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Aflex technology installs inflatable waterpark for Castaway Island Fiji
New Zealand based Aflex Technology has added another impressive inflatable waterpark to its list of international clients, launching their custom-built obstacle course for...
Oct 28, 2024
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Waterparks
Maxwood Technology hosts venue study tour for partners Audience Systems and Kotobuki
Leading venue seating and sports flooring supplier Maxwood Technology has shared information on its recent hosting of senior executives from The Kotobuki Group companies. With...
Oct 28, 2024
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Entertainment
New artificial turf fields being considered for Christchurch
Christchurch City Council has invited public feedback on the concept plan which would see artificial fields installed at Ngā Puna Wai, the first of 12 planned for the city over...
Oct 28, 2024
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Surfaces
Gold Coast tourism offerings showcased during ATEC Meeting Place 2024
This week the Gold Coast is playing host to the annual Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Meeting Place event which has attracted more than 600 tourism industry leaders,...
Oct 28, 2024
Events /
Tourism
40% of children leaving primary school have not achieved key water safety benchmark
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is highlighting its concerns that more than 40% of all children now leaving primary school have not achieved the National Benchmarks for...
Oct 28, 2024
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Education /
Aquatics
Ultra Football launches new brand direction and slew of initiatives
Australian Football retailer, Ultra Football has launched a new brand direction - 'Unapologetically Football' - along with a slew of initiatives. Led by a fresh leadership team,...
Oct 28, 2024
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Retail
OzAsia Festival attracts record attendance for opening week
Adelaide Festival Centre and the Riverbank precinct attracted an enthusiastic crowd for the OzAsia Festival which saw record breaking attendances of more than 106,000 across the...
Oct 28, 2024
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Arts
AusTriathlon appoints new High Performance Director
AusTriathlon has welcomed Shaun Stephens as their new High Performance Director to oversee the program through to the LA Olympic and Paralympic Games. Stephens will commence in...
Oct 28, 2024
Sport
WAZA members strengthen global conservation commitment through declaration on biodiversity
Mindful of the severity of the global biodiversity crisis - with as many as two million species at risk of extinction - the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has...
Oct 28, 2024
Attractions /
Environment /
Zoos
Perth gym owner jailed for faking own death and collecting life insurance payout
A Perth-based F45 franchisee who faked her own death to claim a life insurance payout of more than $700,000 has been sentenced to three years in prison. Having earlier pleaded...
Oct 28, 2024
Legal /
Fitness /
Insurance
Victorian Government opens applications for community sports infrastructure fund
To help local communities plan, design and build local sport facilities, applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund...
Oct 28, 2024
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Government
ASM Global appoints new leaders for ICC Sydney
ASM Global, has announced the appointment of Adam Mather-Brown as ICC Sydney Chief Executive and Beverley Parker as the venue’s Deputy Chief Executive. Adam Mather-Brown is...
Oct 27, 2024
Events /
Venues
Palm Beach Aquatic and Community Centre reopens with impressive fitness memberships and learn to swim registrations
Southern Gold Coast’s largest community facility - the Palm Beach Aquatic and Community Centre - has officially reopened today following an $87.5 million refurbishment. Gold...
Oct 27, 2024
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Aquatics /
Fitness
Minderoo Foundation to contribute $30 million towards performing arts venues at new WAAPA campus
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), which is relocating to Edith Cowan University’s City Campus in the Perth suburb of Northbridge, is to benefit from a...
Oct 27, 2024
Culture /
Venues /
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Arts
Women encouraged to get active together during VicHealth’s 2024 This Girl Can Week
With VicHealth’s This Girl Can Week returning in 2024 from 10th to 17th November, women across the state are being encouraged to come together and get active at one of the many...
Oct 27, 2024
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Fitness
New Queensland Premier to deliver changed plan for main venue for Brisbane Olympics
Plans for the main venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics look set for a reboot with Queensland Premier-elect David Crisafulli pledging to scrap the proposal to...
Oct 27, 2024
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Venues
Victorian Government reveals $30 million ‘Pick my Park’ initiative
The Victorian Government has today announced a new $30 million program it says will help to create and upgrade more green spaces in Melbourne’s growing suburbs - while allowing...
Oct 27, 2024
Recreation /
Government /
Parks
Sydney’s major venues attract record crowds
Venues NSW has advised of a remarkable period of hosting major events with over 400,000 fans attending live sport and entertainment in just the past fortnight. US rapper Travis...
Oct 27, 2024
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Entertainment
Plant Forged Physique delivers one-stop destination for sustainable fitness products
Until recently, there were limited and subpar quality products to meet the needs of the ethically conscious athlete and eco-friendly fitness and wellness enthusiast. Plant...
Oct 27, 2024
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Fitness
Rebecca Haagsma to leave Nine Entertainment for new role with AFL
AFL Chief Executive, Andrew Dillon has today announced Rebecca Haagsma as AFL’s new Executive General Manager Customer and Commercial. Haagsma is currently the Chief Product and...
Oct 27, 2024
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Retail
ARV member program expands with new fitness events
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) is expanding its reach beyond its traditional remit with the presentation of two fitness events in November. With fitness and gym...
Oct 27, 2024
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Aquatics /
Fitness
Bolster Group spotlights 12 key learnings from SXSW Sydney
Melbourne-based entertainment and culture marketing specialists, the Bolster group, has shared 12 things learnt at the recently held SXSW Sydney. On attending the SXSW event,...
Oct 27, 2024
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Entertainment
HYROX world competitor spotlights the event's benefits and potential drawbacks
HYROX - challenging event which combines running with functional workouts – has gained a significant rise in popularity across Australia with curious Australians responsible for...
Oct 27, 2024
Events /
Fitness
Communication technology tool launched for outdoor enthusiasts
GME, a family-owned 100% Australian private company, is an industry leader in the RF communication technology space. As the only Australian manufacturer of UHF CB Radios and...
Oct 27, 2024
Safety /
Technology /
Environment
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