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Felton Industries expands sustainable seating range with new timber and recycled products
Felton Industries, Australia’s leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of Australian-made premium aluminium outdoor furniture, has launched a new range of timber and...
Sep 30, 2024
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Parks
Abel Sports secures twin SAPIA awards
Abel Sports Goals has welcomed being recognised for its achievements in taking out both first and second place awards for Sports Equipment Installations (Outdoor) at the Sports...
Sep 30, 2024
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Christchurch’s Hornby Centre saves with solar
Christchurch City Council’s newest library and pool facility at Kyle Park in Hornby will save around $90,000 annually from 625 new solar panels installed on the Hornby Centre’s...
Sep 30, 2024
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New accessible boardwalk and penguin viewing stands for Phillip Island
A new accessible boardwalk and penguin viewing stands are under construction for Phillip Island’s world-famous Penguin Parade aimed at enhancing the visitor experience. Phillip...
Sep 30, 2024
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Les Mills Asia Pacific launches new Pilates program
Introducing the new program as “reimagining the classic training style”, Les Mills Asia Pacific has launched a new Pilates format which it says will help clubs attract younger...
Sep 30, 2024
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Sydney's new 24-hour cargo precinct to benefit tourism operators
According to the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia, a new 24-hour cargo precinct planned for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) will be a...
Sep 30, 2024
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New safety laws now in place for Western Australian water sports
The Western Australia Government has introduced new safety equipment requirements for sail and kiteboarders, windsurfers and paddlers operating more than 400 metres from shore...
Sep 30, 2024
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NSW takes significant step towards reducing cruise ship pollution
In an Australian-first, New South Wales is taking a huge step towards reducing cruise ship pollution by awarding a $20 million contract to begin the landmark Shore Power project...
Sep 30, 2024
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Dunedin Botanic Garden playground expands play opportunities
The new children’s playground at the Dunedin Botanic Garden is scheduled to open on Tuesday 1st October and offers an inclusive, accessible experience. The project is the...
Sep 30, 2024
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Sports Environment Alliance looks to fill Board positions
Two vacancies exist as the result of the expiry of Directors' terms for the Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) with the organisation now calling for nominations from people...
Sep 29, 2024
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Eden Park enters Guinness World Records with largest ever haka
Auckland’s Eden Park has made history with thousands of New Zealanders joined together yesterday evening to reclaim the official Guinness World Records™ title for the world’s...
Sep 29, 2024
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Melbourne secures 2025 Super Netball Grand Final
The partnership between Visit Victoria and Netball Australia has helped Melbourne secure the 2025 Super Netball Grand Final. Across Australia, netball has the highest level of...
Sep 29, 2024
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Sport
Synergy Fitness merges with South Korea’s DRAX Inc. to form DRAX Fitness Australia
Synergy Fitness, a pioneer in strength equipment manufacturing since 1976, has announced its merger with South Korea's leading fitness equipment brand, DRAX Inc. The two...
Sep 29, 2024
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Fitness
Indigenous Tasmanians to be trained as Heritage Consultants
The 2024/25 Tasmanian Budget includes $1 million over two years to develop and deliver a training package which will support Tasmanian Aboriginal people to build knowledge and...
Sep 29, 2024
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Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation Chief Executive Katrina Sedgwick appointed to ABC Board
The Federal Government has appointed the current Director and Chief Executive of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation, Katrina Sedgwick, as a non-executive Director to the...
Sep 29, 2024
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UK sporting executives to address dinner event at NSC Sports Investment Summit
Set to explore how Australia can transform sport to attract greater investments, the upcoming NSC Sports Investment Summit is to address pressing questions about whether the...
Sep 29, 2024
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Brisbane secures 2030 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
Brisbane has been awarded the rights to host the 2030 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Track Cycling World Championships, comprising the elite, junior, para-cycling and...
Sep 29, 2024
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Aussie Ark to transfer Tasmanian Devils to four international zoos
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark is embarking on another world-first - the transfer of 11 Tasmanian Devils to four international zoos. These ‘Aussie ambassadors’ will help...
Sep 29, 2024
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The Catering Club launches in Sydney to elevate corporate events
The Catering Club, an innovative catering service, has launched in Sydney, well-equipped to elevate corporate events such as Melbourne Cup. With the capacity to cater for more...
Sep 29, 2024
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Hospitality
Safer access planned to support Ningaloo Reef tourism operators
Detailed planning investigations have confirmed the site for an improved boat launching facility at Tantabiddi with the Tantabiddi Boat Ramp, managed by the Shire of Exmouth...
Sep 29, 2024
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New Zealand Amateur Sport Association emphasises that community clubs are not companies
The New Zealand Amateur Sport Association (NZASA) has expressed its concerns about the impact of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 and the Incorporated Society Regulations...
Sep 29, 2024
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Gema Group named new caterer at Melbourne's AAMI Park
Following a competitive tender process, Melbourne and Olympic Parks (M&OP) has announced that the Gema Group has been appointed to deliver catering services at AAMI Park. The...
Sep 29, 2024
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Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service releases concept designs for new Tyndall Range Walk
Looking to build on the success of established the Overland and Three Capes tracks, Tasmania's Parks and Wildlife Service have released concepts for a multi-day bushwalk in the...
Sep 29, 2024
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Melbourne's Wildsoul Wellness looks to expand with franchise opportunities
Wildsoul Wellness is looking to expand beyond its current location in the Melbourne suburb of Mordialloc by offering franchises to opportunities to the industry. Wildsoul...
Sep 29, 2024
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