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Summit looks to drive the future of outdoor recreation
Outdoors NSW & ACT, along with 180 stakeholders are convening from today to address the challenges facing the outdoor education and recreation industry and look to the future,...
Jun 28, 2023
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Allianz Australia partners with Pride in Sport to support young LGBTQ+ athletes
Allianz Australia has announced its support for Pride in Sport with the launch of Coach For All - a new training program for coaches to support LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport, backed...
Jun 11, 2023
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New research shows Australian's sense of wellbeing has hit an all-time low
A newly released report has revealed Australia’s subjective wellbeing has declined across all measures as the country faces a polycrisis of cost-of-living pressures, climate...
May 13, 2023
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Lightning strikes cause outdoor lights failure at Broome Recreational and Aquatic Centre
Broome Recreational and Aquatic Centre (BRAC) has advised its staff have been able to initiate a temporary fix to bring lighting back to the outdoor sports fields, following...
May 8, 2023
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Prepared for 'tough risks' in gyms and studios insurer Cornerstone exhibits at AUSFitness Expo
Despite challenges in the insurance market, Brisbane-based Cornerstone Risk Group was an exhibitor at the recent 2023 AUSFitness Expo, promoting its industry products and...
May 5, 2023
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Belfast Aquatics Centre and Victorian Department of Education charged over drowning
WorkSafe Victoria has charged the pool operator of Belfast Aquatics Community in Port Fairy along with the Victorian Department of Education and Training following the tragic...
May 5, 2023
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Partnership between Gallagher and World Rugby to accelerate growth of women's rugby
Global insurer Gallagher has entered into a new multi-year global partnership with World Rugby and has been named Official Partner of Women's Rugby, WXV and Rugby World Cup...
May 3, 2023
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Allianz Australia renews enduring partnership with Paralympics Australia
With Paris 2024 in sight, Allianz Australia is re-committing its support for the Australian Paralympic movement, extending its partnership with Paralympics Australia that first...
May 3, 2023
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Caravan Industry National Conference to stage Insurance Summit
Looking to celebrate its ongoing successes and address key industry challenges, the upcoming Caravan Industry National Conference is to feature an Insurance Summit that will see...
Apr 30, 2023
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Moyne Shire Council covers insurance premiums of Belfast Aquatics
Moyne Shire Council covers insurance premiums of Belfast Aquatics Recognising the important role played by the Belfast Aquatic Centre in the health and wellbeing of Port Fairy...
Apr 26, 2023
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Insurer provides incentives for healthy lifestyle behaviour
AIA Australia (AIA) has launched incentives for life insurance customers showing healthy behaviours as part of its retail insurance offering. AIA is offering Healthier Life...
Apr 20, 2023
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Caravan park owners fear failure to secure asset insurance could end business
Ongoing challenges with industry operators securing insurance has seen Nine television’s A Current Affair report on the plight of caravan parks securing appropriate cover. In a...
Apr 12, 2023
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Members report benefits as Recreational Gymnastics Australia grows
Gaining new members every week, Recreational Gymnastics Australia (RGA) has advised of the cost savings and other benefits that member clubs are experiencing. RGA Coach...
Apr 10, 2023
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Vale: Ian Douglas
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report that Ian Douglas, at one time a leading insurance broker to the attractions industry and one of the founders of the...
Mar 15, 2023
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Camping and outdoors operators look to create discretionary mutual fund
In response to the difficult insurance conditions facing its members, the Camping and Outdoors Association has commenced work on creating a discretionary mutual fund (DMF)....
Mar 6, 2023
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Hong Kong Commerce Council finds bouldering gyms trying to absolve consumer liability
The Hong Kong Commerce Council has shared the results of a survey that found seven out of 10 of the administrative region’s bouldering gyms appear to be attempting to absolve...
Feb 19, 2023
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Recreational Gymnastics Australia welcomes former Olympian to promotional role
Recreational Gymnastics Australia (RGA) has announced that former Olympian Brennon Dowrick, one of Australia’s most successful gymnasts, has joined its the team. Having...
Feb 13, 2023
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AALARA releases 2023 conference program
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released the outline program for its 2023 Conference - being held at Sofitel Broadbeach on the Gold...
Jan 29, 2023
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Belgravia Group’s Recreational Gymnastics Australia organisation goes live
Founded by Belgravia Group, Recreational Gymnastics Australia has today gone live and is now ready for members with the new industry-focused organisation supporting the...
Dec 7, 2022
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New research from the Valuable 500 reveals disabled travellers pay more for travel insurance
New research from the Valuable 500 shows that disabled tourists are paying $560 more than non-disabled customers for travel insurance cover to go on holiday, a significant...
Nov 29, 2022
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Insurtech company Flip experiencing increasing interest from sport and fitness industries
Australia’s first on-demand accidental injury insurance company, Flip, is experiencing an increasing interest in its single-day injury cover from within the sport and fitness...
Oct 10, 2022
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Cricket Australia and NRMA Insurance partnership to benefit both elite and grassroots cricket
Cricket Australia has announced a new men’s Test naming rights partnership with NRMA Insurance with NRMA Insurance also becoming the Official Insurance Partner of both the Men’s...
Oct 3, 2022
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Insurer launches comprehensive travel pass for inbound tourists to Singapore
Insurer HL Assurance has launched the Singapore Travel Pass, the first of its kind in Singapore, combining travel insurance coverage, pre-paid mobile connectivity and stored...
Sep 20, 2022
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Rising cost of public liability insurance now impacting entertainment venues
The rising cost of public liability insurance, which has already impacted other industry sectors, is currently seeing hundreds of music and entertainment venues across Australia...
Sep 8, 2022
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