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Leading digital sport marketeers to address industry event
With some of the world's best digital sport marketers travelling to Australia to address the 'Getting the most out of digital' sport marketing conference, conference organiser,...
Jun 1, 2011
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New Business Course for Personal Trainers
Aware that a staggering 90% of personal trainers quit less than one year into the profession, Justin Tamsett of Active Management has created a new 16-week correspondence...
May 31, 2011
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Research highlights inadequate supervision in Australian child drownings
Recently published research by Lauren Petrass and co-authors from the University of Ballarat, has found that a lack of adequate supervision was a contributing factor in more...
May 31, 2011
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Aqualogan recognised with national award
Logan City Council's aqualogan Springwood facility has been recognised by one of Australia's peak swimming school bodies. At Swim Australia's recent national convention on the...
May 30, 2011
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Northern Territory Drowning highlights need for Watch Around Water
The recent drowning of a four-year-old boy at a Northern Territory waterpark has led Western Australia's LIWA Aquatics to highlight the importance of its 'Watch around Water'...
May 23, 2011
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Australians ranked as the world's biggest gamblers
Australians are the world's biggest gamblers per capita, spending the equivalent of $1,208.75 each last year according to the latest edition of UK business magazine The...
May 21, 2011
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Manukau Swim Program delivers 200,000 free lessons
Community Swim, the cornerstone project of Sir John Walker's Find Your Field of Dreams Foundation, marked a major milestone this week with its 200,000th swim lesson for Manukau...
May 20, 2011
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New survey ranks world's top fitness clubs
The inaugural survey, called Scoreboard, has been designed to measure accurate group fitness attendance data, and use this to better benchmark what is possible for clubs to...
May 18, 2011
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CLM's SwimMagic teaches over 11,000 swimmers each week
New Zealand's largest swim school SwimMagic is currently teaching over 11,000 swimmers a week. With New Zealand being surrounded by natural waterways and coast lines, people are...
May 18, 2011
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Essendon seeks $15 million to help build new Melbourne airport home
The Essendon Bombers have embarked on a comprehensive strategy to fund its planned move from Windy Hill to new headquarters at Melbourne/Essendon Airport. The proposed facility...
May 17, 2011
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German Football targets Asia for coaching programs
German Football Association (DFB) International Relations Director Markus Weidner believes German coaches have an opportunity to make a mark in Asia. Weidner, who was speaking...
May 15, 2011
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Will People Join a Fitness Club Online?
25% of fitness club members would join a fitness club online, according to the 2011 Australian & New Zealand Fitness Industry Survey (ANZFIS), a rise from 17% who said they...
May 12, 2011
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Parks Essential for Human Health
A walk in the park is more than just a nice way to spend time, it's an essential component for good health, according to University of Illinois environment and behavior...
May 10, 2011
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Tourism Figures Show need for budget support
The gap between the number of international arrivals and Australians travelling overseas has hit a new high, showing the need for continuing support for the tourism industry in...
May 10, 2011
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Should public pools hire lane space to commercial operators?
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) is looking for opinions on the matter of hiring of lane space in public facilities to commercial operators. ALFA is aware...
May 9, 2011
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Funding to complete AUT's high performance sports centre
The $43 million redevelopment of Auckland's new high performance centre has been unveiled by New Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister Murray McCully. However, Auckland...
May 9, 2011
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'Million-dollar sharks' boost Palau tourism
Shark tourism is worth $18 million annually to the Pacific Island nation of Palau according to a new study. Additionally, a single reef shark can contribute almost $2 million in...
May 8, 2011
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Manly poach Chief Executive from NRL premiers St George
The Manly Sea Eagles have recruited their new Chief Executive David Perry from reigning National Rugby League Premiers St George. Perry, the former junior coach of the clubï¾s...
May 7, 2011
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Debitsuccess helps NZ fitness clubs get into gear
Seminar attendees hear cost-effective marketing solutions and social media strategies for building their businesses. Debitsuccess held its most recent business seminar in...
May 6, 2011
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South Australian Off Road Motorcycling Strategy and Facilities Master Plan
Motorcycling SA has commenced the development of the South Australian Off Road Motorcycling Strategy and Facilities Master Plan. Motorcycling SA (MSA) General Manager Michael...
May 6, 2011
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Sports Business World returns to Sydney
Conference organisers ACE Events have announced that the third Annual Sport Business World conference will take place from the 27th-29th June at the Sydney Convention and...
May 4, 2011
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Teacher sues over Nudgee College sports field injury
A Queensland primary school teacher who tripped up while refereeing a touch football match is suing Brisbane's prestigious Nudgee College for failing to provide a safe sporting...
May 2, 2011
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Leadership program builds tomorrow's arts leaders
23 dynamic young arts professionals from across Australians have begun a journey to become the nation's arts and cultural leaders of the future. Last week the handpicked...
May 2, 2011
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ARU reveals million dollar surplus
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced a surplus of $1.07 million for the year ended 31st December 2010 at its Annual General Meeting, held at ARU offices in Sydney on...
May 2, 2011
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