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Fempro Armour officially approved for use in AFLW
Queensland company, Fempro Armour has announced that their female-specific protective guard has been approved by the AFL for use in the AFL & AFL Women’s league. Fempro Armour...
Jun 8, 2025
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Mineral Pools among offerings at boutique Sunshine Coast farmstay Sixty6 Acres
Sixty6 Acres, situated in Woombye, on the Sunshine Coast, has redefined the farmstay experience offering boutique luxe villa-style accommodation, with a new on-site restaurant,...
Jun 8, 2025
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Wellness
Suncorp Stadium General Manager Alan Graham to retire in July
Legends ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management company and producer of live event experiences, has announced that Suncorp Stadium General Manager Alan Graham will...
Jun 7, 2025
Events /
Venues
AusTriathlon welcomes additional medal opportunities for athletes at LA 2028 Games
AusTriathlon has welcomed the news that for the Paralympic 2028 LA 2028 Games (LA28) being held at Venice Beach, Los Angeles, there will be an unprecedented 12 medal...
Jun 7, 2025
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Sport
Consortium selected to run college Queensland College of Wine Tourism
A consortium of Southern Queensland business leaders led by the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce has been selected to run the Queensland College of Wine Tourism...
Jun 7, 2025
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Education
Chau Chak Wing Museum among venues participating in 25th Sydney Biennale
The University of Sydney’s Chau Chak Museum is among the 25th Sydney Biennale participating venues joining the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Campbelltown Arts Centre, Penrith...
Jun 7, 2025
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Victorian Alpine Resorts welcome ideal conditions for ski season opening
The official opening weekend of the Victorian ski season has seen resorts across the Alpine region recording fresh snowfall and delivering ideal conditions for guests....
Jun 6, 2025
Tourism /
Snowsport
South Australian Budget allocates funding to help protect the state’s environment
The wildlife rehabilitation sector, maintaining the health of River Murray and expanding a National Park at the centre of a World Heritage bid will be supported following the...
Jun 6, 2025
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Parks
ATEC appoints Richard Doyle as new Chairman
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has appointed Richard Doyle as its new Chairman, to serve a three-year term commencing later this year. A long-standing ATEC board...
Jun 6, 2025
Tourism
Sunny Advertising launches program to improve mental and physical wellness
Indie agency Sunny Advertising is being proactive in addressing results from a 2024 Mental Health Survey which revealed that 70% of professionals in media, marketing and...
Jun 6, 2025
Wellness
Puff Walking included in Greater Shepparton’s 'Activities in the Park' Winter program
Greater Shepparton City Council has launched the 2025 Winter edition of its popular Activities in the Park program, running from June to August and filled with exciting free and...
Jun 6, 2025
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Fitness
Funding boost for developing Aboriginal tourism ventures in Northern Territory
The Northern Territory Government’s Round 4 of the Aboriginal Tourism Development Support Grant Program is now open for Northern Territory Aboriginal majority-owned businesses...
Jun 6, 2025
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Renowned Sydney music venue closes in wake of post-Covid trading environment
Sydney jazz establishment, Foundry616, has announced that it will close its doors “with great sadness and regret” having stood as one of the last remaining dedicated jazz venues...
Jun 6, 2025
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Walking Basketball launched in Central Goldfields
Walking Basketball is being delivered in Maryborough via a partnership between the Maryborough Basketball Association, Basketball Victoria, Healthy Loddon Campaspe, Maryborough...
Jun 6, 2025
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Fitness
Jumping castle operator in Hillcrest School tragedy found not guilty of criminal offence
Criminal proceedings against Rosemary Gamble, the jumping castle operator charged with workplace safety breaches over Tasmania's Hillcrest Primary School tragedy of December...
Jun 5, 2025
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Attractions
Revo Fitness to open 14 new clubs in Victoria as it rebrands eight Crunch Fitness gyms
Revo Fitness is to open 14 new clubs across Victoria which will more than double its footprint across the state. Key to this growth, is Revo Fitness’ planned transition of eight...
Jun 5, 2025
Fitness
NSW Government decides to continue funding Beachwatch program
The NSW Government has, after extensive consultation, decided to continue the Beachwatch program funding under the current model for another two years and will continue to work...
Jun 5, 2025
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Environment
Refurbishment to commence on Dunedin’s Moana Pool hydroslides
Dunedin City Council has advised work on the next stage of a multi-year, $25 million upgrade of Moana Pool is to commence with refurbishment of the existing hydroslides to...
Jun 5, 2025
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Play
Ararat Rural City Council invites community input on 10-year sport and recreation strategy
Ararat Rural City Council is inviting the community to deliver feedback on a new strategy aimed at identifying and addressing the community's sport and active recreation needs...
Jun 5, 2025
Sport /
Recreation
Cricket Australia partners with Partnerbrite to launch ad tech platform CrowdCatch
Cricket Australia has partnered with global technology company Partnerbrite to launch CrowdCatch - a next-gen ad tech platform aimed at transforming digital fan engagement....
Jun 5, 2025
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Technology
Former park chiefs mark 50 Years of Victoria's Parks Act and challenge misinformation
Members of the newly formed Victorian Protected Areas Council (VPAC) recently gathered at Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Victorian...
Jun 5, 2025
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Parks
Innovative tech snow gear brand spotlights growing gap in snow sport industry market
Nobody’s Princess – an innovative technical snow gear brand for women – is disrupting the snow sports industry by spotlighting a growing gap in the market, which has long...
Jun 5, 2025
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Snowsport
Basketball Australia launches inaugural Multicultural Coaching Scholarship program
Basketball Australia has unveiled the inaugural Multicultural Coaching Scholarship program, launched at the 2025 National Coaches Conference held in Canberra earlier this week....
Jun 5, 2025
Sport /
Education
TIA announces dynamic Tourism Summit Aotearoa theme
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has announced the theme for Tourism Summit Aotearoa 2025 - New Zealand Tourism 2030: ‘Being dynamic in a global marketplace’. This year, Tourism Summit...
Jun 5, 2025
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Tourism
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