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Queensland Firebirds reveal Tribal Sport as official apparel partner
The Queensland Firebirds have announced leading Queensland sportswear company Tribal Sport as the club’s Official Apparel Partner for the 2025 Suncorp Super Netball season....
Jan 20, 2025
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Singapore Tourism Board Oceania partners with global creative and marketing agency Komodo
Singapore Tourism Board Oceania has teamed up with global social media and influencer marketing agency, Komodo to launch the world’s first gamified TikTok travel miniseries,...
Jan 20, 2025
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Sydney Marathon status elevation leads to surge in global entries
The elevation of the Sydney Marathon's status to World Marathon Major has led to a surge in demand from international runners, with its first ever ballot attracting more than...
Jan 19, 2025
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Christchurch City Council spotlights fitness training advisor Rob Bone
Christchurch City Council has spotlighted group fitness trainer Rob Bone’s dedication and commitment to the fitness industry from his time in the early 1990s on the BBC’s Good...
Jan 19, 2025
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Pool Lifesaving showcased at Australian Championships
The sport of Pool Lifesaving has been showcased at the Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, 16th -18th January 2025. Top...
Jan 19, 2025
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Renovation work completed at scene of Indonesian stadium tragedy
Indonesian Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo has advised that renovation works at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, East Java - scene of a deadly crowd stampede that led to...
Jan 19, 2025
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NSW Environment Protection Authority expands investigation into beach debris balls
Following the continued appearance of debris balls on NSW beaches in recent months and more recently on Sydney’s beaches , the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is...
Jan 19, 2025
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VMA reports cyberattack
The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] has reported that it has experienced a cyberattack targeting its email systems. In a communication to members it advises “we...
Jan 19, 2025
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Rockhampton Zoo partners with ANBA to deliver native bee hotel workshop
Rockhampton Zoo has partnered with the Australian Native Bee Association (ANBA), Rockhampton Branch, to deliver the Zoo's first native bee hotel workshop, with a special focus...
Jan 19, 2025
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CGF outlines new framework for future Commonwealth Games hosting
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has advised that multi-city and multi-nation bids will be “actively encouraged” as part of a new hosting framework for the event from...
Jan 19, 2025
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City of Newcastle appoints new festival director and begins search for local programming
The City of Newcastle has appointed Tory Loudon as Festival Director and is now looking to put together the program for the 10-day event ‘New Annual’, which will be held from...
Jan 19, 2025
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Planned extension for Hillarys Protected Entertainment Precinct
Aimed at increasing the safety of locals and visitors to the boat harbour and surrounding areas, an extended Hillarys Protected Entertainment Precinct (PEP) comes into effect...
Jan 19, 2025
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Shire of Campaspe launches SPARK Arts and Cultural Grants Program
The Shire of Campaspe, a local government area located in northern Victoria, has launched SPARK – Arts & Cultural Grants Program, aimed at supporting creative projects,...
Jan 19, 2025
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Brimbank Council proposes to sell land for Australia's First Vietnamese Museum
Brimbank Council will be seeking community feedback on the proposed sale of Council land in Sunshine – located in Melbourne’s western suburbs - to the Vietnamese Museum...
Jan 19, 2025
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NBL announces extension of Mitsubishi sponsorship
Mitsubishi Motors Australia will continue as the NBL’s Major Partner and Official Vehicle Partner after a new deal was agreed that will extend the sponsorship through to the end...
Jan 18, 2025
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Community feedback sought on Fremantle draft Tree Retention Policy
The City of Fremantle recognises that tree canopy is increasingly important in urban environments with the greatest benefits coming from large, mature trees which provide the...
Jan 18, 2025
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Ampd Academy delivers bespoke training at Adventure Park Geelong
Registered training organisation Ampd Academy has advised of a program of bespoke training it has delivered at Geelong water and amusement park Adventure Park. In a social media...
Jan 18, 2025
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PATA extends visitor forecasting collaboration with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has extended its partnership with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) for an additional three years (2024 to 2027) to...
Jan 18, 2025
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New appointees announced to Stadiums Queensland Board
The Queensland Government has announced a refresh of the Stadiums Queensland board with five new directors: Stephen Moore, Michael Dobbie-Bridges, Debra Rains, Mary-Ann Strelow...
Jan 17, 2025
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JUMP! Swim School partners with Goodstart Early Learning to enhance water safety education in Western Australia
Aiming to provide expert water safety education to children aged zero to five, JUMP! Swim has announced a new partnership with Goodstart Early Learning (GSEL) centres across...
Jan 17, 2025
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Debris falling from SCG roof halts Big Bash League clash
The Big Bash League clash between the Thunder and Sixers at the Sydney Cricket Ground was halted yesterday evening when a piece of the roofing fell from the venue’s Bill...
Jan 17, 2025
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New Stats Perform report shows sports’ excitement about the transformative potential of AI
A newly published report has revealed that sports media organisations and sponsors are excited about the transformative potential of artificial intelligence on helping grow fans...
Jan 17, 2025
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Tennis Australia's Craig Tiley revealed as Australia's highest paid sporting executive
Tennis Australia Chief Executive Craig Tiley has been revealed as the highest paid sporting executive in Australia, earning $US2.35 million ($3.78 million) in the fiscal year...
Jan 16, 2025
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Think tank report suggests future action for aquatic fitness growth
A newly released report based on discussions at last year’s Aqua Summit and Aqua Industry Forum in Sydney has called for stakeholders in aquatic fitness to modernise the...
Jan 16, 2025
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