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ICC Sydney’s sustainable 2025 Menu Collection looks to connect people through food
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has released its 2025 Menu Collection, building on its sustainably designed food and beverage...
Jan 27, 2025
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Sabah 2025 Forum looks to empower Asia Pacific through business events
Sabah, located in eastern Malaysia, is the host of the 2nd International Business Events Forum – ‘BE in SABAH 2025’ - which is jointly organised by Sabah International...
Jan 27, 2025
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Australian Open achieves largest ever attendance
The 2025 Australian Open will go down as the biggest ever, drawing a record crowd of more than 1.2 million fans. Surpassing the previous attendance record set just last year,...
Jan 26, 2025
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Myzone establishes global industry advisory group 
Jay Worthy, Global Chief Executive at Myzone, the leading heart rate monitoring fitness wearable brand, has assembled a global industry advisory group to provide the business...
Jan 26, 2025
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Environmental Defenders Office releases guidance on grassroots sport and climate change
Independent agency the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) has released a guide to help grassroots sport clubs prepare for the impact of climate change. With local clubs and...
Jan 26, 2025
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Perth Zoo elephant begins journey to Monarto Safari Park
Perth Zoo's last remaining female elephant, Permai, has commenced her road journey to her new home at South Australia's Monarto Safari Park. Permai was this morning loaded into...
Jan 26, 2025
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New beginning for The Genesian Theatre
A new chapter has begun for The Genesian Theatre with the recent opening of their first production at their newly built theatre in the Sydney suburb of Rozelle. For a company...
Jan 26, 2025
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Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure looks to its 31st edition in April
With the attractions market continuing to boom in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, the Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) is set to return on 8th...
Jan 26, 2025
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Swimming Australia congratulates Laurie Lawrence and Dolphins for receiving Australia Day Honours
Swimming Australia congratulates Laurie Lawrence and Dolphins for receiving Australia Day Honours Swimming Australia has today congratulated Australia’s decorated Dolphins for...
Jan 25, 2025
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service opens Dorrigo Walk Environmental Review for community input 
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has opened an environmental review for community input on the proposed Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk - a four-day walking track...
Jan 25, 2025
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Ballarat Art Gallery temporarily closes for extensive interior upgrades
Looking to display more works from its permanent collection and secure international exhibitions, the Art Gallery of Ballarat will close in March to prepare for extensive...
Jan 25, 2025
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World Leisure Day to be held around the world on 16th April
Aiming to reinforce the role of leisure at the centre of the society, the World Leisure Organization has announced that World Leisure Day 2025 will be celebrated internationally...
Jan 25, 2025
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Wagga Wagga’s latest group of Outback Lifesavers graduate
Wagga Wagga City Council and Royal Life Saving NSW partnered for a week-long waterways safety program which has seen the latest group of Outback Lifesavers graduate. The program...
Jan 25, 2025
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Australian Olympic Committee celebrates Australia Day Award Honourees
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has congratulated the athletes and sport leaders who have had their contribution to the Olympic Movement recognised today with Australia...
Jan 25, 2025
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Study reveals female tennis coaches experience significantly more barriers than men
With the Australian Open underway, a new study from Flinders University's Caring Futures Institute reveals female tennis coaches experience significantly more barriers in their...
Jan 24, 2025
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New Zealand cabinet reshuffle sees new Ministers for Sport and for Tourism
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced his first major cabinet reshuffle since taking government more than a year ago. Announced on Sunday, Prime Minister...
Jan 24, 2025
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UNSW Beach Safety Group research shows drowning risk spikes on Australia Day and public holidays
The University of NSW Beach Safety Research Group has shared new research which shows that Australia Day is one of the worst days of the year for drowning deaths and that for...
Jan 24, 2025
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre secures award for Best Convention Centre in Southeast Asia
Marking a significant milestone in its 20th anniversary year, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) has been named Best Convention Centre in Southeast Asia by APAC Insider's...
Jan 24, 2025
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Expressions of Interest open for Aboriginal Heritage Advisory
The Western Australian Government has opened Expressions of Interest to fill five positions on the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Committee from July 2025 The Aboriginal Cultural...
Jan 24, 2025
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Penrith Beach offers free activities to attract visitation
Penrith Beach is offering a host of free activities to attract visitors from Western Sydney and beyond for a second successive swimming season. More than 73,000 people have...
Jan 24, 2025
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Victorians urged to follow water safety rules this Long Weekend
Ahead of the upcoming long weekend, Victorians are being urged to follow the basic water safety rules when swimming and boating. The Victoian Government and Life Saving Victoria...
Jan 23, 2025
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REVL Training announces MOVE [REPEAT] investment to drive international expansion
Looking to drive plans to enter multiple global markets and lift group revenue, Australian-founded boutique fitness lifestyle brand REVL Training has received a strategic...
Jan 23, 2025
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Melbourne Park crowd behaviour under scrutiny during Australian Open
An apparent increase in poor crowd behaviour at the Australian Open has been played down by Tournament Director and Tennis Australia Chief Executive Craig Tiley. With drunken...
Jan 23, 2025
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AusFitness Expo returns to Melbourne in March
Victoria’s largest annual fitness event is set to return to Melbourne next for a weekend of health, fitness and bodypower. Being staged on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March at...
Jan 23, 2025
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