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Adam Gilchrist Pavilion unveiled at Lismore Regional Sporting Hub
Lismore City Council has advised of the unveiling of the Adam Gilchrist Pavilion at the Lismore Regional Sporting Hub. Named in honour of one of Australia's greatest cricketers,...
Feb 14, 2025
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Lift Brands and Beyond Activ sign partnership to drive global growth
Lift Brands has signed a two-year strategic partnership with Beyond Activ aimed at strengthening its global marketing and business development efforts and flagging its intent...
Feb 14, 2025
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Industry wide response to address aquatic facility violence
Reacting to a growing number of reports of violence and anti-social behaviour at aquatic facilities, a comprehensive plan to address this challenge has been initiated by key...
Feb 13, 2025
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Viva Leisure reports 25% revenue rise and surging memberships through last half year
ASX-listed health club and facility operator Viva Leisure has that the international expansion of its Plus Fitness subsidiary - along with a rise in membership numbers - have...
Feb 13, 2025
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Walker Corporation reveals plan for 7000-seat arena on the Sunshine Coast
Developer the Walker Corporation has unveiled a billion-dollar proposal for a 7000-seat arena, athlete village and five-star hotel on the Sunshine Coast. Submitted to the...
Feb 13, 2025
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AUSactive launches network, administration and education program, ConnectX
AUSactive is launching its new and exclusive members-only exercise business network and business administration program - ConnectX - next Thursday 20th February. The ConnectX...
Feb 13, 2025
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Commonwealth Games Australia Board welcomes new board members Kate Corkery and Luke Casey-Leigh
Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) has advised that Kate Corkery and Luke Casey-Leigh will join their Board of Directors after an extensive recruitment process. Corkery fills...
Feb 13, 2025
Sport
New promotional campaign drives Super Rugby 2025 season launch
A Super Rugby season described as the 'most important in decades' is set to commence this weekend with the competition set to include a series of law tweaks intended to...
Feb 13, 2025
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Johnson Fitness and Wellness unveils Sydney retail concept store with Decathlon
In collaboration with sporting retailer Decathlon, Johnson Fitness and Wellness Australia (JFW-AU), a division of Johnson Health Tech, has announced the launch of its first...
Feb 13, 2025
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Beyoncé makes debut at Madame Tussauds Sydney
With perfect timing following Beyoncé’s recent Grammy Awards triumph, Madame Tussauds Sydney has debuted a meticulously crafted figure of Beyoncé at the attraction's Illuminate...
Feb 13, 2025
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Northern Territory funding program continues to support emerging and established artists
Administered by the NT Department of People, Sport and Culture, Round 2 of the Arts Projects 2024-25 grants aims to support the creative ventures of emerging and established...
Feb 13, 2025
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New female facilities open for Orange football season at Sir Jack Brabham Park
Orange City Council has advised that football players at Sir Jack Brabham Park in the coming season will be the first to make use of the new purpose-built female changerooms,...
Feb 13, 2025
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Ripper GC to sponsor Golf Australia junior golf program MyGolf
Ripper GC, the all-Australian team in the LIV Golf League, is the new principal partner of MyGolf - Golf Australia’s junior participation program for children aged five 5 to12....
Feb 13, 2025
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Golf
Dubai Municipality’s parks, facilities attract over 30 million visits through 2024
The Dubai Municipality has announced that its parks and recreational facilities welcomed over 31 million visitors in 2024, a 7% increase compared to 2023. The growth reflects...
Feb 13, 2025
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Sports Medicine Australia funds Concussion Management Awareness campaign
Sports Medicine Australia recognises that concussion is a serious issue, and staying up to date with the latest guidance can be challenging. That’s why Sports Medicine Australia...
Feb 13, 2025
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Collaborative project explores whether artificial intelligence can save the Great Barrier Reef
A collaborative project led by the University of South Australia (UniSA), with input from Queensland and Victorian researchers is aimed at designing a global real-time...
Feb 13, 2025
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New pavilion and netball courts open at Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
The City of Casey, located in the outer southeastern suburbs of Melbourne, has advised that the Pearcedale Recreation Reserve is now home to a new pavilion and netball courts,...
Feb 13, 2025
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Harbin Asian Winter Games deploys new technology for scoring, data and safety
Running from 7th to 14th February, the Harbin Games, with the slogan ‘Dream of Winter, Love among Asia’, represents another major international winter sports event hosted by...
Feb 13, 2025
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Adelaide Venue Management looks to enhance event legacies through new community impact program
The operator of Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Coopers Stadium has unveiled its new Community Impact Program as it builds on its commitment to be...
Feb 12, 2025
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Australia Sports Tech Conference combines with Content Live for October event
The organisers of the Australia Sports Tech Conference have advised that its upcoming 2025 edition, to be held at the MCG on Wednesday 29th October, will combine with Content...
Feb 12, 2025
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Creative Australia ditches 2026 Venice Biennale artist duo
Last week, Sydney-based multimedia artist Khaled Sabsabi was announced by Creative Australia as the artist to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale in 2026. Sabsabi’s...
Feb 12, 2025
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Nola partners with TwinLabs.ai to understand gym usage via ‘digital twin’ technology
Crowd Analytics platform Nola has advised of a link with UK-based venues and events technology leader TwinLabs ai that will integrate real-time gym equipment usage metrics into...
Feb 12, 2025
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Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club to negotiate new lease for club house
Kiama Council and Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) have advised that the new club house and kiosk are now complete. Gerringong SLSC received development consent in April...
Feb 12, 2025
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Ezypay announces partnership with FitnessForce gym and fitness management software
Leading payment solutions provider Ezypay has announced a partnership with health and fitness software provider, FitnessForce, to streamline bookings, payments and processes for...
Feb 12, 2025
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Fitness
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