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Islamic State militants bulldoze ancient Assyrian city Nimrud

Islamic State militants have intensified their efforts to destroy invaluable historical landmarks in Iraq having released video of the “bulldozing" of the ancient Assyrian…

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Mar 9, 2015 Attractions / Culture / Government /

 
 

Cadbury passes on $16 million in Federal funds for visitor centre upgrade

Chocolate maker Cadbury has withdrawn its application for $16 million in Federal Government funds to upgrade its Tasmanian factory tour because it could not meet conditions attached to the…

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Mar 9, 2015 Attractions / Fitness / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Sport fans want easier travel across the Tasman

As the Cricket World Cup heats up, research has revealed that Australians and New Zealanders want faster, cheaper travel across the ditch to make attending sporting events easier.…

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Mar 2, 2015 Government / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Report reveals business events contribute $23.1 billion to Australia’s GDP

Business events brought in $23.1 billion in total economic contribution in the financial year 2013/14, according to a new Ernst & Young report commissioned by the Business Events…

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Feb 24, 2015 Consultants / Events / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Almaty Winter Olympics 2022 bid hopes boosted by IOC visit

Representatives of the Kazakh city of Almaty 2022 have expressed confidence over the status of its bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games after the International Olympic Committee (IOC)…

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Feb 20, 2015 Events / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Mark Stockwell takes on role of Australian Sports Commission Deputy Chair

Federal Minister for Sport Sussan Ley has welcomed former Olympic and Commonwealth Games swimming medallist and businessman Mark Stockwell to the position of Australian Sports Commission…

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Feb 19, 2015 Government / Sport /

 
 

New Zealand moves forward with green prescriptions

New Zealand Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the health benefits of Green Prescriptions continue to be demonstrated, as more and more people take medical advice to get fit and eat…

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Feb 18, 2015 Fitness / Government / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

SkyCity convention centre plans reviewed as public funding ruled out

The redevelopment of the new convention centre at Auckland’s SkyCity may be scaled back after public funding for the project was ruled out by the New Government. SkyCity has now…

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Feb 18, 2015 Events / Government / Hospitality / Venues /

 
 

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