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Traveloka launches new digital tourism solutions in Australia
Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform, has officially launched its new digital solutions in the Australian market, representing a significant opportunity for...
Jul 18, 2025
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Technology
Royal Life Saving highlights the value of lifeguard challenges lifting industry standards
Royal Life Saving Australia has pointed to the role of pool lifeguard challenge competitions run annually by its member organisations and their role in and celebrating the top...
Jul 18, 2025
Safety /
Aquatics
Ticket sales underway for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia
The countdown to the biggest celebration of women’s football in Asia has commenced with thousands of eager supporters jumping online to purchase tickets for the AFC Women’s...
Jul 18, 2025
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Australian Catholic University partners with Rugby Australia to explore code's performance and better understand data
A four-year partnership between Australian Catholic University (ACU) and Rugby Australia (RA) will deliver an in-depth exploration into the code's performance, health and...
Jul 18, 2025
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AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand’s triple Kawarau swing approaches completion
AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand has advised that Queenstown’s newest adventure tourism attraction - the Kawarau three-person swing - is getting closer to opening with construction...
Jul 18, 2025
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Attractions
Landlord evicts Derrimut 24:7 from Adelaide premises
Embattled fitness chain Derrimut 24:7 is understood to have been evicted from its premises at Angle Vale in Adelaide’s outer northern suburbs. Adelaide's The Advertiser reported...
Jul 18, 2025
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Fitness
New study co-led by Griffith University calls for rethinking wildlife tourism
A new discussion paper, co-authored by Griffith University’s Associate Professor Georgette Leah Burns, raises serious ethical concerns about the use of non-human animals in...
Jul 18, 2025
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Environment
Six new Entertainment Precincts to open in Sydney’s Inner West
Sydney’s Inner West Council has advised that six new Entertainment Precincts will be opening for the first time across the Inner West this weekend. From tonight these new...
Jul 17, 2025
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BEIA flags its MEETINGS 2026 milestone event at New Zealand International Convention Centre
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA), the official membership-based association representing New Zealand's business events sector has flagged its expectations for MEETINGS...
Jul 17, 2025
Events /
Venues
New EXL Survey reveals most Australian businesses aren’t ready for Artificial Intelligence
EXL, a global leader in data and artificial intelligence (AI), has released its new 2025 Enterprise AI Study, which surveyed over 180 Australian executives and decision-makers...
Jul 17, 2025
Technology
ROLLER appoints new Vice President of Customer Experience, expands customer support team and launches AI tools
ROLLER, an all-in-one venue management platform for the leisure and attractions industry, has advised of its strategic appointment of Brad Cooper as Vice President of Customer...
Jul 17, 2025
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Product
NBL's Perth Wildcats unveil new 'Believe and Belong' Strategy
Aiming to deepen connections with their fanbase while fostering initiatives that aim to unify the diverse Western Australian community, the NBL’s Perth Wildcats have announced a...
Jul 17, 2025
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Access
Southeast Asia’s first driverless buses launched by WeRide at Resorts World Sentosa
WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has launched a fully driverless Robobus operation at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore (RWS) - the first autonomous...
Jul 17, 2025
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Technology
Fabian Ross appointed as Basketball WA Chief Executive
Basketball Western Australia has appointed Fabian Ross as Chief Executive, on a full-time basis, following a brief period in an Interim capacity. The decision to appoint Ross...
Jul 17, 2025
Sport
Marriott International launches luxury wellbeing series for Asia Pacific
Beyond just feeling good, there is a growing demand for immersive, holistic wellness journeys over passive pampering, and Asia is becoming the top destination of choice for such...
Jul 17, 2025
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Hospitality /
Wellness
Aligned Leisure commences management of Bass Coast Shire's aquatic and recreation facilities
Aligned Leisure has commenced operations of Bass Coast Shire Council’s aquatic and recreation facilities. The Council has advised that its Bass Coast Aquatic and Leisure Centre,...
Jul 17, 2025
Aquatics /
Recreation
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre to host 2026 Australian Swimming Trials
The Australian Swimming Trials for selection for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and 2026 Pan Pacific Championships teams are returning to NSW and are being held at Sydney Olympic...
Jul 17, 2025
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Aquatics
Santos Tour Down cycling festival returns with all 15 women’s WorldTeams on start line and new race route
The Santos Tour Down cycling festival returns to South Australia for 10 days from 16th - 25th January 2026 with for the first time in TDU history, all 15 women’s WorldTeams set...
Jul 17, 2025
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Tourism
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel becomes first Sustainable Tourism Certified Marriott in Australia
Ecotourism Australia has announced that Sydney Harbour Marriott has met globally recognised sustainable tourism criteria to become the first Marriott International Hotel in...
Jul 17, 2025
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Environment
Female philanthropists provide transformative performing arts donations for national collection and new museum
Arts Centre Melbourne has today announced that significant donations by three leading Melbourne female philanthropists have been given to the construction of the new Australian...
Jul 17, 2025
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Local fitness and wellness providers invited to participate in Healthy Darwin 2025-26 Wet Season program
The City of Darwin is inviting local fitness and wellness providers to be part of the upcoming Healthy Darwin 2025-26 Wet Season program. Healthy Darwin is a year-round...
Jul 17, 2025
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Fitness
Corowa Art Space to host return of Bald Archy Prize
The Corowa Art Space is hosting the Bald Archy Prize - Australia's popular satirical exhibition - with the exhibition on display daily from 16th August to 14th September, 2025....
Jul 17, 2025
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Platypus Shoes and Connect by Live Nation launch all-access ‘Kicks Club’ loyalty program for Gen Z customers
Platypus Shoes has partnered with Connect by Live Nation in launching ‘Kicks Club’, a new loyalty program targeting its Gen Z customer base through community, culture and music...
Jul 16, 2025
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Renewed Macquarie Park delivers enhanced recreation and play spaces for Hawkesbury community
Hawkesbury City Council has advised that the renewal of the popular riverside recreation area, Macquarie Park at Freemans Reach, is now complete, with new playground activities...
Jul 16, 2025
Recreation /
Play /
Parks
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