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Taronga announces GIO Insurance as Principal Partner of new Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Centre
Taronga Conservation Society Australia has announced GIO Insurance as the Principal Partner for the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Centre (ARC) which opened earlier this...
Dec 11, 2024
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International Olympic Committee advises of record income through 2021 to 2024 cycle
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has advised that it will close its 2021-2024 cycle with record revenues of US$7.6 billion, enabling the distribution of US$6.8 billion...
Dec 11, 2024
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Creative Australia’s $12 million investment supports 246 Projects
Creative Australia’s latest investment of $12 million will support 246 projects spanning First Nations arts, literature, theatre, circus, visual arts, dance, emerging and...
Dec 11, 2024
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Diversity of Cairns Festival 2024 program helps attract strong attendance
The popularity of the 2024 Cairns Festival, which attracted more than 136,000 over the 10-day program, was driven by the quality and diversity of the program, as well as the...
Dec 11, 2024
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ICC Sydney team secures array of awards at inaugural ABEA awards
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, secured a raft of accolades at the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) inaugural awards...
Dec 11, 2024
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Dog park opening completes final stage of Penrith’s new sport and recreation precinct
Penrith City Council has advised that a fenced dog park, catering for dogs of all sizes has been opened – marking the final stage of the new Gipps Street Recreation Precinct,...
Dec 11, 2024
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Test pool fills conducted at new Adelaide Aquatic Centre site
Test pool fills have been conducted for the 50-metre indoor pool and the Learn to Swim indoor pool at the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre site – marking the first time either pool...
Dec 11, 2024
Aquatics
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark conducts ‘Devil swap’
As part of the ‘Save the Tasmanian Devil’ program conservation organisation, Aussie Ark, has conducted a ‘Devil swap’ in which five genetically valuable Devils left the Ark for...
Dec 11, 2024
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AFL launches its new brand campaign for AFL PLAY
The AFL is showcasing the inclusive, welcoming and high energy nature of local football via its new brand campaign for AFL PLAY - launched to coincide with summer school...
Dec 11, 2024
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Go Media Stadium acknowledged as New Zealand’s Best and Busiest Big Venue
Auckland’s Go Media Stadium has registered a record-breaking year, ending 2024 with over half a million tickets issued for events at the venue, and winning New Zealand’s Large...
Dec 10, 2024
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Inaugural Australian Business Events Awards recognise outstanding achievements
The inaugural Australian Business Events Awards was held last night at ICC Sydney to celebrate the impact and outstanding achievements of the sector. The 2024 ABEA awards...
Dec 10, 2024
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Merlin Entertainments advises of moves to implement green energy strategy
Merlin Entertainments has advised of what it calls a “groundbreaking year” of achievements in sustainability through its Green Energy Capex program. Demonstrating Merlin’s More...
Dec 10, 2024
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Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre to mark 30 years of operations
The Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) is looking to celebrates 30 years of service to the community with a free open day on Saturday 14th December between 1pm and...
Dec 10, 2024
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PMY welcomes Digital Mortar team as part of intelligence business expansion
PMY Group has announced that it has welcomed the talented team from Digital Mortar, a US-based crowd intelligence company. Founded by Gary Angel and Jesse Gross in 2016, over an...
Dec 10, 2024
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Studio Pilates expands with new locations in North America
Studio Pilates, founded in Brisbane in 2002 by Jade and Tanya Winter, has revealed that it has entered the North American market - opening studios in both Canada and the USA on...
Dec 10, 2024
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New research shows that tourism is responsible for 9% of global carbon emissions
Carbon emissions related to the tourism industry have risen over last decade and now make up 9% of the global total according to new research. The University of Queensland-led...
Dec 10, 2024
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Sports Entertainment Group subsidiary secures majority stake in WNBL team Perth Lynx
SEN Teams Pty Ltd (SEN) – a subsidiary of Sports Entertainment Group Ltd - has secured a majority stake in Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) license, Perth Lynx,...
Dec 10, 2024
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Myzone appoints Tom Davies as Global Marketing Director
Leading wearable fitness technology brand Myzone has announced the appointment of Tom Davies as its new Global Marketing Director. Davies brings diverse experience from the...
Dec 10, 2024
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Australian Festival Industry Conference to return in 2025
The organisers of the Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) have advised that the event will return again in 2025 – being staged on 8th and 9th September next year at...
Dec 10, 2024
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Swimplex rolls out Sx50 Starting Platform
Swimplex’s high performance Sx50 starting platform is gaining increasing recognition - being installed in aquatic facilities around the country. The next generation swimming...
Dec 10, 2024
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South Australian Sports Institute launches para-Sport Unit
Aiming to support para-athletes in competing at the highest level, the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) has announced the launch of a new SASI Para-Sport Unit. Looking...
Dec 10, 2024
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Ben Rzoska and Harry Roberts secure Recreation Aotearoa Awards
Christchurch City Council’s Recreation and Sport Operations Manager Ben Rzoska has received the Paul Stuart Memorial Award at the Recreation Aotearoa Awards for his outstanding...
Dec 10, 2024
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Life Saving Victoria latest drowning report reveals death spike among young and multicultural Victorians
Life Saving Victoria has this week released its 2023-24 Life Saving Victoria Drowning Report, which provides data and insights on drowning incidents across the state. The report...
Dec 10, 2024
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OpenAI's ChatGPT deployed by Agoda to create tourism marketing film
Digital travel platform, Agoda, has released a generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) film to capture the essence of travel. Ahead of the holiday season, Agoda’s new short...
Dec 10, 2024
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