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New Chief Executive announced for Sydney Olympic Park Authority

The Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) has appointed Neisha D’Souza as the Chief Executive on an initial 12-month contract commencing from January. D’Souza’s appointment comes...

Research shows circus participation contributes to youth wellbeing

Spaghetti Circus, a leading Australian youth circus and the organisation behind the National Circus Festival, has released a report revealing the significant positive impact...

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New ‘living seawall’ to help protect Sunshine Coast’s Golden Beach

An innovative project - part of a trial with the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Queensland Government funded QCoast2100 Program – is aimed at providing protection from...

Dynamic brand collaborations planned for Gisborne’s Rhythm and Vines New Year's music festival

A combination of dynamic brand collaborations and a stand-out musical lineup is planned for Rhythm and Vines - New Zealand's renowned New Year's music festival - to welcome in...

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Australian tourism bodies respond to latest International Visitor Survey

The Australian Tourism and Export Council (ATEC), Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC), and Destination NSW have responded to the latest International Visitor Survey (IVS)...

FIBA to debut new 3×3 competition in Bangkok

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced plans for a new 3×3 event that will debut in the Thailand capital of Bangkok. Set to feature teams from around the...

Canberra's Big Splash pool and waterpark fails to open for summer

With temperatures rising, ACT residents are facing a summer without being able to access the Big Splash Waterpark in the Canberra suburb of Belconnen. Reports indicate that the...

High Performance Sport New Zealand announces direct investment of more than $160 million

High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) will invest $162.8 million directly into 36 National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) over the next four years through to the Los Angeles...

City Venue Management announces new leadership structure to drive growth and innovation

City Venue Management (CVM) has announced a pivotal transformation in its organisational structure and leadership team, with Reece Rackley transitioning to the newly created...

Viva Leisure reveals UK expansion with Plus Fitness master franchise agreement

Viva Leisure Limited has announced the execution of a Master Franchise Agreement for the United Kingdom, marking a significant step in the expansion of the Plus Fitness brand....

Penrith Whitewater Stadium to host 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships

Penrith Whitewater Stadium will be hosting the 2025 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Championships from 1st-6th October – marking the first time the event...

Athletics New Zealand welcomes HPSNZ funding boost while swimming among NSOs to have funding reduced

Athletics New Zealand has welcomed today's announcement from High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) that it will be one of the sports that will receive a share of $162.8...

Melbourne & Olympic Parks invests in new rolling house stage technology

Melbourne & Olympic Parks (M&OP) has invested in new innovative rolling house stages technology for some of the biggest acts from Australia and internationally to now perform...

FIBO 40th edition to include new hall for technology and digitalisation

Germany’s FIBO, a leading fitness industry trade show, will be held from 10th to 13th April 2025 at the Exhibition Centre Cologne – marking its 40th edition. With 13 halls,...

More than 100 delegates attend ARV's Fitness and Wellness Summit

Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has advised of the success of its annual Fitness and Wellness Summit, hosted at Ikon Park in the Melbourne suburb of Carlton. Over 100...

Dreamworld ends all human interactions with tigers

Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has advised that its staff will no longer come into direct contact with the animals at its Tiger Island attraction. The move comes after a tiger...

TTF welcomes Federal Government backing for new tourism workforce development platform

Tourism and Transport Forum Australia (TTF) has welcomed the impending launch of eeger, a new careers and training resource designed to tackle workforce shortages, skill...

Tourism Research Australia releases latest International Visitor Survey data

Tourism Research Australia has today released their latest International Visitor Survey data which showed a moderation of international tourism results for the September quarter...

ICC Sydney increases its contribution to the New South Wales visitor economy

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has reported an increased contribution to the New South Wales visitor economy compared to the...

World Athletics publishes concerning findings from four-year analysis into online abuse

World Athletics has unveiled the findings of a ground-breaking four-year report analysing online abuse in athletics - the first in-depth, longitudinal analysis of the issue by...

Special Olympics Australia Chief Executive to depart role in 2025

Pierre Comis, Chief Executive of Special Olympics Australia (SOA), has announced he will step down from his role in March next year. Comis joined SOA in February 2020 as Head of...

Court orders Granties Maze owner to dismantle 'materially unsafe' amusement rides

John Grant, the owner of the Granties Maze in the NSW Illawarra, has been ordered to dismantle more than two dozen attractions at the fun park - including a climbing wall,...

CERM PI research team extends deadline for input to latest survey of aquatic and recreation centres

Undertaking its yearly trends survey of expensive recovery and membership types in aquatic, recreation and sport centres, the CERM PI research team from the University of South...

New Zealand’s working visa change welcomed by tourism industry

Changes to New Zealand’s Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) system have been welcomed by Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA). The changes, announced yesterday by New Zealand...

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