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Tourism WA names Anneke Brown as new Managing Director
Experienced hotelier and tourism leader Anneke Brown has been appointed the new Managing Director of Tourism WA. Brown led the opening team of the COMO The Treasury and has...
Nov 26, 2024
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Tourism
Strategy to drive movement and tackle inactivity in Western Sydney gets industry launch
Delivering five key recommendations and four next steps to progress more equitable health outcomes through active lifestyles in Western Sydney has been launched at an industry...
Nov 25, 2024
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Viva Leisure advises of Plus Fitness' expansion in Southeast Asia
Viva Leisure Limited has announced of the advance of its international growth strategy with significant developments through its 100%-owned subsidiary, Plus Fitness...
Nov 25, 2024
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Inquest into toddler's drowning death at remote Northern Territory pool reveals extensive failures by MacDonnell Regional Council
A Coronial inquest into the accidental drowning death of an Indigenous child at the Kintore Swimming Pool in the Northern Territory in 2020 has identified "astonishing",...
Nov 25, 2024
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GapMaps launches Impact Analysis to transform location planning for new fitness centres
The fitness industry along with hospitality, retail and entertainment sectors are identified as being set to benefit from the actionable insights offered by Impact Analysis - a...
Nov 25, 2024
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Former Disney theme parks executive Randy Garfield positive about Coast Entertainment Holdings’ future
With Dreamworld counting down to the opening of its new Rivertown Precinct and the Jungle Rush rollercoaster for its peak summer season, Coast Entertainment Holdings board...
Nov 25, 2024
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Piscine Global 2024 showcases offerings from swimming pool and spa industry
The Piscine Global Show, held from 19th to 22nd November, 2024, at Eurexpo Lyon, France, reaffirmed its status as the premier international event for the swimming pool and spa...
Nov 25, 2024
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Thousands of runners to participate in Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB
Thousands of trail runners from across Australia and around the world will descend on Australia’s alpine region this week for the return of Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB®. The...
Nov 25, 2024
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Sport
ICC Sydney opens applications for its Audio Visual Graduate Program
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has opened its Audio Visual (AV) Graduate Program for applications for the sixth time. The AV program...
Nov 25, 2024
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Construction of new 10-lane lap pool to commence at Arena Joondalup
VenuesWest has advised that construction is to commence on a new 10-lane lap pool at Arena Joondalup (formerly HBF Arena), delivering a modernised swimming facility featuring...
Nov 25, 2024
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Tasmanian Government continues to support nature-based tourism
The Tasmanian Government has delivered a $200,000 grant to protect the future of the not-for-profit Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden in the state’s north west. An important...
Nov 25, 2024
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NBL hands out lifetime ban to spectator
An NBL spectator who got involved in an on-court scuffle during the 17th November clash between Melbourne United and the Adelaide 36ers has received a lifetime ban from all NBL...
Nov 25, 2024
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Market interest sought for Hobart ice rink following Otium Planning’s feasibility study
Private operators, developers and investors are being invited to lodge their credentials so the Tasmanian Government can actively sound out market interest for a new ice rink in...
Nov 25, 2024
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LIV Golf Adelaide named World's Best Golf Event for second consecutive year
LIV Golf Adelaide has been named the World's Best Golf Event for the second consecutive year at the World Golf Awards. The 11th annual World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony was held...
Nov 25, 2024
Events /
Golf
Construction commences on CONVIC designed $3.9 million skatepark for Lismore
Construction is commencing on the new, centrally located $3.9 million skatepark skatepark for Lismore, located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. The design was...
Nov 25, 2024
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2024 IMAGinE Award winners recognise exceptional achievements of cultural institutions and individuals
Museums, galleries, and Aboriginal cultural organisations from across New South Wales gathered in Sydney at Paddington Town Hall on 21st November to celebrate the announcement...
Nov 25, 2024
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CoverMe to present group fitness staffing workshop with Emma Barry
CoverMe Fitness ambassador Emma Barry is to present an online workshop on the future of staffing for group fitness. Known as the ‘Oprah of Fitness’, Barry will engage in a...
Nov 25, 2024
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Exhibitor registrations open for Germany’s co-located 2025 aquanale and FSB industry ‘mega events’
After a successful event in October 2023, preparations are underway for the next edition of the biennial dual trade fair: aquanale, the International Trade Fair for the aquatic...
Nov 25, 2024
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Sunshine Coast Netball Association’s Respect For Umpires recognised at Netball Queensland awards
The Sunshine Coast Netball Association (SCNA) has advised that its innovative ‘Respect For Umpires’ (R4U) program has won two prestigious awards at the 2024 Netball Queensland...
Nov 25, 2024
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Community feedback sought on upgrades to Fremantle’s suburban Samson Park
With the City of Fremantle allocating a significant budget over the next few years towards upgrading Fremantle’s suburban Samson Park, Council is seeking community feedback on...
Nov 25, 2024
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AusTriathlon launches Equity, Diversity and Inclusion plan for 2024-2028
AusTriathlon has unveiled its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for 2024-2028 which has been developed with the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group (EDIAG)...
Nov 24, 2024
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Sport
Technogym to supply equipment for 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
Leading exercise equipment supplier, Technogym, will serve as the official supplier for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games – marking the 10th time...
Nov 24, 2024
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Cedar Mill Group rebrands with new Live and Music Divisions
Following a strategic rebrand of Cedar Mill Group to Winarch Live and Winarch Music, Winarch Group’s music and events businesses will now be united under a cohesive brand,...
Nov 24, 2024
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Plants relocated ahead of Christchurch Botanic Gardens’ Cuningham House restoration
Christchurch City Council has advised that Christchurch Botanic Gardens’ Cuningham House is to undergo a heritage restoration expected to take 18-24 months and cost...
Nov 24, 2024
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