News: Education
Major performing arts companies are robust and well-managed
Australia's major performing arts companies are robust, stable and have continued to expand their city audiences in line with population growth, according to the latest...
Oct 6, 2012
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VICSWIM launches Summer Kidz program
The new VICSWIM Summer Kidz program has been launched by Victorian Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty at the Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre. This...
Oct 5, 2012
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Network hails Small Group Training Summit success
Close to 200 fitness professionals descended on the Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre for the Australian Fitness Network's recent Small Group Training Summit. The boutique...
Oct 4, 2012
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Enrolments open for Recreation Planning Diploma
HM Leisure Planning has announced that it will again be offering its nationally-accredited Diploma in Management (Recreation Planning) in 2013. The fully vocational and...
Oct 3, 2012
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Waypoint to assist Cricket Victoria with State Cricket Centre development
Consultancy Waypoint Pty Ltd has been engaged by Cricket Victoria to assist with its quest to build a new Victorian State Cricket Centre. The facility will provide a new home...
Oct 3, 2012
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Sport facilities and activity programs make Melbourne the healthiest city
The City of Melbourne's sport facilities, Active Melbourne program, Food City policy and playgrounds have led to its recognition as the healthiest local government area in...
Oct 2, 2012
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Oman tourism projects face 'financial challenges'
Tourism projects in Oman are facing tough "financial challenges" with around 65% of private sector projects failing to get off the ground due to a lack of development funding....
Oct 2, 2012
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The Fitness Generation unveils new golf teaching aids
The Fitness Generation (TFG) unveiled two new golf teaching aids at the recent PGA (Professional Golfers Association Australia) Golf Show held at the Royal Pines Resort in...
Oct 2, 2012
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Australian snorkelling-related deaths on the rise
New research has revealed that the number of snorkelling-related deaths increased over a 10-year period. The study, published in the Medical Journal of Australia, analysed 140...
Sep 30, 2012
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2012 event celebrates 20 years of Australian University Games
The 2012 Australian University Games (AUG) came to a close on Friday with the official closing presentation held at the University of South Australia Bradley Forum. In this its...
Sep 30, 2012
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Targets set with release of High Performance Sport New Zealand Strategy
High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) just released strategy has set targets through to 2020, designed to get even more New Zealanders winning on the world stage. HPSNZ...
Sep 28, 2012
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Global tourism to reach 1 billion landmark
With a record 467 million tourists travelling in the first half of 2012, international tourism remains firmly on track to reach one billion tourists by the end of the year the...
Sep 28, 2012
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Triathlon New Zealand appoints High Performance Director
Triathlon New Zealand (Tri NZ) has announced the appointment of highly regarded Graeme Maw to the newly developed position of High Performance Director, Tri NZ. The appointment...
Sep 27, 2012
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Fitness Australia researchs medical and exercise referrals
With growing interest in medical exercise referrals, Fitness Australia is currently seeking industry preferences for the development of an information package on initiatives...
Sep 26, 2012
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Australian Sports Technologies Network to host inaugural National Conference
Aiming to unleash the potential of sport through technology, the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) will host its inaugural National Conference on Friday 2nd November...
Sep 25, 2012
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Boosting Indigenous participation in arts management
The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra is aiming to ensure that more Indigenous people are involved in professional roles in the art world. The NGA recently invited...
Sep 21, 2012
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AFL Academy launched in China
The AFL has launched its first Chinese Academy at the Guangzhou Sports University campus in the Guangzhou, China. The academy is designed to introduce athletes to Australian...
Sep 21, 2012
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Latest drowning figures make 'bleak reading'
The latest Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) drowning figures show 284 people drowned in Australian waterways between 1st July 2011 and 30th June 2012 – a reduction of...
Sep 20, 2012
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QPEC to stage Functional Fitness Forum in Brisbane
QPEC (Quality Products, Education and Conditioning) are to stage the Functional Fitness Forum at the Brisbane Techology Park Convention Centre on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th...
Sep 19, 2012
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Report highlights value of Western Australian racing
The economic and social value of the Western Australian racing industry has been highlighted with the release of a report that shows a contribution of $594.6million in value...
Sep 18, 2012
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Australian domestic tourism on the rise
New figures from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) show that overnight trips taken by domestic Australian tourists increased by 6% to 75.1 million for the year ending June 2012...
Sep 17, 2012
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AFL advances academy in code's Indigenous heartland
The AFL is set to enhance its development of talented Aboriginal in the Northern Territory with the upcoming construction of a $15 million academy in Darwin. The Michael Long NT...
Sep 16, 2012
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YMCA: learn-to-swim goes hand-in-hand with pool reform
In a week when the NSW Government announced plans to improve laws governing the fencing of domestic swimming pools and the mandatory registration of swimming pools, the YMCA has...
Sep 15, 2012
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Education Queensland to axe travelling school for show children
While the loss of frontline and health services in the Queensland budget has made the headlines in mainstream news, arts and education services have also been cut. Tuesday's...
Sep 13, 2012
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