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Orange’s new sport stadium to be named after former Mayor

Orange City Council has announced that the new main stadium at the Orange sports precinct will be named after former Mayor, John Davis. Last night’s Council meeting, the last of...

Australia's first integrated pickleball bar and entertainment venue set to open in Melbourne

Royal Pickle Club, Australia’s first integrated pickleball bar, dining and entertainment venue is counting down to opening its doors on 6th September. Located in Carrum Downs,...

WTTC predicts China to become largest tourism market over next decade

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched its 2024 Economic Impact Trends Report, which has revealed that while the USA is currently the world’s most powerful...

New study reveals that benefits of amateur sport outweigh concussion risks

A groundbreaking new study has revealed that concussions in amateur sport are not associated with an increased long-term risk of cognitive decline and that playing sport may...

Study shows Australian fitness operators need to improve membership inquiry handling

The Australian fitness industry is under the spotlight following the release of a groundbreaking report from Keepme which reveals concerning gaps in lead response times and...

Stakeholders look forward to reopening of Ballarat’s refreshed Her Majesty’s Theatre

The heart of Ballarat’s creative and artistic life will soon reopen its doors to the public, with the finishing touches being made to a refreshed Her Majesty’s Theatre. The...

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International tourism to New Zealand rebounds in last financial year

With the New Zealand Government planning to increases fees for nearly all categories of visitors from 1st October, the country’s latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) has...

Griffith Regional Aquatic Centre promotes activity and fitness program

With the arrival of spring the Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre (GRALC) has highlighted its fitness features - offering a variety of classes and programs to help users...

Ecostars certification helps Meliá Hotels secure recogntion as most sustainable tourism company

Meliá Hotels International is being hailed as the most sustainable company in the tourism sector by TIME magazine, designating the Spanish hotel group as the top pick in the...

NSC Sports Investment Summit looks to address challenge of funding

Following the ongoing success of the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC), the event’s organisers are launching a new event to address the...

Live Nation study reveals growing consumer interest in live Asian Pop experiences

Live Nation Entertainment has released its latest Fan Insights Study ‘Future Sound’ which profiles Asia Pop/A-Pop’s unprecedented boom in Australia and New Zealand, with a...

Lifeguarding Services Australia secures Glen Innes Severn Council pool management contract extension

Glen Innes Severn Council has announced that it has agreed a 12-month contract with Lifeguarding Services Australia (LSA) for the operation and management of its Glen Innes and...

Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre set to offer more than 450 building, design and construction jobs

The development of the new $142 million Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre - for which expressions of interests for the managing contractor and principal consultant - are...

Kakadu ranger suggests harsher fines could deter risky visitor behaviour around crocodiles

While Parks Australia, the federal body that manages Kakadu, suggests crocodiles can be viewed safely from Kakadu National Park's most popular crocodile viewing spot - the...

Sport NZ report summarises key play, active recreation and sport system trends

Sport NZ’s 2024-2028 Strategy is among the recently completed research reports by Sport NZ on the funding and economics of the play, active recreation and sport system, and the...

New funding and marketing campaign for Far North Queensland tourism businesses

Far North Queensland tourism businesses impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper will share in $3.7 million funding - aimed at supporting operators who experienced extended...

Scotland could host 2026 Commonwealth Games financed by Victorian Government

Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) has stated it could host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow without any financial support from Scottish or UK Governments thanks in part to...

Sports Environment Alliance appoints new Chief Executive

The Board of Sports Environment Alliance has appointed Adam Cheyne as its new Chief Executive. With an extensive background in urban and sports planning, environmental...

Lismore Memorial Baths to open following flood-restoration work

The popular Lismore Memorial Baths will open for the 2024 summer season from 13th September, following the installation of the final piece of flood-restoration work. Following...

Accor reaches major milestone with 100th hotel in Australia securing Sustainable Tourism Certification

Accor, Australia’s largest hotel operator, has secured globally recognised Sustainable Tourism Certification of its 100th hotel in Australia by Ecotourism Australia - a...

Sea World Foundation collaborates on saving humpback whales off NSW Mid-North Coast

Sea World Foundation, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and ORRCA combined their expertise over the weekend to save two humpback whales which were heavily entangled in...

North Sydney Council installs defibrillators in parks and offers CPR training

North Sydney Council has installed six new public access defibrillators across key parks in the area and are also offering CPR training sessions for the community. These vital...

West Beach Parks partners with Discovery Parks to develop South Australian holiday park visitation

Two renowned South Australian tourism brands - West Beach Parks and Discovery Parks – will partner from December 2024 to grow holiday park visitation. Discovery Parks Founder...

Big Red Group report highlights resilience of Australia’s tourism and experiences industry

Big Red Group, Australia’s largest experience marketplace, has released their Seasonal Experiences Index report for the Autumn/Winter period which shows that while...

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