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Tourism Tropical North Queensland publishes inaugural Sustainability Report
Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) has published its inaugural annual Sustainability Report charting the extensive work undertaken to guide the industry towards reducing...
Feb 16, 2025
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Environment
Diverse event offerings help Eden Park in delivering strong financial performance
Releasing its 2024 Annual Report Auckland’s Eden Park has advised of having achieved a net operating profit of $3.7 million in the 12 months to 31st October 2024 - exceeding...
Feb 16, 2025
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NSW Government, NRL and PCYC partner to engage youth through fitness and sport
The NSW Government has entered into a new partnership with the National Rugby League and PCYC to help keep youth 'on the right track' by engaging young people in important...
Feb 16, 2025
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Australian Sports Commission looks to address research gaps in community sport participation
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is looking for highly experienced researchers to fill a new role aimed at advancing community sport knowledge in Australia. The...
Feb 16, 2025
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Education
Croquet World Teams Championship underway in Tasmania
Croquet players from around the world are in Launceston, Tasmania this week for the World Croquet Federation PFC Mallets Golf Croquet World Teams Championship. Teams from New...
Feb 16, 2025
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Sport
Branded children’s swimwear can boost visibility and revenue
Kylie Hadid, Managing Director of Splash About Australia, has highlighted how branded swimwear and related products can play a significant role in boosting visibility, customer...
Feb 16, 2025
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New sports high school opens in southwest Sydney
Eagle Vale High School located in Campbelltown, southwestern Sydney, has become Australia’s newest sports high school. The school’s Talented Sports Program kicked off on day one...
Feb 16, 2025
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Education
Merlin Entertainments confirms Fiona Eastwood as new Chief Executive
Merlin Entertainments has today confirmed the appointment of Fiona Eastwood as its new Chief Executive, replacing Scott O’Neil. Eastwood, who has been with Merlin for more than...
Feb 16, 2025
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My NRMA Rewards reveals new TEG partnership
My NRMA Rewards, one of Australia’s largest membership and rewards programs, has announced a joint partnership with live entertainment and ticketing leader TEG that will give...
Feb 16, 2025
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Ticketing
Thailand Government launches year-long tourism and sport campaign to raise visitor numbers and revenue
Aiming to drive stronger tourism performance and increased visitor revenue, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched a year-long initiative to celebrate the country’s...
Feb 16, 2025
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Tourism
Felton Industries announces new comfort grandstand range
Felton Industries, Australia’s leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of premium Australian-made aluminium outdoor furniture, has unveiled its new comfort grandstand range....
Feb 16, 2025
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Experienced financier appointed to Australian National Maritime Museum Council
The Australian Government has appointed Nataliya Dikovskaya to the Australian National Maritime Museum Council for a three year term. Dikovskaya holds a Masters of Applied...
Feb 16, 2025
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Clublinks appointed to manage redeveloped Chatswood Golf Club
Facility management company, Clublinks, has been appointed to manage the newly redeveloped golf course and state of the art community facilities at Newgreens Chatswood, on...
Feb 16, 2025
Aquatics /
Golf
Cricket Australia agrees new two-year partnership with Gatorade
Gatorade and Cricket Australia have announced an extension of their longstanding partnership, which will now span 23 years, continuing through to the 2025/26 season. As well as...
Feb 16, 2025
Sport /
Marketing
Planet Fitness promotional campaign coincides with new gym openings
With 24 locations in operation and looking to open at least 10 new outlets per year, Planet Fitness Australia has set out its requirements for new sites across its targeted...
Feb 15, 2025
Marketing /
Fitness
60 years on from the Freedom Ride campaign for Indigenous rights and facility access
This week marks 60 years from the 1965 Freedom Ride - a major milestone in the civil rights of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people in Australia - during which a group...
Feb 15, 2025
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Monash University study highlights benefits of drones in wildlife studies
Newly research from Monash University and Phillip Island Nature Parks has found how drones are emerging as a critical scientific tool and revolutionising the way scientists...
Feb 15, 2025
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Zoos
Wibit’s HydroDash aquatic attraction reopens at Singapore’s Sentosa
Leading provider of floating modular aquatic play installations, Wibit Sports, has seen its mega water park HydroDash reopen at Sentosa offering 12 new features among its more...
Feb 15, 2025
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Aquatics
Victorian Government continues to support local live music festivals
A new round of the Victorian Government’s Live Music Festivals Fund has been announced, which will provide grants to established Victorian festival organisers to expand popular...
Feb 15, 2025
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Sports Commission launches ‘Warm up with Winter Sport’ campaign
Aiming to encourage children and adults to get active through sport during the cooler months through sport, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has unveiled its 'Warm up with...
Feb 15, 2025
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Recreation
Football Australia reveals ‘Champions League’ style national second tier competition
Following the confirmation of its National Second Tier (NST) format in October last year and described as offering “a national stage for clubs, communities and the future” of...
Feb 14, 2025
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Marketing
Queensland Government offers disaster relief payments to community sporting clubs
The Queensland Government is encouraging not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations impacted by the recent flooding events to apply for immediate relief of up to $5,000...
Feb 14, 2025
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Sunshine Coast Council’s Cérge partnership looks to increase access to entertainment and sporting venues
Sunshine Coast Council is moving to give residents and visitors improved access to a range of entertainment, sporting and art venues thanks to new partnership with a local...
Feb 14, 2025
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Life Saving Victoria provides clarification over pool water quality requirements
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has provided information pertaining to water quality requirements at public aquatic facilities to the Herald Sun , following the reporting of elevated...
Feb 14, 2025
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Environment
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