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FIFA sets aside £400 million for World Cup collapse
World football governing body FIFA has been forced to build a £400 million contingency fund to cater for the possible collapse of the 2010 World Cup. Insurers are holding off...
Apr 21, 2008
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Promoter Losses On Old Rockers
The promoter of the Rock2Wgtn has blamed Easter trading laws for a $750,000 loss on the event. Wellington-based promoter Phil Sprey brought together a line-up of hard-rock acts...
Apr 17, 2008
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Super Wildlife Park for Melbourne?
The Victorian Government is considering an ambitious plan for an African 'safari' park in the grounds of the Werribee Open Range Zoo. The $220 million plan for African Safari...
Apr 17, 2008
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Pre-charged Digital Cameras A Hit at Gold Parks
Pre-charged digital cameras are proving to be a hit for visitors to Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, allowing guests to capture all the action immediately with their...
Apr 17, 2008
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Exhibition shows growth potential in Chinese fitness sector
The first-ever Asian Fitness Education Expo, held in Hong Kong on 29th and 30th March attracted 300 delegates from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Macau, India, Brazil and France. The...
Apr 17, 2008
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Singapore Flyer gets rolling
Asia's largest observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer, has opened for business. The S$240 million, 165 metre high wheel offers 30-minute rides in 28 air-conditioned capsules...
Apr 14, 2008
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Goodlife Expands with Zest Health Clubs acquisition
The Macquarie Leisure Trust Group (MLE) is to acquire a portfolio of 10 health clubs and one development site from Zest Health Clubs. The $7.4 million acquisition for MLE's...
Apr 14, 2008
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Lake Wanaka Ready for Ski Season
Lake Wanaka has launched a range of new developments for the 2008 winter season ranging from multi-million investments at its four alpine resorts to new infrastructure in the...
Apr 14, 2008
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Convention Centre for Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast's new council has been urged to make the long-awaited arts and convention centre a priority to ensure the region's job sustainability. Fiona Simpson,...
Apr 14, 2008
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Socceroos added to anti-siphoning list
The Socceroos World Cup qualifying matches will be shown on free-to-air television after the Federal Government agreed to add them to its 'free to air' television...
Apr 11, 2008
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Hostel turns away Aboriginal lifesavers
An Alice Spring backpacker hostel in Australia has been accused of turning away a group of young Aboriginals. The group, attending a Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA)...
Apr 11, 2008
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Aquatics
Calgym Selling Factory Direct
Calgym Physical Conditioning Systems has been producing state of the art strength and conditioning equipment for the Australian market since 1976. As Chief Executive Leo Young...
Apr 11, 2008
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Embed Goes Stateside
Australian manufacturer Embed has installed its debit card and point of sale system in 12 bowling anchored entertainment centres across the US. According to the company, a...
Apr 8, 2008
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Eels Commit to Parramatta Stadium
The Trustees of the Parramatta Stadium Trust and the Directors of the Parramatta NRL Club have announced an agreement for ten Parramatta Eels home games per season, to be played...
Apr 8, 2008
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Middle East Key to Motor Sport's Future
The Middle East region will play a pivotal role in the future of the motor sport industry. That is the view of David Richards, Chairman of Prodrive and Aston Martin, and a...
Apr 8, 2008
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More Room, More Events
A planned $130 million expansion of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is set to enable the city to host an extra 250 events each year. The plans are for a five-storey...
Apr 7, 2008
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IHRSA, Fitness First back Music Licensing Battle
Fitness Australia's ongoing campaign to prevent major increase in licence fees for playing music in group exercise classes has received the backing of the International Health,...
Apr 7, 2008
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AFL seeks $100 million Great Southern Stand facelift
The AFL is pushing the Melbourne Cricket Ground to undertake a multimillion-dollar redevelopment of the Great Southern Stand to bring its facilities up the same standard of the...
Apr 7, 2008
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Four Years of Fun
Luna Park Sydney has celebrated the fourth anniversary of its reopening. Vacant and unused over many years, the 2004 rebirth of the iconic venue stemmed from enterprising...
Apr 4, 2008
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New Centre for Horn Island
Residents on Queenslandâs Horn Island now have access to a brand new $3.7 million sport and recreation facility, following the opening of the Ngurupai Sports Complex by...
Apr 4, 2008
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Drowning biggest killer of Asian children
Recently released research shows that drowning is the biggest killer of children in Asia, with drowning rates up to 20 times higher than those in western countries. The...
Apr 2, 2008
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Brian Mott joins SGL Team
Brian Mott has joined the team at SGL sport and leisure consultants. Mott has 25 years experience in sport and recreation facilities at the state and local level, most recently...
Apr 2, 2008
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Organisers feared losing Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup organisers feared losing the 2011 event as a result of uncertainty over an Auckland venue at the end of last year. With uncertainty surrounding the redevelopment...
Apr 2, 2008
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Triathlons Head Down Under
Australia is set to host two world-class triathlon events in 2009. The International Triathlon Union (ITU) Long Distance Triathlon World Championships will be held in Perth in...
Apr 2, 2008
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Sport
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