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ExerciseNZ backs Movember men’s health initiative
ExerciseNZ (the Exercise Association of New Zealand) is urging men to boost their health through physical activity during the annual Movember campaign. Held each November to...
Nov 7, 2024
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Sydney Motorsport Park secures Australia-first sustainability accreditation
Sydney Motorsport Park managed by the Australian Racing Drivers’ Club (ARDC) in partnership with the NSW Government, has received Australia’s first and only sustainability...
Nov 7, 2024
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Sport Integrity Australia agrees to continue its support of Oceania Regional Anti-Doping Organization
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has renewed its long-standing funding agreement with Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) which sees SIA providing US$135,000 over the next two...
Nov 7, 2024
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Netball Australia’s Stacey West sets out 10-year vision for the game’s future
In the countdown to its centenary year in 2027, Netball Australia Chief Executive Stacey West has set out her long-term strategic vision for the sport to build community reach...
Nov 7, 2024
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Merlin Entertainments announces mid 2025 opening for LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort
Appearing at this week’s China International Import Expo (CIIE), Merlin Entertainments has revealed that the new LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort will open during the next Northern...
Nov 7, 2024
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Business Events Adelaide reveals record financial year for 2023/24
Business Events Adelaide, a 50-year-old independent, not for profit, member-based organization, has announced that business events secured for South Australia in the last...
Nov 7, 2024
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Australian Sports Commission announces marketing and communication network for Play Well program
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has announced a 12-person group of executives largely drawn from national sporting organisations as members of the first Play Well...
Nov 7, 2024
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Surf Life Saving Australia issues warning ahead of severe heatwave conditions
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe heatwave warning for many parts of Queensland, Western Australia and Northern Territory, with a hot air mass causing...
Nov 7, 2024
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City of Wanneroo set to install Lynxight anti drowning technology
The City of Wanneroo has advised that it is to install Lynxight anti-drowning prevention technology to help accelerate lifeguard response times at its Aquamotion aquatic centre....
Nov 7, 2024
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Orange Community Carols to trial new venue at the Botanic Gardens
Orange City Council has advised that their Community Christmas Carols event will be held at a new location this year - the open spaces of the Orange Botanic Garden. The event...
Nov 7, 2024
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World Travel Market Ministers Summit spotlights transformational role of Artificial Intelligence
World Travel Market Ministers Summit spotlights transformational role of Artificial Intelligence The World Travel Market Ministers Summit, in collaboration with UN Tourism and...
Nov 7, 2024
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Fusion Hotel Group announces key appointments in Vietnam
The wellness-inspired Fusion Hotel Group has made several key appointments in Vietnam as the wellness-inspired luxury brand continues to expand its presence in the Southeast...
Nov 7, 2024
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Music Victoria and Support Act among contributors to Live Music Parliamentary Inquiry
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding a public hearing on 8th November for its inquiry into the challenges and opportunities...
Nov 7, 2024
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Children’s swimwear brand Splash About acquires Australian distributor Little Toggs
Splash About, the UK’s best-selling children’s swimwear brand, has increased its investment in the Australian market announcing its acquisition of NSW-based baby and toddler...
Nov 7, 2024
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Jetts Fitness’ culture gets further recognition at Women’s Agenda Awards
Jetts Fitness has continued its winning streak at industry award ceremonies securing their latest accolade, Employee Initiative of the Year, at the 2024 Women’s Agenda Award....
Nov 7, 2024
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World Rugby and Fanatics partner to launch global licensed merchandise program
World Rugby has announced an exclusive global partnership with digital sports platform Fanatics to launch and manage its official retail and licensing program, including Rugby...
Nov 7, 2024
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Vibrant new branding launched for Adelaide's Beach Volleyball 2025 World Championships
Vibrant new branding has been launched today by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and Volleyball Australia to promote the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships...
Nov 7, 2024
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Rockhampton 2nd World War Memorial Swimming Pool to host ‘Twilight Meet’
Rockhampton’s 2nd World War Memorial Swimming Pool is hosting the Rocky City Amateur Swimming Club Inc’s Twilight Meet 9th to 10th November. This year, the meet will boast the...
Nov 7, 2024
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Victoria’s public arts and cultural institutions welcome millions of visitors
Creative Victoria has advised of the tabling in Parliament today of the state’s 2023-24 Annual Reports. The reports show that collectively the NGV, State Library Victoria,...
Nov 7, 2024
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Rainforest Wild Asia immersive and accessible experience to launch at Mandai Wildlife Reserve in 2025
Rainforest Wild Asia - the first phase of Singapore’s fifth zoological park - will be launched at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in March 2025. Rainforest Wild Asia will offer a...
Nov 7, 2024
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More social sports wanted for Fremantle Park Sport and Community Centre
Through an Expression of Interest process, the City of Fremantle is looking to add more social sports to its offerings at Fremantle Park Sport and Community Centre. The venue,...
Nov 6, 2024
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RealNZ acknowledged with top honour at 2024 New Zealand Tourism Awards
South Island tourism operator RealNZ has been named supreme overall winner in this year’s New Zealand Tourism Awards. RealNZ was among the winners announced yesterday evening at...
Nov 6, 2024
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Human generated waste revealed as composition of black balls found on Sydney's eastern beaches
First reports emerged in mid October 2024 of numerous black spheres appearing on the sand at Coogee beach in Sydney’s east with preliminary testing by Randwick Council...
Nov 6, 2024
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East Perth Power Station confirmed as venue for 2025 Perth Festival
Perth Festival will revive and re-activate the historic East Perth Power Station site as a creative hub that will be home to major programs featuring First Nations visual art as...
Nov 6, 2024
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