News: Venues
Rugby World Cup 'Cloud' venue to host trade expo
The $9.8 million 'Cloud' venue being built at Auckland's Queen's Wharf will host trade displays for New Zealand industries during the Rugby World Cup. The venue is adjacent to...
Apr 12, 2011
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Bunbury arts scene to benefit from $9.97 million entertainment centre expansion
Western Australia's Bunbury region is to benefit from the expansion of the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre (BREC), a $9.97 million project that will enable a more diverse...
Apr 12, 2011
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Vbase's Plans to bring Christchurch venues 'back to life'
Christchurch venue manager Vbase has outlined its ongoing work to reinstate the Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch Town Hall, AMI Stadium and CBS Canterbury Arena...
Apr 11, 2011
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Fast Openings for Fit n Fast
The Fit n Fast fitness club chain has continued its growth with two recent openings in as many weeks. The new chain, launched 12 months ago by former Fitness First Australia...
Apr 11, 2011
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Broome seeks names for sporting facilities
The Shire of Broome is inviting residents to suggest the names of locals deserving of having a sporting pavilion or a basketball/netball court facility named in their honour....
Apr 11, 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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Queensland Leaders to lodge Commonwealth Games bid
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh will travel to Kuala Lumpur in May with Gold Coast Lord Mayor Ron Clarke and representatives from the Federal Government to officially lodge the...
Apr 9, 2011
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Largest light and water spectacular in South East Asia
Laservision have launched a spectacular multimedia light and water spectacular 'Wonder Full' at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands Resort. The opening of what is the largest...
Apr 8, 2011
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LIVE! Singapore 2011 to connect Asian performing arts market with the world
LIVE! Singapore will see leaders in performing arts gather for a global professional performing arts exchange over three days. Performing arts enthusiasts in Asia Pacific are...
Apr 7, 2011
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Standing surf wave simulator a reality
Swimplex Aquatics are set to release the Latitube, a standing surf wave simulator that captures the rush, velocity and intensity of a barrelling wave. Unlike other simulators...
Apr 6, 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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Record breaking Supafest benefits from strong dollar
With the final artists having been added to the line-up of this weekend's Supafest urban music festival, organisers are expecting in excess of 100,000 fans to attend the four...
Apr 6, 2011
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Sports Marketing Law at Melbourne Law School
The Melbourne Law School at the University of Melbourne has released details of an intensive Sports Marketing Law course, to be held from 12th to 16th September. The course will...
Apr 6, 2011
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YMCA Australia appoints new Chief Executive
The Board of YMCA Australia has announced the appointment of Ron Mell as its new Chief Executive. Mell is the current Chief Executive of YMCA Perth and an acknowledged leader...
Apr 5, 2011
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Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal to Remain Closed until October
Christchurch's much-loved and historic Isaac Theatre Royal will be closed for all events until 31st October 2011 while remedial work is planned and undertaken. The Board and...
Apr 5, 2011
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National Museum of Korea tops Asian museum attendances
In 2010, the National Museum of Korea recorded the largest attendance numbers in Asia and ranked ninth in the world with more than three million visitors. Tokyo's National Art...
Apr 5, 2011
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Holistic Health on display at Australian Fitness Expo
The Australian Fitness & Health Expo will present a number of different approaches to the concept of being 'fit'. According to Expo presenter Michelle Bridges while exercise is...
Apr 4, 2011
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Easter Show Carnival Operators concerned over rival event
Carnival operators at the Sydney Royal Easter Show are concerned at the growth of a rival event, the Sydney Family Show, at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park in Sydney's...
Apr 4, 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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Merlin to open new attractions in Bangkok and Sydney
Having recently opened Madame Tussauds Bangkok the Merlin Entertainments Group is searching for a location to develop a Legoland Discovery Centre. Merlin Entertainments...
Apr 2, 2011
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Rugby World Cup Confirms Christchurch Pool Match Rescheduling
Tournament Organiser Rugby New Zealand 2011 (RNZ 2011) has announced the revised match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2011 following the decision to reallocate all matches from...
Apr 1, 2011
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Knights members back Tinkler takeover
Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler is to assume ownership of the Newcastle Knights NRL club after 97% of the club's members voted in favour of his privatisation proposal at an...
Apr 1, 2011
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Top track and field athletes compete in Perth final
Some of Australia's best athletes have descended on Perth this week for the 2011 Go for 2 & 5 Australian Athletics Tour Final. Western Australian Tourism Minister Kim Hames said...
Mar 31, 2011
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True Blue (and Pink) Surface for London 2012 Olympic Hockey
The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has announced that, for the first time ever at an Olympic Games, the Hockey competition will be contested on blue Poligras Olympia...
Mar 30, 2011
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