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Plans for Newcastle’s Surfest to be included in major international surfing series
City of Newcastle is supporting discussions to transform Surfest into one of the top 16 international surfing contests. When the World Surf League restructured its competition...
Aug 31, 2024
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AUSactive comments on gym safety following bodybuilder collapse at 24/7 gym
Following an incident on 20th August at a Perth 24/7 gym in which a bodybuilder collapsed and spent 15 hours unconscious in the shower without anyone noticing, AUSactive Chief...
Aug 30, 2024
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First Nations Report spotlights success of trade and tourism businesses
The Australian Government has released a first of its kind report demonstrating the success of First Nations trade and tourism businesses on the global stage. The First Nations...
Aug 30, 2024
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City of Wollongong names promenade in honours of swimming legend Emma McKeon
Olympic swim champion, Emma McKeon, has returned to her hometown of Wollongong to unveil a beach promenade named in her honour at North Wollongong Beach. Wollongong City Council...
Aug 30, 2024
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Queensland Government to create new Forest Park for endangered Greater Glider
The Queensland Government has announced 54,000 hectares of Greater Glider habitat in South East Queensland state forest will be transitioned to a new natural capital tenure. The...
Aug 30, 2024
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Australian Grand Prix organisers ordered to pay over $2.8 million to promoters over cancelled Robbie Williams concert
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) has been ordered to pay $2.84 million in compensation to a Melbourne touring company over the cancellation of a Robbie Williams...
Aug 29, 2024
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World Athletics extends with track partnership with Mondo to 2029
World Athletics has announced an extension of its long-standing partnership with track and field surfaces provider Mondo. The new five-year deal will see Mondo retain its...
Aug 29, 2024
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Tennis Australia commits to national ball recycling program
Tennis Australia has become the first national sports body to sign up to the TreadLightly National Recycling Initiative - an industry-led national recycling program managed by...
Aug 29, 2024
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Mt Buller advises of early end to winter season operations
Victorian ski resort Mt Buller has advised that its winter operations are to end early, confirming that Sunday 1st September will be the last day of its 2024 snow season. In an...
Aug 29, 2024
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South Australian council wins legal battle with Tourism WA over ‘dark sky’ trademark application
A dispute between South Australia’s Mid Murray Council and the WA Tourism Commission over the latter’s attempt to trademark the term ‘dark sky’ has ended after the Commission...
Aug 29, 2024
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EVANZ invites 2024 Award entries and board nominations
Looking to celebrate the industry’s brightest and the best and reflect the theme: ‘Ka Mate Kainga Tahi, Ka Ora Kainga Rua. Out of Aversity Comes Creativity’, the Entertainment...
Aug 29, 2024
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Lynxight drowning prevention technology installed at Stirling’s revamped Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre
The City of Stirling’s Inglewood facility - The Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre - is set to open what the council says is be the largest public outdoor lap pool in the southern...
Aug 29, 2024
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Mornington Peninsula’s RACV Cape Schanck Resort spotlights its wellness offerings
Mornington Peninsula’s RACV Cape Schanck Resort is perfectly positioned to make the most of the Peninsula, with views stretching from Melbourne’s skyline to the rugged shores of...
Aug 29, 2024
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NSW Government failing to act on shark net removal at beaches
With ineffective and redundant shark nets returning to 51 ocean beaches on the NSW coast on 1st September, conservation organisations - Humane Society International Australia...
Aug 29, 2024
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Environment
Taboo topics to be focus of 2024 Women's Health Week
Jean Hailes for Women's Health will celebrate its annual Women's Health Week from 2nd to 6th September under the theme ‘Your Voice. Your Choice’. The campaign aims to tackle...
Aug 29, 2024
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Western Australian Golf Courses recognise reality of climate change
The reality of climate change is that we all need to adopt waterwise practices and it's impressive to see a number of Western Australian golf courses leading by example. Five...
Aug 29, 2024
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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast edutains with new school holiday experience
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium continues to be innovative in its offerings to ‘edutain’ children on an array of environmental issues. From 14th September to 31st October,...
Aug 29, 2024
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Stadiums Queensland websites set for updating
Campfire Digital Services has won a contract to overhaul the online presence of Stadiums Queensland's venues, including The Gabba and Suncorp Stadium. The project aims to...
Aug 29, 2024
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New Les Mills program looks to exploit growing popularity of Pilates
Looking to link in with the growing interest in Pilates, Les Mills has launched a new Pilates program scientifically proven to enhance flexibility, endurance and more With Les...
Aug 29, 2024
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Fitness
Carlingford’s Peggy Womersley Reserve transforms with new $3.2 million pavilion
Carlingford’s Peggy Womersley Reserve has been transformed with the completion and naming of a new $3.2 million pavilion. Carlingford is located approximately 15 kilometres...
Aug 29, 2024
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Ballarat Council adopts recreation and park infrastructure plans
Reflecting City of Ballarat’s intention to invest in the health and wellbeing of their community, Council has adopted two master plans - both informed by community consultation...
Aug 29, 2024
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Gumbuya World to sponsor Kids Carnival at Melbourne Royal Show
Melbourne Royal has announced its sponsor and partner list for the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show, with several new additions among its Principal and Major Partners. Opening on...
Aug 29, 2024
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Tender process underway for Leederville Oval $3.8 million major redevelopment
Leederville Oval, an Australian rules football ground located in the Perth suburb, Leederville, has received a $3.8 million funding commitment from the Western Australian...
Aug 29, 2024
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Artistic swimming grows in popularity in Christchurch
Artistic Swimming (Synchronised Swimming) - a sport that involves a combination of gymnastic and dance moves performed in the water and set to music – is growing in popularity...
Aug 29, 2024
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Aquatics
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