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Countdown to 25th July opening at Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi
Finishing touches are being put to Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi ahead of its 25th July grand opening on Yas Island. The theme park is also currently undergoing ride safety checks...
Jul 13, 2018
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Adelaide gym slammed over ‘fat shaming’ promotion
An Adelaide gym has been slammed by Facebook users after posting a activity and weight loss promotion that ‘fat shamed’ overweight women. HTFU Fitness Adelaide - an acronym for...
Jul 11, 2018
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Jonas Leisure supports new ActiveXchange industry insights
A new service that gives aquatic and recreation centre managers access to data insights generally only available to major retailers and supermarkets has launched in Australia...
Jul 11, 2018
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200,000 New Zealanders visit Wonders of the World
The Wonders of the World LEGO exhibition being toured by Te Papa, the national museum of New Zealand, across the country has smashed through a 200,000 attendance mark after a...
Jul 10, 2018
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Tokyo Lego attraction apologises for blocking access for deaf patrons
The Tokyo Legoland Discovery Centre has issued a formal apology for denying access to a deaf guest and pledged to revise its entry policies. Teacher Tsuyoshi Abe was denied...
Jul 9, 2018
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Free trade entry for 2018 Brisbane Fitness Show
Returning to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre this weekend - Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July - The Fitness Show is offering free entry to industry professionals....
Jul 8, 2018
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Plus Fitness General Manager reaches 10 year management milestone
Amy Doorey, Plus Fitness’ General Manager, is this month marking a 10 year career milestone of working for the Australian-based 24/7 gym franchise network. Having started in the...
Jul 2, 2018
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New Zealand clubs introduce technical suit ban for young swimmers
Two of New Zealand's largest regional swimming governing bodies have issued a technical suit ban for swimmers aged 12 years and under. Following similar technical racing suit...
Jul 1, 2018
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Club Lime to open new Googong facility
Canberra-based Club Lime, part of the VIVA Leisure group, and one of the largest privately-owned health and fitness providers in Australia, has agreed to terms to open a new...
Jul 1, 2018
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Rugby Australia announces new Chief Commercial Officer appointment
Leading Commercial, Sales and Marketing Executive Cameron Murray has been appointed to the new role of Chief Commercial Officer at Rugby Australia. Murray comes with more than...
Jun 28, 2018
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K11 MUSEA museum-retail complex to open in Hong Kong in 2019
The ambitious K11 MUSEA museum-retail complex, which aims to transform the 28 hectare, US$2.6 billion art and design district at Hong Kong’s Victoria Dockside, is to open next...
Jun 26, 2018
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Woolworths to partner Cricket Australia from grassroots to elite level
Cricket Australia has announced a partnership with Woolworths which will see the food retailer play a major role in supporting the next generation of Australian cricketers via...
Jun 21, 2018
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Melbourne’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre brings LEGO fun to Mt Hotham
Mt Hotham ski slopes are set to become even more colourful during the winter snow season with LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne creating the ultimate ‘bricktastic’ series of...
Jun 21, 2018
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LEGO to partner with Australian Supercars Championship
The Virgin Australia Supercars Championship has announced a new partnership with global toy manufacturing giant LEGO, starting at the upcoming Watpac Townsville 400 from 6th to...
Jun 19, 2018
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Wanda opens indoor theme park in Chinese city of Nanjing
China’s Dalian Wanda group has opened a massive indoor theme park in the city of Nanjing as an entertainment hub at the heart of a new mixed-use development. The attraction is...
Jun 15, 2018
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Wellness to meet fashion at 2018 Global Wellness Summit
The power of fashion to influence and inspire is a hot topic in wellness circles (and vice versa); a creative collaboration between these powerful industries will premiere in...
Jun 14, 2018
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Delaware North delivers new menus for Wellington's Westpac Stadium
Welcomed as the new food service provider at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium in April, Delaware North has spent the last few months improving and refining the new public menu...
Jun 13, 2018
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Hoyts opens new generation cinema experience in Hunter Valley
Hoyts have opened a new cinema experience in the NSW Hunter Valley with every seat featuring premium reclining seats. As part of a $414 million upgrade of Stockland Green Hills...
Jun 12, 2018
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ASGA announces new Executive Director appointment
The Australian Sporting Goods Association has announced the appointment of Shaun Bajada as its new Executive Director, taking over from Shannon Walker, who had led ASGA for the...
Jun 5, 2018
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Singapore Sports Hub to host mid-year Festival of Football
The Singapore Sports Hub has announced that it will stage a Festival of Football from 14th June to 30th July with a series of events and live screenings of 2018 FIFA World Cup...
Jun 1, 2018
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ClassPass announces plans for aggressive global expansion
Fitness sharing platform ClassPass has announced it will be expanding its global presence by launching in nine new countries by the end of 2018. Giving users access to thousands...
Jun 1, 2018
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Viagogo faces UK investigation as Minister urges boycott
The United Kingdom's National Trading Standards body has opened an investigation into the ticket website Viagogo for persistently misleading consumers, hours after a UK...
May 30, 2018
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Geelong Council plans to phase out soft drinks at aquatic, recreation and sport centres
The City of Greater Geelong has adopted a policy that will see sweetened and carbonated drinks phased out of its aquatic, recreation and sport centres; community cafes and...
May 29, 2018
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Nightclub-style fitness experience on offer in new underground Sydney gym
A new 24/7 gym has opened in an underground space in the inner-city suburb of Surry Hills. Called The Bunker, the club’s theme has been inspired by nightclubs – with its design...
May 29, 2018
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