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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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YMCA Confirms LMS as preferred Australian supplier
After testing various other programs, the YMCA of Sydney is to install Links Modular Solutions as their preferred facility management software in their aquatic, recreation and...
Jun 16, 2008
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Thailand offers money for Olympic medals
Thailand is to offer its athletes cash incentives for medals at the Beijing Olympics - but will pay out in instalments to stop medallists squandering the money. Under the plans,...
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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Skills Shortages hit Sport and Recreation
Australia is suffering from a lack of fitness instructors, sport coaches and pool life guards, particularly in rural and regional areas. This is one finding of Skills to...
Jun 12, 2008
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Recreation
Industry Standards for WA Outdoor Adventure
The outdoor adventure industry in WA now has a set of standards for the safe and environmentally sustainable conduct of outdoor activities for groups. The standards represent...
Jun 12, 2008
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Recreation
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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Venues
Mixed Growth in NZ Spas
Spa industry revenue in New Zealand has grown 72% over the last five years according to a report by Intelligent Spas. According to Intelligent Spas Managing Director Julie...
Jun 11, 2008
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Fitness
Cricket number one TV sport
Cricket is the most-watched sport on television in Australia, according to a poll by Melbourne-based market research company, Roy Morgan. In a survey of 50,000 Australians, 47%...
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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Australian Ministers back coordinated approach to Sport and Recreation
Federal, State and Territory Sport Ministers have agreed that Australiaâs sporting future is of the highest national importance. In a global environment of ever-increasing...
Jun 9, 2008
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Government
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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Eagle Boys Pizza adds bite to Water Park
By incorporating an Eagle Boys Solution Store, Rockhampton's Rock Pool Water Park has been able to extend its offering to park patrons and foster a viable new business. The...
Jun 6, 2008
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Adelaide Zoo Transformation
The South Australia Government is contributing a one-off capital grant of nearly $19 million to help the Adelaide Zoo undergo a generational transformation of animal and visitor...
Jun 6, 2008
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Zoos
Centaman Cruises New Waters
Whitsunday-based ferry and cruise operator Fantasea Adventure Cruising has selected Centaman systems for its point-of-sale, reservations, ticketing and internet bookings. As the...
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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Fitness
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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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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Australian animatronics expertise on display to the world
After a highly successful two year museum tour in Australia and New Zealand, 'Monsters! the art and technology of animatronics' has staged it's USA Tour premier at the St Louis...
Jun 2, 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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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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Venues
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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