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Christchurch City Council highlights benefits of adult swimming lessons

Christchurch City Council has highlighted the benefits of adult swimming lessons which it offers as part of the Swimsmart programme held at Graham Condon, Jellie Park, Matatiki...

Ballarat’s sporting facilities showcased during array of Summer events

Ballarat is set to host seven different sporting events showcasing the city's impressive facilities and anticipated to attract thousands of visitors. The diverse mixture...

London's Design Museum to celebrate a century of swimming and style

A major exhibition celebrating a century of aquatics - covering sports performance, architecture and fashion - is to be held at London's Design Museum from 28th March to 17th...

Royal Life Saving to stage symposium on future of aquatic facilities

As part of its ongoing work in advocating for aquatic facility infrastructure across the country, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia, on behalf of the National Aquatic...

Independent review of Hobart’s new AFL stadium reveals likely cost blowout

A Tasmanian Government-commissioned independent report into Hobart's proposed new AFL stadium has found the costs of the project have been significantly underestimated while its...

Funding boosts access to arts and culture in Western Australian regions

More than $700,000 in funding will help Western Australian regional communities access and participate in arts and cultural activities. 15 projects/events will share in $714,704...

10,000 fans welcomed to test event at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

The main stadium at the Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) development in Hong Kong has staged its first test event with 10,247 spectators attending a university rugby sevens tournament...

NSW Herbarium offers global access to digital plant platform

People from around the world can now access digital records of more than one million plants with the launch of the first searchable image archive from the National Herbarium of...

Cancer Council marks 10th anniversary of commercial solarium ban in Australia

With January 2025 marking the10th anniversary of the commercial solarium ban in Australia, Cancer Council encourages all Australians to be SunSmart reminding the public that “no...

New outdoor fitness station in Newcastle supports active ageing

A collaboration between City of Newcastle, Port Waratah and the Hunter Ageing Alliance has delivered an outdoor fitness station for Maryville - installed between the Drop In The...

Launch for VICSWIM program’s 49th year

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Education Ben Carroll have today launched VICSWIM 2025, joining Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) Chief Executive Kathy...

SIS Pitches spotlights its global installations, milestones and future projects

SIS Pitches, a British sports surfaces manufacturer, has spotlighted its milestones, future projects and recent global installations - including that of the first-ever hybrid...

Project to deliver Singapore’s ‘second sports hub’ breaks ground

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction of Singapore’s Toa Payoh integrated sport and lifestyle development. Part of the nation’s Sports...

Gema Group starts catering contract at Melbourne’s AAMI Park

Gema Group has announced “an exciting new chapter” with the Sydney-based company taking on catering services at Melbourne’s AAMI Park over the weekend. On social media, Gema...

Climb Toowoomba bouldering gym proves popular since October opening

Climb Toowoomba, the city’s first bouldering gym, has proved to be a popular attraction for local climbers, boulderers and rock-hopping enthusiasts since its opening almost...

Federal Assistant Treasurer targets gyms and wellness apps in warning on 'subscription traps'

Picking up on a tactic often adopted by state fair trading and consumer affairs ministers and agencies, Federal Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, Stephen...

Tourism Victoria removes social media post describing unpatrolled Mornington Peninsula beach as a ‘pristine swimming spot’

Number 16 beach, on the Bass Strait side of Rye, is described on the Visit Victoria website as “recommended for experienced surfers only” as it is not patrolled by lifesavers....

Affluent suburbs of Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney benefit from enhanced swimming pool provision

Public swimming pools in affluent areas of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are provided for as few 7,000 residents, while newer and outlying suburbs may have a ratio as high as...

Former Victorian Sport Minister John Eren appointed to Kardinia Park Stadium Trust

John Eren, the former Victorian Minister for Sport and Minister for Tourism and Major Events, has been appointed to the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust. Announcing the appointment,...

INTIX joins AO StartUps program

INTIX, Australia's largest independent provider of sports ticketing solutions, has been announced as the latest company that will benefit from being part of the AO StartUps...

New Onkaparinga coastal boardwalk connects popular Adelaide beaches

A newly opened section of boardwalk trial linking the foreshores of Port Noarlunga and Christies Beach in South Australia has proved popular since its pre-Christmas opening. The...

Bushfire evacuation centre opened at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre

Out-of-control bushfires in Western Australia's south have prompted the opening of an evacuation centre at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre over recent days. The facility...

GSTC Criteria for food and beverage service providers in tourism opens for public consultation

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has opened the first public consultation for its Criteria for Food Service Providers in Tourism. Open until 3rd March 2025, the...

‘Plan for Our Parks’ initiative conserves 6.5 million hectares of Western Australian land and water

The Western Australian Government has conserved 6.5 million hectares of WA land and water - equivalent in size to Tasmania - with the completion of their ‘Plan for Our Parks’...

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