News: Education
Easter drownings prompt fear that ocean safety messages are ‘not getting to the right people’
Fine weather and large ocean swells have contributed to at least seven coastal drownings and more than 150 rescues in Victoria and NSW over recent days, with Surf Life Saving...
Apr 21, 2025
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Hong Kong Ocean Park marks Earth Day 2025 with Plastic Challenge Education Programme
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park Corporation is today marking Earth Day 2025 with the first anniversary of the Jockey Club Marine Plastic Challenge Education Programme - a pioneering...
Apr 21, 2025
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Monarto Safari Park and Adelaide Zoo deliver enrichment Easter treats
Zoos SA has treated its animals at Monarto Safari Park and Adelaide Zoo with colourful enrichment boxes filled with tasty treats, created by the bilby’s talented volunteer...
Apr 20, 2025
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The Swim Factory becomes Victoria’s first private GOswim Australia venue
The Swim Factory in Cranbourne West has become the first private swim school in Victoria to offer the GOswim program - a next-generation swimming and water safety program...
Apr 18, 2025
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Taipei Zoo to mark World Tapir Day with themed events for guests
Taipei Zoo is hosting tapir-themed events to help visitors learn about the species to celebrate World Tapir Day on 27th April. The Malayan tapir is listed as an endangered...
Apr 18, 2025
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Active Manningham program delivers life-saving water safety skills to CaLD adults
Manningham Council has reported on the success of a program providing life-saving water safety skills to adults from its multicultural community who have little or no swimming...
Apr 17, 2025
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Vale: Dr Dion Klein
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to learn of the death of Dr Dion Klein. Originally from the USA, Dion brought with him a wealth of experience in health, physical...
Apr 16, 2025
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Global Institute of Sport launches postgraduate sport degree at the SCG and Allianz Stadium
The Sydney Cricket Ground and the neighbouring Allianz Stadium will soon play host to university students working towards a future career in sport. The Global Institute of Sport...
Apr 16, 2025
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Foundations partner to revive Great Barrier Reef’s seagrass meadows
A first-of-its-kind project has been announced by The Coca-Cola Foundation and Great Barrier Reef Foundation which is aimed at bringing tropical seagrass meadows back to the...
Apr 15, 2025
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Environment
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas welcomes Koala Joey
Wildlife Habitat, a premier wildlife sanctuary in Port Douglas, has announced that Lulu, one of the park’s much-loved resident koalas, is now carrying a joey on her back,...
Apr 15, 2025
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City Venue Management names Glen Heidke as Chief Commercial Officer
City Venue Management (CVM) has announced the strengthening of its leadership team with the appointment of Glen Heidke as Chief Commercial Officer. Part of CVM’s ongoing...
Apr 14, 2025
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Inswim launches clear acrylic learn-to-swim platform
Inswim Director Steven Bricknell has advised of the launch of a clear acrylic learn-to-swim platform to assist teachers in minimising the risk to swimmers. Compliant with Royal...
Apr 14, 2025
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FITREC and HealthyPeople collaboration supports Les Mills Asia Pacific recruitment
Les Mills Asia Pacific, FITREC Registration and HealthyPeople Recruitment have announced a partnership that will deliver a groundbreaking, free instructor sourcing tool for Les...
Apr 13, 2025
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Students from remote schools benefit from in-term lessons at Balgo Swimming Pool
Over the past six months, children from three remote Western Australian schools have been diving into fun and lifesaving swimming lessons at the Balgo Remote Swimming Pool. Run...
Apr 13, 2025
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NRL's Penrith Panthers and Western Sydney University announce educational pathways partnership
Western Sydney University and the NRL's Penrith Panthers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on community engagement, education and research in...
Apr 12, 2025
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Education
Auckland Council advises of ‘new era’ for city’s aquatic and recreation centres
Transitioning to new contracts for the management of its aquatic and recreation centres as of 1st April, Auckland Council has advised that the change represents a “new era” for...
Apr 10, 2025
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Hyrox looks to make its group fitness programs available to gyms worldwide
Mass participation fitness challenge, Hyrox, is looking to expand its global community by having its group fitness classes and educational content available to gyms and studios...
Apr 10, 2025
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Australia Zoo achieves successful breeding of Komodo dragons
Komodo dragons, apex predators native to the Indonesian islands of Rinca, Flores, and Komodo, face increasing threats from habitat destruction, poaching, and natural disasters,...
Apr 10, 2025
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UNSW researchers call for more education on dangers of ocean rip currents
A 20 year study of drowning deaths at Australian beaches due to rip currents has found a small reduction in the deaths of men, but little change to the total number of people...
Apr 10, 2025
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La Trobe University research suggests actions to attract and retain women officials in community sport
La Trobe University research, funded by the Victorian Government’s Office for Women in Sport and Recreation program, has found systemic challenges made women officials feel...
Apr 9, 2025
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TTF warns proposed student caps will have serious impact on Australia’s tourism industry
Following announcements from the Coalition Government on proposed caps to international student numbers - alongside increasing visa fees - the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) is...
Apr 9, 2025
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Academy Award-winning visual effects company establishes permanent headquarters in Melbourne
Wētā FX, an Academy Award-winning visual effects company is expanding its Australian headquarters in Melbourne.The company has worked on blockbuster films including 'The Lord of...
Apr 9, 2025
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NSW Government invests in Paralympics Australia Imagine Education Program
Reflecting their determination to break down stereotypes about disability and support students with disability to participate, the NSW Government is investing in Paralympics...
Apr 9, 2025
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QUT study finds decrease in healthy physical activity levels of young adults
A Queensland University of Technology (QUT) study based on data from the United States has revealed that young adults are becoming less active in meeting the recommended 150...
Apr 9, 2025
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