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Three point basketball court construction completed for Shepparton community
Three point basketball courts promote physical activity, strengthen social inclusion and community connections, and support young people’s development. Recognising their...
Aug 29, 2024
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Fitness
Armidale Light Festival immersive experience attracts impressive attendance
The Armidale Light Festival inclusive community event held last week attracted between 5000 and 7000 attendees to Central Park to see the ‘Vivid-inspired’ light spectacular. The...
Aug 29, 2024
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Solar PV system completed for Mildura Sporting Precinct
Mildura Sporting Precinct recently saw the completion of a 99-kilowatt solar PV system - saving up to $19,000 from the precinct’s annual electricity bill. The solar PV system is...
Aug 29, 2024
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Major interior upgrade project aims to enhance Art Gallery of Ballarat’s reputation
The Art Gallery of Ballarat Interior Upgrades project, which aims to enhance the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s ability to attract the best exhibitions and loans from around the...
Aug 29, 2024
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ICC Sydney hosts 'Trust in Partnerships’ event
To share event planning best practices, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, this week hosted Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs)...
Aug 28, 2024
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Venues
Victoria University elevates support of Western Bulldogs AFLW team
Victoria University has strengthened its support of the Western Bulldogs AFLW team, becoming co-major partner, further boosting both its long-term allegiance with the Club and...
Aug 28, 2024
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Education
TradeAsia opens Asian Sports and Leisure Online Exhibition for 2024
TradeAsia, the organiser of Asian Sports and Leisure Online Exhibition 2024 (ASLE 2024) has opened the hybrid event inviting suppliers from the sports and leisure industry to...
Aug 28, 2024
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Sport
Laissez-faire Catering secures coveted hospitality and event award
Sydney founded and based caterer, Laissez-faire Catering, has solidified its status as a leader in Sydney’s catering scene by securing the coveted title of Events Caterer – Over...
Aug 28, 2024
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Venues
Contract awarded for major upgrades to Shepparton BMX Pavilion
Greater Shepparton City Council has awarded the contract for the construction of the new Shepparton BMX Multi Use Events Pavilio. The contract for $1.7 million was awarded to...
Aug 28, 2024
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Venues
E-Petition launched to secure NSW Government support for saving Bluesfest
Organisers of Bluesfest, one of Australia's most awarded and longest running music festivals in Australia, announced earlier in August that its 2025 edition would be the very...
Aug 28, 2024
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Entertainment
Japan and Australia secure top places in Lifesaving World Championships events
Lifesaving World Championships yesterday saw international teams compete in the Youth SERC (simulated emergency response competition), in the Open competition and in Surf Boat...
Aug 28, 2024
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Aquatics
Football Australia agrees new multi-platform media rights deal with Paramount
Football Australia has announced a broadcast rights extension for its national teams with Paramount, which will include all games featuring the Matildas and the Socceroos...
Aug 28, 2024
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Technology
Sydney swimming coach Dick Caine found guilty on historic charges of rape and sexual assault of young athletes
Former elite Australian swimming coach Richard 'Dick' Caine has been convicted on charges of dozens of sexual assaults on athletes as young as 10. Caine, now aged in his late...
Aug 28, 2024
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Aquatics
Cairns’ Barlow Park to get $91 million Olympic upgrade
A $91 million upgrade of Cairns’ Barlow Park is set to support the region to attract more major events and ensure that the city is able to be part of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic...
Aug 28, 2024
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Sydney Festival announces three new Board members
Sydney Festival has announced three new non-executive members to its Board of Directors with each to contribute their vision, technical expertise, lived experience, and...
Aug 28, 2024
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Perth’s HBF Park hosts new international women's football tournament
Perth’s HBF Park is the host venue for a new International Football Cup which commences today with Perth welcoming elite women's football teams for the week-long competitive...
Aug 28, 2024
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Valo Motion combines basketball and trampolining in new game
Valo Motion, the pioneer in developing active mixed-reality attractions has added a new game which combines the excitement of basketball with trampoline action - offering an...
Aug 28, 2024
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Brisbane Lord Mayor unveils Olympic transport legacy plan
A detailed plan to keep Brisbane moving and deliver a long-term transport legacy beyond the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been released by City of Brisbane Lord Mayor,...
Aug 28, 2024
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Venues
GolfWA and Golf Australia agree to collaborate
GolfWA, the governing body for the sport in Western Australia, has agreed to collaborate with Golf Australia (GA) in a move that will continue to grow the game of golf in the...
Aug 28, 2024
Golf
International athletes gather on Gold Coast for opening of Lifesaving World Championships
Hundreds of international athletes representing more than 50 countries converged on Broadbeach last night for the official Opening Ceremony of the Lifesaving World...
Aug 27, 2024
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Aquatics
SPORTFIVE partners with Saudi Arabian football club AlNassr to elevate sponsorship and branding
SPORTFIVE has entered into a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabian football club, AlNassr to develop and execute a comprehensive sponsorship strategy to enhance the club's...
Aug 27, 2024
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Marketing
Frankston Arts Centre’s Access program recognised at PAC Australia awards
Frankston Arts Centre has been honoured with an Australian Performing Arts Centre IMPACT Award for its outstanding Arts Access program. The program, designed to engage...
Aug 27, 2024
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Tourism sector welcomes Western Sydney Airport securing first international airline
According to the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia, the tourism sector has welcomed the announcement that Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI)...
Aug 27, 2024
Tourism
Belgravia Leisure gains further recognition for safety and compliance achievements
The achievements of the Aquatic Safety team at Belgravia Leisure have been acknowledged as industry leaders in the newly released Pool and Aquatic Facility Safety Assessments...
Aug 27, 2024
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Aquatics
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