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Pollstar names Marvel Stadium among Global Top 10 venues
Melbourne's Marvel Stadium has been recognised as one of the Top 10 stadiums globally in the official 2025 Pollstar Mid-Year Top 50 Worldwide Stadium rankings. Measured between...
Jun 24, 2025
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Hong Kong's Water World Ocean Park holds first ever Nighttime Water Party
Water World Ocean Park has launched its first-ever nighttime event, Get! Splash! Tonight! - a series of summer events - that will run at the Hong Kong waterpark o selected dates...
Jun 24, 2025
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PCYC NSW and Wilson Security collaborate to enhance youth employment outcomes
PCYC NSW and Wilson Security are collaborating to enhance employment outcomes and create career pathways for those who have faced barriers to traditional education or work...
Jun 24, 2025
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Tekapo Dark Sky Project marks 20 years of astrotourism
One of New Zealand’s most ‘out of this world’ experiences, Tekapo's Dark Sky Project, is celebrating 20 years since its two co-founders introduced the astrotourism experience....
Jun 24, 2025
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Lisa Hopkins appointed to PCMA Regional Advisory Board
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins has been appointed to the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) APAC Regional Advisory...
Jun 24, 2025
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Queensland Rugby League unites with state government to combat betting harm
The Queensland Government and Queensland Rugby League have united to tackle sports betting with their joint 'Forget the bet. Enjoy the game' campaign now live. The two-year...
Jun 24, 2025
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Tenpin Bowling Australia looks to expand in schools with School Sport Victoria partnership
Tenpin Bowling Australia (TBA) has announced a new four-year partnership with School Sport Victoria (SSV), aimed at delivering more tenpin bowling opportunities for students...
Jun 24, 2025
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Surf Lakes Global appoints Troy Warfield as Chief Executive to lead global expansion
Australian-founded but now USA-based Surf Lakes Global has announced former British Airways and Topgolf executive Troy Warfield as its new Chief Executive. In an announcement...
Jun 24, 2025
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Northern Territory looks to boost tourism with focus on military history and new experiences
Military heritage tourism has, for the first time, been allocated its own dedicated funding stream under Round 9 of the Northern Territory Government’s Visitor Experience...
Jun 24, 2025
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Major international child development conference heads to Australia for the first time
The International Association of Child Development Programs (IACDP) will be convening its annual Conference for the first time outside of North America - at Tweed Heads, NSW...
Jun 24, 2025
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Your Reformer and SOON Future Studies collaborate on mapping the shifts redefining how we move
Reformer Pilates supplier and innovator, Your Reformer, has collaborated with SOON Future Studies on a report – ‘The Future of Movement’ that maps the cultural, technological,...
Jun 22, 2025
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Gymnastics Australia appointment looks to strengthen organisational governance and stakeholder relations
Gymnastics Australia has announced the appointment of Hannah Barnes as General Manager - Governance and Executive Services, a move the sport says is aimed at "reinforcing our...
Jun 22, 2025
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UniSport introduces new festival experience for Nationals on the Gold Coast
With just three months 100 days to go until its annual 'Nationals' event on the Gold Coast in September, UniSport Australia has advised of the launch of UniFest, a dedicated...
Jun 22, 2025
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Escalating Cambodia Thailand border disputes sees crossings closed to tourists
A border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has seen borders crossings between the two south east Asian nations closed to tourists. Prompted by an armed confrontation on 28th...
Jun 22, 2025
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Mildura Council gains recognition for its gender equity in sport program
Mildura Rural City Council has secured a 2025 LGPro Award for Excellence for its delivery of the Victorian Government-funded ‘Gendering in a New Era In Mildura Sports’ program...
Jun 22, 2025
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A-League's Western United served with pay breach notices
Melbourne-based A-League Western United has been served with breach notices by a number of its players over overdue wages. It’s the second time in two months that the club has...
Jun 22, 2025
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Australian Institute of Sport launches new initiative to help athletes tackle life after sport
Aware that many retiring athletes face challenges after their sporting careers ends, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has launched the ‘Retired Athlete Peer Support...
Jun 22, 2025
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Sydney's historic Callan Park to be transformed into significant urban parkland
The NSW Government looks to end the neglect of Callan Park in Sydney’s inner west and is investing to restore more quality green space for the growing local community. 1.6...
Jun 22, 2025
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Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre expands school holiday program to meet community demand
Due to demand for its School Holiday Intensives, Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre has announced the expansion of its popular school holiday program. With most week one classes now at...
Jun 22, 2025
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Robyn Kuhl to Step Down as Chief Executive of Volleyball WA
Volleyball WA has announced that Chief Executive Robyn Kuhl is to step down from her position, concluding a tenure marked by strong leadership, strategic growth and a deep...
Jun 22, 2025
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Western Australian Government launches PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030
The Western Australian Government is aiming to ensure sport and recreation facilities keep pace with growing communities, support active lifestyles and provide inclusive spaces...
Jun 22, 2025
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LIV Golf Adelaide continues to deliver for South Australian economy
Independent analysis from Vision Insights has revealed that the 2025 edition of LIV Golf Adelaide delivered yet another record, with the event delivering $81.46 million to the...
Jun 22, 2025
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Federal Government invests $2 million in support of Australia's 2026 Winter Paralympic Quest
The Federal Government is investing $2.06 million in funding to enable an athlete-focused approach to the delivery of the Australian Team for next year's Milano Cortina 2026...
Jun 22, 2025
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Tixserve joins with Rugby Australia to redefine fan experience for 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour
Ireland-based digital ticketing company Tixserve has announced an expansion into the Australian sporting market partnering with Rugby Australia for the upcoming 2025 British and...
Jun 22, 2025
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