News: Education
Victorian Institute of Sport partners with Sports Environment Alliance
The Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) has welcomed its newest member, the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS). Described as being “at the start of its sustainability journey”,...
May 30, 2024
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Collapse of junior cricket tour operator impacts Sydney parents, coaches and emerging players
Calypso Destinations - a tour operator specialising in junior cricket tours owned by Sydney businessman Kevin Tyler - has collapsed, leaving a number of Sydney parents, coaches...
May 29, 2024
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Robert Irwin announced as first major speaker for WTTC Global Summit in Perth
Australian conservationist and wildlife photographer Robert Irwin (son of the late Australian environmentalist and television personality Steve Irwin), is the first major...
May 29, 2024
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Adelaide Zoo marks 141 years with opening of original MInchin Directors’ home
Adelaide Zoo has today opened the doors of Minchin House, the original Directors’ home and announced it has renewed the license on the grave of Richard E. Minchin, the first...
May 28, 2024
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Austrade flags benefits of Woodhouse Adventure Park's diverse workforce
Austrade - the Federal Government's international trade promotion, investment and visitor attraction agency - has noted that while Australian tourism operators face ongoing...
May 28, 2024
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Wollongong Art Gallery announces Daniel Mudie Cunningham as new Director
Daniel Mudie Cunningham has been appointed as the new Director for Wollongong Art Gallery following the retirement of outgoing Director John Monteleone. Mudie Cunningham brings...
May 28, 2024
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Macquarie University secures top prize at 2024 Australian Pride in Sport Awards
Passion and team work have seen Macquarie University Sport secure the top prize at 2024 Australian Pride in Sport Awards in Melbourne, having been named Sporting Organisation of...
May 28, 2024
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SportWest launches new Women of Sport program
SportWest, together with the Western Australian Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, has announced the launch of its new Women of Sport Program. This...
May 27, 2024
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The Y Northern Territory appointed to manage City of Darwin aquatic facilities
The City of Darwin has announced that The Y Northern Territory will continue to manage its three community pools, including the soon-to-open Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure...
May 26, 2024
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Luke Daly announced as ASSA’s new Chief Executive
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has this afternoon announced Luke Daly as their new Chief Executive. The announcement of Daly’s new role at ASSA follows the...
May 24, 2024
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Tennis Australia launches accreditation for national stringing
National stringing accreditation has been launched by Tennis Australia to encourage more people to learn the art of stringing. The National Stringing Accreditation consists of...
May 23, 2024
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Over $5 million funding secured for Swan Hill and Robinvale riverfront revitalisation
Swan Hill Rural City Council, located in Victoria's north west, has announced a signficant funding commitment from the Federal Government’s Growing Regions Program, which will...
May 22, 2024
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ESSA announces Danielle Smith as their new Chief Executive
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has named Danielle Smith as their new Chief Executive - a vital role in helping to ignite a national movement in sport and physical...
May 21, 2024
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SPASA to farewell David Stennett and Luke Daly
SPASA has announced the departure of two longstanding members of their team. Chief Operating Officer Luke Daly is leaving SPASA after six years, while David Stennett is moving...
May 21, 2024
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Australian Sports Commission unveils new online course for officials
Aligning with National Volunteer Week which runs until 26th May, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has unveiled a modern approach to officiating to better support the one...
May 20, 2024
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ARV and LSV partner in presenting 2024 Victorian Aquatics and Recreation Industry Conference
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) have announced that they will come together for this year’s Victorian Aquatics and Recreation Industry...
May 19, 2024
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Swinburne University study exposes ongoing discrimination and homophobia in sport
More than half of LGBTIQA+ young people in Australia have witnessed discrimination in community-based sport, according to a new Swinburne University of Technology study. Led by...
May 19, 2024
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Leeton Shire Council launches sport participation and wellbeing program for students
Leeton Shire Council, located in the Riverina region of NSW, has launched "Gamechanger"; an innovative new program aimed at fostering sports participation and enhancing...
May 16, 2024
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BlueFit's Botanic Ridge swim school showcases flexibility of Myrtha modular pools
Leading community leisure management and learn to swim program provider BlueFit has released a video highlighting the ease of installation of a modular pool from Myrtha Pools at...
May 15, 2024
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QUT to invest $4.5 million into AusiSTAR sport science data hub
QUT will invest $4.5 million into sports data science over the next five years as part of a new national research hub that will aims to contribute to the development of athletes...
May 15, 2024
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UniSport Australia annual awards recognise outstanding sporting achievements
UniSport Australia has recognised the outstanding sporting contributions and performances throughout 2023 at its annual Sport Awards. Headlined by Athlete of the Year winners...
May 14, 2024
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City of Wollongong shares statistics from past swim season
The City of Wollongong has shared some statistics from their past swim season including Council Lifeguards and Surf Life Saving Volunteers having spent a total of 218 days on...
May 13, 2024
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Queensland Education Minister announces Fitness Passport agreement for staff wellbeing
A significant announcement from Queensland Education Minister Di Farmer will see all Department of Education staff, including teachers, principals, teacher-aides, office staff...
May 9, 2024
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SWIMCON24 program launched and available for viewing
SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia (SWIM) has launched their highly anticipated program for SWIMCON24 - Australia’s premier conference for swim coaches and teachers, aquatic...
May 9, 2024
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