News: Consultants
Mark Band to step down as Chief Executive at Parks and Leisure Australia
Parks and Leisure Australia Chief Executive Mark Band has announced that he is to step down from his contracted role at the body. In a statement on LinkedIn, Band advised "after...
May 30, 2022
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Dungog Shire Council continues development of its 10-year Open Space and Recreation Plan
Dungog Shire Council is continuing the development of its 10-year Open Space and Recreation Plan, which covers council-owned and managed land that provides parks, open space,...
Apr 21, 2022
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Recreation Aotearoa recognises outstanding industry professionals in national awards ceremony
Recreation Aotearoa recognises outstanding industry professionals in national awards ceremony Top performers in New Zealand’s recreation industry have been recognised at the...
Apr 11, 2022
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Town of Port Hedland endorses plan for ‘vibrant’ arts and culture precinct
The Town of Port Hedland has endorsed a feasibility study and needs analysis to create a arts and culture hub on the site of a former TAFE college. Looking to create a cultural...
Apr 10, 2022
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Deloitte announced as International Olympic Committee partner until Brisbane 2032 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and global consultants Deloitte have signed a 10-year, five-Games partnership that will see as an Olympics sponsor until the 2032...
Apr 8, 2022
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Public comment period closes on Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre upgrade plan
The Shire of Broome’s invitation to the public to comment on $38 million worth of infrastructure upgrades proposed within its new sports and recreation plan 2021-203 closes...
Mar 25, 2022
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Lake Macquarie Council’s draft Aquatic Facilities Strategy suggests expansion of swimming amenities
Lake Macquarie Council’s draft Aquatic Facilities Strategy suggests expansion of swimming amenities With the area’s population expanding, Lake Macquarie Council is inviting...
Mar 23, 2022
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Otium Planning Group appoints new Senior Consultant to NSW office
Otium Planning Group has announced the appointment of a new team member, Aditi Karande, who has joined their NSW office as a Senior Consultant. Karande started her career as an...
Mar 18, 2022
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Parks and Leisure Australia launches professional certification program
Claiming that it “continues to lead professionalism within the industry”, Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) has announced that it is bringing its Certified Parks and Leisure...
Feb 21, 2022
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Mildura Waves and Colignan Swimming Pool win industry accolades at 2021 ARV awards
Aligned Leisure managed Mildura Waves and Colignan Swimming Pool have been awarded Aquatics and Recreation Victoria’s (ARV) Facility of the Year (Medium) and Seasonal Pool Award...
Jan 31, 2022
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US arts marketing study shows decline in attendances at reopened venues compared to pre-pandemic figures
A study of performing arts organisations in the USA during the final months of 2021 - when venues had begun to reopen - shows that overall ticket sales for were down by more...
Jan 22, 2022
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Standards Australia publishes terrorist risk management handbook
With Australia's current National Terrorism Threat Level labelled as “probable”*, meaning there are individuals or groups that may have the intent to cause harm in Australia,...
Dec 20, 2021
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Nielsen introduces sports data and insight platform Stadium into Australasian market
Global measurement company Nielsen has launched Stadium, its new client engagement platform, into the Australia and New Zealand market. Provides single sign-on access to a suite...
Nov 25, 2021
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Rugby Australia outsources community development programs to DMC Sport
Sport technology company DMC Sport has become an official partner of Rugby Australia, supply all of the code’s community programs for the next three years. As reported by...
Nov 22, 2021
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Vale: Bob Romanes OAM
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to learn of the death of Bob Romanes OAM, who died on Thursday (18th November) at the age of 86. Best known for his work with YMCA...
Nov 22, 2021
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Opinion: Are today’s aquatic recreation centres really serving the community?
Dr Ken Marriott asks whether today’s modern aquatic and recreation centres are really serving the community? The veteran industry consultant suggests that “the most simple...
Nov 13, 2021
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Mogo Adventure Trail Hub will be major draw for mountain bikers
Eurobodalla Shire Council’s plans to develop a network of more than 150 kilometres of mountain bike trails near Mogo on the NSW South Coast are advancing following Rocky Trail...
Oct 28, 2021
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Parks and Leisure Australia (WA) looks for consultant to deliver Leisure and Recreation Planners Course
Parks and Leisure Australia (WA) has advised that it is seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to develop a course curriculum and syllabus for...
Oct 15, 2021
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Gemba recruits former Octagon Australia Creative Director John Weir
John Weir, formerly Creative Director at Octagon Australia, has been recruited by the Gemba sport and entertainment consultancy to fill a new role as Creative Director in...
Sep 27, 2021
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Leisure and recreation planners need to take more decisive action on climate and weather change
Independent research undertaken by respected leisure and recreation planning consultant, Dr Ken Marriott, argues that that leisure and recreation planners are not taking a...
Sep 2, 2021
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ODIN360 launches as innovative consulting and business advisory network
Some of Australia’s leading independent management consultants and industry specialists have come together as a collective under the ODIN360 brand to deliver tourism, sport,...
Aug 4, 2021
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Designing and operating a winning formula for wildlife parks and attractions
Leading attractions industry consultancy, Pico Play has advised how it has developed what it thinks is the closest thing to a formula for success for developing and operating a...
Aug 4, 2021
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Partnership looks to enable the legacy objective of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games
Following the announcement that Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Otium Planning Group, MR Cagney, APP and Moda Consulting have established a partnership...
Jul 28, 2021
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Taranaki Regional Council announces team to rebuild New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium
Taranaki Regional Council has announced the design and build team that will undertake the main part of the redevelopment of New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium. A consortium led by...
Jul 27, 2021
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