News: Venues
'Strong First Quarter' for Village Roadshow businesses
Theme park and cinema operator Village Roadshow Ltd says most of its businesses have performed better than expected in the new financial year. Village Chairman John Kirby says...
Dec 8, 2009
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SOPA assumes NSW Sports Centre Trust responsibilities
Following the NSW Government's repeal of the State Sports Centre Trust Act, the Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) has taken responsibility for the management of the Sydney...
Dec 4, 2009
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AFL to move to redeveloped 50,000-seat Adelaide Oval
The world famous Adelaide Oval will undergo a $450 million redevelopment which will see the iconic field transformed into a 50,000-seat world-class stadium. In an agreement...
Dec 3, 2009
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Sydney Olympic Park Gears Up for V8 Supercar event
The New South Wales State and Regional Development Department has estimated that the Sydney Telstra 500 will generate more than $100 million for the state's economy over the...
Dec 3, 2009
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FIFA ensures a level playing field for all
FIFA, football's world governing body, has introduced its FIFA Preferred Producer initiative, a concept aimed at ensuring a consistently high quality of artificial 'football...
Dec 2, 2009
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Victoria Ends jump horseracing
Following an increase in the number of falls and fatalities Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) has announced that the 2010 jump horseracing season will be the last to be held in...
Dec 1, 2009
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NSW Begins Sport 'Superweek'
NSW Premier Nathan Rees has began the five-day countdown to this week's Sydney Telstra 500, and Sydney's biggest week of sport. Premier Rees stated the NSW Government was...
Nov 30, 2009
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Dubai Sports City Leads on Fitness
Fitness experts from Dubai Sports City have drawn up a simple but effective exercise program for overweight teenagers across the United Arab Emirates that will increase their...
Nov 27, 2009
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Live! Singapore To attract Global Performing Arts Professionals
German trade fair organiser, Koelnmesse, has unveiled Live! Singapore, a new international event for the performing arts and entertainment industry. Incorporating a...
Nov 25, 2009
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Praise for Doha's sporting facilities
Volleyball's world governing body FIVB has described Qatar's sporting facilities as among the best in the world. Doha hosted the 2009 FIVB Menâs Club World Volleyball...
Nov 24, 2009
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Steve Mackenzie joins event website specialist, ASP Inc
Steve Mackenzie, Ungerboeck Systems International's former Vice-President of Global Marketing has joined ASP, the event website specialists, as Vice President, Global Sales....
Nov 20, 2009
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Redeveloped QEII Centre of Excellence Opens
Christchurch's QEII Park complex, home to the NZ Academy of Sport South Island, has completed an extensive redevelopment over the last few months at its Centre of Excellence, to...
Nov 20, 2009
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Ticketmaster Seals New Deal with Brisbane Lions
Ticketmaster has announced a multi-year agreement to provide ticketing and membership services for the Brisbane Lions AFC. The deal with Ticketmaster will provide several...
Nov 20, 2009
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Singapore Sports Hub Consortium launches competition to raise funds
The Singapore Sports Hub Consortium has launched a financing competition to help raise funds for the project, estimated to cost S$1.87 billion (AUS$1.44 billion). Last month,...
Nov 19, 2009
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ICC introduces anti-racism, anti-corruption codes
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced new anti-racism and anti-corruption codes in its revised Code of Conduct to maintain and promote "fair play and...
Nov 18, 2009
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Abu Dhabi Looks Forward to FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA has announced the match schedule for the FIFA Club World Cup, to take place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The tournament, being held between 9th...
Nov 17, 2009
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Australia and New Zealand face on and off the field Arabian Gulf football rivalries
Over the next few days, the fortunes of both Australia and New Zealand's national football teams will be tied up in games with Arabian Gulf nations. On Saturday, New Zealand...
Nov 13, 2009
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John Benett to leave VMA
VMA President Steve Romer has announced that John Benett is to leave his position as the Association's Executive Officer. In a statement, Romer announced "on behalf of the VMA...
Nov 13, 2009
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Melbourne Retains 'Ultimate Sports City' Status
The City of Melbourne has retained its status as the world's 'ultimate sports city' at the 2009 SportBusiness Sports Management Awards. The Awards, presented at Lords Cricket...
Nov 12, 2009
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Hong Kong and Singapore Battle to become Asia's regional arts hub
As part of a strategy to be recognised as Asia's top city, Hong Kong and Singapore, longtime rivals in trade and finance, are currently vying to become Asia's regional arts hub,...
Nov 11, 2009
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ANU to Transform Campus Into Green Hub
The Australian National University (ANU) will receive $1 million in Federal Government funding to transform its iconic Canberra campus into a sustainable green hub. Federal...
Nov 10, 2009
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World Cup Bid Boost for Regional Stadia
Regional stadia on the east coast of the country including Townsville's Dairy Farmers Stadium, Newcastle's Energy Australia Stadium and Canberra's Bruce Stadium will be...
Nov 10, 2009
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China National Convention Centre Set To Open
China's largest conference venue, the China National Convention Centre (CNCC), is due to open. Located in the heart of Beijing's Olympic Green, the new venue stands next to the...
Nov 9, 2009
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Gymnastics powerhouses coming to Melbourne
Australia will play host to the powerhouses of world gymnastics next year, when the worldâs best descend on Melbourne for the 2010 Pacific Rim Championships. To be staged from...
Nov 9, 2009
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