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NSW Fair Trading and SafeWork NSW assure visitors over Royal Easter Show safety
Visitors to Sydney’s Royal Easter Show are being reassured over event safety with ongoing inspections carried out by NSW Fair Trading and SafeWork NSW. NSW Minister for Better...
Apr 14, 2019
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Hydrate2roll the winner of The Fitness Show ‘Win a Stand’ competition
Industry newcomer Hydrate2roll has been announced as the winner in The Fitness Show’s inaugural ‘Score a stand and Win a Grand’ initiative. Described as the “world’s most...
Apr 11, 2019
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Rebranded Genesis Health and Fitness club operational in Ballarat
Former Ballarat 24/7 gym Body and Soul has completed its rebranding as Genesis Health and Fitness, with the facility now operating as a franchise in the Belgravia Health and...
Apr 9, 2019
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Fitness industry set to come together at FILEX 2019 Convention
The 2019 edition of Australasia's leading fitness convention is ready to launch with the Business Summit on Thursday 11th April in Sydney. The Summit is a one day immersion in...
Apr 5, 2019
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Viagogo executives lobby Federal MPs against ticket resale restrictions
Executives from controversial ticket reseller Viagogo have been in Australia this week, meeting with politicians in Canberra to lobby against potential ticket resale...
Apr 5, 2019
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Nielsen Marketing Cloud set for Australian launch
Global measurement company, Nielsen, has announced that it is to launch the Nielsen Marketing Cloud in Australia next week. The announcement comes with launch events to be held...
Apr 4, 2019
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Healthy Inspirations studio helps members achieve 10,000 kilogram weight loss
The Healthy Inspirations studio in the Adelaide suburb of Prospect has become the group’s seventh franchise to have helped members have lose over 10,000 kilos. Commenting on the...
Apr 4, 2019
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Federal Government to input $129 million to Adelaide's cultural economy
The Federal Government has announced that it will deliver $129 million for a series of projects to boost the cultural economy of Adelaide’s world-renowned arts, food and...
Mar 25, 2019
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ACT Government to sacrifice 1.6 hectare Holt sporting fields for shopping centre expansion
Plans by the ACT Government to allow the expansion of a retail mall, along with the development of dining precinct bordered by townhouses, are set to see the loss of scarce...
Mar 25, 2019
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Singapore tourism groups urged to work together
In the face of rising business costs, labour scarcity, digital disruption and increasing competition for tourist dollars, Singapore's tourism sectors are being urged to work...
Mar 25, 2019
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New promenade to connect Townsville sports and arts precincts
Townsville’s waterfront is set to undergo a $10.2 million major transformation linking CBD arts and entertainment precincts with the North Queensland Stadium.The Townsville...
Mar 20, 2019
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Three companies shortlisted to develop Cairns Global Tourism Hub
The Queensland Government is moving forward with plans for the Cairns Global Tourism Hub (GTH) with three entertainment industry companies: Hard Rock International; Reef Casino...
Mar 18, 2019
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Plastic drinking cups removed from Sydney Showground
In a major environmental breakthrough, single-use disposable plastic drinking cups are being eliminated from Sydney Showground venue run outlets and bars. Sydney Showground has...
Mar 17, 2019
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Senate report says Australian franchising activities requires drastic overhaul
A report from the Australian Senate has called for a radical overhaul of the entire franchise sector, recommending civil law penalties be included in a stronger industry code...
Mar 14, 2019
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‘Sea of plastic’ fills Wellington’s Westpac Stadium after Eminem concert
Eminem’s record breaking concert at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium on Saturday has led to debate about the waste left behind by the 46,000 attendees. Concert attendee Peter Steele...
Mar 5, 2019
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tappit announces three-year partnership with the Australian F1 Grand Prix
Cashless solutions leader tappit has announced a partnership with the Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2019 to introduce its technology to the F1 season opener at the...
Mar 4, 2019
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Zoos Victoria to drop Mondelez’s Cadbury products over palm oil fears
Zoos Victoria say they will no longer sell Cadbury chocolate or Natural Confectionery Company lollies at the Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary...
Feb 26, 2019
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BP donates more than $200,000 to Surf Life Saving NZ
Oil giant BP has revealed that it has donated more than $200,000 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) through the Every Litre Counts initiative. The campaign, which ended on...
Feb 26, 2019
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Subscriber anger over ClassPass enacting rate hikes in Singapore and Hong Kong
ClassPass subscribers in Hong Kong and Singapore have expressed their anger at the fitness sharing platform for raising its prices without apparent warning. In response, the New...
Feb 24, 2019
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Hypoxi weight loss studios ‘simple business model’ now operating in 65 Australian locations
Almost five years after the potential of the Hypoxi concept of cellulite and fat burning treatments was recognised by Goodlife Health Clubs, 65 of the specialist studios are now...
Feb 24, 2019
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Equipment owners struggle to secure parts for Avanti products
PLEASE NOTE THAT AUSTRALASIAN LEISURE MANAGEMENT DOES NOT AND HAS NEVER SUPPLIED AVANTI FITNESS PRODUCTS AND CANNOT HELP WITH AVANTI FITNESS PRODUCTS' SPARE PARTS, MANUALS,...
Feb 21, 2019
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UFC GYM looks open to clubs in New Zealand
After the success of Israel Adesanya, Kai Kara-France and Shane Young at UFC 234 at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena last Sunday, the organisation has advised that it is looking to...
Feb 14, 2019
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Tough Mudder signs with ONTHEGO as Australia apparel partner for the next three years
Obstacle event company Tough Mudder Australia has announced that it has signed a three-year deal with ONTHEGO Custom Apparel, to become the exclusive apparel partner for all...
Feb 12, 2019
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Euclideon opens first international hologram arcade in Oman
Australian Hologram manufacturer Euclideon has opened the doors on its first international hologram arcade with Holoverse Oman opening for business this week in the nation’s...
Feb 7, 2019
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