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Desire for trusted news and credible communication among Bolster Group’s 2025 trend predictions

Melbourne-based entertainment and culture marketing specialists, Bolster group, has shared its predictions for what 2025 might look like with the desire for trusted news and...

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Mysterious debris balls wash up on NSW South Coast beaches

Eurobodalla Shire Council on the NSW Far South Coast last week reported mysterious debris balls having washed up on at least two beaches – in a similar scenario to the mixed...

AUSactive secures endorsement from Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability

With a focus on inclusive exercise and physical activity for everyone, AUSactive has secured recognition from the Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability...

All Blacks test announced for Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium

Dunedin Venues Management has announced that following the sell out All Blacks test this year, Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium will once again play host to the 2025 season opener...

Australian Swim Schools Association and International Swim Schools Association formalise partnership

The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) and the International Swim Schools Association (ISSA) have formalised their partnership in what is referred to as “a major step in...

Odgers Berndtson appointed by Australian Olympic Committee for Chief Executive search

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has this week appointed global executive search firm, Odgers Berndtson, to find a successor to Matt Carroll, who will step down from his...

City of Fremantle welcomes $3.75 million for Hilton Park revitalisation

The City of Fremantle has welcomed a $3.75 investment by the Australian Government in the Hilton Park precinct project. The funding will go towards stage one of renewal works in...

R&A Women in Golf Charter holds inaugural awards night

The R&A, one of world golf's leading bodies, recently held its Women in Golf Charter inaugural awards night in Melbourne - highlighting the work that clubs and facilities around...

NGV Kids on Tour and NGV Kids Summer Festival returns in 2025

The Victorian Government has announced the return of the NGV Kids on Tour and NGV Kids Summer Festival, with a range of free, creative activities designed to entertain and...

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Universal Studios Japan identified as Asia’s most visited theme park

Welcoming 16 million visitors in 2023, Universal Studios Japan has been identified as most visited amusement and theme parks in the Asia-Pacific region. As identified by market...

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Swimming Australia announces head coaching appointment ahead of 2028 LA Olympic Games

Swimming Australia has announced the head coaching appointment of Fernando Possenti to spearhead the next four-year cycle of its open water team towards the 2028 LA Olympic...

First stage of Omeo Mountain Bike Park delivers more than 20 runs

The first stage of the Omeo Mountain Bike Park, located at the base of Gippsland’s Mount Sam State Forest, is set to become a major drawcard as one of Australia’s best mountain...

Victorian Government’s Fair Access Policy Roadmap adopted state-wide

The Victorian Government’s Fair Access Policy Roadmap has been adopted state-wide, ensuring women and girls across Victoria have equal access to sporting facilities and...

Gymnastics Australia’s National Clubs Carnival to remain on Gold Coast until 2027

Gymnastics Australia has advised that its premier participation event - the National Clubs Gymnastics Carnival - is set to remain on the Gold Coast for a further three years, as...

Towers 4 Change debuts as Australia’s biggest stair climb challenge for charity

Australia’s first four-tower vertical stair climb challenge is set to debut in 2025 with ‘Towers 4 Change’ aiming to raise over $400,000 - or $100,000 per tower - at the West...

Semnox Solutions wins 2024 IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Best New Product

Semnox Solutions, a global leader in providing technology-driven solutions for the entertainment and leisure industry, has shared its acclamation in securing first place in the...

Zoos SA updates on Monarto Safari Park's Asian elephant herd

Zoos SA has advised on the progress of Asian elephant, Burma, who has completed her standard quarantine period at Monarto Safari Park and is now ready for visitors - and a new...

Christchurch Art Gallery marks 20th anniversary with new sculpture

Te Puna o Waiwhetū Christchurch Art Gallery is marking its 20th anniversary with a new sculpture by Yona Lee, called ‘Fountain in Transit’, which connects to the Gallery's...

Australian Event Awards and Symposium to be held in Coffs Harbour for next three years

A partnership between the organisers of the Australian Event Awards and Symposium with the City of Coffs Harbour will see the destination host the pivotal gathering of the...

Live Nation to manage new Waikato Regional Theatre

In a partnership with Waikato Regional Property Trust, Live Nation New Zealand has been announced as the operator of the new Waikato Regional Theatre. Set to open late-2025 in...

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Police assessing ‘potential criminal conduct’ involving former WAIS and Olympic pole-vault coach Alex Parnov

Western Australian Police are assessing “potential criminal conduct” involving former Olympic pole-vault coach Alex Parnov in the wake of allegations that he groomed,...

ICC Chairman Jay Shah pushes for Cricket’s inclusion in Olympics

Newly appointed ICC Chairman Jay Shah has this week met with top officials of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics organising committee to discuss cricket's potential inclusion in the...

More Western Australian public school sporting facilities to be opened up for community use

As part of the Western Australian Government program to make sport more accessible for Western Australians, more sporting facilities on public school sites will be opened up for...

New appointments to the board of Sport New Zealand to promote physical activity

Four new board members have been appointed to the board of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ). Announcing the appointments yesterday, New Zealand Sport and Recreation...

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