2008
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Further ticketing problems for Beijing Olympics
Ticket sales for the Beijing Olympics have once again encountered severe problems, despite assurances from organisers that the online system had been repaired. Problems last...
May 21, 2008
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SPARC appoints new Chief Executive
Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) has appointed Peter Miskimmin as its new Chief Executive. Speaking of the appointment to one of the most influential positions in New...
May 19, 2008
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A Strong Voice for Young Australians
Young Australians will be given a stronger voice in Government decision making with the establishment of the Australian Youth Forum and the Office for Youth. The 2008-09 Budget...
May 14, 2008
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Budget Provides for Leisure
The Australian Government has stated that its 2008-09 Budget "delivers on the Australian Government's commitment to increase the number of healthy and active Australians and...
May 14, 2008
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Labor charts new direction for Australian sport
The Federal Government has laid out its vision for Australian sport, with the release of a new directions paper and the appointment of five new members to the Australian Sports...
May 12, 2008
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