News: Venues
China to top Olympic medal table: Australia to finish fifth
Home advantage, strong government support for sport and recent rapid economic growth could see China win its battle with the USA to finish at the top of the Beijing Olympic...
Jul 7, 2008
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Darwin Becomes the Newest Convention City in Australia
The Darwin Convention Centre has officially opened its doors to the world after a week of celebrations that has seen more than 17,000 Northern Territorians head to the Darwin...
Jul 4, 2008
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New Names for Tourism Australia Board
The Minister for Tourism, the Hon Martin Ferguson has announced the appointments of Terri Janke and Janet Whiting to the Tourism Australia Board of Directors for a period of...
Jun 20, 2008
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Stephen Enters the Arena
Arena Management, leaseholder and venue manager of Sydney's famous Capitol Theatre through its company Capitol Investments Pty Ltd, has welcomed Stephen Found as a significant...
Jun 16, 2008
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Childcare Regulations for NZ Fitness Centres
New Zealand's Ministry of Education (MoE) has recently realised draft guidelines for childcare in fitness centres. The draft standards are available from the MoE web site, and...
Jun 16, 2008
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NBL Terminates Kings Licence
The National Basketball League (NBL) has terminated the licence held by the Sydney Kings after the club's ownership failed to remedy outstanding player payments outlined in a...
Jun 12, 2008
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China's Sport beyond the Olympics
International Sports Facilities Expo China will return in 2008 with new concepts and a new China Sports Facilities Management Conference to capitalize on the booming industry....
Jun 11, 2008
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Panasonic Extends Sponsorship with Australian Rugby
The Australian Rugby Union has announced that Panasonic has extended its association with Australian Rugby for another four years. The consumer electronics giant has been...
Jun 9, 2008
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Uncertainty on NBL Ownerships
The National Basketball League (NBL) is beset by uncertainty following the public disintegration of the Sydney Kings under the ownership of Tim Johnston and the the collapse of...
Jun 9, 2008
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Big plans for Arena Manawatu
Palmerston North City Council have agreed to a $2.2 million 'sports house' initiative at Arena Manawatu. The first stage of a 30-year development plan for the Palmerston North...
Jun 6, 2008
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Queensland to dispose of 'unprofitable and poorly patronised Active Recreation Centres'
Queensland Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport Judy Spence has announced that "unprofitable and poorly patronised Active Recreation Centres at Fick's Crossing,...
Jun 4, 2008
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FitnessNZ Regional Forum
FitnessNZ has recently completed a two-week roadshow visiting 12 New Zealand cities. The roadshow included getting feedback from club manger and owners on issues such as the...
Jun 4, 2008
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Six Flags plans move into China
US theme park operator Six Flags has agreed a one-year exclusivity deal giving Bahrain-based Gulf Finance House the right to licence the Six Flags brand for theme park...
Jun 2, 2008
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New AMI Stand Commemorates Deans Legacy
The new East Stand at Christchurch's AMI Stadium will be known as the Deans Stand. The $60 million redevelopment, set to be completed in December 2009, well ahead of the 2011...
Jun 2, 2008
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BGC wins $335 million Perth Arena contract
The Western Australian Government has confirmed that Len Buckeridge's construction company BGC is to build the Perth Arena indoor stadium. Making the announcement for the $335...
May 30, 2008
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Melbourne venues shake up
The Victorian Government is to spend $50 million building a new 5,000 seat State athletics facility on the site of the Bob Jane Stadium in the city's Albert Park. The...
May 30, 2008
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AFL to buy ANZ Stadium?
Sydney's The Daily Telegraph has reported that the AFL wants to buy ANZ Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park. Reported as "an audacious bid to guarantee the success of its (AFLs)...
May 26, 2008
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Private Sector Contributes $171 million to the Arts
Local arts and cultural organisations have received over $171 million in income from the private sector in 2006/07 according to new survey data from the Australia Business Arts...
May 23, 2008
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Further ticketing problems for Beijing Olympics
Ticket sales for the Beijing Olympics have once again encountered severe problems, despite assurances from organisers that the online system had been repaired. Problems last...
May 21, 2008
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AEG Ogden's Rod Pilbeam Slams Madonna Ticket Reselling
With the Wall Street Journal reporting that Madonna's upcoming concert tour is to feature an official secondary ticketing function, Rod Pilbeam, Executive Director of AEG Ogden...
May 19, 2008
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Travelling Shows Face Major Challenges
Australia's major agricultural shows are facing major challenges, as evidenced by the mixed results of the 2008 Sydney Royal Easter Show. With the Royal Easter Show held outside...
May 19, 2008
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SPARC appoints new Chief Executive
Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) has appointed Peter Miskimmin as its new Chief Executive. Speaking of the appointment to one of the most influential positions in New...
May 19, 2008
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Givex Corporation Expands to Australia
Givex Corporation, the leading global gift card and loyalty transaction processor, is expanding into the Australian market. As explained by Larry Samuels, Managing Director,...
May 16, 2008
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New Faces to Lead VMA
The newly elected VMA Council took office as of 7th May at the annual Asia Pacific Venue Industry Congress and Showcase in Auckland, New Zealand. Steve Romer, Director of...
May 9, 2008
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