News: Education
University of Sydney research shows 7,000 steps a day reduces array of serious health issues
With many people finding 10,000 steps a day too challenging, a new study from University of Sydney researchers has associated walking 7,000 steps a day with a reduced risk of...
Jul 28, 2025
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Legacy Impact Program announced to create inclusive paddling participation pathways across NSW
The NSW Government has announced it will be providing $250,000 towards a Legacy Impact Program to create lasting, inclusive participation pathways across NSW to support the next...
Jul 28, 2025
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Battery Hill secures $1.7 million tourism makeover via NT Government’s ‘Rebuilding the Economy 2025 Strategy’
The Northern Territory Government is funding projects to build a more vibrant and sustainable tourism industry in the Barkly region with a $1.2 million contract has been awarded...
Jul 28, 2025
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Workshops and business panels among offerings at The Pilates Journal Expo 2026
The Pilates Journal Expo will be held in Sydney from 21st to 22nd February 2026, bringing together some of the world’s most respected names in Pilates for two unmissable days of...
Jul 28, 2025
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Port Phillip EcoCentre delivers leading example of sustainable design
The City of Port Phillip has advised that following several years of dedicated planning and construction, its new $6.7 million EcoCentre is now completed – delivering a...
Jul 27, 2025
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LeisureSafe launches ‘LeisureFlow’ SaaS platform for aquatic operations and compliance
LeisureSafe has launched LeisureFlow, a dedicated Safety-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to assist aquatic facilities streamline compliance, reduce risk, and run safer operations...
Jul 25, 2025
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IAAPA Foundation FEC Scholarship launched to support emerging talent in the Attractions Industry
The IAAPA Foundation has launched its 2025 FEC Scholarship, a new initiative supporting the next generation of leaders in family entertainment centres (FECs), location-based...
Jul 25, 2025
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Penrith City Libraries spotlights its programs and technology offerings for all age groups
Coinciding with, and in celebration of Library and Information Week, which runs from Monday 28th July to Sunday 3rd August 2025, Penrith City Libraries is spotlighting its...
Jul 25, 2025
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Sunshine Coast’s Mystic Mountains Tours offers starry nights astronomy experience
Sunshine Coast’s Mystic Mountains Tours offers starry nights astronomy experience While most astro-tourism experiences are offered in outback areas, Sunshine Coast tour operator...
Jul 25, 2025
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APOLA President Bruce Hopkins highlights value of Float To Survive initiative for/on World Drowning Prevention Day
In alignment with World Drowning Prevention Day on 25th July 2025, Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins, renowned Bondi Rescue Head Lifeguard and President of the Australian Professional Ocean...
Jul 24, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure marks water safety achievements on World Drowning Prevention Day
Coinciding with World Drowning Prevention Day, Belgravia Leisure is celebrating a remarkable achievement with a 50% reduction in critical incidents requiring lifesaving first...
Jul 24, 2025
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Milestone 50% design completion reached for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia
The Northern Territory Government has advised of a milestone being reached with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia (ATSIAGA) in Mparntwe (Alice...
Jul 24, 2025
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National Water Safety Summit 2025 calls for urgent action to reduce the impacts of drowning
Australia’s leading water safety experts are calling for urgent action to reduce drowning at the National Water Safety Summit 2025, held in Sydney to mark World Drowning...
Jul 23, 2025
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Partnership renewed between Cricket Victoria and School Sport Victoria
The partnership agreement between Cricket Victoria and School Sport Victoria (SSV) has been renewed to run run from 2025 to the end of 2028, aiming to enhance cricket...
Jul 22, 2025
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Royal Life Saving study reviews 20 years of drowning trends in Australia
A comprehensive new Royal Life Saving Australia study has found a significant reduction in drowning rates, particularly among young children, but highlights continuing...
Jul 22, 2025
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Royal Life Saving Australia and Swimming Australia announce partnership to advance water safety and swimming participation
The Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Swimming Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to unite their expertise and resources in a partnership aimed at...
Jul 20, 2025
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SWIMCON International to be held in Dubai in 2026 with CAAR support
SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia (SWIM) has announced that its flagship international event, SWIMCON International, will be hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 13th to...
Jul 20, 2025
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Australian Catholic University partners with Rugby Australia to explore code's performance and better understand data
A four-year partnership between Australian Catholic University (ACU) and Rugby Australia (RA) will deliver an in-depth exploration into the code's performance, health and...
Jul 18, 2025
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Female philanthropists provide transformative performing arts donations for national collection and new museum
Arts Centre Melbourne has today announced that significant donations by three leading Melbourne female philanthropists have been given to the construction of the new Australian...
Jul 17, 2025
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New research spotlights need for nature-based therapy to be embedded into routine health care
Researchers from the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia have conducted a study - the first of its kind and published in the journal Health and Place -...
Jul 16, 2025
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Professor Wesley Enoch appointed as Chair of Australia Council Board of Creative Australia
Professor Wesley Enoch has been appointed by the Australian Government as Chair of the Australia Council Board of Creative Australia for a four-year term. The Australia Council...
Jul 14, 2025
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Bendigo Art Gallery’s Frida Exhibition attracted over 100,000 domestic and international visitors
Bendigo Art Gallery’s exclusive ‘Frida Kahlo: In her own image’ attracted 105,135 domestic and international visitors. The exhibition was secured by the Victorian Government and...
Jul 14, 2025
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Royal Life Saving Australia among 34 successful recipients of Maitri Grant 2025
Royal Life Saving Australia has been selected as a recipient of the Maitri Grant 2025, supported by the Centre for Australia-India Relations and the Department of Foreign...
Jul 14, 2025
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Swimming NT launches SwimABILITY program and secures funding for dedicated all abilities coach
A $50,000 funding commitment for Swimming NT to employ a dedicated all abilities coach has been announced today by Northern Territory Minister for People, Sport and Culture,...
Jul 13, 2025
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