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Binance partnership delivers design opportunity for Australian Grand Prix fans

Binance, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with BWT Alpine Formula One driver, Pierre Gasly, to give fans the chance to design his helmet for the season-opening...

Lauren Ganley announced as Chair of Kakadu Tourism

Lauren Ganley, a First Nations woman with decades of experience working to advance Indigenous engagement, has succeeded Rick Allert as Chair of Kakadu Tourism, following...

2024 Dunedin Fringe Festival sees rise in audience numbers and revenue for artists

The 11-day Dunedin Fringe Festival’s multidisciplinary celebration of the arts - the largest art festival in the South Island - saw a 10% rise in audience numbers on the...

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Report reveals planned new Hobart Stadium will incur $171 million maintenance costs over 30 years

New details about the costs of Hobart’s proposed AFL stadium have revealed that the venue will incur costs - in addition to its construction cost - of $171 million over 30 years...

Nutrition Warehouse study reveals habits that annoy gym goers

Nutrition Warehouse, one of Australia’s top providers of premium sports nutrition, has partnered with marathon runner, fitness enthusiast, and founder of Etiquette Expert, Jo...

RACQ to become Principal Hospitality Partner of Brisbane Entertainment Centre

RACQ will become the Principal Hospitality Partner of the Brisbane Entertainment Centre - a move highlighting RACQ’s commitment to providing members with valuable benefits. From...

Tourism technology transformation defined at FITUR 2025

100 pioneering companies in tourism booking management technology from around the world will be attending the International Tourism Trade Fair - FITUR 2025 - organised by IFEMA...

Sydney Thunder becomes first Big Bash League club to run carbon-neutral match

The Sydney Thunder, an Australian franchise professional cricket team, competing in Australia's domestic Twenty20 cricket competition, the Big Bash League, are set to become the...

Glen Eira Council reopens redeveloped Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool

Glen Eira City Council has celebrated the reopening of the redeveloped Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool/Carnegie Swim Centre, a much-loved community facility now revitalised to...

Vale: Stefan Kamasz

Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to learn of the death of Football Australia Hall of Fame Inductee, Stefan Kamasz, a revered figure whose contributions to the game...

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium announces hatching of new Gentoo penguin chick

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has announced the hatching of a new Gentoo penguin chick, born to parents Pink Lady and Winnie on 3rd November 2024. DNA testing has recently confirmed...

VenuesLive announces new Executive Chef appointment at Optus Stadium

Optus Stadium operator VenuesLive has announced the appointment of Alasdair Thompson as the venue’s new Executive Chef - only the second person to hold the position since the...

Planned Bahrain Surf Park on target for 2026 launch

Set to be the first surf park in the MENA region to utilise Spain’s advanced ‘Wavegarden Cove’ technology, the developers of the Bahrain Surf Park have advised that the new...

Melbourne Opera presents special event at Royal Exhibition Building

Melbourne Opera is presenting Richard Wagner’s epic comedy masterpiece, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, in February at the Royal Exhibition Building Billed as the opera event of...

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Inner West Council's Creative Town Halls initiative a success

The conversion of Sydney’s Inner West Council’s seven town halls to free arts venues has been a success with over 1,100 bookings in the first three months of the program....

Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre’s system upgrade saves time and boosts group fitness

The switch to a more modern facility management system at the Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre has already led to a 25% reduction in administration time, with potential for...

Beijing Workers' Stadium repurposed for winter sport

With the new Chinese Super League season not set to kick off until next month, the Beijing Workers' Stadium in China’s capital, home to the Beijing Guoan football club, has been...

Reusable 'bettercups' to be available at Australian Open 2025

A strategic partnership between Sustainability Victoria and Tennis Australia will see thousands of extra reusable cups on hand at the Australian Open 2025, replacing single-use...

Near-tragedy prompts beach safety warning from Lake Macquarie City Council

Lake Macquarie City Council has advised of a near- tragedy in which a 12-year-old boy required resuscitation after being buried head-first in the sand. The incident has prompted...

Geoff Lord profiled in latest printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine

The career achievements of Geoff Lord, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Belgravia Group, have been charted in a feature in the latest edition (issue 165) of Australasian...

Blue Mountains Council reaffirms ‘inappropriate’ swimwear ban

Blue Mountains Leisure Centres, an arm of the Blue Mountains City Council, has reaffirmed via social media, that thongs and g-string swimwear are 'not acceptable' at its...

Surf Life Saving WA coordinates successful Powercraft Skills Maintenance Initiative

Surf Life Saving WA coordinated a Powercraft Skills Maintenance Initiative in December 2024 which has since wrapped up, having proven to be a success. Held across three...

Hong Kong Police arrest five over sale of fake concert tickets

Hong Kong Police have arrested five men for allegedly selling fake tickets to Cantopop Andy Lau Tak-wah holiday season concerts at the Hong Kong Coliseum via online platforms....

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CSIRO study reveals the power of personalised goal setting for weight loss

As Australians set health resolutions for the new year, new research from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has unveiled the power of...

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