Netball World Cup, Sydney 2015

With 64 games played over 10 days, fans will have more opportunities than ever before to enjoy the best 192 netballers from across the world, battle for netball’s ultimate prize.

Whether you choose to come to Sydney for the entire 10 days of the event, one day, or anything in between, the Netball World Cup will be an experience you’ll never forget!

Closing Weekend Package:
Match tickets for Days 9 & 10 (15 and 16 August)
Medal Day Breakfast at Olympic Park
One $25 merchandise voucher

Closing Weekend Package:
Match tickets for Days 9 & 10 (15 and 16 August)
Medal Day Breakfast at Olympic Park
One $25 merchandise voucher

Closing Weekend Package:
Match tickets for Days 9 & 10 (15 and 16 August)
Medal Day Breakfast at Olympic Park
One $25 merchandise voucher

Opening Weekend:
Tickets for days 1, 2 & 3 (7, 8 and 9 August)
The Opening Ceremony
An Opening Ceremony Gift from NWC2015
One $25 merchandise voucher
Limited Edition NWC2015 Making History, Creating Legends Coffee Table Book

EVENT DETAILS: 

Venue: Allphones Arena, NSW

Date:  07 - 16 August 2015 

Tickets available at Ticketek

Metro Hotels have a range of Sydney Accommodation options available to be booked for this Netball World Cup in Sydney (Click on a Hotel or Apartment to Book)

New South Wales

Aspire Hotel Sydney
Metro Hotel Sydney Central
Metro Hotel on Pitt
Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour
Metro Apartments on King
Metro Hotel Miranda
Metro Inn Ryde

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Smoke-free outdoor dining comes into effect 6th of July 2015 - NSW

As of 6 July 2015, all commercial outdoor dining areas in NSW, including hotels, clubs, restaurants and cafes will be smoke-free, under the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000.

NSW Health director of the Centre for Population Health, Dr Jo Mitchell, said the ban represents the next step in the NSW Government’s efforts to protect the public from the effects of second-hand smoke. This means staff and patrons of hotels, clubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to work and dine outdoors without being exposed to harmful second-hand tobacco smoke.

• From 6 July 2015, all commercial outdoor dining areas in NSW will be smoke-free.
• Smoking will be a banned within 4 metres of a pedestrian entry or exit from a hospitality venue (the ‘4 metre law’).
• The bans apply to any ignited smoking product including cigarettes, pipes and water-pipes.
• Penalties for non-compliance may apply:
• on the spot fines of $300 for individuals;
• $550 for an owner not displaying required signage in a commercial outdoor dining area;
• up to $5,500 for the business owner.

“There is no safe level of exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke. Research has shown individuals in typical public outdoor dining areas may be exposed to high levels of second-hand smoke,” says Mitchell.

“Creating smoke-free outdoor areas reduces exposure to second-hand smoke and can support those who have quit and are trying to quit. It also makes smoking less visible to children and young people.”

Under the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000, all ignited smoking products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and water-pipes will be banned in seated outdoor dining areas while food is being served, attracting on the spot fines of $300 for individuals and penalties of up to $5500 for occupiers who ignore the ban.

“There is strong public support for making outdoor dining areas smoke-free and a number of businesses have already voluntarily banned smoking in their outdoor dining areas, with positive results,” said Mitchell.

“A 2013 survey showed that 75 percent of respondents supported banning smoking in all outdoor areas of hotels, restaurants and cafes, so it’s not surprising to hear that many restaurants and cafes that have already gone smoke-free and have found strong support from the community and particularly families with young children.” 

NSW Health invites businesses to register on health.nsw.gov.au/smokefree for updates about smoke-free outdoor dining and to order free materials including an industry guide and mandatory outdoor ‘no smoking’ signage.

For information on how to quit smoking, visit www.iCanQuit.com.au or ring the Quitline on 13 78 48.

Sources:
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/outdoor-dining.aspx
http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/Food/News/NSW-to-introduce-smoking-ban-in-outdoor-dining-are

Madonna Announces Australia Shows - March 2016

Madonna announces first performances in Australia in over two decades & first ever appearance in New Zealand! 

Madonna will make a historic return to Australia performing live for the first time in 23 years as well as her first ever shows in New Zealand, with her Rebel Heart Tour.

The tour will kick off at Vector Arena on March 5th and 6th in Auckland, followed by the Australian dates presented by Telstra Thanks® and including concerts on March 12th & 13th in Melbourne, March 19th & 20th in Sydney and March 26th & 27th in Brisbane.

Tickets and VIP Packages go on sale Monday, July 6th at 10am.

Icon is Madonna's official fan club. In celebration of Madonna's return visit to Australia, Icon will host a pre-sale for current registered Icon members. Lifetime Legacy members of Icon will receive first access to tickets and VIP Packages starting Tuesday, June 23rd at 10am local times. 

Members of Icon from Australia and New Zealand, registered before June 15th 2015, will receive a special code to access to Icon pre-sales beginning on June 23rd at 12-noon local times. Details at http://www.madonna.com/

Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour in Australia is presented by Telstra Thanks. Telstra Thanks will be offering customers the chance to jump the queue for tickets to the Australian leg of the Rebel Heart Tour through a pre-sale starting at Tuesday, June 30th at 11am and running until Thursday, July 2nd at 5pm. Telstra customers can register for a unique code NOW at http://telstra.com/music.

In both New Zealand and Australia Citi® Cardholders will be eligible for a pre-sale opportunity beginning Wednesday, June 24th at 10am through Friday, June 26th at 5pm.

My Live Nation members can access tickets during the pre-sale commencing Friday July 3rd at 10am through Saturday, July 4th at 5pm. To register to be a My Live Nation member, go here: http://lvna.co/registerN

For more information about VIP Packages available via VIP Nation Australia & New Zealand, go to the Rebel Heart VIP page:http://lvna.co/RebelHeartVIP

Ticket prices: 

• Platinum: $499.90 + transaction and credit card fees
• Gold: $299.90 + transaction and credit card fees
• Silver: $199.90 + transaction and credit card fees
• Bronze: $99.90 + transaction and credit card fees

TOUR DATES:


Melbourne:

12th March Rod Laver Arena - Melbourne, Victoria
13th March Rod Laver Arena - Melbourne, Victoria

Sydney: 

19th March Allphones Arena - Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney
20th March Allphones Arena - Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney

Brisbane:

26th March - Brisbane Entertainment Centre Boondall, QLD
27th March - Brisbane Entertainment Centre Boondall, QLD

Metro Hotels have ideal Australia Show Hotel and Apartment accommodation:
 
Sydney Accommodation

Sound of Music - Capitol Theatre Sydney December 2015

Following its record-breaking run at the London Palladium, the world’s best loved musical, The Sound of Music is coming to the Capitol Theatre! This lavish and critically acclaimed production tells the uplifting true story of the von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains and works its magic, for young and old alike.

Returning to the stage in the role of Captain von Trapp is the multi-talented Cameron Daddo. Starring alongside Cameron are many of Australia’s favourite stage performers; Marina Prior in the role of the Baroness Schraeder,Lorraine Bayly as Frau Schmidt, Jacqui Dark as Mother Abbess, and joining them in the coveted role of Maria is one of Australia’s newest and most outstanding award-winning musical theatre stars, Amy Lehpamer.

 
As a Capitol Club member, you can access tickets to performances from 13 December - 10 January before they go on sale to the general public! Book now using codeword CAPITOL to access this presale via the link below.

Professional Bull Riders Australian Finals 2015

Professional Bull Riders Australian Finals 2015



8 SECONDS OF GLORY OR A LIFETIME OF PAIN. WELCOME TO THE ROLLER COASTER WORLD OF THE ADRENALIN COWBOY AS THEY TAKE ON THE NATIONS MOST EXTREME BUCKING BULLS IN A 3 HOUR ACTION PACKED EVENT THAT WILL KEEP YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT FROM THE FIRST BULL OF THE NIGHT THROUGH TO THE LAST.



Experience a once in a lifetime event as the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) prepare to deliver one huge night of the toughest sport on dirt.



It’s a showdown like no other – Twenty-two riders all eager for glory as they strive to overcome the power of the 52 most extreme bucking bulls in a head to head battle of power, agility and the fight of the fittest 8 seconds at a time.



Choreographed with pyrotechnics, lasers, concert sound system and mega screen replays, with multiple camera angles that will take you behind the scenes and inside the bucking chutes as riders prepare for the ride of their life whilst delivering you the ultimate live event bull riding experience inside the Qantas Credit Union Arena – Saturday July 11, 2015.



DATES/TIME:

• Saturday 11 July, 2015
• Start time 7:30pm

PRICES:

• VIP On The Dirt $160.00
• Platinum $110.00
• Gold $80.00
• Silver $60.00
• Bronze $45.00
• Value $25.00

Price including payment processing fee:

• VIP On The Dirt $163.12
• Platinum $112.15
• Gold $81.56
• Silver $61.17
• Bronze $45.88
• Value $25.49

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Bed & Breakfast Hot Deals at Metro Hotels & Apartments

Snuggle in and be well fed when you book a Metro Hotels' bed and breakfast package. For a limited time, these special offers include complimentary breakfast* and WiFi!


Winter B&B Hot Deal from Metro Hotel Perth includes a full buffet breakfast daily for 2 guests - from $149* per night: http://www.metro-hotel-perth.bookings.metrohotels.com.au/winter-b-and-b-hot-deal-accommodation

Metro Hotel Perth

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast for 2 guests with this Bed & Breakfast Hot Deal from Metro Apartments on Bank Place Melbourne - from $215* per night: http://www.melbourne-metro-apartments-bank-place.bookings.metrohotels.com.au/bed-and-breakfast-hot-deal-accommodation

Metro Apartments on Bank Place

Book this Free Brekkie Hot Deal with Metro Hotel Ipswich International and receive a delicious full buffet breakfast for 1-2 guests in Platform 9 Restaurant, plus undercover car parking and WiFi - from $140* per night: http://www.metro-hotel-ipswich-international.bookings.metrohotels.com.au/free-brekkie-hot-deal-accommodation

Metro Hotel Ipswich International

Enjoy a daily plated breakfast from the al a carte menu in The Mill restaurant when you book this Bed and Breakfast Hot Deal at Metro Hotel Tower Mill Brisbane- from $150* per night: http://www.brisbane-metro-hotel-tower-mill.bookings.metrohotels.com.au/bed-and-breakfast-hot-deal-accommodation

Metro Hotel Tower Mill

Start your day off the right way with this Bed & Breakfast Hot Deal from Metro Hotel on Pitt, Sydney. Enjoy a full buffet breakfast daily, in Metro Brasserie - from $137* per night: http://www.metro-hotel-on-pitt.bookings.metrohotels.com.au/bed-and-breakfast-hot-deal-accommodation

Metro Hotel on Pitt

Start your day off the right way with this Bed & Breakfast Hot Deal from Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central! Enjoy a full hot buffet breakfast daily in the hotel restaurant - from $135* per night: http://www.metro-hotel-central-sydney.bookings.metrohotels.com.au/bed-and-breakfast-hot-deal-accommodation

Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast for two, overnight car parking and complimentary WiFi with this Deluxe Package from Aspire Hotel Sydney - from $144* per night: http://www.aspire-hotel-sydney.bookings.metrohotels.com.au/index.site.packages.package.1566.html

Aspire Hotel Sydney

* Please check each package page for terms & conditions

Sizzling Hot Deals at Metro Hotels in Sydney

Metro Hotels in Sydney are offering super sizzling Hot Deals this winter and it is a perfect time to plan a short break in the city with so much to see and do during forthcoming season.

Visitors to the city will enjoy world-class entertainment, cultural events, festivals and international sporting events.

Take advantage of Trainlink’s $50 Cap Fare between 01 June and 31 August and travel by train to Sydney. Metro Hotel Marlow is located just five minute’s walk from Central Station.

Experience a musical phenomenon with Cameron McIntosh’s highly acclaimed production of Les Miserables. Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central, located exactly opposite the Capitol Theatre where the production is currently playing, has a Family Package Hot Deal from $205 for a two bedded room, full buffet breakfast for two adults and two children and chocolates on arrival .



Take advantage of a good hearty $10.00 lunch before or after the show at Palace Hotel Sydney, right next door to the theatre. Tickets to the show are not included.

Leppard with Special Guests Live - Australia Tour

Def Leppard, one of the world’s dominating powerhouses of rock have announced their 2015 Australian tour.

With over 100 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards to their name, Def Leppard have gone on to become one of the most highly praised bands in rock music. Since 1992, the band has consisted of Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Savage (bass, backing vocals), Rick Allen (drums, backing vocals), Phil Collen (guitar, backing vocals), and Vivian Campbell (guitar, backing vocals).

Def Leppard’s trademark sound and groundbreaking albums, such as Pyromania and Hysteria, have earned them massive hits – songs such as Pour Some Sugar On Me, Photograph, Hysteria, Let’s Get Rocked, Animal, Rock of Ages, When Love & Hate Collide and Love Bites have all dominated the airwaves globally. These powerful melodic rock anthems, along with their spectacular live shows are what makes this super group one of the most impressive rock bands out there.

Def Leppard will be supported by special guests Live, who achieved worldwide success with their 1994 album, Throwing Copper, which spawned the huge hits Lightening Crashes, I Alone and All Over You. Rolling Stone and MTV both dubbed the album "one of the 25 Greatest Rock Albums of All-Time", while tastemakers from Spin to The New York Times lauded it with equal praise. This is the first time Australian audiences will be introduced to Live’s new front man, Chris Shinn, who joined the band in 2012.

TOUR DATES:

• Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney Tue 17 Nov
• Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Wed 18 Nov 

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KISS - 40th Anniversary World Tour Australia

Ready for one of THE greatest bands in rock'n'roll history with one of THE most spectacular shows Australia will see this year?

Ready for a stage production called 'The Spider', moved by 38 computer controlled winches, featuring 220 automated lights, weighing in at 43,000 kgs, incorporating 900 pieces of pyrotechnics and powered by 400,000 watts of sound?

Add in showmanship that continues to thrill audiences around the world, some of the best damn rock anthems in music history and there's only ONE band we can be talking about....... KISS!

Get your face paint ready Australia because Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer are on their way Down Under in October as part of their 40th Anniversary world tour.



Special guests are The Dead Daisies, a powerful musical collective created by a rotating line-up that features some of the world's best rock musicians. This tour features Richard Fortus (Guns N'Roses, The Psychedelic Furs), Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake), John Corabi (Mötley Crüe, RATT), Dizzy Reed (Guns N' Roses, Hookers & Blow), David Lowy (MINK, Red Phoenix) and Brian Tichy (Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol).

KISS TOUR DATES:

Perth Arena, Perth, WA Sat 3 Oct

Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, SA Tue 6 Oct

Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC Thu 8 Oct

Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC Fri 9 Oct

Allphones Arena, Sydney, NSW Sat 10 Oct

Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, NSW Mon 12 Oct

Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD Tue 13 Oct

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