Australasian Leisure Management

Latest News

Belgravia Leisure contributes to Geelong Golf Club’s bold reinvention
Geelong Golf Club, managed by Belgravia Leisure, has successfully navigated the past 10 years by consciously providing a point of difference. Since re-opening in 2014, Geelong...
Jun 16, 2025
Golf
New Zealand boosted as a destination for Chinese tourists
The New Zealand Government is boosting the country as a destination for Chinese tourists by improving visa settings and processes. From November, New Zealand will trial visa...
Jun 16, 2025
Marketing /
Tourism /
Culture /
Attractions
Knights Strong donates $2 million to enhance Ronald McDonald House in Newcastle
Knights Strong, the community arm of The Wests Group, has today announced a transformational $2 million donation to enhance Ronald McDonald House in Newcastle to help expand...
Jun 15, 2025
Sport /
Finance /
Wellness
Penrith City Council secures awards for Gipps Street Recreation Precinct and inclusive community campaign
In recognition of its commitment to creating a thriving and liveable City, Penrith City Council has secured industry awards for excellence this month for Gipps Street Recreation...
Jun 15, 2025
Marketing /
Recreation
Lynxight AI drowning prevention technology installed at Melbourne Airport’s 'Higher State' health club
Melbourne Airport’s first health club and wellness centre, Higher State - managed by Belgravia Leisure - has become the first hotel in Australia to be equipped with AI drowning...
Jun 15, 2025
Safety /
Hospitality /
Technology /
Aquatics /
Product
Security of Crowded Places in New Zealand Forum to be staged at Eden Park
Mindful of potential threats related to mass gatherings, the New Zealand Security Association (NZSA) is inviting security industry providers, stakeholders and the...
Jun 15, 2025
Events /
Sport /
Venues /
Entertainment /
Security
SurfAid and URBNSURF partner in giveaway for World’s Best Surf Month
SurfAid and URBNSURF are partnering this September to give one lucky surfer the chance to access 30 consecutive days of perfect waves at URBNSURF Sydney or Melbourne as part of...
Jun 15, 2025
Sport /
Marketing /
Attractions /
Aquatics
Sea World Foundation marks World Sea Turtle Day with release of four Green Sea Turtles
The Sea World Foundation team has markedWorld Sea Turtle Day today by returning four rescued and rehabilitated Green Sea Turtles back to Moreton Bay. The four turtles – Nalu,...
Jun 15, 2025
Attractions /
Environment
Sunshine Coast’s Maroochydore Beach to receive bonus winter sand replenishment
Sunshine Coast Council has advised that although Maroochydore Beach’s sand was bolstered last year, due to its current depleted condition the beach will receive a bonus winter...
Jun 15, 2025
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Environment
Fluidra secures SPASA Victorian Gold award for innovative Carnegie Aquatic Centre project
The Fluidra Commercial team’s delivery of the innovative swimming pool movable floor for the Carnegie Aquatic Centre, saw Fluidra secure the SPASA Victorian Gold award in the...
Jun 15, 2025
Venues /
Aquatics /
Product
Flying Fruit Fly Circus to lead art circus hub in Melbourne and looks to recruit for management and marketing
Flying Fruit Fly Circus, one of Australia’s most successful regional creative companies will lead a new, state-of-the-art circus hub in Melbourne – delivering a vibrant,...
Jun 15, 2025
Venues /
Entertainment /
Arts
Australian outbound travel to United States dips as Asia surges ahead
According to the Australian Travel Industry Association’s (ATIA) latest Travel Trends Report for May 2025, outbound travel from Australia to the United States has dipped for the...
Jun 15, 2025
Tourism
EOI opens for Head Contractor to lead Bendigo Art Gallery redevelopment
An Expression of Interest has been opened by the Victorian Government for a Head Contractor to take the $45 million Bendigo Art Gallery redevelopment to the next stage, ensuring...
Jun 15, 2025
Tourism /
Culture /
Venues /
Arts
Grants support Victorians to get active and connect to local communities
Victorian Government funding of more than $8.1 million is helping more Victorians get involved in sport and active recreation, boosting participation opportunities across the...
Jun 15, 2025
Sport /
Finance /
Government
Subway’s naming rights sponsorship of Socceroos to conclude
Football Australia and Subway® Australia have announced that Subway® Australia's Socceroos naming rights sponsorship agreement will conclude in August, following the natural...
Jun 15, 2025
Sport /
Marketing /
Finance
Taranaki Regional Council spotlights inspiration of Mount Taranaki on new East Stand at Stadium Taranaki 
Taranaki Regional Council has spotlighted that the reflection of New Zealand’s Mount Taranaki in the Pouākai Tarns (group of small alpine pools located on the Pouākai Range,...
Jun 15, 2025
Design /
Culture /
Venues
ARI NSW launches new portal for members
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW has launched a new member portal powered by technology and innovation partner Xplor Recreation. The portal is the result of a...
Jun 15, 2025
Recreation /
Technology /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Activeon continues to leverage ROLLER platform to fuel growth
Attractions and entertainment management platform ROLLER, is continuing its partnership with Activeon -a leading global operator of trampoline parks and family entertainment...
Jun 15, 2025
Attractions /
Venues /
Technology /
Entertainment /
Product
NSW Government commits $9.2 million towards Penrith Beach, Regatta Centre and Whitewater Stadium
The NSW Government 2025-26 Budget is delivering $9.2 million towards Western Sydney’s Penrith Beach (for two more seasons), the Sydney International Regatta Centre and Penrith...
Jun 14, 2025
Sport /
Tourism /
Recreation /
Aquatics
KidSport voucher program helps almost 30,000 children throughout Western Australia take part in community sport
The KidSport initiative, part of the Western Australian Government’s effort to encourage and boost participation in grassroots sport, has hit $10 million in under a year,...
Jun 14, 2025
Sport /
Finance
Vivid Sydney 2025 comes to spectacular close
After 23 nights of transforming Sydney into a canvas of light, sound, and imagination, Vivid Sydney 2025 has come to a spectacular close. From 23rd May to 14th June, this year's...
Jun 14, 2025
Events /
Tourism /
Venues /
Entertainment /
Arts
Greater Shepparton’s Tatura Skate Park officially opens
Greater Shepparton City Council has advised that construction of the new Tatura Skate Park is now complete (ahead of schedule) and ready to be enjoyed. The design and...
Jun 14, 2025
Sport /
Recreation /
Play /
Parks
Sporting organisations and NSW Government unite to address domestic violence
The NSW Government has joined forces with sporting organisations to announce the formation of a new whole-of-sport partnership that unites the sports community in the prevention...
Jun 13, 2025
Sport /
Safety /
Wellness /
Government
Strategy launched for Great Ocean Road Regional Trails to boost tourism
The Great Ocean Road is home to some of Victoria's most spectacular natural and cultural assets from the cascading waterfalls of the Otways to the rugged coastline of the Great...
Jun 13, 2025
Tourism /
Culture /
Recreation /
Environment /
Parks
Australasian Leisure Management Magazine
Subscribe to the Magazine Today

Published since 1997 - Australasian Leisure Management Magazine is your go-to resource for sports, recreation, and tourism. Enjoy exclusive insights, expert analysis, and the latest trends.

Mailed to you six times a year, for an annual subscription from just $99.

New Issue
Australasian Leisure Management
Online Newsletter

Get business and operations news for $12 a month - plus headlines emailed twice a week. Covering aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism, and venues.