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Women in Surfing to be showcased at inaugural Great Ocean Road festival
The inaugural Great Ocean Road Womens Surf Fest presented by Ghanda will showcase women in surfing as over 200 women and girls descend on Gadubanud Country this weekend 7th and...
Dec 4, 2024
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Aquatics
Caravan Industry calls for prioritising safety awareness this holiday season
The Caravan Industry Association of Australia is calling for safety awareness to be a top priority this festive season - from towing a caravan, charging lithium-ion batteries,...
Dec 4, 2024
Tourism /
Safety
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre to host PCOA conference in 2025
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is to host the next Professional Conference Organisers' Association (PCOA) conference in December 2025. The PCOA Conference is heading to...
Dec 4, 2024
Events /
Venues
Riverina Murray region triumphs at 2024 NSW Tourism Awards
The Riverina Murray region has triumphed at the 2024 NSW Tourism Awards with local tourism operators securing an impressive array of accolades. From a record-breaking 16...
Dec 4, 2024
Tourism
GoXPro Digitalised Challenges rolls out at Fitness First and Celebrity Fitness across Southeast Asia
GoXPro’s Digitalised Challenges are rolling out at Fitness First and Celebrity Fitness clubs across five countries in Southeast Asia. Fitness First and Celebrity Fitness - two...
Dec 4, 2024
Technology /
Fitness
Sydney Showground revealed as an official international partner of the Los Angeles Rams
Sydney Showground has just been announced as an official international partner of the Los Angeles Rams in a unique partnership deal that will see the event venue connected to...
Dec 4, 2024
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Yalbunullup mountain bike trails open in Perth's northern suburbs
Yellagonga Regional Park in Perth's northern suburbs has a new $4.57 million urban mountain bike trail network along the western banks of Lake Joondalup. The...
Dec 4, 2024
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Parks
Tony de Leede honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at Beyond Activ APAC
Respected fitness and wellness entrepreneur Tony de Leede has been honoured for his career achievements with the presentation of the John Holsinger Lifetime Achievement Award at...
Dec 3, 2024
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Fitness
Event Safety Institute to stage Applied Crowd Science courses in 2025
The Event Safety Institute has announced that it is to stage its Applied Crowd Science course across Australia’s state capitals in 2025, as well as at Auckland’s Eden Park. The...
Dec 3, 2024
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Security
Tender awarded for new Swan Hill Tourism and Cultural Hub
The construction tender for Swan Hill Tourism and Cultural Hub has been awarded to NSW-based Keystone Construction, with building construction set to commence shortly, Swan Hill...
Dec 3, 2024
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Arts
International visitors spend $11.7 billion in New Zealand in year to September
Newly released data from the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has shown that international visitors spent $11.7 billion,a 30% increase on...
Dec 3, 2024
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Government
ASTN facilitates Queensland-based sports tech startups pitching innovative ideas to NRL
In an open innovation program facilitated by the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN), Queensland-based sports tech startups and small businesses can now pitch their...
Dec 3, 2024
Sport /
Technology
City of Onkaparinga moves forward with Noarlunga Aquatic Centre refurbishment
A $10.8 million refurbishment of the Noarlunga Aquatic Centre is a step closer with the City of Onkaparinga revealing that it has secured $5.4 million in Federal Government...
Dec 3, 2024
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Aquatics
Victorian schools receive grants to help children stay healthy and active
The Victorian Government is helping more children stay healthy and active with an additional 100 schools to receive a $30,000 Active Schools Grant as part of the Active Schools...
Dec 3, 2024
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Cricket Australia names Todd Greenberg appointed as new Chief Executive
Todd Greenberg, the current Chief Executive of players' union the Australian Cricketers' Association, has been named as the new Chief Executive of Cricket Australia. Greenberg,...
Dec 3, 2024
Sport
$800,000 secured to upgrade Coffs Coast Hockey Centre
The Coffs Coast Hockey Association secures $800,000 from the NSW Government to upgrade the Coffs Coast Hockey Centre. The Hockey Centre has been closed since July due to damage...
Dec 3, 2024
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Thailand's Centara Resort to deliver four new waterpark zones
Thailand leading hotel operator, Centara Hotels & Resorts, is enhancing its Lost World-themed property as Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya introduces a number of new...
Dec 3, 2024
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Waterparks
Gymnastics Australia names Technical Directors for 2025-2028 cycle
For Gymnastics Australia, Technical Directors are central to the governance of their sport and to shaping the future of gymnastics in Australia. They lead development projects,...
Dec 3, 2024
Sport /
Recreation
Fluidra announces Managing Director appointment for Australia and New Zealand
Aquatic equipment suppliers Fluidra has announced the appointment of Clinton Alley as its new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand. This leadership change aligns with...
Dec 3, 2024
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Aquatics
Wagga Wagga Zoo enclosure for miniature cattle nears completion
Wagga Wagga City Council has advised that the new enclosure for Wagga Wagga Zoo and Aviary’s two miniature cattle, Stanley and Basil, is nearing completion. Wagga Wagga City...
Dec 3, 2024
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Zoos
Legacy Entertainment unveils design of Beijing Haichang Ocean Park
The design of the highly-anticipated US$700,000,000 Beijing Haichang Ocean Park, located adjacent to Universal Studios Beijing in the city’s Tongzhou district, has been revealed...
Dec 3, 2024
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SPASA named in AFR Fast 100 List for second successive year
SPASA (the Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia and New Zealand), owner of Australasian Leisure Management , has been included in the 2024 Australian Financial Review...
Dec 3, 2024
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Aquatics
UN Tourism launches Global AI Challenge
UN Tourism has launched the ‘Global Artificial Intelligence Challenge’ and is looking for start-ups and scale-ups that are transforming the tourism sector through innovative...
Dec 3, 2024
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Environment
NSW Government launches 10-year Contemporary Music Strategy
The NSW Government last night launched a transformative 10-year roadmap that aims to position NSW as a global music destination and a powerhouse of the national industry....
Dec 3, 2024
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