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Universal theme parks reveal decline in attendance and revenue in last quarter

Revenue for Universal’s theme parks around the world has declined in the last three months to the end of September with parent company Comcast reporting in its results for...

Wellington Shire Council introduces $15 a week access to 24/7 gym

Announcing the successful completion of the first stage of significant upgrades to its Aqua Energy Leisure Centre, Wellington Shire Council has advised of extended operating...

BIG4 Holiday Parks annual awards recognise exceptional achievements in 2024

The BIG4 Holiday Parks’ recently held annual awards held at Movie World on the Gold Coast, recognised exceptional achievements at both individual and park levels with a total of...

IRLearning launches aquatic traineeships in NSW

In support of the recruitment in the NSW aquatic industry, the Institute of Research and Learning (IRLearning) is offering funded traineeships giving local businesses a unique...

South Australian Tourism Award winners announced for 2024

The Tourism Industry Council South Australia has revealed the 2024 South Australian Tourism Awards winners which reflect the diversity and strength of the state’s tourism...

13th International Aquarium Conference to be held in China

The International Aquarium Congress (IAC) last week handed over the flag from Mexico to China, marking the official countdown to the 13th IAC in 2027. The flag was transferred...

Community activities struggle as volunteer numbers decline

Community events and sport across Australia are struggling as a result of falling numbers of volunteers, leading to cancellations. Having a specific impact in country Australia,...

Port Lincoln Leisure Centre set to celebrate 40th anniversary

The Port Lincoln Leisure Centre is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary with the City of Port Lincoln Council and YMCA inviting the community to a celebration of the four...

Consultation on new stages of Murray River Adventure Trail

Murray Regional Tourism is inviting final feedback on Stages 2 & 3 of its draft alignment for the Murray River Adventure Trail. In a media release, the agency - created in...

Dubai looks to promote wellness tourism

Aiming to broaden its offerings to international visitors, the Dubai Department of Culture and Tourism is promoting the Emirate’s wellness tourism offerings, looking to redefine...

Funtopia Maribyrnong fined $60,000 following WorkSafe Victoria prosecution over child’s rope ladder fall

Indoor play centre Funtopia Maribyrnong has been fined for breaching safety laws plea after an incident where an eight-year-old girl fell from a rope ladder. Operator...

Wagga Wagga's Bolton Park aquatic, fitness and sport facilities to be combined under single management model

Wagga Wagga City Council has announced changes to the management and operations of its Bolton Park recreational facilities - including the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre, Workout...

Australia’s first electric powered ground roller put to use at The Gabba

In an Australian first, Brisbane venue The Gabba has introduced an electric/solar powered roller for use by its groundskeeping team that is now in use for the preparation of...

Finalists revealed for NSW Tourism Awards 2024

Marking the first time they have hosted the NSW Tourism Awards 2024, the newly formed NSW Tourism Association has announced this year’s finalists. Celebrating the businesses and...

Former coach Daniel Benson imprisoned for eight and a half year over decades-long sexual abuse of young gymnasts

A once respected gymnastics coach has been sentenced to an eight years and six months jail having been found guilty over the abuse of young athletes over several decades. In the...

Surf Park Central survey reveals that 83% of artificial wave attraction users are male

The vast majority of users of surf park attractions around the world are male according to recently released data Surf Park Central. Shared by Surf Park Central co-founder Jess...

2023/24 NSW State of the Beaches Report shows improvements on the Central Coast

Central Coast Council has welcomed the findings of the NSW Government’s 2023/24 State of the Beaches report which has rated water quality at all of the areas beaches as either...

Northland’s Adrenaline Adventure Park introduces hydroslides from former Waiwera Thermal Resort

Nearly six years after Waiwera Thermal Resort ceased operations, the attraction’s hydroslides (waterslides) are being reintroduced at the Adrenaline Adventure Park at Lake Edwin...

Growing participation sees Australian tennis reach one million hours of court hire

Tennis Australia has reported that more than one million hours of tennis court bookings have been registered across Australia in just over 12 months, highlighting the growing...

Live Nation facing massive US class action lawsuit after Ticketmaster data breach

Multiple reports are indicating that Live Nation is facing a multi-million dollar class action lawsuit in the US Courts, following the huge Ticketmaster data breach earlier this...

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Rising costs of North Sydney Olympic Pool rebuild set to impact ratepayers

The increasing costs of the rebuilding of the North Sydney Olympic Pool - understood to have now reached $91 million - are reported to be pushing North Sydney Council into a...

Australian Festivals Association announces new board

The Australian Festivals Association (AFA) has announced its new board for the next two years. The board was elected on 16th October during the peak industry body's annual...

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AIS helps empower next-gen para athletes in high performance sport

The ‘Para Start Strong in High Performance Sport’ program is a collaboration between the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Paralympics Australia and is designed to support...

Opening date announced for Asia premiere of Harry Potter interactive experience

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and NEON have announced the opening date for the Asia premiere of the interactive art experience ‘Harry Potter: Visions of Magic’ at...

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