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Revo Fitness sets sights on 100 gyms by 2027
In its most significant expansion yet, Revo Fitness has announced it will open 25 new gyms in Western Australia, South Australia, NSW and Victoria this year. This expansion...
Feb 6, 2025
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Steel superstructure of One New Zealand Stadium now complete
Christchurch City Council has released a new video on construction progress of One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha showing the completion of the steel superstructure and marking...
Feb 6, 2025
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Digital Sports Business Summit looks to redefine the future of sport and technology
In an era where technology is revolutionising every aspect of sport, the new NSC Digital Sports Business Summit is looking to equip attendees with the insights and connections...
Feb 6, 2025
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Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping 360 cable car attraction joins effort against illegal ticket sales
The Ngong Ping 360 cable car attraction on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island is to “actively cooperate” with authorities in their crackdown on illegal ticket sales. The attraction,...
Feb 6, 2025
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Club Lime expands partnership with NRL’s Canberra Raiders
The Canberra Raiders has announced an upgraded and extended partnership with ACT-based fitness brand Club Lime, which will see them feature on the club’s NRL jersey as a major...
Feb 6, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure spotlights impact of their 2024 Community Network Forums
In 2024, Belgravia Leisure engaged and consulted with over 1,000 community stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand through their Community Network Forums. This concept...
Feb 6, 2025
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Powertec Telecommunications appointed to expand mobile coverage at Western Australian regional surf beaches
The Western Australian Government is boosting mobile coverage at regional surf beaches, with Powertec Telecommunications appointed to upgrade telecommunications infrastructure...
Feb 6, 2025
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Royal Life Saving NSW to deliver Seniors Splash water safety program
Royal Life Saving NSW (RLSNSW), in collaboration with Canterbury-Bankstown Council Aquatic Centres will deliver a comprehensive 10 week swimming and water safety program -...
Feb 6, 2025
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First turf installed at new Orange Sports Precinct
The first of 86,000 rolls of turf have been rolled out at Orange’s new sports precinct, beginning to cover the precinct’s eight new sporting fields. Orange City Council last...
Feb 6, 2025
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Tourism Tropical North Queensland partnership supports restoration of tree kangaroo ecosystem
Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) hosted the 2025 Mabi Forest Planting Day on 3rd February in partnership with Reforest and Terrain NRM at Wongabel on the Atherton...
Feb 6, 2025
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Cessnock and Branxton pools secure 5 Star Water Safety Partner Accreditation
Cessnock City Council’s pools at Cessnock and Branxton have been recognised by Royal Life Saving NSW as being exceptionally safe. The swimming facilities have been designated...
Feb 6, 2025
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New modular pump track for Dunedin
Dunedin City Council has announced the opening of a new modular pump track at Mayfield Avenue Playground, adjacent to Wakari School. The DCC began work on the pump track and...
Feb 6, 2025
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Winarch Group announces acquisition of Wats On Events
Winarch Group has advised of the acquisition of Wats On Events to its growing portfolio of companies - a move which gives it access to festival bar management, licensing, pop up...
Feb 6, 2025
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Todd Liubinskas named Chief Executive at YOHKA Sports
Former rugby league and rugby union player turned strength and conditioning coach Todd Liubinskas has been named Chief Executive of fitness racing brand YOHKA Sports. Known for...
Feb 6, 2025
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MCG to host first regular-season NFL fixture in Australia
The NFL’s ongoing international expansion will see the competition stage its first regular-season fixture in Australia next year - to be played at the MCG. Following discussions...
Feb 5, 2025
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Lindsay McGrath to depart SPASA Chief Executive role
The Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia and New Zealand (SPASA) has today announced that its Chief Executive, Lindsay McGrath has resigned after 10 years at the helm....
Feb 5, 2025
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National Volleyball Championships to be held in Perth annually from 2025-2027
With mass participation events forming an important part of the Western Australian Government's overarching tourism strategy to attract visitors and generate millions for the...
Feb 5, 2025
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GoXPro transforms Nutrition Coaching with Artificial Intelligence
Progressive fitness industry platform, GoXPro is elevating coaching by integrating CalorieCam, an advanced AI-driven nutrition app, seamlessly into its platform. GoXPro,...
Feb 5, 2025
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Ballina Council to enhance beach access at Lighthouse Beach
Ballina Council to enhance beach access at Lighthouse Beach Ballina Shire Council has advised that it will soon start work on a new beach access ramp and improved emergency...
Feb 5, 2025
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Major funding boost for CinefestOZ and Western Australian regional arts organisations
Organisations delivering regional arts programs will share in more than $500,000 of additional Western Australian Government funding to address the rising costs of delivering...
Feb 5, 2025
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GLXY Gymnastics announced as finalist for Gymnastics Victoria AMCO New Club of the Year award
GLXY Gymnastics, based out of Springers Leisure Centre in Keysborough in Melbourne’s southeast, has been selected as one of three finalists for the prestigious Gymnastics...
Feb 5, 2025
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New report reveals potential of Adventure Tourism in Asia and Oceania
The recent release of the 2024 Adventure Tourism Development Index (ATDI) report has provided a fresh post-pandemic look at the adventure tourism landscape, highlighting...
Feb 5, 2025
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Flinders Island to become haven for endangered species
Flinders Island, a remote island privately-owned by the Woolford family, situated off South Australia’s west coast, is to become a haven for the rehabilitation of nationally...
Feb 5, 2025
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Gill Perkins to leave role as Executive Director after 25 years with Bell Shakespeare
Bell Shakespeare, Australia’s national theatre company specialising in the works of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries, has announced that Gill Perkins, the Company’s...
Feb 5, 2025
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