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$200 million funding announced to progress Canberra’s new Aquatic Centre and Convention & Entertainment Precinct

The ACT and Federal Governments have partnered in a funding commitment of $200 million to begin delivering Canberra’s new Aquatic Centre and Convention & Entertainment Precinct....

Melton Botanic Garden playspace secures landscape design award for nature play elements

Melton City Council has advised that it has secured a Landscape Architecture Award for its innovative nature-based playspace in the Melton Botanic Garden. The award was won in...

New tourism partnership endorsed for Yarra Ranges, Cardinia and Nillumbik Councils

A new Visitor Economy Partnership has been endorsed by Yarra Ranges, Cardinia and Nillumbik councils to spread tourism funding and initiatives across the outer-east. Aligning...

Willoughby Council welcomes NSW Government Beachwatch support

Willoughby City Council has welcomed the NSW Government's decision to continue funding for its Beachwatch program, reversing a proposal by the previous State Government to shift...

Live Nation to invest in new Northbridge Music Hall

Live Nation is to invest in the future of live entertainment in Perth with the launch of Northbridge Music Hall, a purpose-built venue set to open in Summer 2026/27. With a...

Redevelopment set to commence on Frankston Basketball Stadium

Set to be the biggest-ever infrastructure project in the area, the long-awaited redevelopment of the Frankston Basketball Stadium in Seaford is set to begin from 30th June. The...

LIWA Aquatics names Leith Fradd as new Executive Officer

The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) Aquatics has named experienced industry professional Leith Fradd as its new Executive Officer. In an announcement, the LIWA...

Populous releases designs for redevelopment of Malaysia's Shah Alam Sports Complex

Populous, in collaboration with Malaysian practice HIJJAS Architects + Planners, has released design concepts for the new Shah Alam Sports Complex in the Malaysian state of...

Royal Life Saving helps enable alignment of pool lifeguard qualifications between UK, Canada, South Africa and Australia

Pool lifeguards with an Australian qualification now have an easier path to work in the UK, Canada and South Africa, thanks to the RLSS Commonwealth Pool Lifeguard Reciprocity...

Music Australia calls on audiences to seek out and support local artists

Music Australia has released research which reveals that while audiences love Australian music and want to hear more, the majority are not actively seeking it out. Music...

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NSC spotlights the rise of AI, Digital and Sports Technology in reshaping Australian community sport

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI), digital platforms, and sports technology is reshaping how Australia’s community and school sports operate, engage communities and...

Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre adds Rhythmic Therapy to its Dance for Neurobalance program

Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (HALC) has added an African drumming workshop to its Dance for Neurobalance program aimed at supporting people living with neurological...

Cancer Council WA flags preventable health issues affecting men and offers practical training for health professionals

With Men’s Health Week 2025 underway until 15th June, Cancer Council WA has flagged the week as a vital opportunity to spotlight preventable health issues affecting men, and to...

Evolt secures Beyond Activ’s award for Technology Company of the Year 2025

Leading provider of body composition technology, Evolt, was named Beyond Activ’s 2025 Technology Company of the Year with co-founders Ed Zouroudis and Kelly Weideman accepting...

City of Darwin continues to deliver enhanced and safer play spaces

As part of the ongoing Playground Revitalisation Program, City of Darwin is continuing its delivery of enhanced and safer play spaces, with several playground projects recently...

Tweed Regional Museum welcomes funding boost from Create NSW

Tweed Shire Council has advised that significant multi-year funding from Create NSW will allow Tweed Regional Museum to deliver an ambitious program as well as a new 'Museum on...

Equestrian Australia suspends Australian dressage Olympian following footage of horse whipping

Equestrian Australia has advised that following the emergence on social media of a video depicting ‘a person’ repeatedly whipping a horse, Equestrian Australia has imposed a...

‘Rotorua’ named Best Regional Stand at MEETINGS 2025 with event having attracted over 1200 attendees

New Zealand's biggest business events showcase, MEETINGS 2025 has closed having attracted over 1,200 people with comments from both exhibitors and buyers confirming it was a...

South Australian Government supports athletes to achieve global goals

69 elite South Australian athletes have received vital state government support to help them achieve their goals at the Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth Games. The athletes...

New signage at Beechworth Historic Precinct enhances tourism experience

A new suite of interpretive signage is being installed throughout the Beechworth Historic Precinct designed to enhance the visitor experience by providing immediate recognition...

Parramatta Eels announces James Hardie as Naming Rights Partner of Centre of Excellence

Following NRL’s Parramatta Eels official unveiling of its centre of excellence at the club’s Kellyville base on 22nd May, James Hardie, producer of high-performance building...

Circular Solutions partners with Green Sports Alliance to enhance trust in sport and entertainment industry sustainability

Recognising the need to drive a more sustainable future for sports and entertainment, the Green Sports Alliance Foundation (GSA) is collaborating with Circular Solutions (CS),...

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Increase in Basketball participation across Australia highlights need for additional infrastructure

According to the latest AusPlay data, basketball has established itself as one of Australia's most popular sports, ranking as the second-highest team participation sport in...

Music Australia reports Australia music industry generated revenues over $8 billion

Music Australia has today released the report - ‘The Bass Line: Charting the Economic Contribution of Australia's Music Industry’ - which finds the Australian music industry...

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