News: Venues
Roberts to head SeatAdvisor Australia
Arts and ticketing consultant Tim Roberts has taken up the role of Chief Executive of SeatAdvisor Australia. Robert's appointment comes as SeatAdvisor continues to penetrate the...
Mar 10, 2008
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Pool Cleaning with Dolphin
New Dolphin electronic robotic pool cleaners from Maytronic are a revolutionary way to clean both domestic and commercial pools. Supporting both preventive and active pool...
Mar 7, 2008
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Fernwood Goes Bolly!
Bendigo-based Fernwood Fitness Centres has announced that it will enter India within a year. According to Chief Executive Stephan Herzog "the idea is to get into an equal joint...
Mar 3, 2008
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Tickets.com to enter Chinese market
The companies intend to open a joint venture office in Beijing during the first quarter of 2008 to provide sales, support and technical services. CSII negotiates sports...
Feb 25, 2008
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New Stadium for Adelaide?
Plans have been unveiled for a $270 million, 45,000 seat rectangular stadium for the city of Adelaide. To be built on the edge of the city at Bonython Park, the plan is being...
Feb 20, 2008
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New Zealand fitness and recreation bodies welcome childcare regulation changes
The issue of childcare regulations in fitness centres has been in the news in New Zealand over recent months. While generating high coverage in the mainstream media, after...
Feb 15, 2008
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Bold plan for Sydney Venues
The long-awaited report from NSW Major Events Corporation is recommending that the Sydney Entertainment Centre be demolished to make way for a multi-purpose...
Feb 15, 2008
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January Busiest Month for NZ Fitness Centres
Fitness New Zealand (FitnessNZ)'s member clubs have recently confirmed what has been believed for years - January is the busiest month of the year for fitness centres joining up...
Feb 12, 2008
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Australia to miss out in Beijing?
Past Australian successes in Olympic sport are unlikely to be repeated unless there is urgent reform of the way sport is funded and administered according to sports...
Feb 11, 2008
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Exercise Australia moves with Monark
Exercise Australia has been appointed Australian supplier of Monark fitness bikes. Monark bikes are the industry standard for professionals involved in fitness testing, training...
Feb 11, 2008
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Melbourne to lose F1 Grand Prix?
Global Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone has warned that Australia could lose its Formula One Grand Prix and advised that he is under "quite a lot" of pressure from...
Feb 7, 2008
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International Sport Facility Management Program
Melbourne is to host the 2008 International Sport Facility Management Program. The six-day workshop, to be held between 22nd and 27th April 2008 will allow participants to...
Feb 7, 2008
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Standards Australia publication aims to ensure sport facilities aren't left in the dark
Standards Australia has recently revised its Standards in the AS 2560, Sports lighting-specific applications Series to help ensure that your sports venues are appropriately lit....
Feb 7, 2008
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Skywalk opened up to tower visitors
Visitors to Australia's Sydney Tower can now experience the Skywalk without having to book in advance. The tower has altered its booking system so that guests can simply upgrade...
Feb 4, 2008
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Best Seats for Roberts
Arts and ticketing consultant Tim Roberts has taken up the role of Chief Executive of SeatAdvisor Australia. Tim's appointment comes as SeatAdvisor continues to penetrate the...
Feb 4, 2008
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Thuringowa Stadium Brings Big Crowds
Thuringowa's Riverway Stadium has opened. The new stadium, now known as the Tony Ireland Stadium comprises an AFL and cricket oval, a 1,000-seat grandstand and supporting...
Jan 31, 2008
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Singapore Sports Hub Consortium to build New Stadium
The Singapore Government has announced that the Singapore Sports Hub Consortium (SSHC) has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Singapore Sports Hub...
Jan 28, 2008
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Doha's Aspire Zone becomes public corporation
The Emir of Qatar is to establish a public corporation under the name 'Aspire Zone' to run the sports and leisure precinct formerly known as the Sport City - the main venue for...
Jan 28, 2008
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Cleanevent Restructures
Cleanevent Group Australia has restructured with Chris Katsiavos appointed Chief Executive. A new executive team that will also be leading Cleanevent's Australian business. This...
Jan 16, 2008
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Amlink and Parrimark partner for Event Pro Support
Following the recent announcement that administrators have been appointed to MEM Solutions Pty Ltd (MEM), the Australian distributors of the Canadian developed 'Event Pro',...
Jan 8, 2008
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One Billion Audience for Beijing 2008
The opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Beijing in August is set to be the first sporting event to attract a record total live audience of one billion, according to a...
Jan 8, 2008
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Argentina In Demand
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has said that Southern Hemisphere rugby's flagship competitions, the Super 14 and Tri-Nations, could be reinvigorated in quality and financially...
Jan 3, 2008
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Ogden IFC attracts AEG investment to become AEG Ogden
Los Angeles-based sports and entertainment presenter AEG has acquired an interest in Australian venue operator Ogden IFC, creating a new 50/50 joint venture called AEG Ogden....
Dec 14, 2007
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Aradlay Insurance Brokers gets APRA cover for amusement ride operators
Aradlay Insurance Brokers has advised that it has secured a facility to place cover for amusement ride operators with QBE Insurance Australia. Aradlay has established a new...
Jan 15, 2006
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