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Rooty Hill RSL develops major aquatic and gymnastics facility
The Rooty Hill RSL in western Sydney has commenced construction of a $25 million gymnastics and aquatic centre. Set to open in early 2013, the Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic...
Apr 20, 2012
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Australian Institute of Sport opens BMX home on the Gold Coast
The Australian Institute of Sport's (AIS) BMX home on Queensland's Gold Coast has been opened by Federal Minister for Sport Kate Lundy. Reaffirming (according to a press...
Apr 20, 2012
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Successful launches build excitement for Regional Games
Three event launches across Australia have generated massive interest for the forthcoming Regional University Games, hosted in July by Australian University Sport (AUS). To...
Apr 13, 2012
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Tourism worth $73 billion to Australia's economy
As Australians went off on their Easter break, their contribution to the tourism industry was measured as being worth $73.3 billion to the national economy, according to a...
Apr 11, 2012
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Free swimming lessons to reach 37,000 Auckland children
37,000 Auckland children are being given free swimming lessons in a bid to stop the high number of drownings. Water Safety New Zealand has contributed $500,000 towards the Sport...
Apr 11, 2012
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Water Safety Council conference to present plan to reduce drownings by half
A draft strategy to reduce drowning deaths in Australia by at least 50% by 2020 is to be revealed at the upcoming Australian Water Safety Conference, hosted by the Australian...
Apr 9, 2012
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Sports science conference speaker slams sports drinks
Exercise & Sports Science Australia's (ESSA) conference on the Gold Coast later this month is set to generate debate with keynote speaker Professor Tim Noakes challenging brands...
Apr 8, 2012
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Big Tick for BIG4 Holiday Parks
BIG4 Holiday Parks across Australia can now proudly display the T-QUAL Tick - the T-QUAL accreditation being the Australian Government's quality benchmark for the tourism...
Apr 7, 2012
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Christchurch Schools jump aboard the Fitness Trail
Christchurch's Aranui High School and Linwood College have launched fitness trails as part of New Zealand's national fitness trail initiative being rolled out by Youthtown to...
Apr 7, 2012
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Research shows the effect of the Rugby World Cup on Kiwis' passion for rugby
New Zealand's passion for rugby union was heightened even further in 2011 with the Rugby World Cup (RWC) taking centre stage for six weeks throughout September and October....
Apr 5, 2012
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Basketball Australia Chair questions Commonwealth sports funding
Basketball Australia Chair Kristina Keneally MP has questioned the Commonwealth Government's announcement that it will invest $8 million in Football Federation Australia (FFA)...
Apr 5, 2012
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Football NSW welcomes investment into Valentine Sports Park
Football NSW has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement of a $3 million investment into the redevelopment of its facilities at Valentine Sports Park in western Sydney....
Apr 5, 2012
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FFA launches first Indigenous Football Development Strategy
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has launched its first Indigenous Football Development Strategy, 'Football Dreaming', with the support of Indigenous Football Ambassadors...
Apr 4, 2012
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Rare dolphins boosted by South Island sea sanctuary
Coastal areas that ban fishing can provide havens for endangered wildlife, according to a new report. Findings from a research project conducted over 21 years and published in...
Apr 4, 2012
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UQ awards 2012 sporting scholarships
The University of Queensland announced its 2012 sporting scholarships at a special lunch at last Thursday (29th March). The lunch not only introduced new scholarship holders to...
Apr 3, 2012
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Government support for high performance sport research
Federal Minister for Sport Kate Lundy has welcomed the new Director of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Matt Favier, by announcing $1 million in funding for research...
Apr 3, 2012
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New artificial turf pitch for Wellington College
The newly built artificial sportsfield at Wellington College has been opened to the public. The all-weather facility is a partnership between College and Wellington City Council...
Apr 2, 2012
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SwimSAFERCPR mate launch
Swim Australia's 2012 SwimSAFER program is to focus on emergency planning. The emergency planning includes parents and caregivers (and children in some instances) knowing, and...
Apr 2, 2012
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Philippines attractions create 'Culture of Safety'
Mario Mamon, President of Manila's Enchanted Kingdom theme park, believes that the Philippines had just taken a giant step toward creating a "culture of safety" in its local...
Mar 29, 2012
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Leading presenters to address ascta CONVENTION 2012
The asctaCONVENTION 2012 has assembled a strong line-up of specialist presenters for its event to be held on the Gold Coast from 24th April to 1st May. The Bronze coaching...
Mar 21, 2012
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YMCA Swimathon raises more than $100,000 to help Australians in need
Hundreds of swimming enthusiasts across the country helped to raise in excess of $100,000 to fund YMCA charitable programs in their local communities as part of the inaugural...
Mar 17, 2012
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ICSS and Pantheon-Sorbonne University announce agreement to address match-fixing in sport
The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and the Université Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne have this week announced a partnership agreement that will work to combat...
Mar 16, 2012
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Aussies return to taking shorter breaks
The trend for domestic travel by Australians to consist of shorter trips closer to home is continuing, according to Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) analysis of the latest...
Mar 16, 2012
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Nearly half of Aussie kids don't play every day, study finds
Following on from Monday's release of New Zealand's Milo State of Play study, Australia's Milo State of Play report has revealed that lack of time, too much homework and the...
Mar 14, 2012
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