News: Venues
Tasmania Rejects Extra Funding for AFL 'Home' Games
The Tasmanian Government will not financially support an AFL club to play home matches in Hobart. Richmond is looking at playing home games at the cityâs Bellerive Oval, but...
May 3, 2010
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China Celebrates Shanghai World Expo Opening
China has celebrated the opening of the Shanghai World Expo, a celebration of global culture, drawing exhibits from all over the world in specially designed pavilions. The Expo,...
May 3, 2010
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Questions on Government's Commitment to Rugby
Australian Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis has come under fire from rugby union officials as a result of $507,000 appearing up on the Queensland Rugby Union's 2008 balance...
May 3, 2010
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AFL looks Overseas with international appointment
The Australian Football League (AFL) has appointed its first international development manager in a bid to grow the sport in overseas markets. Australian Sponsorship News...
Apr 30, 2010
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Indian GP takes Formula 1 to 20 races
The 2011 Formula One calendar will be the biggest ever, with 20 races, after Bernie Ecclestone confirmed the addition of an Indian Grand Prix, and the continuing participation...
Apr 28, 2010
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VenuesWest reveals interior designs for new Perth Arena
VenuesWest has revealed the interior designs for the Perth Arena - with the state-of-the-art venue set to feature a bold, colourful and geometric design. Explaining the design,...
Apr 28, 2010
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Weekend Attendance Record for Australian Super Rugby
The combined attendance figures for the three Super Rugby matches played in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney over the Anzac Day weekend have delivered the highest aggregate Australian...
Apr 27, 2010
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900,000 visitors attend 2010 Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has revealed that close to 900,000 people attended the 2010 Sydney Royal Easter Show. RAS Chief Executive Peter King congratulated...
Apr 27, 2010
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Auburn Mosque listed on the National Trust Register
In advance of ANZAC Day, the National Trust has listed the Gallipoli Mosque in the Sydney suburb of Auburn on its Register. The mosque is the second mosque listed by the Trust...
Apr 26, 2010
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National tourism conference shows 'best is yet to come'
The spirit, energy and willingness to 'have a go' displayed by Australian tourism operators attending a major national tourism conference this week will place them at the...
Apr 24, 2010
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Live Nation Launches Australian Concert Business
Live Nation, the world's largest live entertainment company, has announced the launch of its concert promotion business in Australia. Luke Hede, currently the Vice President of...
Apr 22, 2010
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Fresh Start 'Thrive Over 55' Fitness to Open
Fresh Start Fitness is to open an over 55's only fitness centre in the Sydney northern beaches suburb of Mona Vale. Fresh Start Fitness, which operates a thriving club in the...
Apr 21, 2010
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New Leaders at Tenpin Bowling Australia
The Board of bowling's national governing body, Tenpin Bowling Australia, has announced the appointment of Commonwealth Games triple-Gold medallist Cara Honeychurch as its new...
Apr 21, 2010
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Risk Management for Public Venues and Events
An interactive two-day workshop will explore how to prepare, respond and recover to mitigate the consequences of emergencies at venues and events. Risk Management for Public...
Apr 21, 2010
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Deputy Prime Minister launches LigaTurf facility
Federal Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has launched the Kurunjang Recreation Reserve synthetic sports field project in Melbourne. The project consisted of the design and...
Apr 20, 2010
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New business development role at Lake Wanaka Tourism
Lake Wanaka Tourism has announced the appointment of Sharyn Jer to the newly created role of business development executive. Sharyn will work alongside Lake Wanaka Tourism...
Apr 20, 2010
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Bomb Blast at IPL cricket match in Bangalore
A bomb blast outside a cricket stadium in the southern Indian city of Bangalore has injured eight people. The blast happened shortly before the start of an Indian Premier League...
Apr 19, 2010
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Management Changes at Ticketek
Robert Blackwell has been appointed the Chief Executive for Ticketek in Australia and New Zealand. Blackwell replaces Geoff Jones who resigned at the end of March to take up an...
Apr 19, 2010
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Dwindling Crowds hit Wellington Rugby
A combination of poor crowds, shrinking sponsorship income and a hefty player wage bill resulted in the Wellington Rugby Football Union losing more than $500,000 in 2009,...
Apr 16, 2010
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Redeveloped Skilled Stadium Ready for Season Opener
The new Premiership Stand at Geelong's Skilled Stadium is set to open on Sunday with the Cats' AFL clash with Port Adelaide. Boosting ground capacity to 31,000, the new Populous...
Apr 16, 2010
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July Completion for Evans Head Aquatic Centre
The new Evans Head Aquatic Centre on NSW Far North Coast is set to open in July. When complete, the new facility will feature a 25-metre swimming pool; a children's wading pool;...
Apr 16, 2010
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SG Changi Wins Bid for Changi Motorsports Hub
The Singapore Sports Council (SSC) has announced that it has selected the consortium known as SG Changi Private Limited (SG Changi) to design, build, finance and manage the...
Apr 15, 2010
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Another Recruit for Coffey Commercial Advisory
Coffey Commercial Advisory has welcomed the unique and expert industry expertise of Dion Brant to their dynamic team. Following eight years at senior level at Ticketek, Brant...
Apr 13, 2010
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Adelaide Festival to Become Annual Event?
The ongoing success of Adelaide's Fringe and Arts Festival is likely to mean it will become an annual event. South Australian Arts Minister and Premier Mike Rann is set to ditch...
Apr 12, 2010
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