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New Zealand’s Hamilton Gardens opens enhanced entry precinct
Hamilton Gardens, a public garden park in the south of Hamilton owned and managed by Hamilton City Council in New Zealand has opened its enhanced entry precinct and the start of...
Sep 18, 2024
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Rockhampton Zoo collaborates with Sydney Zoo on chimpanzee troop transfers
Rockhampton Regional Council has endorsed a decision that will shape the future of the chimpanzee troop at Rockhampton Zoo, while contributing to the conservation of this...
Sep 17, 2024
Environment /
Zoos
Revo Fitness opens new gyms in Adelaide and Rockingham
Fast expanding gym chain Revo Fitness has this week announced the opening of two new gyms – in the southern Perth suburb of Rockingham and the Adelaide suburb of Woodville. The...
Sep 17, 2024
Wellness /
Fitness
Wellness tourism leaders to discuss industry trends and developments at Spa Summit
The second annual Spa Summit is being hosted in Byron Bay from 20th-21st October attracting Australian and international spa, wellness and wellness tourism leaders to discuss...
Sep 17, 2024
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Think tank and conservationists alarmed by Tasmanian State of the Environment Report
The 2024 State of the Environment Report produced under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993 by the independent Tasmanian Planning Commission was tabled in Parliament this...
Sep 17, 2024
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Environment
Zero Latency reaches 100-venue milestone as immersive virtual reality market surges
Melbourne-founded virtual reality leader Zero Latency has announced that it has reached a significant milestone with operations in 100 venues around the world. The company,...
Sep 17, 2024
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Entertainment
Consumer Protection urges families to prioritise safety at Perth Royal Show
While the Perth Royal Show which runs from 21st – 28th September 2024 promises fun for all ages, WA Consumer Protection is reminding parents to carefully inspect for potential...
Sep 17, 2024
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Attractions
NBL Chief Executive David Stevenson announced as Golf Summit keynote speaker
This year’s Golf Summit - run by Australian Golf’s peak bodies - the PGA of Australia and Golf Australia – will see National Basketball League Chief Executive David Stevenson...
Sep 17, 2024
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Golf
Australian Travel Industry Association announces Board changes
The Australian Travel Industry Association has advised of Board changes with Shelley Beasley stepping down as a Director of the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA),...
Sep 17, 2024
Tourism /
Hospitality
Glasgow to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games Scotland has secured the required Scottish and UK Government support for Glasgow to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA)...
Sep 17, 2024
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Government
Orange to host 2024 CrossFit Masters tournament
Orange will be hosting the 2024 CrossFit Masters from 18th-20th October with around 500 competitors from across Australia, as well as New Zealand Asia and Europe expected to...
Sep 17, 2024
Events /
Fitness
Australian Koala Foundation calls for action during September
September is Save The Koala Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the decline of koalas and highlighting the ways we can all help save them. For the rest of...
Sep 17, 2024
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Environment
NSW's newest National Park named Cuttaburra
NSW’s newest national park has been named Cuttaburra National Park after Cuttaburra Creek which runs through the park for 20 kilometres, and the surrounding Yantabulla Swamp...
Sep 17, 2024
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IAAPA partners with Satisfi Labs to deliver AI-Powered solutions for attractions industry
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has entered into a three-year partnership with Satisfi Labs, a leading AI-powered conversational experience platform....
Sep 17, 2024
Attractions /
Technology
American Express Middle East reveals partnership with Dubai Opera
American Express Middle East has announced a new partnership with Dubai Opera as the venue’s ‘official partner’. The link will see American Express Card Members in the region...
Sep 17, 2024
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Arts
Approaching SWIMCON24 SCTA’s Brendon Ward charts success of Australian swimming
With SWIMCON24 - Australia’s premier conference for swim coaches and teachers, aquatic professionals and industry leaders - opening later this week, Brendon Ward, Chief...
Sep 16, 2024
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Recreation /
Aquatics
Virgin Active challenges fitness industry fakes and frauds in new international marketing campaign
Targeting ‘fakefluencers’, fad diets, fake oils, fakes, false idols, frauds and gurus, the Virgin Active health club chain has launched a provocative new promotional campaign in...
Sep 16, 2024
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Fitness
Dreamworld owner Coast Entertainment Holdings reports increased net profit in last financial year
New attractions saw Dreamworld and Skypoint enjoy increased visitation, ticket sales and revenue in the 2023/24 financial year with owner Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited...
Sep 16, 2024
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Waterparks
Gemba releases Insight Reports into the evolving event experience
A new report from industry consultants Gemba has found that just half of fans are satisfied with their experience at live entertainment and sport events. Based on research into...
Sep 16, 2024
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Consultants
NSW Government amends laws to help struggling music festival industry
The NSW Government has today announced new regulatory and financial support for the embattled music festival industry which is under the pressure of increasing costs. With a...
Sep 16, 2024
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Entertainment
IAAPA appoints new Global Director of Sustainability
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has appointed Ylva Linder as its new Global Director of Sustainability. Beginning in December, Linder will bring 25...
Sep 16, 2024
Attractions /
Environment
Countdown to ExPRO Fitness Summit and Festival in Perth
Western Australia is to host its first major national and international fitness industry event in almost a decade with ExPRO, Singapore’s leading fitness education and events...
Sep 16, 2024
Wellness /
Fitness
Auckland Council spotlights active recreation support for senior citizens
Auckland Council recognises the significant contribution made by older people to communities, with ageing being something that should be celebrated. However getting older can be...
Sep 16, 2024
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Wellness
Blue Mountains libraries attract higher visitation and membership
Blue Mountains City Council has advised that its libraries are celebrating a remarkable year, with an increase in membership, visitation and loans. According to the annual State...
Sep 16, 2024
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Venues
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