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New naming for Geelong basketball stadium

A key location for basketball in the greater Geelong and Bellarine region is now known by a new name, following the merger of its namesake sponsor in recent weeks. Following AWA...

Sports and Play Industry Association recognises best industry projects at 2024 Awards

The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) has presented its 2024 industry awards, whittled down from a record total of 133 entries for projects across the country, as...

Penrith’s Real Festival attracts 45,000 attendees

Penrith City Council has advised that the Real Festival 2024, held on 20th and 21st September at Tench Reserve, drew 45,000 attendees over the two days. With great weather, the...

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Asian volleyball competitions attracted US$38 million in sponsorship in 2023

Asia’s elite volleyball competitions generated US$38.4 million in sponsorship, making it the 11th ranked regional sport sponsorship platform - despite volleyball accounting for...

TotalFusion announces expansion and upgrades for Chermside location

Brisbane-based premium fitness and wellness brand TotalFusion has announced plans to expand its’ flagship location at Chermside Westfield. The new, 4,600 square metre facility...

Queenstown Lakes Council issues Get Active community grant passes

Aiming to get local residents more active Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) has released 1,462 free entry passes to sport and recreation facilities as part of its Get...

TAFE NSW to partner with Destination NSW to offer training programs to plug jobs gap in the visitor economy

The NSW Government is looking to support the state’s visitor economy workforce by delivering subsidised training programs for a sector that is expected to need up to 150,000...

South Australia’s 2024/25 cruise season begins with arrival of Princess Cruises

The arrival of Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess has signalled the start to South Australia’s 2024/25 cruise season, as the first of 119 cruise and expedition ship visits...

EOI opens for operator of Melbourne circus facility

From early 2025, new lease arrangements with current tenant Circus Oz for Victoria’s state-of-the-art circus and physical theatre facility in Collingwood, will see the...

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Construction advances on new Wagga Wagga Tennis Centre

The City of Wagga Wagga Council says contractors are making excellent progress on the Jim Elphick Tennis Centre at Bolton Park, with the centrepiece of the reinvigorated sports...

Man dies at Sydney Olympic Park music festival in Sydney

A man in his 20s has died while attending the Knockout music festival at the Sydney Showground in Sydney Olympic Park while three other attendees have been hospitalised....

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Intrepid Travel reveals 2025 ‘Not Hot’ list of destinations

Intrepid Travel has released its annual Not Hot List, featuring 10 lesser-known and off the beaten track destinations that deserve the spotlight for travel in 2025. The list...

Flagship Fitness First club to close after 20 years

The Fitness First Platinum Gym in the Westfield Shopping Centre at Sydney’s Bondi Junction is to close after the group failed to secure a lease for the facility. The club,...

Tasmanian Government funds enhanced accessibility for natural attraction 'The Nut'

With Tasmania’s natural attraction, 'The Nut', attracting approximately 50,000 visitors each year, the Tasmanian Government is funding key infrastructure improvements to improve...

Fremantle’s Hilton Park Masterplan receives community and club support

The Hilton Park Masterplan, having received widespread community and club support, has been adopted by Fremantle Council and is comprehensive, contemporary and achievable -...

Corangamite Shire Council offers free youth pool lifeguard and first aid training

Corangamite Shire Council, located in the Barwon South West region of Victoria, is offering free pool lifeguard and first aid training to its younger residents presenting them...

Newcastle prepares to activate NSW-first wheelchair-accessible skate bowl

As part of a $20,000 boost for local inclusive sports events, the City of Newcastle is moving to support Paralympian Paul Nunnari in the activation NSW’s first...

Malaysia maintains top ranking as destination for Muslim travellers

Malaysia retained its top position as the premier destination for Muslim travellers after receiving over 4.5 million Muslim international arrivals in 2023. As advised by the...

Court told of Perth gym owner’s motives for faking her own death

The District Court in Perth has been told has been told that gym owner Karen Salkilld was inspired by a movie to fake her own death for an insurance payout. The Court was today...

Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium becomes welfare centre during extreme weather event

With the New Zealand city of Dunedin experiencing its wettest day in 100 years, Forsyth Barr Stadium has today stepped in as an emergency welfare centre. Another evacuation...

Wollongong to host beach safety day for multicultural communities

With summer approaching, local government, sporting and community organisations are set to come together to host a free Multicultural Water Safety Day at Wollongong City Beach...

Momentus appointed to manage event booking and operations at Dubai World Trade Centre

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has appointed Momentus Technologies as its partner to elevate its venue and event management operations. The appointment will see Momentus...

PLA National President condemns ‘hostile actions’ and 'misinformation' over body's planned constitutional change

With Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) set to consider changes to its constitution at an upcoming annual general meeting and extraordinary general meeting, Kristin Davies, the...

EVANZ members back new Ticketing Code of Practice

A Special General Meeting of members of the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has this week voted overwhelmingly to adopt a Ticketing Code of Practice. A...

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