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Oran Park Leisure Centre delivers new aquatic and sport destination in southwest Sydney

Camden Council, located in Sydney’s southwest, has announced the opening of the Oran Park Leisure Centre on 21st October. Set to become Southwest Sydney’s premier leisure and...

Queensland Government appoints John Collins as first Night-Life Economy Commissioner

The Queensland Government has appointed John Collins as the state’s first Night-Life Economy Commissioner. Collins has passion for live music and a deep connection to...

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Country Swimming Championships to be held at Darwin’s Parap Pool

The 2024 Country Swimming Championships are being held at Darwin’s Parap Pool this weekend, attracting some of the best regional swimmers from across Australia. Athletes will...

Victorian ministers back national sports governance policy

Victorian Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence and Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Steve Dimopoulos, have endorsed the new National Gender Equity in...

Decathlon offers free fitness classes for Sydneysiders

Sports retailer, Decathlon Australia, is running a series of free fitness classes in the heart of Sydney's CBD until the end of September 2024. The free fitness class offer is...

WTTC spotlights Covid’s impact on women and youth employment in tourism

A new report launched by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, reveals the stark impact of the...

Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney launches immersive rainforest exhibition

The Botanic Gardens of Sydney is inviting visitors to The Calyx to explore its immersive horticultural exhibition showcasing the lifecycle of rainforests ‘Alchemy of Rainforest...

WhiteWater helps Saudi Arabia with its 2030 tourism vision

Saudi Arabia is increasing its investment in water parks to support its Vision 2030 goal of attracting more than 150 million people by decade's end. One of the key advantages of...

South Australia Koala Plate initiative supports wildlife rescue organisations

The South Australian EzyPlates initiative has enabled motorists to support South Australian wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organisations with $50,000 in grants now available...

Fitness First announces opening of six new clubs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

In response to the growing demand for premium fitness services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Fitness First - the largest operator in the UAE - has announced a bold expansion strategy...

Refreshed Destination Management Plans released for three Northern Territory tourism regions

The Northern Territory Department of Tourism and Hospitality has released refreshed Destination Management Plans (DMP) for the Lasseter, Barkly and Big Rivers regions...

City of Ryde battles owners over plan to redevelop open space for housing

City of Ryde Council is fighting to maintain TG Millner Fields in the Sydney suburb of Marsfield as essential open space, despite the site’s current owners resubmitting plans...

Perth Track Classic returns to WA Athletics Stadium in 2025

International track and field stars and homegrown talent will arrive in Perth in March 2025 next year for the highly anticipated return of the Perth Track Classic at WA...

Visitors to NSW want more than an Opera House 'selfie'

While a visit to Sydney’s cultural attractions such as the Sydney Opera House is often high on the agenda of places to visit, new research highlights that visitors to NSW want...

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Hearts4heart highlights benefits of fitness trackers in identifying heart disease symptoms

Hearts4heart - a health promotion charity and peak body that supports, educates and advocates for people living with heart disease – has highlighted that wearable devices such...

Event organisers encouraged to host events in regional Victoria

Event organisers are being encouraged to host events in regional Victoria with the state government opening the Regional Business Events Program aimed at boosting local tourism...

Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre set to reopen after first stage upgrades

Following extensive upgrades including a new enclosure and flooring, the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre’s 25-metre pool will welcome swimmers once again in mid-October. Fraser Coast...

Xplor Technologies launches new Xplor Gym platform in Australia and New Zealand

Global software, payments and growth solutions leader Xplor Technologies, has announced the official launch of the Xplor Gym platform in Australia and New Zealand. Described as...

Kids Alive urge parents to start children’s swimming lessons early

Water safety experts, Kids Alive – Do the Five, are encouraging parents to start swim lessons for their children as early as possible. Kids Alive highlight that one-year-olds...

EOIs open for membership on new Dunedin Music Advisory Panel

EOIs open for membership on new Dunedin Music Advisory Panel The Dunedin City Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for membership on a new Music Advisory Panel, which...

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Overwater pool and enhanced parklands among Artemus Group plans for Brisbane riverfront

Artemus Group – a specialist in revitalising waterfront precincts - has announced plans to transform Brisbane's riverfront, submitting a code-assessable development application...

Global Nature Positive Summit aims to boost private sector investment

The world’s first Global Nature Positive Summit will be in Sydney from 8th-10th October. The Summit is considered to be the next step towards turbocharging private sector...

Newcastle Museum offers engaging dinosaur encounters

Newcastle Museum’s exhibition ‘Dinosaurs: Surviving Extinction’ showcases the Cretaceous period through bones, fossils and interactive dig pits. The exhibition with its hands-on...

UN Tourism calls for climate action and community empowerment

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has emphasised the urgent need for climate action in tourism to ensure the sector’s long-term resilience and for the benefit of host...

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