News: Education
North Keppel (Konomie) Island becomes first carbon negative island in Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
North Keppel (Konomie) Island - a tropical island off Queensland's Capricorn Coast - is being completely powered by renewable energy, making it the first carbon negative island...
Sep 9, 2023
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Parks
ATEC launches an array of new market focused Host programs
As Australian tourism businesses begin to welcome more inbound visitors, Australian Tourism Export Council’s training hub has expanded its offering of market specific Host...
Sep 8, 2023
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Education
Recreation Aotearoa 2023 Aquatics Awards recognise leading professionals
Top performers in New Zealand’s aquatic industry have been recognised at the 2023 National Aquatics Awards for their contributions and innovations. Presented by Recreation...
Sep 7, 2023
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Auckland War Memorial Museum receives Qualmark Gold Award for sustainable tourism
Auckland War Memorial Museum, for the fourth consecutive year, has secured the highly coveted Qualmark Gold Award for its exceptional commitment to sustainable tourism...
Sep 7, 2023
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Sport Climber and Archer among Tier 2 Sport Australia Hall of Fame scholarship recipients
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF) has named the 10 recipients of Tier 2 scholarships for its 2024 Scholarship and Mentoring Program. Sport climbers and archers Daredevils...
Sep 6, 2023
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Finance
Zoos and conservation organisations reflect on Australia’s woeful extinction rate this National Threatened Species Day
Today, on National Threatened Species Day, Zoos and Conservation organisations are reflecting on the fact Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate of any country in the...
Sep 6, 2023
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Shenyang promotes rowing through integrated education
The city of Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, has integrated rowing into the curriculum of elementary and middle schools through recent years, aiming to...
Sep 6, 2023
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Education
Geelong’s Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre secures Life Saving Victoria award
The City of Greater Geelong’s commitment to water safety has been recognised with Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre having secured the prestigious ‘Swim and Survive...
Sep 6, 2023
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Aquatics
New eagle enclosure opens at Rockhampton Zoo
Rockhampton Zoo’s new enclosure for its wedge-tailed eagle, Valkyrie, has opened having been built with funding via a $540,000 Queensland Government grant. The new enclosure...
Sep 5, 2023
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Zoos
Royal Life Saving highlights swim teacher and lifeguard shortages present opportunities for job seekers this summer
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia's National Manager Training and Workforce Development, Shaun Jackson has advised that 1300 public pools across Australia have commenced...
Sep 4, 2023
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Aquatics
NRL and Queensland schools initiative to provide pathway for elite female athletes
A new partnership between the NRL and the Queensland Government is aimed at encouraging participating athletes to pursue long-term careers in the Queensland state school system,...
Sep 4, 2023
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Education
Countdown to Exercise New Zealand Conference 2023
Stakeholders in New Zealand’s fitness industry will be able to enjoy multiple sessions including lectures, masterclasses and practical hands-on sessions delivered by more than...
Sep 4, 2023
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Fitness
ASTMA releases new five year Strategic Plan
The Board of the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) has released its new Strategic Plan for 2023-2027, which it describes as “a significant milestone in our...
Sep 3, 2023
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Golf
Deakin University among those participating in Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week 2023
Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week is being held across Australia from 4th to 8th September 2023 with this year’s theme being ‘Grow your knowledge’, and aimed at supporting all...
Sep 3, 2023
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Wellness
Griffith City library to undergo refurbishment
Funding from the State Library of NSW will allow Griffith City Library to proceed with refurbishments - to commence towards the end of the year. The library received a Library...
Sep 3, 2023
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Recreation
GRID Series launches 10th artist development program for musicians in Geelong
City of Greater Geelong has advised that applications have opened to Geelong musicians looking for a mentoring opportunity to hone their creative and professional skills and...
Sep 3, 2023
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Arts
Sport Australia Hall of Fame announces recipients of Tier 1 2024 Scholarship & Mentoring Program
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF) has named the exceptional athletes awarded a Tier 1 Scholarship within its 2024 Scholarship & Mentoring Program with four Olympic gold...
Sep 2, 2023
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Education
New committee formed to provide strategic advice about Gondwana Rainforests in Queensland
A new Gondwana World Heritage Advisory Committee (Queensland Section) has been formed to provide strategic advice and identify research priorities for the Queensland section of...
Sep 1, 2023
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Griffith University elite programs deliver swimming success
Griffith University highlights that, at the World Aquatics Championship held earlier this year in Japan, almost a third of the Australian Dolphins team were either Griffith...
Sep 1, 2023
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Aquatics
Art Gallery of Ballarat welcomes rise in visitation
The Art Gallery of Ballarat is experiencing a significant rise in visitor numbers - showing a positive trend in audiences returning post COVID. Newly released figures show that...
Aug 31, 2023
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VMA announces scholarship for 2023 Venue Management School
The Venue Management Association has announced the recipients of its scholarship program for the 2023 Venue Management School (VMS). In a statement, the Association advised...
Aug 31, 2023
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City of Logan offers free swimming and water safety program
Two City of Logan pools are offering a free swimming and water safety program - Kids Alive Do the Five - this September school holidays to encourage families to refresh their...
Aug 30, 2023
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Aquatics
Zoos SA Asian Elephants campaign realises its target of $2.025 million
With the help of a private $1 million donation, Zoos SA’s campaign to raise $2.025 million to bring three Asian Elephants to Monarto Safari Park has been realised in just 28...
Aug 30, 2023
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Survey invites feedback on what women and girls want for sport uniforms
A survey is being conducted by Victoria University, Susan Alberti Medical Foundation & Women Sport Australia asking what women and girls want for officiating uniforms. Sport...
Aug 30, 2023
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Education