Turner's clean dream for the Goodwill Games
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Campbell Rose has been hired by the Queensland government to organize the Goodwill Games in Brisbane in August 2001. His major challenge in planning the event will be to realize the dream of the Game's founder Ted Turner by presenting a prestigious international event with elite athletes. The Goodwill Games is a $150 million joint undertaking by Time Warner Inc., the Queensland government, and the Brisbane City Council. Turner Broadcasting Inc., a division of Time Warner Inc., will host the broadcast to about 100 countries.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 1999
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Uni logs on to a global market
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The University of Southern Queensland (USQ), with the help of its German underwriter Bretten City Council, is garnering more tuition revenue with the creation of USQ Online, an electronic campus offering lectures and tutorials via the Internet. The university's prime revenue comes from its 5000 foreign students, of which only 1000 are on campus. Seventy-five percent of USQ's 20,000 students are studying through electronic delivery.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 1999
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New rules to shake out shonky operators
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Issues are presented concerning the growing interest in the tourist industry by the Chinese government. The number of tourists from China, Korea and Asia visiting Australia is discussed.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2000
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