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Surf Life Saving Australia supports inclusive initiative NAIDOC Week
This week Surf Life Saving Australia is celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC Week and has joined those around Australia uniting to honour Indigenous voices, culture, and the...
Jul 10, 2025
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Badminton Australia and Disability Sports Australia renew partnership to enhance accessibility
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) and Badminton Australia have announced the continuation of their partnership through DSA’s Sports Incubator Program, reinforcing their shared...
Jul 10, 2025
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Basketball Australia collaborates with Victoria Police on arrest over online racial abuse of NBL athlete
Basketball Australia has advised that its Integrity Unit has collaborated with Victoria Police to secure the first-ever successful arrest of a person in Australian basketball on...
Jul 10, 2025
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ZOWIE esports gaming zone launched in Sydney
Professional esports gaming brand ZOWIE, under BenQ Corp, has launched its first ZOWIE Zone in Australia, now open at WY Gaming in central Sydney with the immersive gaming space...
Jul 10, 2025
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WA Museum Boola Bardip opening week of Terracotta Warriors exhibition attracts 20,000 visitors
The opening week of WA Museum Boola Bardip's ‘Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor’ has attracted 20,000 visitors - delivering far-reaching impacts for WA's tourism,...
Jul 10, 2025
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University of Sydney researcher among health experts making recommendations for the UN Plastics Treaty
Dr Nicholas Chartres, Senior Research Fellow in the University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, has joined with other leading health experts, authoring an editorial for The World...
Jul 10, 2025
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Hornsby community invited to offer input on initiatives to boost tourism
Hornsby Shire Council is inviting community to have their say on the draft Destination Management Plan 2025–2030 which sets out a strategic vision to grow and enhance the...
Jul 10, 2025
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China's Harbin plans to launch summer edition of its renowned Ice-Snow World attraction
Harbin, capital of China's Heilongjiang Province, is planning to launch a summer edition of its renowned Ice-Snow World attraction in 2025. The expansion will introduce five...
Jul 10, 2025
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AUSactive welcomes Ekaterina Osipova as new Board Director
AUSactive has appointed Ekaterina (Katya) Osipova to its Board of Directors, following the retirement of long-serving Board Member and former Chair, Jayne Blake. Osipova brings...
Jul 9, 2025
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ACT Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister mark 100 Days until 20th Australian Masters Games
Canberra’s Red Shed came alive today as the ACT Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister officially marked 100 days to go until the 20th Australian Masters Games. As one of the...
Jul 9, 2025
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State Library of NSW data reveals City of Newcastle library services lead the state
Library services provide valuable recreational, educational and social opportunities for all members of a community. Statistics compiled by the State Library of NSW for the 2024...
Jul 9, 2025
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Popularuty of New Zealand’s Great Walks boosts tourism growth
New Zealand Department of Conservation has spotlighted a significant boost in the number of people booking bed nights along the country’s Great Walks with NZ Conservation...
Jul 9, 2025
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Creative Australia invests in ambitious boundary-pushing projects
Creative Australia is investing in an array of ambitious boundary-pushing projects with highlights including drone storytelling above desert skies; older Australians strutting...
Jul 9, 2025
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Technogym introduces upgrades to its Biocircuit training experience
Technogym has enhanced its Biocircuit training experience with upgrades designed to streamline operations, boost engagement, and offer an even more effective and intuitive...
Jul 9, 2025
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Ice Hockey Australia to enter new era with updated branding
Ice Hockey Australia is set to unveil a reimagined brand mark this month, marking a bold step forward in redefining the sport’s national identity. The updated design draws...
Jul 9, 2025
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Backers walk away from planned boutique stadium at Auckland's Western Springs
Plans to build a new multi-purpose football stadium at the Western Springs speedway venue, one of a four options being considered by Auckland Council for site, appear to have...
Jul 9, 2025
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UniSA and Flinders University research reveals attending events boosts wellbeing
A new study by tourism and event management experts at UniSA and Flinders University has found that regularly attending events such as festivals, exhibitions, sporting events,...
Jul 9, 2025
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World Heritage orders full review of Great Barrier Reef as Australia falls short in its protection
Australia continues to fall short across a number of areas in its protection of the Great Barrier Reef leading UNESCO's World Heritage Committee to order a full review of...
Jul 9, 2025
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National Gallery of Australia exhibition breaks museum taboo and highlights value of play
A major new exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra is breaking a museum taboo by inviting visitors to touch, play with, and inhabit sculptural works,...
Jul 9, 2025
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Applications approach deadline for Xtep's inaugural global Elite Runner Program
Leading Chinese performance sportswear brand, Xtep, has advised that applications for its inaugural global Elite Runner Program will close on 14th July. The first edition of the...
Jul 9, 2025
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Saltwater Eco Tours adds pioneering equipment to improve accessibility
Multi-award-winning Sunshine Coast cruise operator, Saltwater Eco Tours, has added new canoe tours to its products, including pioneering equipment to enable wheelchair users and...
Jul 9, 2025
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Cultural ties strengthened between Canberra and Wellington via art exchange programs
ACT Government art exchange initiatives are strengthening cultural ties between Canberra and Wellington. The 2025 Canberra Pōneke Indigenous Artist Exchange provides...
Jul 9, 2025
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City of Newcastle seeks new operator for Beresfield Golf Course
The City of Newcastle Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for the management of Beresfield Golf Course. With the current lease for the popular Council-owned facility...
Jul 9, 2025
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Landmark partnership sees Tourism Western Australia back 2026 and 2030 UniSport Nationals
UniSport Australia has revealed a new partnership with Tourism Western Australia that will see Perth host the 2026 and 2030 editions of the UniSport Nationals. The commitment...
Jul 9, 2025
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