News: Education
International Theme Park Services enhances its training techniques
International Theme Park Services Inc. (ITPS), a global leader in theme park and attractions industry consulting for over 40 years, has announced innovative enhancements to its...
Jan 15, 2024
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Adelaide Zoo keeps animals cool through recent heat wave
Adelaide Zookeepers have kept their animals cool through recent heat waves with icy enrichments - Icy treats, cool baths and plenty of fresh water have helped the furry,...
Jan 14, 2024
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Queensland Government doubles funding for its SwimStart program
Hundreds of additional Queensland families are now eligible for $150 swimming lesson vouchers following the state government’s SwimStart program having been doubled courtesy of...
Jan 14, 2024
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AIS opens EOIs for Coach Mentorship Program following successful pilot
EOIs are now open for the 2024 AIS High Performance Coach Mentorship Program following a successful pilot with Shaun Caven, Sarah Fuller ( pictured above ) and 22 other high...
Jan 11, 2024
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Sydney’s Australian Museum attracts one million visitors for second successive year
Ongoing free general entry, a blockbuster exhibition on ancient Egyptian, a new permanent Pasifika Gallery, Wansolmoana and an award-winning children’s play space, Burra, have...
Jan 11, 2024
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Brisbane performing arts school acquired by UK-based Global Education Holdings
The Australian Performing Arts Conservatory (APAC) has new owners following the announcement that the Brisbane-based cultural institution has been acquired by UK-headquartered...
Jan 11, 2024
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Y National Chief Executive Tal Karp to step away from role
The Y National Chief Executive Tal Karp has decided to step away from the role after five years of service, including three years as a National Board member and two years as...
Jan 10, 2024
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo relaunches its popular Australian Wildlife Tour
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo has relaunched its popular Australian Wildlife Tour allowing guests to come face-to-face with some of Australia’s much-loved native animals at their...
Jan 10, 2024
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Rafael Nadal racquet from Australian Tennis Museum collection up for auction
Rafael Nadal's championship point winning racquet from his 2007 French Open Final victory over Roger Federer is up for auction. It is expected to achieve $150,000, with bidding...
Jan 10, 2024
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Werribee Open Range Zoo offers summer activities at Hippo Beach attraction
Werribee Open Range Zoo, an African themed zoo located about 32 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, is offering an array of fun family ‘Hippo a Go-Go Beach Party’ activities...
Jan 10, 2024
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Northern Territory invests $6 million in swimming and sport voucher scheme
The Northern Territory Government is investing $6 million under the Sport Voucher Scheme to provide affordable access to sport for school-enrolled children and core aquatic...
Jan 10, 2024
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Tasmanian Government signs new Tourism and Hospitality Industry Skills Compact
Acknowledging ongoing workforce challenges, the Tasmanian Government has today signed the new Tourism and Hospitality Industry Skills Compact – marking the government’s...
Jan 8, 2024
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Plans and proposed site for Art Museum of Kangaroo Island unveiled
The plans and proposed site have been revealed for the new Art Museum of Kangaroo Island in South Australia, set to cost $23.4 million. The Art Museum of Kangaroo Island...
Jan 8, 2024
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Endangered Sumatran tiger cubs born at Hamilton Zoo
Hamilton Zoo, located on New Zealand’s north island, welcomed the birth of two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs last week to Kirana (mother) and Scout (father) in the...
Jan 8, 2024
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NSW Country Pool Managers Conference returns for 2024
Following the success of its 2023 conference in Goulburn, the NSW Country Pool Managers Conference has announced that its 2024 conference will be held in the NSW Mid North Coast...
Jan 8, 2024
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Wellington Zoo welcomes Lace Monitor lizards for the first time in zoo’s history
Wellington Zoo has welcomed two Lace Monitor lizards for the first time in the zoo's history, with the pair named Darwin and Jannali, now ready to greet visitors over the summer...
Jan 7, 2024
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The Y WA acknowledged for ‘excellent’ standard in safeguarding review
An independent audit undertaken by the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF), assessing the Y WA’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, resulted in the highest overall...
Jan 7, 2024
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Taronga and Melbourne Zoo challenged by monkey escapes, false alarms and euthanasia
Zookeepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo identified that a spider monkey had left its habitat in the morning of 2nd January while on 3rd January a false alarm was activated at...
Jan 4, 2024
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Ageing facility places New Zealand’s oldest museum $20 million collection at risk
While Nelson Provincial Museum's main building is located in the city centre, the museum's associated Isel Park facility in Stoke holds the vast majority of the collection....
Jan 4, 2024
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China Great Wall Museum renovation to be completed in late 2025
The China Great Wall Museum renovation is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025 and is aimed at improving the museum's facilities and capabilities in collecting,...
Jan 3, 2024
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AIS spotlights thriving collaboration in its ‘Elevate Lead’ coaching program
The Australian Institute of Sport has spotlighted the opportunities for Performance Pathway Leaders to collaborate on an array of issues while participating in the Elevate Lead...
Jan 2, 2024
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Federation University shares sport science expertise with elite cyclists
Athletes and performance coaches participating in the Federation University Road Nationals are set to benefit from world-renowned sport science expertise through a series of...
Jan 2, 2024
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Aussie Ark offers behind the scene tours for Summer Holidays
Popular demand has seen conservation organisation Aussie Ark once again open its Barrington Tops facility to the public for the summer holidays. The Open Days, which offer a...
Jan 1, 2024
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Birth of joeys at Cleland Wildlife Park spotlights success of innovative koala breeding program
The birth of four joeys at Cleland Wildlife Park, located in the Adelaide Hills, has spotlighted the success of a groundbreaking koala breeding program aimed at safeguarding the...
Dec 30, 2023
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