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ATEC tourism tutorial to refresh knowledge on Chinese market
The Australian Tourism Export Council is delivering a Tourism Tutorial on Wednesday 20th September focussing on ‘what you need to know about the China market’. As Chinese...
Sep 18, 2023
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VMA counts down to Venue Management School and Leadership Institute
The Venue Management Association (Asia-Pacific) is highlighting that with its 2023 Venue Management School (VMS) and Leadership Institute (LI) programs approaching, potential...
Sep 18, 2023
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University study identifies four body image types that can help inform health and fitness professionals
Experts from Australian Universities including La Trobe University, Flinders University, Victoria University and Melbourne University - have conducted a study aiming to find...
Sep 18, 2023
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PHIVE secures inaugural $10,000 Holdmark Innovation Award
Sydney Design Week 2023 has launched this week at Powerhouse Museum in the inner Sydney suburb of Ultimo with Powerhouse announcing the winners of two key design initiatives;...
Sep 17, 2023
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Nominations open for 2024 Queensland Greats Awards
Nominations have opened for the 2024 Queensland Greats Awards which recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution to Queensland and who are exemplary role...
Sep 16, 2023
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AUSactive Awards 2023 celebrate the fitness and wellbeing industry’s highest achievements
A spectacular sold-out Gala Event at Federation Square in Melbourne last night has seen the presentation of AUSactive’s 2023 National Awards - acknowledging the fitness and...
Sep 15, 2023
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Adelaide Zoo spotlights International Red Panda Day
With today being International Red Panda Day, Adelaide Zoo has shared an update on the health of their resident male Red Panda, Ravi. International Red Panda Day aims to raise...
Sep 15, 2023
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Latest National Drowning report reveals rise of deaths among older men
The 2023 National Drowning Report has revealed that men made up 77% of drowning deaths in the past year, with adults over 45 making up 57% of the total. Released by this week by...
Sep 14, 2023
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ASM Global announces plan to develop next generation of leaders
ASM Global has unveiled plans for a major global university student program designed to progress the industry’s next generation of leaders. Announcing the granting of a record...
Sep 14, 2023
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Christchurch City Council receives recognition for its Swimsafe programme
In recognition of its Swimsafe programme, Christchurch City Council’s Swim Education team have become the first organisation in New Zealand to achieve accreditation as a Water...
Sep 14, 2023
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NT Performing Arts Awards to honour achievements across stage, classroom, and behind-the-scenes
Nominations are now open for the NT Performing Arts Awards, presented by the Northern Territory Government in recognition of Territorians’ outstanding achievements on the stage,...
Sep 14, 2023
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Sport Australia Hall of Fame announces recipients of Tier 3 2024 Scholarship and Mentoring Program
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF) continues its commitment to young athletes, awarding a further $40,000 in elite scholarships to 16 rising stars in the 2024 Scholarship...
Sep 13, 2023
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CSIRO installs specialised sensors to protect areas of southern Great Barrier Reef
Specialised sensors have been installed by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, on Darumbal Sea Country in the Southern Great Barrier Reef to help monitor and forecast...
Sep 13, 2023
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Justin Tamsett takes FitnessBiz to mainland state capitals
Industry consultant Justin Tamsett of Sydney-based Active Management and Mystery Shopping For Fitness Businesses has announced that he will be presenting his popular FitnessBiz...
Sep 13, 2023
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Mekong Tourism Office promotes Internships to help with skill shortages
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has launched an internship initiative designed to address labour challenges faced by the tourism industry and to be a useful tool for...
Sep 13, 2023
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ICC Sydney inaugural High Performance Program produces first graduates
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has produced its first graduates of an inaugural 12-month High Performance Program which featured an...
Sep 12, 2023
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Recipients announced for Western Australia’s Aboriginal Ranger Program Round Six
Western Australia’s Aboriginal Ranger Program Round Six will see more than $11 million shared among 12 Aboriginal organisations. The Round Six grants have been awarded to 12...
Sep 12, 2023
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Wellington Zoo Chief Executive becomes first New Zealander to be named WAZA President
Karen Fifield, Wellington Zoo Chief Executive, has been confirmed as the President for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Council, making her the first New...
Sep 12, 2023
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Bali Safari Park spotlights its conservation efforts
Bali Safari Park has spotlighted its conservation efforts, in particular helping to save the Javan Gibbon Species with the Natural Resource Conservation Center. Conservation is...
Sep 12, 2023
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QUT to deliver esports and virtual sports activities to remote Queensland
The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) will be delivering esports and virtual sports activities to regional Queensland, with the launch of a high-tech van loaded with...
Sep 11, 2023
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Christchurch named as host of International Play Association Conference 2026
Christchurch has secured the rights to host the International Play Association (IPA) World Conference 2026 - marking the first time the event will have been held in the Southern...
Sep 10, 2023
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Penrith City Council continues to champion Circular Economy innovation
Penrith City Council continues to implement circular economy principles and practices within its own functions and operations having long been at the forefront of innovation in...
Sep 10, 2023
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Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and Arts Tasmania deliver free seminars to boost arts sector
‘Growing Pains in the Arts’ - an annual series of free, practical workshops presented by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO) in partnership with Arts Tasmania - aims to boost...
Sep 10, 2023
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Arts
Countdown to 2023 South Australian Aquatics Conference and Awards
‘Healthier Workplaces. A Path to Success' is to be the theme of the upcoming 2023 South Australian Aquatics Conference and Awards for Excellence, being held at Adelaide’s St...
Sep 10, 2023
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