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Cruising Yacht Club Australia releases statement on Sydney to Hobart yacht race fatalities

Cruising Yacht Club Australia has released a statement following the death of two occupants from separate yachts participating in the 2024 Sydney to Hobart race. Race organisers...

Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife restores rights to have crocodiles as pets

Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife are restoring the rights of Territorians to have crocodiles as pets. The decision by the current NT Government is a reversal of the former...

Malaysia’s Sunway Lagoon reimagines its Wild Wild West night park

Malaysia’s Sunway Lagoon has unveiled Captain Quack Land – a reimagining of its Wild Wild West night park. This nautical wonderland located in Kuala Lumpur, inspired by Sunway...

Kiama Council urges water safety following two drownings

Kiama Council Mayor Cameron McDonald has urged safe use of beaches and waterways after two drownings this holiday season. A drowning was reported at south Bombo Beach yesterday...

Dreamworld opens new Rivertown precinct

Dreamworld has unveiled Rivertown, its highly anticipated new world featuring the brand-new Jungle Rush rollercoaster, Murrissippi Motors family ride and Jane’s Rivertown...

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Sensory Room elevates Visitor Experience

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has opened a new sensory room - marking a significant milestone in accessibility and inclusive guest experiences. The carefully designed space offers a...

Shoalhaven experiences record visitation growth

According to the latest data released by the Australian Government, the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales has experienced record growth in visitor spending over the past five...

Hunter Sports Centre expansion now set for March opening

The Hunter Sports Centre, kaiyu nungkiliko, is back on track to open its doors to the public in March 2025. A preview of the $52 million expansion last week revealed a new...

New museums in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District on track for completion in 2025

The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has advised that four highly anticipated major museums - the Zayed National Museum, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, Natural History...

Woodford Folk Festival to present six days and nights of music, art and culture

Following a challenging year for live music and events, Woodford Folk Festival is inviting festival goers to immerse themselves in six days and nights of music, art and culture...

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Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato set to stage Warriors and All Blacks games in 2025

Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato is set to host both Warriors and All Blacks matches next year. On 15th February, the New Zealand Warriors take on the Melbourne Storm in a...

Wishing Readers a Happy Christmas and prosperous holiday season

With the festive season upon us, we would like to extend warm wishes to our readers for a joyous Christmas and holiday season. As we reflect on our year, we want to express our...

NBL set to stage two fixtures on Christmas Day

Having gained encouraging venue attendances and television ratings over past two years, the NBL is continuing with its experiment to stage season fixtures on Christmas Day....

AUSactive seeks non-Executive Director

The AUSactive board is looking to recruit one non-executive director, to ensure that the board has the requisite diversity and collective skills as set out in its board...

Moira Shire Council introduces new bins to manage waste in peak tourist season

New waste management options will be in place at key tourist locations across Moira Shire this season to help improve visitor experience during the peak holiday season. The new...

Endless Surf highlights role of surf parks as ‘anchor attractions’

Following the debut of its first artificial wave attraction in the German city of Munich this year, surf pool specialists Endless Surf are heading into 2025 looking forward to...

Tourism NT enhances Aboriginal tourism opportunities along popular drive routes

Tourism NT looks to provide opportunities to develop new Aboriginal-led tourism experiences along two renowned self-drive routes: the Red Centre Way and the Explorers Way. The...

Queensland Government backs more than 750 new and exceptional arts experiences

The Queensland Government has announced the award of almost $1.2 million to support more than 750 new arts tours and theatre experiences. Expected to reach more than 80,000...

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Marvel Stadium surface described as 'substandard' for Big Bash League clash

The outfield at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium has come under scrutiny once again during last night's Big Bash League clash between the Renegades and Scorchers. While the Renegades...

Tourism Australia looks to promote Muslim-friendly holidays for Indonesians

Tourism Australia has announced the launch of its first consortium of travel agencies in Indonesia, aimed at offering Muslim-friendly holidays in Australia. The consortium, a...

Swimming Australia names coaches and program partners driving its performance hubs

With Australia boasting a population of 27 million, Swimming Australia’s performance hubs allow the Dolphins – considered a minnow in regard to population and subsequent talent...

Elite surfing competition secured for Phillip Island

Visit Victoria has helped secure the Phillip Island Pro – being held at Cape Woolamai on the Bass Coast, Victoria from 17th to 22nd March 2025. The event will be co-sanctioned...

Boxing Day Test at the MCG set to experience high temperatures and rising F&B prices

Described by Cricket Australia as “the biggest sports event of the summer”, this week’s Boxing Day Test at the MCG is expected to be a milestone event. With general admission...

Vietnam-based live sport piracy ring shut down by Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment

A notorious Vietnam-based live sport piracy ring, viewed globally, has been shut down by world leading anti-piracy coalition, The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment...

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