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Australia’s largest-ever Nipper Clinic held at Sorrento Beach as part of WA Race Week 2024
Sorrento Beach, located in Perth’s north, yesterday saw over 700 eager young surf lifesavers join Australia’s largest-ever Nipper Clinic as a highlight of the Shaw and Partners...
Nov 24, 2024
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Business events industry conference commences in New Plymouth
The Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) annual conference will see industry leaders from across New Zealand and Australia gather today in New Plymouth. Over 170 guests will...
Nov 24, 2024
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Hospitality
AFL’s Adelaide Crows unveils new brand identity
The Adelaide Football Club has revealed a new brand identity aimed at modern audiences. The club’s new brand contains bespoke font, unified style elements and a reworked logo...
Nov 24, 2024
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Rowing New Zealand announces key appointments to elevate the sport at every level
Rowing New Zealand has made key appointments that reflect their ongoing commitment to two key strategic priorities: growing high-performance rowers and fostering stronger rowing...
Nov 24, 2024
Sport
Experiences spotlighted for Northern Territory’s Watarrka National Park
The Federal Government this month added the Northern Territory’s Watarrka National Park to Australia’s National Heritage List, recognising its outstanding national significance....
Nov 24, 2024
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Parks
Global Sustainable Tourism Council publishes new Attractions Criteria
Aiming to help attractions businesses - such as theme parks, museums, national parks and waterparks - in implementing sustainable practices in response to the growing focus on...
Nov 24, 2024
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Environment
City of Sydney seeks community feedback on proposed nightlife plans
The City of Sydney is proposing changes to nightlife planning rules and the introduction of special entertainment precincts and is looking for community feedback on its...
Nov 24, 2024
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Western Australian sport and mass participation events secure funding boost
The Western Australian Government’s Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program 2024/25 is supporting 27 local, state and national sport and active recreation organisations with...
Nov 24, 2024
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CoverMe Fitness staff management app goes live in Australia
Aiming to connect educated and qualified fitness professionals with local clubs and studios, CoverMe Fitness, the on-demand management and cover solution app for fitness...
Nov 24, 2024
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Fitness
Go Golfing named Oceania's Best Golf Tour Operator
Australian golf travel company, Go Golfing was, for the sixth time, awarded Oceania's Best Golf Tour Operator at the prestigious World Golf Awards ceremony held recently in...
Nov 24, 2024
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Golf
Security upgrade for Cairns Waterfront Dining Precinct
Important security upgrades for Cairns Waterfront Dining Precinct are aimed at creating a safer environment for locals, tourists and business owners and staff. Cairns Regional...
Nov 23, 2024
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2024 Tasmanian Karting Championships underway
Kart racers from across Australia are competing this weekend at the 2024 Tasmanian Karting Championships with around 130 competitors across 10 classes battling it out at the...
Nov 23, 2024
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Sport
Victorian Government advises of first music festivals chosen for on-site pill testing trial
The Victorian Government has announced that it will introduce the first of 10 pill testing trials at music festivals at the Beyond the Valley over the New Year's Eve holiday...
Nov 23, 2024
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Surf Life Saving Australia selects new members for 2024/25 Youth Working Group
Surf Life Saving Australia has advised that 16 new members have been selected for the 2024/25 SLSA Youth Working Group. The 16 members include 14 State/Territory representatives...
Nov 23, 2024
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Australia’s National Youth Circus announces festival program
Australia’s National Youth Circus - The Flying Fruit Fly Circus - has announced its 2024 Borderville Summer Festival program being held from 3rd to 20th December in...
Nov 22, 2024
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Inaugural Rugby Future Fund launched by Australian Rugby Foundation
The Australian Rugby Foundation (ARF) has launched a first-of-its-kind Rugby Future Fund (RFF) - the first sports future fund of this construct anywhere in the world. The RFF is...
Nov 22, 2024
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Finance
Bluey’s World attraction now open in Brisbane
Bluey’s World - one of the largest and most ambitious immersive events to be staged in Australia - has made its highly-anticipated debut in Brisbane. Opened on the evening of...
Nov 22, 2024
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Victorian Tourism Awards celebrate leading industry attractions, operators and events
Victoria has celebrated its best and brightest in tourism at the prestigious 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards, where two standout operators were inducted into the esteemed Hall of...
Nov 22, 2024
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Surf champion Mick Fanning invests in Gold Coast surf park development
Three-time world champion surfer Mick Fanning is reported to have invested in the artificial wave surf park pool development at Parkwood Village on the Gold Coast. The $300...
Nov 22, 2024
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Australian Museum opens new Machu Picchu cultural exhibition
The Australian Museum is today opening its new major cultural exhibition - 'Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru'. Developed in partnership with Neon Global, Museo Larco...
Nov 22, 2024
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TEG executive tells live music inquiry that artists and venues the reason for rising ticket prices
Tim McGregor, Global Head of Touring for Ticketek owner TEG, has told the Parliamentary inquiry into the Australian live music industry that artists are to blame for high ticket...
Nov 21, 2024
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Ticketing
Professional Fighters League signs multi-year hosting and development partnership with Dubai Government
Mixed martial arts competition the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has signed a multi-year deal with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and the Dubai Sports...
Nov 21, 2024
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Venues
Designs unveiled for new Tasmania JackJumpers High Performance Centre
The Tasmania JackJumpers have revealed design for their $15 million high-performance centre, to be located at the Kingborough Sports Precinct south of Hobart. Set to become the...
Nov 21, 2024
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Chief Executive named for merged Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory business
Purpose Brands LLC - the newly renamed entity for the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Anytime Fitness parent business Self Esteem Brands - has announced the appointment of...
Nov 21, 2024
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