News: Education
NSW Herbarium offers global access to digital plant platform
People from around the world can now access digital records of more than one million plants with the launch of the first searchable image archive from the National Herbarium of...
Jan 5, 2025
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Launch for VICSWIM program’s 49th year
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Education Ben Carroll have today launched VICSWIM 2025, joining Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) Chief Executive Kathy...
Jan 5, 2025
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Southern Cross University offers free Online Exercise Program for Australians in 2025
Southern Cross University offers free Online Exercise Program for Australians in 2025 A new program from Southern Cross University which offers free, individualised support...
Jan 2, 2025
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Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia to stage SWIMCON international event in Nepal
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM/SCTA) has announced that it is to stage an international version of its SWIMCON event in Nepal from 6th to 8th March. To be held at the...
Jan 2, 2025
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Aussie Ark opens its facility for public to encounter endangered animals
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has opened its renowned 'Ark' facility on NSW's Barrington Tops allowing the public to encounter some of Australia’s most endangered...
Jan 2, 2025
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Talent and technology driving growth of Saudi Arabian theme parks
Driven by its Vision 2030 initiative to diversify its economy and boost tourism, Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a hub for theme park development. Theme parks planned for...
Jan 1, 2025
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Richmond FC and Swinburne University collaborate for club’s AFLW Best and Fairest Awards
Swinburne University of Technology and the Richmond Football Club have shared details of their collaboration in the design of the 2024 Richmond Football Club AFLW awards. The...
Jan 1, 2025
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NSW Country Pool Managers Conference heads to Hunter Valley in 2025
The NSW Country Pool Managers Conference has announced that its 2025 conference will be held in the NSW Hunter Valley on 14th and 15th May next year. To be staged at the...
Dec 30, 2024
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Swimming Australia names coaches and program partners driving its performance hubs
With Australia boasting a population of 27 million, Swimming Australia’s performance hubs allow the Dolphins – considered a minnow in regard to population and subsequent talent...
Dec 22, 2024
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Royal Life Saving WA and LIWA Aquatics celebrate 20 years of Watch Around Water program
Celebrating a legacy of water safety in aquatic facilities, LIWA Aquatics has joined with Royal Life Saving WA to mark the 20th anniversary of its Watch Around Water program....
Dec 19, 2024
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Australian Swim Schools Association and NSW Aquatic and Recreation Institute to stage joint conference in 2025
Aiming to deliver on commitments for more unity in the aquatics industry, the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) and the Aquatic and Recreation Institute NSW (ARI NSW)...
Dec 19, 2024
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Swimming Australia announces head coaching team for 2028 LA Olympic and Paralympic Games
Rohan Taylor, the swimming coach who steered the Dolphins to success in Paris, preceded by the swimming team’s most successful Games at the Tokyo Olympics, has been reappointed...
Dec 19, 2024
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Community coaches and officials sought for ASC Women's Mentor Program
The Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) Women’s Mentor Program is looking for community coaches and officials. The ASC Women’s Mentor Program supports women coaches and...
Dec 19, 2024
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium reopens ‘Day and Night on the Reef’ experience
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has advised it will be reopening its popular 1.7 million litre Day and Night on the Reef oceanarium, while simultaneously launching a brand-new Rockpool...
Dec 18, 2024
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Retiring Paris 2024 athletes to participate in AIS Gen32 Coach Program
Retiring Paris 2024 stars Eddie Ockenden ( above left ), Melissa Tapper and Jed Altschwager have been named in the second Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Gen32 Coach Program...
Dec 18, 2024
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City Venue Management announces new leadership structure to drive growth and innovation
City Venue Management (CVM) has announced a pivotal transformation in its organisational structure and leadership team, with Reece Rackley transitioning to the newly created...
Dec 17, 2024
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Giant Pandas arrive at Adelaide Zoo
Adelaide Zoo has welcomed the arrival of Giant Pandas, Xing Qiu and Yi Lan with Director of Adelaide Zoo, Dr Phil Ainsley, noting their journey from Dujiangyan in China was very...
Dec 16, 2024
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AUSactive secures endorsement from Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability
With a focus on inclusive exercise and physical activity for everyone, AUSactive has secured recognition from the Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability...
Dec 15, 2024
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Australian Swim Schools Association and International Swim Schools Association formalise partnership
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) and the International Swim Schools Association (ISSA) have formalised their partnership in what is referred to as “a major step in...
Dec 15, 2024
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NGV Kids on Tour and NGV Kids Summer Festival returns in 2025
The Victorian Government has announced the return of the NGV Kids on Tour and NGV Kids Summer Festival, with a range of free, creative activities designed to entertain and...
Dec 15, 2024
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Zoos SA updates on Monarto Safari Park's Asian elephant herd
Zoos SA has advised on the progress of Asian elephant, Burma, who has completed her standard quarantine period at Monarto Safari Park and is now ready for visitors - and a new...
Dec 14, 2024
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More Western Australian public school sporting facilities to be opened up for community use
As part of the Western Australian Government program to make sport more accessible for Western Australians, more sporting facilities on public school sites will be opened up for...
Dec 13, 2024
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Additional $3.2 million to support ASC’s WLIS and Women in High Performance Coaching programs
An additional $3.2 million is being delivered by the Australian Government to support women in coaching, officiating and sports administration.. The funding will be allocated as...
Dec 12, 2024
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Junior Rangers Program secures $6 million boost
The Australian Government is investing $6 million on additional projects under the Junior Rangers program – marking its commitment to supporting on-Country learning for First...
Dec 12, 2024
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