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Funlab targeted in ransomware attack

Melbourne-based 'Leisure-tainment' business Funlab, which operates the Strike Bowling and Holey Moley brands, has confirmed that it has been the target of a cyberattack. As...

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Live Performance Australia says industry problems not the fault of one company

Live Performance Australia has backed entertainment giant Live Nation following a critical ABC report aired on Four Corners last night. The peak body for live arts and...

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Parks and Leisure Australia names Anand Pillay as its new Chief Executive

Anand Pillay, described as “a visionary leader in the leisure industry”, has been named as the new Chief Executive at Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA). Announcing the...

Australia Sports Innovation Week and Australia Sports Tech Conference just days away

Hundreds of stakeholders in the fast-growing sports technology industry are set to converge on Melbourne from Tuesday for Australia Sports Innovation Week (ASIW) - the Southern...

ESSA unveils new branding

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has unveiled new branding for its activities which, it says sets "a strong direction for its future, while paying homage to three...

South Australian sport clubs encouraged to break down barriers around menstruation

South Australia’s active recreation and sport clubs are being encouraged to apply for their share of more than $1.3 million in funding programs and equipment aimed at boosting...

ARI NSW announces 2024 Awards of Excellence finalists

The Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW has announced the finalists for its 2024 Awards of Excellence, with the list reflecting initiatives across the industry in the...

Law changes proposed to reboot NSW nightlife, live music and entertainment precincts

The NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms being introduced to Parliament today are aimed at removing some of the barriers for councils, venues and businesses across the state to...

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Victorian Government makes camping free in National Parks for six months

The Victorian Government has made camping free at all 131 of Parks Victoria’s paid campgrounds from 1st December 2024 until 30th June 2025 – saving families $7.3 million in...

Miral reveals expansion of Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi more than 50% complete

Miral, the Abu Dhabi developer of immersive destinations, has reported that the expansion of the Yas Waterworld waterpark has gone beyond being half way complete with 55% of the...

First cohort graduate from AIS National Generation 2032 Coach Program

The first participants have graduated from the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS), National Generation 2032 Coach Program (Gen32 program) – an initiative aimed at providing a...

G'day Australia event showcases Western Australia to international tourism industry

Following on from the World Tourism and Travel Council Global Summit having been hosted in Perth, Tourism Australia’s ‘G'Day Australia’ event presents another opportunity to...

Brisbane’s Thomas Dixon Centre announces VenuesLive as its new hospitality partner

Thomas Dixon Centre, home of Queensland Ballet, the Van Norton Li Community Health Institute and Ausdance Queensland, has announced VenuesLive as its new hospitality partner....

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Organisers advise of South Australian Aquatics Conference success

Surf Life Saving SA, AUSTSWIM SA and Royal Life Saving SA have advised of the success of the 2024 South Australian Aquatics Conference. Held on 3rd October, the conference, with...

AUSactive Awards 2024 Winners announced at sold-out industry gala event

The 2024 AUSactive Award Winners have been honoured and celebrated in front of one of the largest AUSactive Awards crowds in memory. Following a record number of submissions and...

Four Corners program scrutinises Live Nation’s practices within Australian music industry

ABC's ‘Four Corners’ program which aired tonight, scrutinised the practices of Live Nation - the world’s largest live entertainment company, behind some of the biggest concerts...

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NSW Champions of Sport ceremony will see Sydney Swans great Paul Kelly elevated to legend status

Sydney Swans AFL great, Paul Kelly, will be officially recognised as a Legend of NSW Sport at the upcoming NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony. Kelly, considered one of the best AFL...

Willoughby Council marks 100th anniversary of Northbridge Baths

Willoughby City Council has marked the 100th anniversary of the opening of Northbridge Baths, celebrating a century of enjoyment for the local community at the heritage bathing...

New female leadership duo announced for Table Tennis Victoria

Table Tennis Victoria has announced a new female leadership duo for their organisation’s team with Gen Dohrmann returning to her role as Chief Executive and Jennifer Pitson...

Leap Event Technology set to debut new innovative event solutions at SXSW Sydney

Leap Event Technology will be showcasing their expanding suite of event technology solutions for the first time at SXSW Sydney - which starts today. With an increasingly strong...

Dayton District Open Space secures award for Western Australia’s top football facility

The Dayton District Open Space located in Perth’s City of Swan has been named the winner of the 2024 West Australian Football Facility of the Year Award. The Dayton project...

Marcus Evans Public Venue Safety and Security Conference aims to elevate safety strategies

Aiming to equip delegates with knowledge to redefine safety and security, international conference organiser Marcus Evans is counting down to staging its 2024 Public Venue...

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Live performance remains under pressure notwithstanding 2023 record attendance and revenue

Live Performance Australia’s 2023 Ticket Attendance and Revenue Report shows total revenue of $3.1 billion while ticketed attendance reached 30.1 million – record figures...

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Tilt Industrial Design delivers bespoke smart shading system for Bennelong Restaurant at Sydney Opera House

Tilt Industrial Design has delivered a new automated sun shading system for the renowned Bennelong Restaurant at Sydney Opera House. Having one of Sydney’s best views, Bennelong...

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