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If you are looking to create an impact at your next event or fancy doing something different that will be remembered, everyone knows Australians love a good sporting event. There’s something special about hosting an event in a function space that has been visited by sporting greats and infused by the passion of a roaring crowd! For your next function why not choose a sports venue or even host a competitive event? Best Venues is embracing the action with everything from racecourses and football stadiums to outback cattle farms.

As usual we have our "New to Best Venues" section and a terrific selection of corporate specials from around Australia. New this month is "Venue of the Month" where we will be selecting a venue from each state for a comprehensive spread of what’s available.

If you are on a smaller budget then check out our new de Groots website www.bestclubs.com.au which features a large range of dining, functions and club information for registered clubs in Australia. Or, if you are planning your own event and need to organise outdoor catering, marquees and music, our suppliers section on Best Venues provides an in-depth, fuss-free catalogue.

We also have some fantastic cookbook and movie giveaways this month. Icon Distribution is giving you the opportunity to win a double pass to the movie New in Town, while Vibe has some wonderful summer cookbooks for the taking. Read on to find out how to enter.

So, for sports lovers everywhere, we bring you sporting venues of Australia.

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AJC Convention Centre, Randwick, NSW – Nestled within the grounds of Royal Randwick Racecourse you can choose to take the reins and impress your clients with a day at the races. The Randwick Pavilion can host up to a staggering 2,500 guests or for the smaller group a private dining venue. [more..]

The Point, Albert Park, VIC – Do you need an event with a high speed thrill? Experience the formula one grand prix with fine dining and corporate hospitality at The Point’s trackside marquee. [more..]

Peppers The Sands Resort, Torquay, VIC – If you are organising a corporate golf day then you’ve chosen a hole in one here! Offering an exclusive course and experienced staff for the perfect 19 holes. [more..]

Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, St Kilda, VIC – offers uninterrupted views over Port Phillip from the Harbour Room and the balcony for corporate functions. Why not take your team sailing after all the hard work is done and host a dinner at The Harbour Room. [more..]

The Hyatt Regency, Coolum, QLD – Incorporate business and pleasure at the Australian PGA Championship golf course and Coolum resort. Open the day with a round of golf before getting down to business in an outdoor or indoor meeting facility.[more..]

Peppers Hidden Vale, Grandchester, QLD – Very Australian inspiring experiences that your clients or team won’t forget in a hurry. There are a range of group sporting activities available from horse riding to clay pigeon shooting, all on a working cattle station. [more..]

West Adelaide Football Club, Richmond, SA – Create a passionate atmosphere with a conference, product launch or awards dinner at an affordable price. [more..]

The Vines Resort, Swan Valley, WA – Perfect for business, incentive, marketing or fundraising events, let the staff tailor a golf day at one of the two championship related courses. [more..]

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Stadium Events at Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Football Stadium

Add a touch of sporting magic to your next corporate function at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground or Sydney Football Stadium. Whether you're after a marquee in the centre of the stadium, a spot in the centre of the field, in the change rooms, inside the practice cricket pitch or even in the grandstand, make your next event one to remember. If you want to make a special impression and stun your guests you can even light up the scoreboards. [more..]

Maximum Capacity: 10,000
Contact: (02) 9380 0337

VIC: Flemington Racecourse Events, North Melbourne – [more..]
ACT: Canberra Stadium, Bruce – [more..]
WA: Western Australian Cricket Association Ground, Perth – [more..]
SA: South Australian Cricket Association, Adelaide Oval – [more..]
TAS: Aurora Stadium, Inveresk nr Launceston – [more..]
NT: Northern Territory Major Events, V8 Supercars – [more..]
QLD: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane – [more..]

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Art Gallery of NSW – The Domain, Sydney, NSW – Gallery. [more..]

The Grace Hotel – York Street, Sydney, NSW – Hotel. [more..]

Waterview Convention Centre – Sydney, NSW – Conference centre. [more..]

Verandah Bar and Restaurant – Sydney, NSW – Restaurant with function facilities. [more..]

Watermark Bar – Docklands, VIC – Restaurant with function facilities. [more..]

Bird Cage – Brighton, VIC – Restaurant with function facilities. [more..]

Era – South Brisbane, QLD – Bar with function facilities. [more..]

Songbirds in the Forest – North Tamborine, QLD – Restaurant with function facilities. [more..]

Carrick Hill – Springfield, SA – Historic venue. [more..]

National Conference Centre – Canberra, ACT – Conference Centre. [more..]

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Waterside meeting in TAS
Conference and meeting packages starting from $35pp at the waterside location of Peppermint Bay, TAS. [more..]
Summer lunch specials
$35pp lunch special including main meal plus a glass of wine at The National Gallery, ACT. [more..]
Elegant dining experience
Enjoy a two-course dinner plus a glass of wine for $45pp at Globe Bar until March 2009. [more..]
200 Reasons to relax
Special room rates to celebrate 21 years of conferencing at the Sheraton Mirage, QLD. [more..]

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Are you looking to reward the winners at your corporate golf day, the high achievers or even present a prize at an exhibition or event? de Groots gift certificates are perfect for competitions to motivate and reward the corporate market. You can choose a Universal Gift Certificate that is valid for over 1,000 restaurants and experiences throughout Australia.

Gift certificates can be emailed instantly to your inbox or sent by post with a gift pack. Find out more about our corporate incentive program or request a corporate information pack today.

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Win a Vibe Entertains and Curve cookbook

Vibe Hotels has just launched its second cookbook, Vibe Entertains! It’s the perfect lifestyle tool to stylish entertaining this summer. The stunning and dynamic photography and recipes in the book display a wide selection of tantalising dishes, including salmon satay sticks, savoury pumpkin tarts, bami goreng noodles, blueberry cheese bites and vibetini cocktails.

Mirroring the Vibe philosophy, this second book continues to capture the spirit of dining at Curve Restaurants and Bars, located within Vibe Hotels. Hip, upbeat and inviting for all, Vibe Entertains contains straightforward recipes that use easy-to-find ingredients complete with chef’s tips and wine accompaniment suggestions.

Vibe Hotels – hotels with personality - Vibehotels.com.au

To win a copy of each of the Vibe cookbooks Vibe Entertains and Curve Cookbook go to www.bestvenues.com.au and tell us one Vibe Hotel that is listed on the website. Email the venue name, location, your name and postal address to prizes@bestvenues.com.au with "vibe" in the subject line.

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Win a double movie pass to see New in Town

Icon Film Distribution and Best Venues are celebrating the release of Renée Zellweger’s new movie, New in Town with the chance to win a double movie ticket to this romantic comedy.

Lucy Hill (Renee Zellweger) is an ambitious, up-and-coming executive living in Miami. She loves her shoes, she loves her cars and she loves climbing the corporate ladder. When she is offered a temporary assignment - in the middle of nowhere - to restructure a manufacturing plant, she jumps at the opportunity, knowing that a big promotion is close at hand. What begins as a straight-forward job assignment becomes a life changing experience as Lucy discovers greater meaning in her life and, most unexpectedly, the man of her dreams (Harry Connick, Jr.).

Only at the movies from March 5, 2009
View the trailer, go to: http://www.iconmovies.com.au/newintown

Entering the draw for this great prize is easy, all you need to do is tell us of a corporate sports event you have attended or will attend and where it is. Email the venue name, location, your name, postal address to prizes@bestvenues.com.au with "movie" in the subject line.

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Fashion, fashion, fashion darling! Get you glad rags on – Best Venues next month is bringing you venues with style. We have been inspired by the up-and-coming Sydney Fashion Week so we’ll be presenting party venues for cat-walks, awards nights, photo shoots and anything that gets your heels clicking down the runway!

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