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Revamped Goldfields Basketball Stadium gets official opening

The revamped Goldfields Basketball Stadium has been officially opened by Western Australian Premier Roger Cook following a $14.8 million transformation. The project was anchored...

Athletics Australia reveals new brand identity

Athletics Australia has announced a new brand identity, renaming itself as Australian Athletics. A statement introducing the rebrand advised “that (it) reflects the sport’s...

Relocated Perth Zoo elephant settles into new South Australian home

The elephant moved from Perth Zoo to South Australia’s Monarto Safari Park has now arrived at her new home and has been pictured interacting with her new neighbour, Burma....

Ninja Parc opens new ACT facility

Ninja Parc has today held the grand opening of its latest location in the Canberra suburb of Fyshwick. Bringing the nation's capital its first-ever indoor childrens’ play centre...

Greg Norman to join 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Brisbane Organising Committee

Sport Australia Hall of Fame member Greg Norman is being nominated as an independent director on the Board of the Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and...

VMA opens nominations for 2025 Venue Industry Awards

The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) has announced the opening of nominations for its 2025 VMA Venue Industry Awards. The premier awards program for the venue...

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Queensland's Scenic Rim region achieves globally-recognised ECO Destination Certification

The Scenic Rim region has announced its achievement of ECO Destination Certification with Ecotourism Australia, underscoring its strong commitment to sustainable tourism. As the...

UniSA research assesses benefits of cold-water immersion

In the most comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of its kind, University of South Australia (UniSA) researchers have taken a deep dive into the effects of...

Independent music and events promoter Untitled Group marks 10th anniversary

Australia’s premier independent music and events promoter, Untitled Group, has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a look back at a groundbreaking 2024. Kicking off the new...

Inaugural Fluidra Australia Cup water polo tournament a resounding success

Aiming to bolster opportunities for emerging and elite water polo players throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, the inaugural Fluidra Australia Cup has brought...

New Launceston tennis centre now open for the community

Launceston’s new $3.1 million tennis centre is officially open and ready to serve up a powerful impact on the local sports scene. The Launceston Tennis, Community and Events...

Dubai sets new standards in smart tourism

As Dubai accelerates its transformation as a global leader in smart tourism, the city’s hospitality sector is experiencing remarkable expansion. Fresh insights indicate that...

Green Flag Award recognise Sunshine Coast parks

A pair of public parks on the Sunshine Coast have once again been internationally recognised, with Buderim Village Park and Kings Beach Park and Community Precinct receiving the...

Entrance Control's GymGate solution offers affordable security for aquatic and fitness facilities

A new range of security gates is helping gyms, aquatic and recreation centres and fitness clubs protect their facilities and boost revenue without stretching their budgets, with...

Foundation Theatres reveals plans for new 1550-seat venue at Sydney’s The Star

Coinciding with yesterday's announcement that it is to acquire the Lyric Theatre, The Star Sydney Event Centre and other additional spaces within The Star Sydney complex,...

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Seven host cities confirmed for 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup

World Rugby has today confirmed the host cities that will stage fixtures during Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027. Set to run from 1st October to 13th November 2027, seven cities -...

Brisbane City Council approaches final stretch of shade sail rollout

With the intention to protect the city’s youngest residents from the heat and sun, Brisbane City Council is on the final stretch of its three-year accelerated program to install...

AEG announces realignment of international business operations

Global sports and live entertainment business leader AEG has announced a realignment of its international business divisions with a new structure that aims to better position...

Hamilton Island operators reimburse resort staff $28 million in underpaid wages

The companies responsible for the operation of Queensland’s Hamilton Island have back-paid staff more than $28.1 million and have signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the...

ExerciseNZ urges New Zealanders to make movement an essential part of their daily lives

ExerciseNZ (the Exercise Association of New Zealand), is encouraging New Zealanders to kickstart 2025 by making movement an essential part of their daily lives. With the new...

Football Australia advises of record participation numbers in 2024

Football Australia has today unveiled its 2024 National Participation Report, highlighting record-breaking growth in participation numbers across grassroots and community...

Tourism businesses continue to secure ATIA accreditation

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has released their latest statistics for the ATIA Accreditation scheme, underscoring the rigorous standards and robust...

Tomaree Sports Complex secures new funding

Tomaree Sports Complex , one of the largest sporting facilities in Port Stephens, in the Hunter Region of New South Wales has secured a $2.9 million funding injection from the...

World Leisure invites colleges and universities to join centres of excellence network

The World Leisure Organisation has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit overtures from interested colleges or universities around the globe to establish and...

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