News: Venues
Clark Joins Coffey
Coffey Commercial Advisory have announced John Clark has joined its teams as a Senior Consultant. Clark brings extensive knowledge and experience in managing large sporting...
Mar 5, 2010
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Children's Theatre Thrives in Dubai
Theatre Works! has now opened to offer Dubai's young inhabitants a creative outlet with the aim of developing each student's individuality and unique potential at the Dubai...
Mar 5, 2010
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April Opening for Emirates Ice Land Waterpark
Ice Land Waterpark, set to be the largest waterpark in the Arabian Gulf, is to open in April. The waterpark, in the United Arab Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, is the first element...
Mar 4, 2010
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Victorian Premier backs Geelong's Skilled Stadium as World Cup venue
Victorian Premier John Brumby has advanced Geelong's Skilled Stadium as a potential venue for the FIFA World Cup. The Victorian Premier, speaking this week on SEN radio, was...
Mar 3, 2010
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EKKA Chairlift For Sale
The 1,050 metres long Chairlift from the EKKA is being offered for sale. The Chairlift is being sold as part of the redevelopment of the Royal National Association of...
Mar 3, 2010
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Ardent Leisure confirms Gold Coast Openings
Ardent Leisure has confirmed that its Dreamworld and WhiteWater World parks will open new attractions in time for the April school holidays. Dreamworld will welcome a night-time...
Mar 2, 2010
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Chairman Appointed for AFL's Western Sydney Franchise
Team GWS, the AFL's Western Sydney Franchise, has taken a major step in its development by announcing prominent infrastructure and engineering services industry leader Tony...
Mar 2, 2010
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Summit to Address Entertainment Industry Pay Confusion
JuliusMedia is hosting a free industry summit to address what it describes as "pay confusion" in the entertainment industry. The summit, to be held from 1pm to 3pm on Wednesday...
Mar 1, 2010
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Tourism industry backs world-class cruise facility
The New Zealand tourism industry wants a world-class cruise ship terminal for Auckland that will meet the new 'super city's' needs for the future, says Tourism Industry...
Mar 1, 2010
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Massive Losses at Panthers
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that Panthers, Australia's largest licensed club empire, is in financial meltdown and is expected to report an $11 million loss to...
Mar 1, 2010
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Live Nation executive spins Ticketmaster merger
The Boston Globe has reported a senior Live Nation executive dismissing suggestions that the company's US$2.5 billion merger with Ticketmaster constituted any type of...
Mar 1, 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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Luna Park Sydney Listed on State Heritage Register
Sydney's Luna Park, one of Australia's best known amusement parks, has been listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. The iconic Sydney attraction originally opened...
Feb 24, 2010
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Indian Premier League will not move
Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Lalit Modi has insisted the tournament will not be moved, despite concerns raised by a report into security at the event. Australia's...
Feb 24, 2010
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AAMI Stadium Holds Back South Australian Clubs
The recent rejection by the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) of a merger proposal between Port Adelaide Power and its sister club the Port Magpies has shone...
Feb 24, 2010
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New Artistic Director for Malthouse Theatre
Southbank's iconic Malthouse Theatre has entered a new era with the appointment of renowned theatre director Marion Potts as its new Artistic Director. Victorian Arts Minister...
Feb 19, 2010
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MICE Sector Needs Bigger Federal Boost
The Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) has called for an immediate injection of $20 million in Federal funding to arrest an alarming decline in the number of...
Feb 19, 2010
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Resort Hotels and Casino opens doors at Sentosa
Singapore's first integrated resort, Resorts World Sentosa, has started its phased opening with the launch of the first of its two casinos and four of its planned hotels. Making...
Feb 19, 2010
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Crown Conference Centre Opens
Victoria's reputation as a leading destination for business events continues to grow with the recent opening of the expanded $33 million Crown Conference Centre at Southbank....
Feb 18, 2010
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Bids sought for $1 billion Abu Dhabi football stadium
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund has set 24th May as the closing date for bids on the contract to build an estimated $1 billion football stadium in the United Arab Emirates...
Feb 17, 2010
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Record Crowds for Australian Open
Record crowds of more than 650,000 people flocked to Melbourne Park during this year's Australian Open, making the event the most successful in its 105-year history. Victorian...
Feb 17, 2010
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TicketServ to offer ticketing solutions across Asia Pacific
TicketServ Asia Pacific has launched a range of technologies and services that will deliver greater flexibility and ownership of the sales process and customer data. With the...
Feb 16, 2010
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Mt Smart Stadium 'not for sale'
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) has confirmed that Mount Smart Stadium will not be sold to raise funds to cover Eden Park's development shortfall. Councillor Michael...
Feb 16, 2010
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Knights sue Jets over Stadium
Newcastle's two football flagships appear headed for court after the Knights launched legal action to recover more than $300,000 they allege the Jets owe them for hiring...
Feb 15, 2010
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