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Games to deliver $17 million for Western Australia
A landmark deal will bring more than 12,000 interstate and international university students to Perth for sporting events, generating $17 million for Western Australia. The...
Aug 1, 2008
Good intentions 'not enough' to ensure post-Games sports development in China
A researcher at Queensland's CQUniversity (CQU) has suggested that the administrators' good intentions will not be enough to ensure the development of sport in China after the...
Aug 1, 2008
Sport /
Venues
Village Roadshow takes on Arizona waterpark
Village Roadshow has secured the long-term management rights to Phoenix Waterworld Safari waterpark in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. The company will operate the property, a...
Aug 1, 2008
Attractions /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
Cricketers dominate but Sports Stars marketability Declines
While Australia's cricketers have strengthened their position as the nation's most marketable sports stars, the latest Sweeney Report has revealed a distinct drop in the...
Jul 31, 2008
Sport /
Marketing
New Fitness Franchise Opportunity
Exercise Australia has launched a unique franchise business opportunity for those who want to help others take control of their future health and wellbeing. The leading...
Jul 31, 2008
AEG Ogden express interest in managing Perth Arena
Following last week’s announcement by Western Australian Premier, Alan Carpenter that the Government is seeking private sector expertise to manage the new Perth Arena, venue...
Jul 31, 2008
Sport /
Venues /
Entertainment
New Zealand to send largest ever team to Beijing Olympics
New Zealand will send a record-sized team of 182 athletes to the Beijing Olympic games next month. The New Zealand Olympic Committee was able to finalise the team after the...
Jul 30, 2008
Events /
Sport /
Venues /
Aquatics
Cosgrove welcomes NZ rugby league review
New Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove has welcomed the independent review of New Zealand Rugby League. The eight-member committee to be chaired by Sir John...
Jul 30, 2008
Sport /
Recreation /
Government
Tony de Leede Steps aside at Fitness First
Tony de Leede, the founder of Fitness First Australia, is stepping aside from his Chief Executive's role. After eight years of leading Fitness First's growth to 83 clubs...
Jul 30, 2008
Wellness /
Fitness
Olympic Village opens
The Olympic village, which will house athletes and officials during next month's Beijing Games, has been officially opened by the Village's Mayor Chen Zhili. Chen, a senior...
Jul 28, 2008
Now For the W-League
Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the Westfield Group have announced a landmark agreement in women's football. The Westfield Group are to embark on wide-ranging support...
Jul 28, 2008
Sport
Work begins on Perth Arena
Construction of the new Perth Arena has commenced, coinciding with an annoucement from WA Premier Alan Carpenter that the $335 million venue will be built debt free. Premier...
Jul 28, 2008
Design /
Hospitality /
Venues /
Entertainment
Huge demand for last Olympic tickets
Thousands of people have descended on ticket booths in Beijing to get their hands on the last batch of Olympic tickets, leading to authorities to have to call in Police...
Jul 25, 2008
Sport /
Ticketing /
Waterparks
AEG Ogden Gets International Awards
Two Queensland venues managed by AEG Ogden have received prestigious international accolades. Both the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and the Cairns Convention Centre...
Jul 25, 2008
Events /
Sport /
Venues /
Entertainment
Innovation in Water Play
To meet the rise in interest in aquatic playground facilities, Water Odyssey have released their latest range of interactive water features. With the bulk of the range now...
Jul 25, 2008
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Play
New Direction for Technogym in Australia
Technogym have established an Australian subsidiary company to distribute their world leading commercial fitness training equipment. Known as The Wellness Company, with the aim...
Jul 24, 2008
Fitness First opens in India
Global fitness chain Fitness First has entered the Indian market with club openings in the city of Gurgaon and in the Lokhandwala, Mumbai. The chain is also expected to open a...
Jul 24, 2008
UFS covers new Queensland Tennis Centre
Universal Fabric Structures (UFS) has been awarded the contract to design, engineer and construct two architectural membrane structures to cover the two outdoor show courts at...
Jul 24, 2008
Sport /
Design /
Recreation /
Venues
Alps added to National Landscapes program
The Federal Government has announced the Australian Alps will be included in Tourism Australia's National Landscapes program and will feature prominently within Australia's...
Jul 23, 2008
PVMS to relocate for 2008
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has been advised that liquidators have been appointed to the Kooralbyn Resort, the location of the annual Public Venue Management School...
Jul 23, 2008
Medical Recognition for Fit Vibe
Exercise Australia, suppliers of the Fitvibe Whole Body Vibration platform, have reported that the FitVibe platform has been recognised as a medical device by the Australian...
Jul 23, 2008
Wellness /
Technology /
Fitness
Newcastle stadium to get $20 million upgrade
Newcastle's NRL and A-League teams are to benefit from the NSW Government granting a further $20 million to redevelop and upgrade EnergyAustralia Stadium. The three-stage...
Jul 23, 2008
Asian Attractions Expo to relocate in 2009
Following a highly successful exhibition in Macau, the Asian Attractions Expo 2009 will move to Seoul, South Korea, according to show organisers IAAPA. One of the largest trade...
Jul 21, 2008
Water Safety New Zealand asks if Water Safety is still a Priority?
55 drowning deaths in New Zealand in the first six months of the year have prompted Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) to question whether water safety is still a priority. WSNZ...
Jul 21, 2008
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
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