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Rockhampton Regional Council approves replacement of Fitzroy River rowing course
To ensure the Rockhampton region remains a rowing destination, Rockhampton Regional Council has adopted an action plan to replace the Fitzroy River Buoyed Rowing Course. This...
Jan 21, 2025
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Data analysis shows strong muscles and fitness reduce cancer death risk
A pooled data analysis of available evidence has revealed that muscular strength and good physical fitness are linked to a significantly lower risk of death from any cause in...
Jan 21, 2025
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University of Sydney study reveals catastrophic bleaching of Great Barrier Reef coral
University of Sydney marine scientists have highlighted the extent of coral bleaching and mortality that occurred on the southern Great Barrier Reef during the 2023-2024 global...
Jan 21, 2025
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Environment
Surf Life Saving NSW connects to emergency management messaging system
Surf Life Saving NSW’s State Operations Centre (SOC) is now officially connected to a statewide emergency management messaging system, ICEMS, which allows for internal...
Jan 21, 2025
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Additional sport leaders join ASC Play Well advisory group
An additional eight sport leaders have been announced to join the Australian Sports Commission’s Play Well NSO/D Advisory Group. The sport leaders will help guide Australia’s...
Jan 21, 2025
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Sport
STRONG Pilates launches world-first strength training equipment
Fast-growing, Australian-born fitness franchise STRONG Pilates has launched world-first strength training equipment - bridging the gap between strength conditioning and...
Jan 21, 2025
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Royal Life Saving condemns assaults on pool lifeguards
Following an assault by a group of youths on a teenage lifeguard at the Casey Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) in suburban Melbourne and multiple reports this summer of...
Jan 21, 2025
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Perth Wildcats to relocate base to upgraded Warwick Stadium
The NBL’s Wildcats are set to move their training base and headquarters to Warwick Stadium in Perth’s north following a $16 million pledge for a high-performance facility from...
Jan 21, 2025
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Australian Festival Industry Conference releases call for speakers
The Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) is inviting expressions of interest (EOIs) from speakers for this year’s event in Brisbane – being held on 8th and 9th...
Jan 21, 2025
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Kai Tak Sports Park hosts its first international event
Kai Tak Sports Park is the host venue for the 2025 IBF Para Bowling World Championships – with the event marking Kai Tak Sports Park’s first international event. The 2025 IBF...
Jan 21, 2025
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Destination 2045 Tourism Masterplan roadshow visits Cairns
The Queensland Government has taken its tourism masterplan - ‘Destination 2045: Queensland's Tourism Future’ - to Cairns for a discussion involving more than 150 industry and...
Jan 21, 2025
Tourism
UN Tourism report shows global tourism rebounding in 2024
International tourist arrivals rose by 11% in 2024, with 1.4 billion people traveling internationally, according to the World Tourism Barometer published by UN Tourism (the...
Jan 21, 2025
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VTIC appoints two new skills-based directors
Having finalised its elected Board appointments at its 2024 Annual General Meeting in October last year, the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has announced of the...
Jan 21, 2025
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Momentus Technologies continues as EVANZ Premium Partner
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has announced that Momentus Technologies have re-signed as Premium Partner to continue their support during 2025....
Jan 21, 2025
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Youths assault young lifeguard at Casey ARC
A young lifeguard at the Casey Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) in the Melbourne suburb of Narre Warren has been taken to hospital after being assaulted by a gang of youths...
Jan 20, 2025
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Myzone announces key appointments to its global leadership team
With a goal to drive product development and business growth, fitness technology leader Myzone has announced three significant appointments to its global leadership team. Jennie...
Jan 20, 2025
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WNBL partners with ‘Share the Dignity’ on delivering feminine hygiene products
The Cygnett Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has partnered with national charity ‘Share The Dignity’ to deliver a third instalment of ‘Fighting Period Poverty Round’...
Jan 20, 2025
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Snap Fitness advances in 2025 with 350th APAC club opening
Snap Fitness has celebrated the start of 2025 with the opening of its 350th club in the Asia-Pacific region at Kiama in NSW - a milestone opening that coincided with club...
Jan 20, 2025
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Giant pandas make public debut at Adelaide Zoo
Recently arrived Giant Pandas, Yi Lan and Xing Qiu, have made their public debut at Adelaide Zoo. They are both young pandas and were chosen with not only their ability to adapt...
Jan 20, 2025
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SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre to host 2025 Australian Swimming Trials
Swimming Australia, in partnership with the South Australian Government, has announced the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre (SAALC) as the host venue for the 2025 Australian...
Jan 20, 2025
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Northern Territory Government to open new round of event funding
The Northern Territory Government will be opening a new round of event funding on 3rd February 2025. Round 2 of the 2024-25 EFP, administered by Northern Territory Major Events...
Jan 20, 2025
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HKCEC secures highest Muslim Gold Certification
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Management Limited has announced that the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (‘HKCEC’) has been accredited the Gold...
Jan 20, 2025
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AUSactive calls for Coalition's proposed tax deductions to include Fringe Benefits Tax exemption for gyms
AUSactive has today welcomed the Coalition's proposal for new Small Business Tax Deductions, calling for the pledge to be extended to Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemptions for...
Jan 20, 2025
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Former Minister Stuart Ayres named as new Chair for NSW Tourism Association
The NSW Tourism Association has announced the appointment of a new board of directors led by former NSW Sport and Tourism Minister Stuart Ayres as independent Chair. Welcoming...
Jan 20, 2025
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