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Construction commences on Perth's newest beach and first ocean pool
Works have commenced on Perth's newest family-friendly beach and 50-metre coastal pool, marking an important step in the delivery of the $272.3 million transformation of the new...
Dec 22, 2024
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Mount Hotham spotlights its free summer guided walks
Mount Hotham’s popular free guided walks have returned, inviting participants to discover Victoria’s alpine trails. Mt Hotham is Australia’s second-highest alpine resort...
Dec 22, 2024
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Australians wary of outdoor bush activities as extreme weather looms over summer holidays
As Australians prepare for their summer holiday activities in the outdoors, a new poll shows that a majority are concerned about extreme weather events ruining their plans. An...
Dec 22, 2024
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Environment
Genesian Theatre Company’s new theatre officially opens
The Genesian Theatre Company’s new theatre in Rozelle in Sydney’s inner west was declared open this past week - marking the beginning of a new chapter for not only the Genesians...
Dec 22, 2024
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Grandstand named in honour of Lismore cricket legend
Lismore’s newly refurbished Oakes Oval has named its grandstand after local cricket legend Lyn Larsen AM, in honour of her extraordinary contributions to the sport and deep...
Dec 22, 2024
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RWS Global delivers holiday experiences to over 10 million people worldwide
Entertainment and experience specialists RWS Global is entertaining over 10 million consumers at attractions around the world this holiday season. Helping to create more than 75...
Dec 22, 2024
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Regional and remote event to benefit from new Festivals Australia funding
19 grant recipients are to share in over $700,000 thanks to the Federal Government’s Festivals Australia program - an initiative that supports individual art projects at...
Dec 21, 2024
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre hosts 1600 events in 2024
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia’s premier business events destination, has shared details of its exceptional performance in 2024, hosting 1,600 events, welcoming...
Dec 21, 2024
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Venues
Revo Fitness opens latest gym in Wanneroo
Revo Fitness has opened its 52nd gym in the northern Perth suburb of Wanneroo. Opened on 17th December, the 2000 square metre club offers a state-of-the-art facility delivering...
Dec 21, 2024
Wellness /
Fitness
National Trust in Victoria extends partnership with VenuesLive and Scott Pickett Group
The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has announced the expansion of its successful partnership with VenuesLive and the Scott Pickett Group. Building on the success at the...
Dec 21, 2024
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AusCycling’s AusBike program wins UCI Cycling for All Award
AusCycling’s ground-breaking bike education program AusBike has taken out the inaugural UCI Cycling for All Award at the 2024 UCI Mobility & Bike City Forum. Presented in Abu...
Dec 20, 2024
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Health and Fitness Association Global Report shows a buoyant and resilient fitness industry
The Health and Fitness Association’s 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic challenges, the fitness industry has rebounded from the pandemic and is...
Dec 20, 2024
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Australian Olympic Committee appoints new Chief of Public Affairs
The Australian Olympic Committee's (AOC) has appointed Vice President for The Committee for Brisbane - Jacob Anson - as its first Chief of Public Affairs and International...
Dec 20, 2024
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Marketing
TEG Sport partners with Professional Darts Corporation to launch ANZ Premier League
The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has announced the launch of an Australasian series of its Premier League competition, working with TEG Sport to introduce the series at...
Dec 20, 2024
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Venues
SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia welcomes elite coaching appointments for LA 2028
SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia (SWIM/SCTA) has congratulated the “remarkable coaches” appointed to guide Swimming Australia’s national teams through the next Olympic and...
Dec 20, 2024
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Aquatics
Program encourages South Australian teens to get active and off screens
The South Australian Government is investing $2.38 million through the Active State Collaboration Program (ASCP) to continue its bold action to get young people active and away...
Dec 20, 2024
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Swimming Australia approves new constitution giving athletes and clubs more say in governance
Swimming Australia’s nine voting members - made up of the seven State and Territory Member Organisations, Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM/SCTA) and the Australian...
Dec 19, 2024
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Aquatics
Royal Life Saving WA and LIWA Aquatics celebrate 20 years of Watch Around Water program
Celebrating a legacy of water safety in aquatic facilities, LIWA Aquatics has joined with Royal Life Saving WA to mark the 20th anniversary of its Watch Around Water program....
Dec 19, 2024
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Aquatics
War on Single Use Plastic partners with Uber One during Big Bash events
With a goal to reduce the amount of single-use plastic cups at major sporting events, Sydney-based social enterprise - War on Single Use Plastic (WOSUP) - has entered into a...
Dec 19, 2024
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Western Australian Police set up helpline for pole vault athletes impacted complaints about coach Alex Parnov
The Western Australian Police Force and Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) are establishing a dedicated complaints pathway for athletes victimised by the alleged...
Dec 19, 2024
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Legal
Confederation of Australian Sport looks to industry unity and revival of advocacy role
Ned Coten, President of the Confederation of Australian Sport (CAS) has issued a call for unity in the sport industry - suggesting that a revived CAS might provide a cohesive...
Dec 19, 2024
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Recreation
Wizard of Oz precinct opens at Warner Bros. Movie World
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has today opened its new $100 million The Wizard of Oz precinct at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast. Featuring two ground-breaking...
Dec 19, 2024
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Australian Swim Schools Association and NSW Aquatic and Recreation Institute to stage joint conference in 2025
Aiming to deliver on commitments for more unity in the aquatics industry, the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) and the Aquatic and Recreation Institute NSW (ARI NSW)...
Dec 19, 2024
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Aquatics
Auditor-General critical of Tourism Australia’s spending though uncompetitive procurement processes
Tourism Australia is under fire for outsourcing the majority of its budget on third-party contractors in deals that did not have competitive tenders. The Auditor General report...
Dec 19, 2024
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