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Stage 2 commences on Sam Kerr Football Centre as WA Budget allocates $332 million for state sports infrastructure
The commencement of Stage 2 works on the $4 million expansion of the Sam Kerr Football Centre comes as the Western Australian Government confirms a $332 million investment in...
Jun 5, 2025
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Queensland National Parks expansion includes additional 150 rangers
The Queenland Government is delivering a major expansion to protected areas across Queensland’s World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics and national parks along with an additional 150...
Jun 5, 2025
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Tasmanian community supports improving Wellington Park and securing the mountain’s future
Kunanyi / Mount Wellington is a popular landmark for both Tasmanians and visitors. Wellington Park, where it is located, offers great recreational, cultural, and environmental...
Jun 5, 2025
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Cultural tourism promoted in Vietnam with launch of immersive cave dining and theatre
Asia Premier Cruises (APC) Corporation has accessed a 150-million-year-old cave in Vietnam’s north to become the extraordinary setting for an immersive theatrical show and a...
Jun 5, 2025
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Fitstop and performance apparel brand LSKD unite to ‘Move for Pride’
With June being Pride Month, functional fitness gym Fitstop is raising awareness by teaming up with leading performance apparel brand LSKD to launch a limited-edition...
Jun 5, 2025
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Amphis increases capability in high-quality sports and venue lighting
With lighting one of the backbones of modern sport - from local courts to competition-grade arenas - Amphis is elevating it presence in sport lighting. A player in the lighting...
Jun 5, 2025
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Nova Peris among Hockey Australia’s newly elected Board members
Hockey Australia has announced updates to its Board of Directors following the recent AGM held in Melbourne with hockey legend and pioneer of the game, former Hockeyroo Nova...
Jun 5, 2025
Sport
2025 World Leisure Expo to be held in Chinese city of Hangzhou
The Chinese city of Hangzhou, dubbed the ‘Oriental Leisure Capital’ is counting down to hosting the 2025 World Leisure Expo and 27th Hangzhou West Lake International Expo....
Jun 5, 2025
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Delivery of 45 new ecotourism experiences among Queensland’s Destination 2045 priorities
Destination 2045, Queensland's visionary 20-year tourism plan aimed at enhancing Queensland's global appeal and leveraging opportunities for the lead up and legacy of the 2032...
Jun 5, 2025
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Harry Konstantinou and REVL among winners of Beyond Activ 2025 Awards of Excellence
The winners of Beyond Activ’s 2025 Awards of Excellence have been announced and celebrated during the Beyond Activ World event in Singapore. Presented last evening at the...
Jun 5, 2025
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Aussie Ark celebrates World Environment Day with discovery of healthy Tasmanian Devil joeys
Conservation organisation, Aussie Ark, is celebrating World Environment Day with the exciting news that 10 healthy Tasmanian Devil joeys have been discovered during the...
Jun 5, 2025
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Finke Desert Race anticipated to attract thousands to Central Australia
The Northern Territory Government is reinforcing the Territory’s reputation as a premier destination for events and tourism, with the renowned Tatts Finke Desert Race roaring...
Jun 5, 2025
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Genesis Health + Fitness introduces smaller club model with lower-cost entry point for Franchisees
Genesis Health + Fitness has recently introduced a new 750 square metre club model to its franchise portfolio designed to improve accessibility, reduce entry costs, and drive...
Jun 4, 2025
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Achievement acknowledged at 2024 Victorian Sport Awards
Winners have been announced for the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs), honouring the Victorian sport and active recreation industry for achievements made during the 2024 calendar...
Jun 4, 2025
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NSW Environment Protection Authority spotlights its plastic recycling efforts on World Environment Day
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5th June and this World Environment Day, as nations across the globe commit to ending plastic pollution, the NSW Environment...
Jun 4, 2025
Environment
YMCA Victoria’s Baw Baw facilities achieve 100% LSV Gold Endorsement
YMCA Victoria and Baw Baw Shire Council are celebrating following all Baw Baw Shire aquatic facilities managed by the YMCA - Warragul, Drouin, Neerim South, Trafalgar, Thorpdale...
Jun 4, 2025
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Big Red Group Chief Executive notes experience economy shows optimism albeit with challenges
While the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently reducing the cash rate to 3.85% in May 2025 is a welcome move, David Anderson, Chief Executive of Big Red Group (Australia’s...
Jun 4, 2025
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Crowd crush leads to multiple deaths at India's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
At least 11 people have died following a crowd stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in the Indian city of Bengaluru. The incident on Wednesday 4th June - occurred as fans...
Jun 4, 2025
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Record demand for 2025/26 Ashes tickets
Demand for tickets for the 2025/26 Ashes cricket tour are reported to have surpassed previous record sales with more than 220,000 sold on opening day of pre-sale. The earlier...
Jun 4, 2025
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Chris Wilson Fitness Studio opens third location in Perth to accommodate growing demand
Chris Wilson Studio has opened their third location in the Perth riverside suburb of Applecross to accommodate growing demand for memberships and to bring the constant waitlist...
Jun 4, 2025
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Pip Harrison to depart Tourism Australia
Tourism Australia Managing Director Pip Harrison has announced that she is to step down from the role in August to take on a new position in the United Araba Emirates. Promoted...
Jun 4, 2025
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Visitor vandalises two of China’s terracotta warriors
Two of the historic clay warriors in the Chinese city of Xi’an are reported to have been damaged by a man who climbed over a security fence. The man, identified as a 30-year old...
Jun 4, 2025
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Golf Australia announces inaugural National Awards of Excellence
Golf Australia has announced the inaugural National Awards of Excellence which for the first time at a national level, enables Golf Australia to formally recognise the...
Jun 4, 2025
Golf
Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold to deliver new format for surf sport athletes and spectators
After celebrating its 40th anniversary last summer, the Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold is delivering an exciting new development which will see all athletes from the Shaw...
Jun 4, 2025
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