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Strategy released for skateboard coaching development
Earlier this year, World Skate invited input on its first coaching development strategy while also announcing the inaugural members of the Skateboarding Coaching Commission...
Oct 18, 2023
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Orange City Council backs ‘intergenerational’ Conservatorium and Planetarium project
With Orange City Council having agreed to contribute up to $18.5 million to fund a shortfall in grants, work to build a new home for the Orange Regional Conservatorium (ORC) and...
Oct 18, 2023
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Swimming community mourns death of coaching pioneer Ursula Carlile
The Australian swimming community is mourning the loss of a legend and ‘national swimming treasure’ Ursula Carlile who died in Sydney on Monday at the age of 86. A pioneer of...
Oct 17, 2023
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Skills Active announce Te Mahi Ako Apprentice of the Year candidate
Skills Active Aotearoa has announced Khiry Hewitt as one of three candidates for the 2023 Te Mahi Ako Apprentice of the Year Award. Khiry has been contributing to the...
Oct 15, 2023
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Adelaide Zoo instals new wooden waterslides for otter enrichment
Adelaide Zoo has installed two new wooden waterslides to provide stimulation for its six Asian Small-clawed Otters. Measuring just over a metre long and dipping into the pool...
Oct 15, 2023
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Rackley Swimming develop and launch app enabling parents to teach children to swim
Long term swimming industry identity - Rackley Swimming - has developed and launched an Australian first app which aims to make learning to swim more accessible and affordable...
Oct 12, 2023
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World Leisure unveils new branding and website
As a legacy of its 70th anniversary last year, the World Leisure Organization (WLO) has announced new branding and a revamped website. Since 1952, WLO has been advocating for...
Oct 12, 2023
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Aussie Ark team excited to release 20 Rufous Bettongs into the ‘wild’
The team at conservation organisation Aussie Ark, are excited to be releasing 20 Rufous Bettongs today into the ‘wild’ of their 400ha Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary. Conservation...
Oct 12, 2023
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MCA Australia appoints new Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collections and Exhibitions
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia) has today announced the appointment of Rebecca Ray as Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collections and...
Oct 12, 2023
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ICC Sydney senior manager to participate in 'Future Shapers' leadership program
For the third consecutive year, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has successfully nominated a senior team member to participate in the International...
Oct 11, 2023
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Singapore’s ExPRO Fitness to stage Perth event in 2024
Continuing to expand its international footprint, ExPRO Fitness has announced that its event program will expand to Australia in 2024 with the launch of their ExPRO Fitness...
Oct 11, 2023
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New directors for peak outdoor industry body
Marking 49 years of representing the outdoor industry, Outdoors NSW & ACT Limited has announced Dylan Jones, Peter Kent and Catherine Shaw as its new directors. Added to the...
Oct 11, 2023
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Plans unveiled for Bass Coast Dinosaurs Trail
Bass Coast Shire Council, located in the southeastern part of Victoria, has revealed visual plans for the $18 million first phase of the Bass Coast Dinosaurs Trail. The plans...
Oct 11, 2023
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Australian sport role models partner with Plan International Australia to launch new campaign on International Day of the Girl
Today is International Girls Day, and to mark the day, a collective of Australian celebrities and sports stars have joined forces with girls rights charity Plan International...
Oct 11, 2023
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New software module aims to aid aquatic centres manage school swimming programs
Looking to help aquatic centres manage their school swimming programs, GreeneDesk has announced the launch of a new SwimDesk Schools module which can be run in conjunction with...
Oct 9, 2023
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Further delay to Hillcrest jumping castle inquest as Coroner still denied access to WorkSafe report
An inquest into the deaths of six Tasmanian children in the 2021 Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy is still unable to proceed following today’s Supreme Court decision ruling...
Oct 9, 2023
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Women's Health Victoria empowers over-50s with new ‘In My Prime’ initiative
An initiative by Women's Health Victoria in partnership with The University of Melbourne has delivered ‘In My Prime ‘ - a new online resource equipping women with reliable...
Oct 9, 2023
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Over 300 delegates welcomed to ARV 2023 industry conference
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has reported on the success of its 2023 industry conference, with more than 300 delegates attending the three-day event at Melbourne’s...
Oct 8, 2023
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Swimming Instructor recruitment day to be held at Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton
Greater Shepparton Council has advised that as part of its commitment to providing high quality water safety education in the region, a Swimming Instructor Recruitment Day will...
Oct 8, 2023
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Christchurch’s hosting of UN climate conference in 2025 welcomed by education, environmental and tourism organistaions
The University of Canterbury in Christchurch will be hosting the 8th Adaptation Futures Conference (AF2025) in 2025 - part of the United Nations World Adaptation Science...
Oct 8, 2023
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VTIC announces award of 2023 Lynette Bergin Tourism Award
The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has announced that Madeleine Sawyer, Sustainable Destination Development Officer at Tourism Midwest Victoria, is the recipient of...
Oct 6, 2023
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Christchurch Council opts for full rebuild of earthquake-damaged South Library and Service Centre
Christchurch City Council has supported a recommendation from the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board and decided on a full rebuild instead of a repair for the...
Oct 4, 2023
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AUSactive appoints One Playground founder Justin Ashley to new Career Ambassador role
As part of its aim to provide leadership and mentoring resources to connect the next generation of health and fitness industry professionals, innovators and business owners,...
Oct 4, 2023
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Community Leisure Management’s SwimMagic becomes Swimming New Zealand’s first Registered Swim School
Committed to ensuring that anyone wanting to learn to swim can do so in a safe and trusted environment, Swimming New Zealand’s new Registered Swim School Programme has signed up...
Oct 4, 2023
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