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Swimming Australia announces head coaching team for 2028 LA Olympic and Paralympic Games
Rohan Taylor, the swimming coach who steered the Dolphins to success in Paris, preceded by the swimming team’s most successful Games at the Tokyo Olympics, has been reappointed...
Dec 19, 2024
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Liberty Media's proposed acquisition of MotoGP enters second phase
Formula One’s US-based owner Liberty Media Corporation has received notice of the European Commission opening a more in-depth (Phase II) investigation into its proposed...
Dec 19, 2024
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Sport
Sustainable visitation growth planned for Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government has a plan to sustainably grow visitation – aspiring to achieve 1.6 million interstate visitors and 400,000 international visitors by 2030 as part of...
Dec 19, 2024
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Tourism
FIBO 2025 to include bodybuilding competition for amateurs and professionals
Germany’s FIBO fitness industry trade show, being held from 10th to 13th April 2025 at the Exhibition Centre Cologne, will see the 40th edition host bodybuilding competitions...
Dec 19, 2024
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Reflections Hawks Nest opens new Saltwater Pool
Reflections Hawks Nest holiday park, situated between Bennett's Beach and Hawks Nest near Port Stephens on the NSW mid north coast, has opened a large saltwater pool in time for...
Dec 19, 2024
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Creative Australia appoints new Executive Director, Development and Partnerships
Creative Australia has welcomed Leisa Bacon to the role of its new Executive Director, Development and Partnerships, effective February 2025. Bacon brings over 20 years of...
Dec 19, 2024
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Contractor announced for Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre
The head contractor for the new Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre has been announced – marking a major milestone. The Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment has advised...
Dec 19, 2024
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PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Singapore secures three prestigious sustainability certifications
Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay has become the first hotel in Singapore to secure three prestigious sustainability certifications in 2024. Certifications include BCA Green Mark...
Dec 19, 2024
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Gymnastics Clubs Australia locks in 2025 Congress dates
Gymnastics Clubs Australia (GCA) has announced that its fifth annual National Congress will be held at Twin Towns, Tweed Heads on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd July next year....
Dec 19, 2024
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Golf in Australia sees fifth consecutive year of membership growth
Golf in Australia is celebrating its fifth consecutive year of club membership growth and a record amount of people playing golf according to figures revealed in the annual Golf...
Dec 19, 2024
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Golf
Community coaches and officials sought for ASC Women's Mentor Program
The Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) Women’s Mentor Program is looking for community coaches and officials. The ASC Women’s Mentor Program supports women coaches and...
Dec 19, 2024
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Education
Discovery Parks MIldura reopens following two-year flood rebuild
Discovery Parks has reopened its Mildura, Buronga Riverside holiday park ahead of the festive season, after a two-year recovery journey following the devastating Murray River...
Dec 19, 2024
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Pill testing trial to commence at NSW music festivals
The NSW Government has announced it will permit a 12-month trial of pill-testing at music festivals beginning in early 2025 - a practice some other states have already adopted...
Dec 18, 2024
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WACA Ground signs naming rights deal with Bunnings Warehouse
The WACA Ground has announced a short-term naming rights partnership with Bunnings Warehouse, designating the famous eastern and western grass banks at the historic venue as the...
Dec 18, 2024
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ABS Occupational Standard Classification for Australia revised to include Pilates and Yoga Instructors
AUSactive has welcomed the recent revision by the Australian Bureau of Statistics of the Occupational Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) to now include Pilates and...
Dec 18, 2024
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Fitness
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium reopens ‘Day and Night on the Reef’ experience
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has advised it will be reopening its popular 1.7 million litre Day and Night on the Reef oceanarium, while simultaneously launching a brand-new Rockpool...
Dec 18, 2024
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New General Manager announced for Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
In recognition of his outstanding contributions made while in the role as Acting General Manager Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC), Nick Jeffrey has been...
Dec 18, 2024
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Suncorp Stadium’s Annual Golf Day generates biggest ever charity donation
Suncorp Stadium has donated its biggest ever cheque to good causes following its Annual Charity Golf Day - which raised $100,000 for the activities of Hear and Say and new...
Dec 18, 2024
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New waterplay and ninja warrior course launched at Brickpit Park
Hornsby Shire Council has unveiled its newly upgraded playground at the popular Brickpit Park in Thornleigh, featuring Council’s first junior ninja warrior course, a junior...
Dec 18, 2024
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Retiring Paris 2024 athletes to participate in AIS Gen32 Coach Program
Retiring Paris 2024 stars Eddie Ockenden ( above left ), Melissa Tapper and Jed Altschwager have been named in the second Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Gen32 Coach Program...
Dec 18, 2024
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Sydney Showground and RAS open new accessibility and sensory facilities
Sydney Showground and the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS of NSW) have announced the launch of an exciting venue upgrade with the opening of a new sensory room, adult...
Dec 18, 2024
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World Athletics moves to protect 25 athletes from online abuse
Following the release of findings from a four-year report analysing online abuse in athletics, World Athletics has offered 25 athletes year-round AI protection on their social...
Dec 18, 2024
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Upgrade works underway at City of Onkaparinga’s Hopgood Theatre
Work has begun on a major internal refurbishment of the Hopgood Theatre, with the $6 million project to breathe new life into the popular performing arts venue located at the...
Dec 18, 2024
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Rockhampton Zoo conducts ‘live’ animal escape drill
Rockhampton Zoo has carried out a simulated animal escape drill, with staff looking for Zoo Director Liz Bellward dressed up as a giant bird exhibit that had escaped. The...
Dec 18, 2024
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