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Steve Pettit steps down at the Australian Institute of Fitness
Steve Pettit, Chief Executive at the Australian Institute of Fitness since 2016, has advised that he will be leaving the leading training body as of 22nd December. In an...
Nov 21, 2023
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Skills Active Aotearoa announces Khiry Hewitt as 2023 Apprentice of the Year
Khiry Hewitt, based at audio visual company, VIDCOM, has earned Skills Active Aotearoa’s esteemed title for this year's top award in work-based learning within te ahumahi...
Nov 21, 2023
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New generation of leaders emerge at 28th Venue Management School
The Venue Management Association has advised of the success of its 2023 Venue Management School (VMS) and VMA Leadership Institute (LI) held earlier this month at Kingscliff in...
Nov 20, 2023
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LIWA Aquatics announces team for 2023/24
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) Aquatics has announced that Nick Wilkinson has been re-elected as its President with Melissa Warren taking on the role of the...
Nov 20, 2023
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The CaPTA Group offers first look at Cairns' latest Visitor Attraction at the Pier
The CaPTA Group has offered a first look at the new wildlife experience located at The Pier Cairns Centre. The new attraction follows on from the closure of Cairns ZOOM and...
Nov 20, 2023
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Surf lifesavers remind school leavers to stay safe around water
With celebrations having officially commenced for High School leavers (‘Schoolies’) on Saturday 18th November, surf lifesavers are reminding potential revellers that alcohol,...
Nov 20, 2023
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Gymnastics Australia launches Athlete Leadership Program
Gymnastics Australia, with their quest for success at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, is launching the ‘Movement Starts with the Gymnast’ Athlete Leadership Program with the...
Nov 19, 2023
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Swimming Australia and Belgravia Leisure renew water safety lessons program
Swimming Australia and Belgravia Leisure have announced a three-year renewed of their partnership to deliver safe, fun and effective water safety lessons to students of all ages...
Nov 19, 2023
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Invercargill's Splash Palace to host water safety workshop
With summer approaching, the Invercargill community is being invited to attend free water safety workshop to prepare for a summer of safe swimming. To mark Water Safety Month...
Nov 19, 2023
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Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs immersive exhibition opens in Sydney
Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs - a spectacular new immersive exhibition in Australia for the first time - opened to the public at the Australian Museum on Saturday 18th...
Nov 18, 2023
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Charges laid over Tasmanian inflatable castle tragedy that killed six children
Charges under Tasmania’s health and safety legislation have been laid against the company that operated the jumping castle on which six children were killed at the Hillcrest...
Nov 17, 2023
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AusFitness Expo and AUSactive announce two-year partnership
AusFitness Expo, the leading fitness and wellness event in Australia, has entered into a two-year partnership with AUSactive, the peak association for the exercise and active...
Nov 16, 2023
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Outdoor recreation platform AllTrails named iPhone App of the Year finalist
AllTrails, one of the world's largest and most trusted outdoor platforms, has been named by Apple's global App Store editors as one of three iPhone App of the Year finalists....
Nov 16, 2023
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Singapore’s new Bird Paradise officially opens and debuts glamping among penguins experience
Singapore’s new Bird Paradise attraction at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve has officially opened following a soft launch period which welcomed more than 600,000 local and...
Nov 16, 2023
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32 year jail sentence for Sydney swimming teacher over child sexual abuse
Sydney swimming teacher Paul Frost has been sentenced to a 32 year prison term after being found guilty of grooming and sexually abusing 11 young students over more than a...
Nov 15, 2023
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New partnership to bolster Northern Territory’s Aboriginal tourism sector
The Northern Territory Government has partnered with Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) to bolster the Northern Territory’s Aboriginal tourism experiences. The NT Aboriginal...
Nov 14, 2023
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Country children learn surf safety as Surf Life Saving NSW’s Bush to Beach program turns 30
Country children continue to learn surf safety as Surf Life Saving NSW’s Bush to Beach program marks its 30th anniversary having involved more than 50 volunteers over the years....
Nov 13, 2023
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The Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport offers free access to concussion studies
A special online edition of The Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport which features research into head injuries and concussion in sport has been made free to access. Since...
Nov 13, 2023
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The Experience Alchemists to share experiences at events in New Zealand and Australia
USA-based The Experience Alchemists, Inc. (TEA), a consultancy offers services for emotionally resonant, story-driven experiences has announced its involvement in industry...
Nov 12, 2023
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Queensland Academy of Sport unveils new visual identity
The Queensland Academy of Sport has unveiled a newly revamped visual identity which represents their unwavering commitment to the Vision: ‘Inspiring Extraordinary Sporting...
Nov 12, 2023
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ASTN releases inaugural report highlighting power of university partnerships with sports technology
Australian Sports Technologies Network has released their inaugural ‘Power of University Partnerships’ report which highlights the importance of collaboration between sportstech...
Nov 9, 2023
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Adelaide Zoo welcomes Assistance Dogs for the first time
Assistance Dogs are being welcomed through the gates of Adelaide Zoo for the first time – providing ‘wild experiences’ to visitors who are supported by accredited Assistance...
Nov 9, 2023
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Wellington maintains status as New Zealand’s most creative city
Wellington City Council has welcomed the city again being acknowledged as the most creative city in New Zealand by the Infometrics Creativity Index - maintaining an unbroken...
Nov 9, 2023
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Launching its Keep Watch water safety campaign Royal Life Saving warns of child drowning risk
New research from the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has revealed that drowning risk triples when children reach the age of one, showing that 222 children aged one year...
Nov 8, 2023
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