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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...
Oct 4, 2024
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Recreation
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...
Oct 4, 2024
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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...
Oct 4, 2024
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Fitness
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...
Oct 4, 2024
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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...
Oct 4, 2024
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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...
Oct 4, 2024
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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...
Oct 3, 2024
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Parks
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...
Oct 3, 2024
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Viva Leisure trading update advises of membership numbers exceeding 400,000 and 7.8 million visits in last quarter
Viva Leisure Limited, Australia’s second largest health club owner and operator has revealed that in the first quarter of the current financial year its membership numbers...
Oct 3, 2024
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Focus on experience-led tourism takes centre stage at 2024 NSW Visitor Economy Forum
The 2024 NSW Visitor Economy Forum was held yesterday at the ICC Sydney, underscored the importance of rich and immersive visitor experiences in shaping the future growth of the...
Oct 3, 2024
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A-League Central Coast Mariners partners with GambleAware to stand against betting advertising
A-League Central Coast Mariners FC has announced a new Reclaim the Game partnership with GambleAware aimed at enhancing the fans’ experience by removing sports betting...
Oct 3, 2024
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SXSW Sydney returns to ICC Sydney in 2024
Sydney’s premier festival for creatives, South by Southwest Sydney® (SXSW Sydney) is returning to International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) from 14th–20th October...
Oct 3, 2024
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Life Floor completes its largest Southern Hemisphere installation at Hervey Bay’s WetSide
The WetSide aquatic play park at Hervey Bay - newly reopened after upgrades were carried out during the winter months - is now the site of the largest Life Floor installation in...
Oct 3, 2024
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Waterparks
Themed Entertainment Association appoints new Chief Executive
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has appointed Melissa Oviedo as their new Chief Executive effective from 1st October 2024. With a robust background in TEA leadership,...
Oct 3, 2024
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Entertainment
Active Mates exercise program launches in Toowoomba
Toowoomba Regional Council Change Project’s new Active Mates program is being launched at the Lindsay Street oval, Queens Park on Saturday, 5th October 2024 offering men of all...
Oct 3, 2024
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Hardwood Technology spotlights its line marking for Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre
Christchurch City Council has advised that work on the versatile indoor court spaces at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre is nearing completion with 3500 metres of line...
Oct 3, 2024
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Zoos SA Chief Executive to retire in 2025 with recruitment process launched for replacement
After 12 years at the helm of the organisation, Zoos SA Chief Executive, Elaine Bensted, has announced her intention to retire from the position effective April 2025. Zoos SA...
Oct 3, 2024
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Wexer and Core Home Fitness launch new fitness app TRANSFORM
Wexer, the global pioneer in virtual fitness solutions has partnered with Core Home Fitness, a leader in innovative home fitness equipment to launch TRANSFORM, a fitness app...
Oct 3, 2024
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Bright Pool Services expands reach across greater Sydney
Bright Pool Services is an emerging company that from initially servicing the NSW Macarthur region has expanded its reach to sites across greater Sydney. Owner Peter Bright...
Oct 3, 2024
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Waterparks
Newcastle community invited to celebrate Gregson Park reimagined playspace
City of Newcastle is inviting the community to celebrate the completion of the $3.5 million playground upgrade at Gregson Park. With fences coming down ahead of the long...
Oct 3, 2024
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Perth’s HBF Arena and HBF Stadium to return to generic names after failure to secure new naming rights
After an unsuccessful attempt to sell the naming rights for HBF Arena in Joondalup and HBF Stadium in Mount Claremont, VenuesWest has revealed that the venues will be rebranded...
Oct 2, 2024
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54 appoints sport analytics specialist to drive Data and Insights
Global sports and entertainment agency 54 has appointed Rob Balsom as Head of Data and Insights. Balsom will lead a growing team of data professionals, providing strategic...
Oct 2, 2024
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Boutique Fitness Studios approaches launch of 50th outlet
Boutique Fitness Studios (BFS) has announced that it is about to hit a major milestone with the upcoming launch of its 50th studio in the Perth suburb of Mount Pleasant. The...
Oct 2, 2024
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Oak View Group and Ethara to operate Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City precinct
Oak View Group (OVG) and Ethara have announced that they are adding the management of two Abu Dhabi venues to their portfolio - Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi and House of...
Oct 2, 2024
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