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One Playground to introduce Semi-Private Reformer Pilates at Urban Oasis
Fast growing boutique gym, One Playground, is introducing Semi-Private Reformer Pilates at its new wellness destination, Urban Oasis, in Sydney’s Surry Hills, launching this...
Nov 14, 2024
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Refbook and Touch Football Australia partner to improve match officials’ management
Refbook and Touch Football Australia (TFA) have entered into an agreement in which they will collaborate on modernising and steamlining tournament match officials...
Nov 14, 2024
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ActiveXchange releases advanced Movement Data
Data insights platform ActiveXchange, has released advanced Movement Data to support better planning, investment and operations decisions - helping partners in organised sport...
Nov 14, 2024
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VenuesLive reveals new operational structure
VenuesLive has unveiled a new structure for its operations with seven key divisions providing customised solutions across every aspect of venue management, catering and events....
Nov 14, 2024
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New partnership announced between Swimming NSW and DOOLEYS
Swimming NSW has entered into a strategic two-year partnership with DOOLEYS, to expand the support and visibility of the Metropolitan Championships and Multi-Class Para-athlete...
Nov 14, 2024
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WPGA Tour of Australasia announces early 2025 schedule
The WPGA Tour of Australasia has announced its early 2025 schedule which will see the Tour visit four states with three Ladies European Tour co-sanctioned events, including the...
Nov 14, 2024
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SkillsIQ launches Artificial Intelligence powered skills recognition service
National training organisation, SkillsIQ has launched SkillsAware, an innovative AI-powered skills recognition engine designed to discover, track and recognise individual skills...
Nov 14, 2024
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Real Madrid and Dubai Parks and Resorts open world's first football club theme park
Real Madrid World, the world's first football club theme park, has been opened in Dubai by Real Madrid and Dubai Parks™️ and Resorts and spans six hectares (the equivalent of...
Nov 14, 2024
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STRONG Pilates recognises outstanding achievements and unveils new equipment innovations
STRONG Pilates recognises outstanding achievements and unveils new equipment innovations STRONG Pilates, the world-first Pilates and cardio-infused fitness franchise, held its...
Nov 14, 2024
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Singapore Tourism Board unveils initiatives to elevate its sustainability journey
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has unveiled two pioneering initiatives to accelerate its sustainability journey and support the Singapore Green Plan 2030. The first is the...
Nov 14, 2024
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AALARA to host members event at 2024 IAAPA Expo
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is to host a networking event for its members and other Australians attending next week’s at the IAAPA...
Nov 14, 2024
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Ferrari World to host Ferrari HP Esports Series 2024 Grand Final
This year’s Ferrari HP Esports Series 2024 Grand Final will be held for the first time at Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on 5th December 2024, bringing together the world’s...
Nov 14, 2024
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Building companies face Court over Kew Recreation Centre roof collapse
Two Melbourne-based building companies, ADCO Group and Colab Building Tech, have faced Court over the 2022 collapse of the steel roof structure on the new Kew Recreation Centre....
Nov 14, 2024
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Soak Bathhouse looks to expand from Queensland to Sydney and Melbourne in 2025
Contemporary bathhouse brand Soak has advised of its plans to expand from its current locations in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast with new locations in NSW and Victoria. The...
Nov 14, 2024
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Bursary and Scholarship award winners announced at Venue Management School graduation
The Graduation Dinner concluding the Venue Management Association’s 2024 Venue Management School and Leadership Institute program has announced the recipients of the...
Nov 14, 2024
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Women’s Asian Cup 2026 to provide important spotlight for women’s sport
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup 2026 will see Australia host matches in Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney from 1st to 21st March 2026. This event follows...
Nov 14, 2024
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Inaugural Gold Coast X-Golf franchise opens
The Gold Coast’s inaugural X-Golf franchise has opened in Ashmore – marking the 30th location of X-Golf to open in Australia. The first indoor golf venue of its kind on the Gold...
Nov 13, 2024
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Court hears operator of jumping castle in Hillcrest School tragedy ‘not competent’ to make safety assessments
Roderick McDonald, a mechanical engineer giving evidence in the trial of operator of the jumping castle at the centre of the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy of 2021, has...
Nov 13, 2024
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YMCA South Australia extends partnership with the City of Charles Sturt
The Y in South Australia has announced the extension of its successful partnership with the City of Charles Sturt, continuing the management of the St Clair Recreation Centre...
Nov 13, 2024
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ASTN and City of Perth collaborate in spotlighting local sports tech sector
The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) has today announced its collaboration with the City of Perth in spotlighting local sports tech leaders and highlight global...
Nov 13, 2024
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Art centres, libraries and museums among Victorian venues to offer free feminine hygiene products
The Victorian Government recognises that feminine hygiene products are not a luxury - but a necessity and so are delivering free pads and tampons via machines in public places....
Nov 13, 2024
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Eden Park to host ESI’s first New Zealand Applied Crowd Science course
Event Safety Institute has announced that experienced safety professional and trainer Roderick van Gelder will deliver Professor Keith Still’s world renowned three-day course...
Nov 13, 2024
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Peter Bishop accepts new head coaching role with Royal Dutch Swimming Federation
Elite swimming coach Peter Bishop – the trainer behind the career of Australia’s Olympic freestyle sprinter Kyle Chalmers - will leave his role at the South Australian Sports...
Nov 13, 2024
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Negotiations completed for construction of Hockey Australia Centre of Excellence
Negotiations have been completed for the transformation of the Perth Hockey Stadium into the Hockey Australia Centre of Excellence to be established at Curtin University in...
Nov 13, 2024
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