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More than 300 companies to exhibit at Asian Attractions Expo 2017
With a trade show floor spanning nearly 10,000 metre² of exhibit space, more than 300 companies are set to showcase their new products and services at the 2017 Asian Attractions...
May 30, 2017
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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre hosts first Adults Only night
Older fans of LEGO have been able to enjoy the new LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne during its first Adults Only Night on Thursday (25th May). The first of three scheduled...
May 28, 2017
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Ardent looks to quash Dreamworld sale rumours, explores site rezoning plan
Following ongoing reports of a potential sale of Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld to an overseas buyer, Dreamworld Chief Executive Craig Davidson has advised staff that the...
May 24, 2017
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World leading sports retailer the Decathlon Group announces Australian launch
International sporting brand Decathlon has this week announced its arrival in the Australian sport and lifestyle retail market space. Founded in France, Decathlon is one of the...
May 10, 2017
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Dreamworld suffers further attendance and revenue slump
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has continued to struggle with its visitation and revenue figures stalling over recent months. Following fatalities on its Thunder River Rapids...
May 8, 2017
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World’s largest indoor snow park opening in Chinese city of Harbin
Due to open in June, the Harbin Wanda Snow Amusement Park in north eastern China is set to the world’s biggest indoor snow park based on snow surface area. The new development...
May 7, 2017
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Choice chief executive slams ticketing industry 'rip offs'
Alan Kirkland, Chief Executive of leading consumer advocacy group CHOICE, has slammed the ticketing industry as being one of the worst offenders for ripping off consumers. In an...
May 5, 2017
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Catapult launches first ever performance analytics product for amateur clubs
Leading elite sports performance analytics company Catapult Sports has launched PLAYERTEK by Catapult, the world’s first GPS-enabled, competition-grade performance analytics...
May 1, 2017
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Almost half of fitness club members end their memberships within 12 months
The Australian fitness industry’s first ever retention report shows that 48% of club members give up their membership within 12 months. The Fitness Industry Retention Report...
Apr 29, 2017
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Sydney to host the biggest fitness party of the year
Coinciding with the upcoming Fitness Show in Sydney, the Reebok Les Mills Live event is being staged at the International Convention Centre Sydney on Saturday 29th and Sunday...
Apr 23, 2017
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2017 Royal Easter Show welcomes largest crowds in more than a decade
The largest crowds in more than a decade experienced the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 2017, with more than 914,000 people moving through the turnstiles during its two weeks. The...
Apr 19, 2017
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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre selects Magic Memories to power personalisation experience
Magic Memories, the global leader in capturing, creating and sharing memories, has announced a partnership with LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne, Australia’s first LEGOLAND®...
Apr 18, 2017
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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre opens in Melbourne
Featuring more than 2 million Lego bricks and covering 2,800 metre², Australia's first LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre has opened today in Melbourne’s Chadstone Shopping Centre. The...
Apr 18, 2017
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World first performance clothing ‘to change how people exercise’
Leading performance apparel company 776BC have released a world first range of performance clothing that it believes will change how people exercise; blending technology and...
Apr 13, 2017
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Australian Sporting Goods Association emphasises the importance of active cities
The Australian sporting and active lifestyle goods industry is calling on the NSW Government to include ‘health and wellbeing’ as objectives in proposed changes to the...
Apr 12, 2017
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Junk food constitutes majority of purchases from swimming pool kiosks
A study from Deakin University shows almost all the food and drink children consume from swimming pool kiosks is classified in the most unhealthy range. The recently released...
Apr 11, 2017
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Eden Park to partner with Mr Vintage
Eden Park has announced a partnership with clothing brand Mr Vintage to create a locally designed stadium range of t-shirts and accessories. The link combines Eden Park and its...
Apr 11, 2017
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PerfectGym launches automation centre: adds innovative marketing and member retention tools
PerfectGym Solutions is building on the success of its seamlessly integrated Automatic Notifications communication module with a set of new features which provide additional...
Apr 10, 2017
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Ringers Western named presenting partner for Australian Outback Spectacular
The Australian Outback Spectacular has announced a new partnership with Australian clothing company, Ringers Western coming on board as the presenting partner of the popular...
Apr 10, 2017
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Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan models the burkini
Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan has recently been pictured wearing the Australian-designed full-body ‘burkini’ swimsuit while in Thailand. Lohan - who has recently been studying...
Apr 8, 2017
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Village Roadshow changes see Clark Kirby appointed Theme Parks division Chief Executive
Village Roadshow has announced changes to the management of its Theme Parks division with Clark Kirby - son of Village Roadshow co-Chief Executive Robert Kirby - taking on the...
Apr 7, 2017
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Free Rainbow Laces distribution boosts ongoing campaign for inclusion in sport
Grassroots and community sporting clubs as well as individuals are invited to wear #RainbowLaces when playing their sport next month as part of the ‘Rainbow Round of Sport’....
Mar 29, 2017
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Newest World Gym opens in Hunter Valley
Australia’s latest World Gym has opened at Maitland in the NSW Hunter Valley. The new club, World Gym’s 18th Australian franchise, has been operational since 17th March and will...
Mar 29, 2017
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PerfectGym showcases fitness’ first truly mobile responsive online signup and member portal
PerfectGym has released ClientPortal2; the industry’s first truly mobile responsive online signup and member portal. In developing ClientPortal2, PerfectGym used and analysed...
Mar 26, 2017
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