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PCYC NSW wheelchair sport ensures ‘life-changing inclusivity’ for youth
To ensure every young person can access and participate in sport and recreation activities regardless of where they come from or their ability, PCYC NSW is offering wheelchair...
Aug 25, 2025
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Sport
Queensland Government announces expert panel to shape future of Para sport
The Queensland Government has announced an expert panel of Paralympians, disability advocates and high-performance experts who will help shape the future of Para sport in...
Aug 24, 2025
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Sport
New Urban Park for Melbourne’s east
A massive new urban park - ngarrak nakorang wilam park – will run from Forest Hill, through Vermont and connect to the Dandenong trail. The trail across Melbourne’s east will...
Aug 23, 2025
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Recreation
Vortex spotlights 30 years of innovation and sustainability in Aquatic Play
Vortex Aquatic Structures International (Vortex), a Montreal-based global leader in aquatic play solutions, is celebrating three decades of transforming how children and...
Aug 23, 2025
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Technology
Paddle Australia activates relationship with Western Sydney Lakes
Paddle Australia has announced the sponsorship of Western Sydney Lakes for the 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships that will continue to build on its water sports legacy that...
Aug 23, 2025
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PCYC NSW clubs support local communities impacted by weather disasters
Local communities across NSW have this year been significantly impacted by severe weather events and natural disasters from cyclones to bushfires and historic flooding....
Aug 23, 2025
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Venues
AUSactive’s Million Moves campaign gets Ballarat launch
City of Ballarat has advised how it will be part of the AUSActive Million Moves campaign - the health initiative designed to get more Australians moving and feeling great this...
Aug 22, 2025
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Wellness
Auckland lifeguards honoured at 2025 New Zealand Aquatic Awards
Auckland’s lifeguards have been in the spotlight, with the achievements of two of its lifeguards honoured at Recreation Aotearoa's 2025 Aquatics Awards. Kate McMullan from...
Aug 22, 2025
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Safety
Aquatic industry looks to advance diversity, equity and inclusion
Launched today to a webinar audience of more than 400 industry leaders and staff, a landmark study led by Swinburne University in partnership with VicHealth, Royal Life Saving...
Aug 22, 2025
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Recreation
Reusable Stack-Cup helps venues meet sustainability targets
An engineered solution to the real-world challenges of venue operations, Stack-Cup™ - a reusable, stackable cup system - is changing how venues serve drinks, engage fans and...
Aug 22, 2025
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Venues
Deniliquin’s aquatic facility set for return to community management
Following a competitive tendering process for the operation and management of the Deniliquin Swim Centre and Hydrotherapy Pool, Edward River Council unanimously resolved to...
Aug 21, 2025
Aquatics /
Recreation
Study shows women’s sporting events are big wins for cities
Cities and communities that host major women’s sporting events can reap wide-ranging benefits including tourism and economic growth as well as positive gender-related impacts,...
Aug 21, 2025
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Tourism Tropical North Queensland celebrates 50 years
As the organisation marks its 50th anniversary this year, Tourism Tropical North Queensland’s inaugural Chairman and General Manager have shared their memories of tourism...
Aug 21, 2025
Marketing /
Tourism
Australian Bodyboard Titles commence at URBNSURF Sydney
The Australian Bodyboard Titles have officially kicked off with an Opening Ceremony and social event at URBNSURF Sydney. Marking the first time an Australian Surf Championship...
Aug 21, 2025
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Waterparks
30 kilometres of new MTB trails opened at Warburton Bike Path in Victoria’s Yarra Ranges
Aiming to deliver fresh trails for diverse riding preferences and skill levels, the first 30 kilometres of the Warburton Bike Path has opened in Victoria’s Yarra Ranges. Part of...
Aug 21, 2025
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Sport
New Sales Authority Club event targeted at fitness club and studio operators
The Sales Authority Club along with Impact Training Corporation is counting down to the staging of a practical workshop to help fitness club and studio operators convert more...
Aug 21, 2025
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Marketing
Development Victoria announces construction firms to undertake Bendigo venue upgrades
Development Victoria has revealed that builders have been appointed to deliver major upgrades at the Bendigo Showgrounds and Bendigo Stadium (commercially known as Red Energy...
Aug 21, 2025
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Sport
Oscar Piastri honoured with Grandstand naming at Melbourne’s Albert Park
Organisers of the Australian Grand Prix are looking to exploit the popularity of F1 star Oscar Piastri by naming a grandstand at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit to be named in...
Aug 20, 2025
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Australian tourism operators significantly outperform global competitors
The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) has flagged new data from Shiji’s Reviewpro Reputation, that shows Quality Tourism Businesses are delivering world-class guest...
Aug 20, 2025
Tourism
Studio Pilates accelerates global growth
Studio Pilates International, a global leader in boutique fitness, is accelerating its global growth with the announcement of its first studio in Germany. Opening in Wiesbaden...
Aug 20, 2025
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Wellness
Aventuur secures institutional investment for Perth Surf Park
Aventuur has announced that it has secured institutional investment from the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RAC), along with further investment from existing...
Aug 20, 2025
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Waterparks
Johnson Fitness and Wellness Australia partners with Chill Bunny to launch premium recovery products
Leading fitness equipment distributor, Johnson Fitness & Wellness Australia, has announced partnership with emerging recovery brand Chill Bunny Chill to bolster wellness...
Aug 20, 2025
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Wellness
Federal and Queensland Governments sign intergovernmental agreement for 2032 Games infrastructure
The Federal and Queensland Governments have signed the Intergovernmental Agreement that will guide how they will collaborate on delivering the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and...
Aug 20, 2025
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Venues
R U OK? Campaign encourages grassroots community sport participants to address mental health challenges
As people plan activities to mark R U OK?Day on Thursday 11th September, national suicide prevention charity R U OK? is helping Australians bridge the confidence gap through...
Aug 20, 2025
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Wellness
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