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Tourism NT launches 2025 Drive Market Campaign

In partnership with industry, Tourism NT has launched the 2025 Drive Market Campaign - now live and in market till June 2025. The campaign targets the fly/drive, caravan and...

Entertainment-driven tourism among Trip.com Group’s next big trends

Trip. com Group has this week released its forward-looking report, 'Momentum 2025: Travel's Next Big Trends'. Based on insights from over 6,000 travellers across six...

Ballarat Wildlife Park marks 40 year milestone

Ballarat Wildlife Park is celebrating 40 years since opening its gates in February 1985, marking its legacy as one of Australia's premier wildlife experiences. Established by...

XDubai partnership delivers daring Base Jump experience from Burj Khalifa

Elite athletes from 15 countries have executed multiple Base jumps from Dubai’s Burj Khalifa for the event, EXIT139 delivered by XDubai, in partnership with the Dubai Department...

City Venue Management take on operations contract at Townsville’s Northern Beaches Leisure Centre

Following a public tender, Townsville City Council has awarded the contract to manage its Northern Beaches Leisure Centre to City Venue Management (CVM) - commencing as of 1st...

Ownership and management of Silverdome being transferred to Stadiums Tasmania

Tasmanian Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan has confirmed ownership and management of Tasmania’s long-standing large scale live entertainment venue, the Silverdome, is...

Surf Life Saving Australia recognised as Australia’s second most trusted charity

Surf Life Saving Australia has announced their ranking as Australia’s second most trusted charity in the annual national Charity and Not for Profit reputation conducted by...

Winchelsea Pool to reopen having been supported by strong volunteer past

Following an $8.9 million redevelopment fully funded by Surf Coast Shire Council, Winchelsea Pool will reopen to the community on 27th February. The community-built and popular...

Dreamworld owner Coast Entertainment Holdings reports revenue growth in last half year

Gold Coast attractions owner Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited has announced a 9.6% increase in revenue from ordinary activities for the half-year ending 24th December 2024 -...

City of Newcastle looks to boost its annual major events budget

City of Newcastle Councillors will vote this week to boost the City’s annual major events budget from $450,000 to up to $2 million - enabling the City to pitch for major events...

MyVenue celebrates official opening of global headquarters at Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen precinct

MyVenue, a South Australian company specialising in stadium and arena point-of-sale (POS) software, recently celebrated the grand opening of their Global Headquarters and...

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Pico Play promotes Mark Snell to Head of Creative Art role

Pico Play, a global leader in planning, designing, developing and constructing world-class themed attractions and entertainment, has announced that it has promoted Mark Snell to...

New leaders announced for Northern Territory tourism and event boards

The Northern Territory Government has new leadership to drive fresh strategic direction and growth in the tourism and hospitality sectors. NT Minister for Tourism and...

Flinders University research reveals fitness apps fuel disordered eating

New research out of Flinders University reveals concerning links between health and fitness apps and disordered eating, body image concerns and excessive exercise. Flinders...

Illawarra Sporting, Community Hub secures $13.6 million boost

The Australian Government will invest $13.6 million towards the St George Illawarra Dragons Community and High Performance Centre (CHPC) - creating significant legacy for...

Joe Calafiore departs Chairman’s role at Geelong’s Kardinia Park Stadium Trust

The Kardinia Park Stadium Trust has announced that Joe Calafiore has stepped down from his position as Chair of the Trust, concluding almost seven years serving as both a member...

Cox Architecture designed Quampi Centre to become new hub for Quandamooka Festival

Designed through a collaborative process between the Quandamooka community and acclaimed architecture firm Cox, QUAMPI Arts & Culture Centre on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke...

New community and sport facilities under construction at Lancaster Park

Christchurch City Council has advised that work is underway on a new community centre and changing rooms at Lancaster Park. Positioned on the northeast corner, the purpose-built...

Northern Territory Government promotes military tourism

The Northern Territory Government has committed to promoting military tourism. As part of a $3 million boost to military tourism, an updated Military Heritage Tourism Action...

Aligned Leisure to manage Bass Coast Shire Council aquatic and recreation facilities

Aligned Leisure has announced that it has been appointed to manage the Bass Coast Leisure Facilities, including the Phillip Island Leisure Centre and the Bass Coast Aquatic and...

NBL's Larry Kestelman announces Tasmania JackJumpers sale to Altor Capital

NBL owner and Executive Chairman Larry Kestelman has announced a deal to sell Tasmania's reigning competition champions the JackJumpers to Queensland-based asset manager Altor...

IOC and TCL announce global partnership through to 2032

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a Worldwide Olympic Partnership with global technology company TCL through to 2032 which will see TCL as the official...

Latest CERM PI reports shows overall increase in expense recovery among aquatic and recreation centres

The latest annual National Operational Management Benchmarking Report for Aquatic and Recreation Centres from the CERM Performance Indicators research team at the University of...

FIBO 2025 to showcase future of wellness, hospitality and longevity

With modern hospitality being shaped by an increasing number of tourists and guests prioritising health and well-being, FIBO 2025 is showcasing the future of wellness,...

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