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Proludic play equipment installed at Phillips Park in Lidcombe
Cumberland City Council has completed works to Phillips Park in Lidcombe, located in Western Sydney, where the space underwent a full playground upgrade including the...
Sep 5, 2024
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Parks
Finalists named for 2024 New Zealand Tourism Awards
Recognising New Zealand's top tourism experiences, Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has announced the finalists for the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2024. Showcasing and...
Sep 5, 2024
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South Australia cruise industry showcased at Cruise Association Conference
Closing today, the Australian Cruise Association Annual Conference 2024 in Adelaide has welcomed 156 attendees - the highest in the event’s history - presenting an opportunity...
Sep 5, 2024
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Tourism
Dorna Sports and FIM extend MotoGP agreement until 2060
MotoGP™ rights holder Dorna Sports and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) have extended their long-term agreement securing the promotion rights for all...
Sep 5, 2024
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Collective and Individual Training Support Services - Department of Defence
Collective and Individual Training Support Services - Department of Defence The Commonwealth is seeking the commercial delivery of Collective and Individual Training Support...
Sep 5, 2024
Tenders
Exerciser found in shower at Perth 24/7 gym dies
A man who collapsed in the shower at a Perth 24/7 gym last month and lay undetected for 15 hours has died in hospital. Giuliano Pirone, aged 33, collapsed after working out at...
Sep 5, 2024
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Liively technology looks to enhance event and venue experiences with seamless in-seat purchasing
An exciting Australian innovation is aiming to transform the live event and venue experience by enabling in-seat food, beverage and merchandise purchasing - ensuring patrons...
Sep 5, 2024
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Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre secures funding boost
The Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre has secured extra funding from the Victorian Government for Stage 2 of the project, to be delivered through the Regional Sports...
Sep 5, 2024
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ASC spotlight their Paralympians’ support team in Paris
Along with cheering on Australia’s Paralympians in Paris, the ASC is also celebrating the support efforts of the Australian Sports Commission staff on the ground. The ASC team...
Sep 5, 2024
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Stadium Golf returns to Marvel Stadium
Marvel Stadium is again hosting Stadium Golf presented by Sportsbet offering a two week golf experience for those over the age of 18. This year’s edition includes 12 holes,...
Sep 5, 2024
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SportWest names Sharon Wood-Kenney as inaugural cultural navigation lead
Following extensive planning and discussions, SportWest has announced the appointment of its inaugural Cultural Navigation Lead, Sharon Wood-Kenney. With over 20 years’...
Sep 5, 2024
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Recreation
Shoalhaven Council encourages community to help protect threatened species
Ahead of National Threatened Species Day (marked on 7th September each year), Shoalhaven Council is encouraging its community to document biodiversity in their communities using...
Sep 5, 2024
Environment
Desert Mob Aboriginal arts festival returns to Alice Springs for 2024 edition
Desert Mob - one of Australia’s oldest Aboriginal arts festivals - returns to the Araluen Arts Centre in Alice Springs this September and October. The festival is run by Desart...
Sep 5, 2024
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Arts
WA Consumer Protection warns gyms of enforcement of fitness industry code of practice
With complaints reportedly soaring against gyms in Western Australia, WA Consumer Protection has advised that fitness operators in the state are under threat of prosecution over...
Sep 4, 2024
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South Australia Government bans additional single-use plastic products
The South Australian Government is aiming to reduce plastic waste in the natural environment, waterways and beaches by banning an additional array of single use plastic...
Sep 4, 2024
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BASSINTHEGRASS to return in 2025 with diverse range of genres
Following its success in 2024, Northern Territory Major Events Company has advised that the 2025 edition of music festival BASSINTHEGRASS will be held on 17th May at Mindil...
Sep 4, 2024
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Global tourism summit in Perth to be addressed by 68th US Secretary of State
The 68th United States Secretary of State John Kerry will address the 2024 WTTC Global Summit - a two-day summit being held at Crown Perth from 8th-10th October. Secretary Kerry...
Sep 4, 2024
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Tourism
Returning Aqua Alliance Forum to address key issues in aquatic fitness
Following the success of the inaugural Aqua Industry Forum and Aqua Summit in 2023, the events will be returning in October. To be held at Sydney’s Gunyama Park Aquatic and...
Sep 4, 2024
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Trip.Biz emphasises technology is intended to empower not replace people
With Trip. Biz having debuted their new product matrix aimed at optimising every aspect of corporate travel management, they also emphasise that while technology is...
Sep 4, 2024
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Technology
$11.8 million remediation for southern Sydney park after asbestos find
Kempt Field in the Georges River Council local government area will be closed from early September for an extensive $11.8 million remediation following the discovery of...
Sep 4, 2024
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Sentosa’s Serapong to stage third consecutive LIV Golf Singapore event in 2025
Organisers of Liv Golf have confirmed Sentosa’s Serapong golf course is among the first four venues for the competition’s next season. The 2025 edition will be Sentosa’s...
Sep 4, 2024
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Golf
Tixel and Bolster Group release third ticketing state of play report
Australian ticket resale marketplace, Tixel, and leading culture marketing agency, Bolster Group, have today revealed their latest Ticketing State of Play research report – a...
Sep 4, 2024
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Federal and NSW Governments back Paddle Australia’s 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships hosting
With just over 400 days to go until the 2025 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Championships at Penrith Whitewater Stadium, the NSW and Federal Governments...
Sep 4, 2024
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CERM PI research team looks for input in latest survey of aquatic and recreation centres
The CERM PI research team from the University of South Australia is inviting input for its yearly trends survey of expensive recovery and membership types in aquatic, recreation...
Sep 4, 2024
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