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Women and girls continue to benefit from Football Australia Community Grants
Women and girls will continue to benefit from Football Australia’s second round of their Growing Football Fund Community Grants, supported by CommBank. Education support for the...
Jan 14, 2025
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UTMB World Series partners with global trail running brand Aonijie
UTMB World Series has entered into an exclusive three-year partnership with Aonijie, a globally renowned brand specialising in trail running equipment. Aonijie will become the...
Jan 14, 2025
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Redevelopment secured for Roxy Community Theatre
Leeton Shire Council, located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, has announced that their Growing Regions Round 2 application submitted in late 2024 has been successful...
Jan 14, 2025
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Murray River luxury paddle steamer to boost region's tourism
Australia's first five-star river cruiser, the PS Australian Star, is closer to welcoming passengers on board, following the installation of a vintage steam engine and the deck....
Jan 14, 2025
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Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre introduces inland Water Safety Program
The Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre has introduced a new Inland Water Safety Program aimed at equipping children aged six to 14 years with essential survival skills in...
Jan 14, 2025
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Thailand Tourism Forum unveils ‘Joy of Missing Out’ concept
The 2025 Thailand Tourism Forum, held recently at the InterContinental Bangkok and attended by over 1000 delegates, unveiled the concept of JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) - replacing...
Jan 14, 2025
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Swimming NSW announces Veriu as accommodation partner for championship events
Swimming NSW has partnered with Veriu Macquarie Park, offering exclusive benefits to swimmers and their families traveling to Sydney Olympic Park for Swimming NSW Championship...
Jan 14, 2025
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Outback Queensland Masters returns in 2025
Australia’s most remote adventure golf series - the six weekend Outback Queensland Masters – is returning in 2025 staged over six consecutive weekends, 21st June – 27th July....
Jan 14, 2025
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Construction commences on Albany Artificial Reef Project
Construction has commenced on Western Australia's artificial 'Southern Ocean Surf Reef' at Middleton Beach in Albany – aimed at attracting surfers and tourists to the Great...
Jan 14, 2025
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Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum secures disaster recovery funds
Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum, situated between Swan Hill and Kerang on the shores of Victoria's Lake Boga, sustained damage during the flooding and extreme rainfall in October...
Jan 14, 2025
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Seymour War Memorial Outdoor Pool to reopen following flood repair
Mitchell Shire Council has advised that the Seymour War Memorial Outdoor Pool, located 40km north of Melbourne, is reopening on 17th January. Widespread damage from the October...
Jan 14, 2025
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Australia represented on newly established ‘Unintentional Doping’ Taskforce
A new taskforce has been established by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) with a focus on unintentional doping. WADA announced in November 2024 the seven members of the...
Jan 14, 2025
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Debris of uncertain origin causes closure of Sydney’s northern beaches
Nine of Sydney’s northern beaches have been closed today following the discovery of numerous white and grey marble-sized balls on the shorelines. Sydney’s Northern Beaches...
Jan 14, 2025
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Music Australia invests $2 million into Contemporary Music Sector
An investment of $2 million by Music Australia will support 17 organisations to strengthen core operations and staffing, administrative and running costs, and professional...
Jan 14, 2025
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South Australian lifesaving bodies train staff to keep pools open
Swimming pools have been kept open for communities in South Australia’s far north following the South Australian Department for Education having delivered a targeted recruitment...
Jan 13, 2025
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EngageRM Partners with eTrainU to launch new learning management system
Sports technology solutions leader EngageRM has announced a strategic partnership with eLearning specialists eTrainU to develop and launch a bespoke learning management system...
Jan 13, 2025
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Confusion surrounds gyms and superannuation contributions for group fitness instructors
Changes to employees’ superannuation requirements introduced last year appear to be causing confusion among a number of fitness operators who hire group fitness instructors as...
Jan 13, 2025
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Flood resilience enhanced for Omeo’s Livingstone Park
East Gippsland Shire Council is enhancing flood resilience for Omeo’s Livingstone Park with mitigation works to begin soon on protecting the 24-hectare centrepiece of Omeo....
Jan 13, 2025
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Broome’s Cable Beach redevelopment receives $9 million boost
Broome’s Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment has secured an additional $9 million in funding for the next stage of work to transform the foreshore into a globally recognised...
Jan 13, 2025
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New TGL golf initiative names SYNLawn as official synthetic surface partner
The new TGL (TMRW Golf League) competition backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy has announced Sport Group’s SYNLawn as its official synthetic surface partner. SYNLawn has...
Jan 13, 2025
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ArtHouse at RACV Goldfields Resort hosts ‘Big Things’ Art Exhibition
In recognition of Australians’ fascination with ‘big things’ - large-scale tourist attractions scattered across the country - ArtHouse at RACV Goldfields Resort has opened its...
Jan 13, 2025
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Shane Gould supports Sandon Point Surf Club in promotion of anti-drowning floating initiative
Committed to water safety and education in her post elite swimming career, Dr Shane Gould has today backed the Sandon Point Surf Club in its initiative to promote the Float to...
Jan 13, 2025
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New Putney Park swim site to open on Parramatta River
A new Putney Park swim site is to have its official opening on the Parramatta River on Saturday 18th January - marking a new era of river recreation in the City of Ryde. The new...
Jan 13, 2025
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Dunedin City Council reopens submissions for its draft Festivals and Events Plan
Submissions have been reopened for Dunedin City Council’s draft Festivals and Events Plan following ongoing interest after the initial deadline closed. The new deadline for...
Jan 13, 2025
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