News: Venues
Asian Racing Conference gets underway in Sydney
The 33rd Asian Racing Conference opened in Sydney today with a theme of globalisation of racing and its challenges. Dr Koji Sato, Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation, opened...
Apr 12, 2010
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CBA sues Groves for Distinctive Homes Dome
The Commonwealth Bank is suing former ABC Learning Centres chief Eddy Groves for $5.6 million, and wants to take possession of the home of the Adelaide 36ers basketball club -...
Apr 12, 2010
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NSW Government shells out for Twenty20 cricket
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that the NSW Government is to spend $1.4 million to ensure it hosts four international Twenty20 cricket matches in the next four years....
Apr 9, 2010
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UAE plans US$953 million Al Ain convention centre
Government owned Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Co (ADNEC) has announced that it plans to invest US$953.2 million to build a convention centre in Al Ain to develop the city into...
Apr 9, 2010
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Management Group Australia Expands
The Management Group Australia (MGA) is experiencing what it describes as "an exciting expansion phase" in the Melbourne CBD, the cityâs inner suburbs and the popular tourist...
Apr 8, 2010
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Fans to benefit from sports news reporting deal
Sports fans are set to benefit from an agreement between leading media groups and sporting bodies. A new voluntary code of practice means the media will be free to report...
Apr 8, 2010
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Final Curtain Set to Fall at Brisbane's Regent Theatre
Cinema lovers are being urged not to let one of Australia's last remaining Hollywood-style picture palaces go unmarked. The historic Regent Cinemas in Brisbane are scheduled for...
Apr 8, 2010
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Exodus Health & Fitness Club to sponsor Wellington Saints
The Wellington Saints have named Exodus Health and Fitness Club as its new naming rights partner for the highly successful Bartercard National Basketball Franchise. The...
Apr 8, 2010
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Abu Dhabi to host Pakistan Test matches
Abu Dhabi has been tipped to become the world's newest Test Cricket venue, with Pakistan set to hold one of the two matches of its upcoming 'home' series against South Africa in...
Apr 7, 2010
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Venue Manager Joins RiskSense
Just three months after leaving his position as Director of the NSW State Sports Centre Trust, Peter Ross has resurfaced in a new role as Head of Business Development for...
Apr 7, 2010
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Tony de Leede to launch Fit n Fast concept
Former Fitness First Australia Managing Director Tony de Leede is set to re enter the Australian fitness industry with a new express fitness concept. De Leede is backing Fit n...
Apr 7, 2010
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$5 million to fix leaky roof at the Caketin
Wellington's Westpac Stadium Trust has filed a $4.86 million claim for damages in the New Zealand High Court against contractors who built the stadium, after years of...
Apr 6, 2010
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SANFL Wants $8 million for Adelaide Oval move
The South Australian National Football League (SANFL) is demanding a minimum of $8 million in additional annual stadium yield for the Adelaide Crows and Port Power to move to a...
Apr 2, 2010
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Leadership Change at Ticketek
Ticketek Chief Executive Geoff Jones has left the company to take up a Directorship with sports management group, Sports and Entertainment Limited (SEL). Under Jones' leadership...
Apr 1, 2010
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Vancouver Olympians to launch Melbourne Icehouse
A figure skating exhibition by 16-year-old Vancouver Olympian Cheltzie Lee will highlight tonight's launch of the new home for the Olympic Winter Institute (OWI) at the Icehouse...
Mar 30, 2010
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O'Connor Joins Coffey's NZ Team
Industry consultants Coffey Commercial Advisory are to gain the specialised sporting industry expertise of Brendon O'Connor. O'Connor brings with him extensive knowledge and...
Mar 30, 2010
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Knights Reach Deal with Hunter Venues
The Newcastle Knights NRL Club and the NSW Government have effectively resolved their dispute over EnergyAustralia Stadium. The Knights and the Hunter Sports Venue Authority...
Mar 25, 2010
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Bangarra appoints new Executive Director
Following on from last year's hugely successful 20th Anniversary tour, Bangarra Dance Theatre has strengthened its position as one of Australia's most successful and innovative...
Mar 25, 2010
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Sydney Kings Return to NBL
One of Australia’s most iconic sporting brands is to return with Sydney’s newly announced National Basketball League team to once again be known as the Sydney Kings Set to join...
Mar 25, 2010
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New Football Stadium for Sydney's West?
A new 45,000 seat rectangular stadium will be built in the western Sydney suburb of Blacktown if Australia wins the bid to host football's 2018 or 2022 World Cup. Writing in the...
Mar 22, 2010
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Brisbane to host Davis Cup tie
Brisbane has been selected as the host city of the Asia Oceania second round Davis Cup by Paribas tie between Australia and Japan to be held at Queensland Tennis Centreâs Pat...
Mar 19, 2010
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Kauri Coast's new Pool Manager
Trevor Bruce has been appointed the Asset Manager for the Kauri Coast Community Pool. Bruce says the pool is a regional success with a quarter of members coming from out of...
Mar 19, 2010
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Universal Studios Singapore officially opens
Universal Studios Singapore officially opened to the public yesterday, giving the general public the opportunity to experience the park's rides and attractions for the very...
Mar 19, 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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