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AlphaFit equips Australian Institute of Sport training facility
Athletes training at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) will use state-of-the-art fitness equipment and flooring thanks to a new partnership with AlphaFit. Explaining that...
Nov 13, 2024
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Westin Hotels & Resorts encourages guests to maintain their fitness routines
Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, is encouraging guests to maintain their fitness routines via the WestinWORKOUT initiative...
Nov 13, 2024
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Two new directors welcomed to the Board of Sports Environment Alliance
Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) has advised of the election of two Directors, Fiona Young and Neil Dalrymple, following its recent AGM. SEA advise that Dalrymple, a returning...
Nov 13, 2024
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Mondrian announced as platinum sponsor for Hong Kong Pride Parade 2024
Mondrian Hong Kong has been announced as Platinum Sponsor of the 2024 Hong Kong Pride Parade, underscoring its dedication to inclusivity and equality in the city. Going beyond...
Nov 13, 2024
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Liquor & Gaming NSW reminds venues to help keep ‘Schoolies’ safe
Liquor & Gaming NSW inspectors will visit venues in traditional ‘Schoolies’ areas in the coming weeks to ensure they comply with responsible service of alcohol (RSA)...
Nov 13, 2024
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New Zealand’s ResBook acquired by Australian Tourism Tech firm ResPax
ResPax, a leading Australian tour management software company has acquired ResBook, New Zealand's first online booking engine for accommodation providers. Effective 1st November...
Nov 13, 2024
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Technology
Queensland Water Safety and Aquatic Collaborative holds first Trainer’s Workshop
Royal Life Saving Society Queensland has advised that the Queensland Water Safety and Aquatic Collaborative (QWSAC) has hosted its first Trainer’s Workshop. Held on 6th...
Nov 12, 2024
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City of Darwin reveals plans for new $150 million civic centre
The City of Darwin Council has today advised that it is to lodge an application with the Northern Territory’s Development Consent Authority for the development of the new Civic...
Nov 12, 2024
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Entertainment
AFL’s North Melbourne confirms end to Tasmanian games with future matches in Western Australia
North Melbourne has announced that is has finalised a deal to play two regular season ‘home’ fixtures in Western Australia for each of the next three years. The Kangaroos will...
Nov 12, 2024
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OzAsia Festival celebrated 17th edition with over 200,000 attendances
OzAsia Festival 2024 has seen its 17th Edition attract more than 200,000 attendances across over 100 ticketed and free events throughout three spectacular weeks. In one of its...
Nov 12, 2024
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ASC Chair calls for action to support High Performance women coaches
Leaders from 38 sports met in Melbourne this week to attend the Australian Institute of Sport’s Women in High Performance Coaching (WiHPC) Showcase in which plans were discussed...
Nov 12, 2024
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Roller software reaches 2000 customer milestone
Melbourne-founded Roller software is marking a key milestone in now working with 2000 customers across the world. Providing cloud-based venue management software that manage...
Nov 12, 2024
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Fire destroys Kiama playground
Kiama Council on the NSW South Coast has closed the Reid Park playground in Jamberoo to the public after an overnight fire destroyed most of the play equipment. In a statement...
Nov 12, 2024
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Cameron Murray appointed as Chief Executive of Paralympics Australia
Paralympics Australia has appointed Cameron Murray as their new Chief Executive following his successful tenure acting in the role since July 2024. Murray joined Paralympics...
Nov 12, 2024
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Stretching sessions among Quayclean’s commitment to workplace health and safety
Leading Australian-owned cleaning, hygiene and waste management services company, Quayclean Australia, successfully completed its nation-wide Safe Work Month education program...
Nov 12, 2024
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Auckland Zoo’s Asian elephant arrives at Monarto Safari Park
Auckland Zoo is pleased to share news that Asian elephant Burma has arrived at her new forever home at Zoos South Australia’s (ZSA) Monarto Safari Park where she will soon...
Nov 12, 2024
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AFL's Collingwood settles discrimination lawsuit with former employee
The AFL’s Collingwood Football Club has reached an out-of-court settlement with a former employee in legal proceedings in a discrimination lawsuit. Mark Cleaver, the former Head...
Nov 12, 2024
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New study shows effective action can reduce impact of climate change on winter sport
While world leaders are meeting at COP29 to agree actions to address the climate crisis, a new study has revealed how effective climate action could reduce the impact of climate...
Nov 12, 2024
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Fuel Summit organisers reveal event dates and 2025 plans
Deborah Goldberg founding Partner of fitness platform Subaclass and co-founder of the Fuel Women's Fitness Business Summit, has outlined what Fuel events will be delivering...
Nov 12, 2024
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Watarrka National Park a new addition to National Heritage List
The Federal Government has advised that the Watarrka National Park in the Northern Territory has been placed on the National Heritage List in recognition of the site's...
Nov 12, 2024
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Venue uncertainty to see NSW Institute of Sport end track cycling program
Uncertainty over the future of Sydney 2000 Olympic venue the Dunc Gray velodrome is reported to have led the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) to drop its high-performance track...
Nov 12, 2024
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New Zealand rugby player sanctioned for importing clenbuterol
The New Zealand Rugby Judicial Committee has banned rugby player Carlin Wilkinson-Ballantine for four years after a package addressed to the athlete was intercepted by the NZ...
Nov 12, 2024
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SiteMinder reveals concerts and festivals as major tourism drawcards for Australians
Leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, SiteMinder, has today released its 2025 Changing Traveller Report which highlights events such as concerts and music festivals,...
Nov 11, 2024
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AFL’s GIANTS commence five-year partnership with New Balance and Belgravia Sports Apparel
The AFL’s GWS Giants have announced a new five-partnership with New Balance and Belgravia Sports Apparel that aims to not only showcase GIANTS players in high-performance gear...
Nov 11, 2024
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