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Moreton Island’s Tangalooma Island Resort launches revitalised reef boat
Tangalooma Island Resort located on Moreton Island, just off the coast of Brisbane, has launched, the Reef Cat - a vessel steeped in history that has been modernised for...
Sep 16, 2024
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Environment
Positive ageing supported in Geelong with array of events
The City of Geelong's Positive Ageing Program is back starting 1st October 2024 and will deliver an array of activities to promote and support healthy ageing for people aged...
Sep 16, 2024
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Parramatta’s schoolgirls participate in sport clinics at Sydney Olympic Park
As part of the City of Parramatta’s annual ‘Celebrating Girls in Sport Festival’ held recently, the next generation of local sportswomen took to the field to test their skills....
Sep 16, 2024
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Education
Life Floor a key component at Dreamworld's refreshed Ocean Parade
Since opening late last year, the refreshed children’s aquatic play space at Dreamworld's Ocean Parade precinct has proven to be one of its biggest drawcards. PicoPlay’s design...
Sep 16, 2024
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LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort debuts at 2024 Shanghai Tourism Festival
Merlin Entertainments has previewed its LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort at the 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival - leading the parade with a themed float built out of 25x scaled LEGO...
Sep 16, 2024
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Design works underway for Bendigo Showgrounds and Bendigo Stadium upgrades
The design phase for Bendigo Showgrounds and Bendigo Stadium has commenced with City Collective appointed as the Principal Design Consultant for both of these projects. As...
Sep 16, 2024
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Sydney’s Hills Shire to commence $2 million playground extension
Hills Shire Council in Western Sydney is set to start work on a $2 million upgrade and extension at the popular Livvi’s Place all-abilities playground at Bernie Mullane Reserve...
Sep 16, 2024
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Geelong United looks to thrive in Victoria's second largest market
Set to play its first game in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) at the Geelong Arena as of 30th October, the relocated Geelong United (formerly the Melbourne...
Sep 15, 2024
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Venues
World Aquatics unhappy at Swimming Australia's delay in implementing promised constitutional reforms
Exclusive: In a startling development, Australasian Leisure Management has learned that Swimming Australia remains under threat of expulsion from international swimming body...
Sep 15, 2024
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Aquatics
Hepburn Shire Council renews Belgravia Leisure’s lease at historic Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa
Hepburn Shire Council has announced that it has renewed Belgravia Leisure’s tenancy at the historic Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa. Belgravia Leisure has managed the premises for the...
Sep 15, 2024
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KOJO joins PMY Group to transform global sport and entertainment offerings
KOJO, an award-winning sports, experience and entertainment company, has joined the PMY Group to further strengthen its intelligence, technology, and experience offerings...
Sep 15, 2024
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Insurer offers molestation liability cover for organisations entrusted with the care of minors
Precision Underwriting has advised that it is able to offer a comprehensive insurance, risk management and response solution for organisations and businesses entrusted with the...
Sep 15, 2024
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Insurance
Powerhouse Museum heritage listing guarantees future in Ultimo
The broadening of the Powerhouse Museum Ultimo’s heritage listing guarantees that the popular site will remain a museum of applied arts and sciences into the future. Powerhouse...
Sep 15, 2024
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Arts
Western Australian Premier supports inquiry into death of 24/7 gym user
Following calls for an inquiry from the family of Giuliano Pirone, aged 33, who died recently having collapsed at a Perth 24/7 gym, Western Australian Premier Roger Cook said he...
Sep 15, 2024
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Fitness
MidCoast Council’s unsupervised outdoor pools to open for swim season
MidCoast Council’s outdoor pools will be opening for the swim season on 5th October 2024 with Council advising there will be a number of changes to the way Nabiac, Krambach,...
Sep 15, 2024
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Ticketing
RAC Arena to debut multifunctional LED display at HoopsFest
Perth’s RAC Arena will be debuting its $5 million screen at Australia's biggest basketball festival, HoopsFest, with the upgrade enhancing fan engagement and attracting new...
Sep 15, 2024
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Beach developments planned for Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
Abu Dhabi based developer Miral has announced the construction of two beaches on the waterfront at the Emirate’s Yas Island. Intended to further enhance the lifestyle and...
Sep 15, 2024
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Additional $5 million to protect Australia’s natural and cultural heritage sites
The Federal Government has announced Australia’s most precious heritage sites will receive a $5.3 million boost via new round of project grants. Australian Heritage Grants are...
Sep 15, 2024
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Environment
Heritage Festival to showcase Christchurch sporting and recreational history
This year’s Christchurch Heritage Festival programme has been released with a theme of 'Active Heritage – Sport, Recreation and Leisure'. The festival runs from 12th to 28th...
Sep 15, 2024
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Rockhampton community encouraged to enjoy aquatic offerings
With the redevleloped Mount Morgan Aquatic Centre having opened earlier this year, Rockhampton Regional Council is encouraging the community to enjoy the Region’s pools and...
Sep 15, 2024
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Play
BEIA open registrations for business events industry conference in Taranaki
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has opened registrations for their 2024 conference to be held in Taranaki for the first time from 25th to 27th November 2024. This...
Sep 15, 2024
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The Trail Collective spotlights input into Stromlo Reach Pump Track
Adelaide-based, The Trail Collective, specialists in BMX trail design, construction and planning, have spotlighted their work on a design project for Spiire Property Consultants...
Sep 15, 2024
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Parks
Viva Leisure launches new health and wellness initiative
Viva Leisure has introduced The Supp Society, which it describes as “a dynamic new brand dedicated to enhancing your health and wellness journey”. Introducing the brand, the ASX...
Sep 15, 2024
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Retail
Toptracer virtual reality games launched at Topgolf Gold Coast
Village Roadshow has announced the launch of Toptracer, the number one range technology in golf, at Topgolf Gold Coast. Giving players real time statistics on their height,...
Sep 15, 2024
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Golf
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