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GME partners with survival expert to launch new outdoor rescue awareness campaign

With a worrying gap having been identified in Australia’s emergency rescue education, Australia’s leading communications and safety brand, GME has partnered with leading...

EClassboats among new technologies showcased at Surf Life Saving Australia’s Innovation Day

Surf Life Saving Australia recently hosted an ‘Innovation Day’ at Wanda SLSC, located towards the northern end of the Cronulla Beaches in Sydney’s south. The innvation day saw a...

Targa launches new event in partnership with Alpine Resorts Victoria

Following a turbulent few years for Targa after multiple tragedies at Targa Tasmania, a new event has been launched in partnership with Alpine Resorts Victoria. Targa Tasmania...

Christchurch’s Avon River Corridor identified as suitable location for outdoor events

With demand for large outdoor event space in Christchurch continuing to grow, Christchurch City Council has advised that Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor will be used for events this...

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Queensland tourism awards recognise exceptional effort and innovation

The Queensland Tourism Awards returned on Friday 15th November held at Brisbane’s The Star Queen’s Wharf following another ground-breaking year for Queensland tourism operators....

World Aquatics launches 2025 support program to drive athlete development and global growth

World Aquatics has officially opened the application process for its 2025 Support Program, offering funding to National Federations for innovative projects aimed at fostering...

SParms becomes Official Sun Protection Supplier for Australian golf majors

Australian brand SParms has become the Official Sun Protection Supplier for the upcoming two Australian golf majors, the BMW Australian PGA Championship and ISPS HANDA...

Works commence on matchday facility upgrades at Launceston's UTAS Stadium

Construction is now underway on matchday facility upgrades at the UTAS (University of Tasmania) Stadium redevelopment in Launceston. As of last week, arrangements for the works...

Leading artists the recipients of the 2024 Creative Australia Awards

Creative Australia has announced the 11 leading artists to receive 2024 Creative Australia Awards. For the first time this year, the awards proudly include the National Arts and...

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World Surf League to expand elite women's competition for 2026 season

The World Surf League has announced that it is to increase the size of the women’s Championship Tour field from 18 surfers to 24 for each event as of its 2026 season. The new...

NSW Government to allow sale of full-strength beers at Sydney’s Accor and CommBank stadiums

After being banned for more than a decade, the NSW Government is to allow the sale of full-strength beers at the Accor and CommBank stadiums in Western Sydney. Currently, fans...

Sportscover introduces insurance product to tackle growing cyberattack threats

In response to the threat of cyberattack to businesses and organisations across the leisure industry, insurer Sportscover have partnered with international insurance specialists...

Creative Australia welcomes Federal Government’s new commitment to arts and disability equity

Creative Australia has welcomed the release of Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan , the Australian Government’s strategy to support equity for Australian artists,...

Vision Personal Training marks 25 years of operations

Vision Personal Training has this celebrated 25 years of operations, taking franchisees and friends on a Sydney Harbour cruise to mark a quarter-century of fitness, community...

Catapult advises of strong half year financial performance

Sports performance analytics company Catapult Group International has announced a 20% growth in its Annualised Contract Value (ACV) for the half-year ending 30th September 2024,...

Defence witness Professor David Eager involved in tense exchange at Hillcrest jumping castle trial

Defence witness Professor David Eager has been involved in a tense back and forth with the Crown Prosecutor during a cross-examination at the trial of operator of the jumping...

Northern Territory secures three AFL games for 2025

The AFL 2025 season's fixtures were released on Thursday, with the Northern Territory having secured three AFL games for 2025. The Gold Coast SUNS and Melbourne Football Club...

Former Wallaby Dr Brett Robinson elected World Rugby Chair

Australian Dr Brett Robinson has become the first person from the Southern Hemisphere to be elected Chair of the World Rugby governing body. Appointed at World Rugby council...

City of Launceston votes to transfer the ownership of UTAS Stadium to Stadiums Tasmania

The City of Launceston Council has this week passed a motion to end its ownership of the UTAS Stadium, transferring its responsibilities to the Stadiums Tasmania agency....

Federal Government releases new path for equity in the arts

The Australian Government has released its Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan , an initiative to support the arts, cultural, screen and digital games sectors to...

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AUSactive set to engage Federal politicians in 2024 Fit for Office initiative

Aiming to address Australia’s crisis of inactivity and obesity, over 30 Federal MPs and senators are set to participate in AUSactive’s Fit for Office campaign - a three-week...

VMA advises of successful completion of 2024 Venue Management School and Leadership Institute

The Venue Management Association (VMA) has advised of the successful completion of its Venue Management School and Leadership Institute, marking the 29th Edition of these...

AusCycling slams NSW Government over neglect of Sydney 2000 Velodrome

The governing body for Australian cycling has criticised the NSW Government over what it claims is a "failure" to secure the future of the state's only indoor velodrome, which...

Christchurch City Council spotlights its outdoor pool offerings

Christchurch City Council has spotlighted its outdoor pool offerings with Head of Recreation, Sport and Events Nigel Cox advising Christchurch’s network of outdoor pools are...

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