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Upgrades to Sydney’s Coogee Beach aim to divert pollutants further offshore
Locals have known for years that stormwater pollution has been letting Sydney’s popular beach Coogee down, with Beachwatch consistently rating the beach as 'Poor'. The NSW...
Jun 22, 2025
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Environment
UNICEF highlights the importance of outdoor play
UNICEF (the United Nations Children's Fund) has drawn attention to the growing body of research which shows that children have better physical, mental and emotional health, and...
Jun 22, 2025
Education /
Recreation /
Play
Live Nation APAC acknowledges new members of its Legend Club
Live Nation Entertainment has acknowledged the long service of Alex Klos, President - Australasia and Jackie Antas, Vice President Communications - Asia Pacific into their Live...
Jun 21, 2025
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Entertainment
Hutt City’s Te Aroha Softball Club secures Matariki award
The New Zealand Amateur Sport Association has announced that the 2025 Te Tohu Tiketike o Matariki award has been made to the Te Aroha Softball Club, Waiwhetū, Hutt City. The...
Jun 21, 2025
Sport
FILEX Business Summit returns for 2025
The organisers of the FILEX Business Summit have advised that the event is to return on 4th and 5th September at The Park Royal in Sydney's Darling Harbour. With a 30 year...
Jun 21, 2025
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Fitness
Thailand campaign launched to redefine the remote work experience
A campaign initiative supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand has been launched to redefine the remote work experience. The ‘LOCO(AL) Working Space’ campaign invites...
Jun 21, 2025
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Tourism
Eventbrite launches new product for music venues, concerts and festivals
Global event management and ticketing service, Eventbrite, has launched a new tool to support independent music venues in differentiating their listings to reach more fans. The...
Jun 21, 2025
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Entertainment
ExerciseNZ celebrates International Yoga Day 2025
With today (Saturday 21st June) marking International Yoga Day, the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) is encouraged that the nation's participation remains...
Jun 21, 2025
Events /
Wellness
Funlab executive Oonagh Flanagan joins WebJet in new Chief Marketing Officer role
Looking to enter a “new era of brand growth and digital innovation”, The Webjet Group has appointed Oonagh Flanagan as its first Chief Marketing Officer in Australasia. In her...
Jun 21, 2025
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Technology
Netball Australia partnership looks to expand global reach with international broadcast deal
Netball Australia has joined forces with global content distributor Inverleigh to broadcast Suncorp Super Netball and Origin Australian Diamonds matches across North America and...
Jun 21, 2025
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Technology
Nine hospitalised after chemical incident at Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Nine people have been taken to hospital and 200 evacuated following a chemical incident yesterday at the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Melbourne’s north. Fire...
Jun 21, 2025
Safety /
Aquatics
MENALAC announces new leadership to drive their vision
The Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) has announced new leadership to drive their vision for a unified and advancing Leisure and...
Jun 21, 2025
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Entertainment
Destination NSW announces CommBank partnership to unlock visitor economy insights
Destination NSW has partnered with CommBank iQ to harness de-identified transactional data from millions of consumer purchases across the state – unlocking powerful insights to...
Jun 19, 2025
Tourism /
Technology
Mt Buller opens extra chairlifts and terrain
Mt Buller is expanding its winter sport offerings with the opening of its Summit and Skyline runs and chairlift for the weekend. Opened as of this afternoon, the addition of...
Jun 19, 2025
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Snowsport
NBL and WNBL season schedules released together for the first time
In a significant moment for elite basketball, the Hungry Jack’s NBL and the WNBL schedules have been released side by side, marking an important step forward for a united...
Jun 19, 2025
Sport
Dubai welcomes 7.15 million visitors in first third of 2025 as tourism sector powers ahead
Dubai welcomed 7.15 million international overnight tourists between January and April 2025 - a 7% annual increase - growth that builds on the 18.72 million people who visited...
Jun 19, 2025
Marketing /
Tourism
Royal Life Saving Australia flags the essential role of Public Pool Lifeguards in saving lives
Royal Life Saving Australia has highlighted that every person deserves access to safe aquatic facilities – and in almost all circumstances that should include qualified pool...
Jun 19, 2025
Safety /
Aquatics
F45 Training launches limited-edition F45 x HYROX Run Club series
F45 Training, a global leader in Functional Fitness, has launched its limited-edition F45 x HYROX Run Club series, commencing this June in the lead-up to the highly anticipated...
Jun 19, 2025
Events /
Fitness
AFL and Telstra launch Touch and Track technology at Marvel Stadium
In a significant development for accessible sport, the AFL in conjunction with Telstra, will be introducing game-changing Telstra Touch and Track technology for blind and...
Jun 19, 2025
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Technology
ONYX Gym launches recycling and charity initiative
ONYX Gym, located in Alexandria in Sydney’s inner south, has this week launched ONYX RE:TURN - a first-of-its-kind, sustainability-meets-charity initiative within the gym space....
Jun 19, 2025
Environment /
Fitness
South East Leisure secures multiple Aquatic and Recreation Awards
South East Leisure, City of Greater Dandenong’s wholly owned subsidiary which manages the Council’s leisure facilities, was the recipient of three major accolades at the 2025...
Jun 19, 2025
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Fitness
Western Australian Government opens EOI for construction partners to deliver Stage 1 of Malaga Sports Precinct
The Malaga Sports Precinct, strategically located adjacent to the new Malaga METRONET station and close to the Perth Film Studios, is a landmark project looking to transform...
Jun 19, 2025
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Venues
National Art School announces dynamic program of art and music during NAIDOC Week
The National Art School (NAS) has announced a dynamic program of public events for its major new exhibition, ‘The Neighbour at the Gate’, presented at NAS Galleries, opening...
Jun 19, 2025
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Arts
UTMB brings its trail running experience to Indonesia
'Trail of the Kings - Lake Toba' by UTMB® will make its debut on the UTMB® World Series calendar 17th to 19th October 2025, offering the UTMB® experience to Indonesia and the...
Jun 19, 2025
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Fitness
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