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EOIs open for Victoria’s Pride Regional Activation Program
The Victorian Government has opened expressions of interest for the Victoria’s Pride Regional Activation Program – supporting regional and rural events that showcase LGBTIQA+...
Jun 4, 2025
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Sydney Festival amplifies First Nations leadership with key creative producer appointment
Sydney Festival has appointed Aidan Rowlingson as its new Creative Producer – First Nations, effective July 2025 with the role helping to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
Jun 4, 2025
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The Pilates Journal Expo to launch in United States in 2026
The Pilates Journal has announced the United States debut of its flagship event: 'The Pilates Journal Expo', taking place 10th -11th January 2026, in Huntington Beach,...
Jun 4, 2025
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Lead architectural team sought to design Aboriginal Cultural Centre overlooking Perth's Swan River
The Western Australian Government is seeking responses for a lead architectural team to design the Aboriginal Cultural Centre overlooking the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) and...
Jun 4, 2025
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Sunshine Coast 2032 announces key leadership appointments
In preparation for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Sunshine Coast 2032 is stepping up its focus on collaboration and connection to realise the region’s full...
Jun 3, 2025
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Sport
Expressions of Interest open for Jubilee Stadium Naming Rights
Georges River Council has opened an Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the naming rights of Jubilee Stadium. The naming rights agreement is for a period of three years, with the...
Jun 3, 2025
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Netball Australia announces return of First Nations Tournament
Following the success of the inaugural event in 2024, Netball Australia has announced the return of the First Nations Tournament, marking the next chapter in celebrating and...
Jun 3, 2025
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Sandy Verschoor to lead inaugural Board of Directors for South Australia’s Mid North and Yorke Tourism Zone
With the South Australian Tourism Commission aiming to strengthen regional tourism, the first new Destination Management Zone is being piloted across the Mid North, Yorke...
Jun 3, 2025
Tourism
Restaurant and Catering Australia concerned over impact of wage rise on hospitality sector
Australia’s peak body for restaurants, cafes and caterers, Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) is concerned that the Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase the modern...
Jun 3, 2025
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Finance
Possum species thought extinct in NSW found in Kosciuszko National Park
The NSW Government’s threatened species team has discovered a Leadbeater’s Possum in Kosciuszko National Park. The species was long believed to be extinct in NSW. The...
Jun 3, 2025
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National Art School farewells outgoing Chair Susan Rothwell
The National Art School located in Darlinghurst, an inner Sydney suburb, is farewelling Susan Rothwell, whose term as Chair of the NAS Board concludes on 31st May 2025. The...
Jun 3, 2025
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Multi-level indoor Go Kart circuit launches in Vietnam
With Go Karting emerging as a fast-growing motorsport in Vietnam especially among youth, Infinity Racing, has officially launched the country’s first multi-level indoor Go Kart...
Jun 3, 2025
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Victorian Government announces free tickets for children in AFL Round 21
Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Steve Dimopoulos has today announced that tickets for AFL round 21 matches in Victoria will be free for children aged 14...
Jun 2, 2025
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Mastercard report shows extent of fraud in popular tourist locations
International tourism is an industry highly susceptible to fraud, with scams rising 18% during the (Northern Hemisphere) summer peak season and 28% in the winter peak season in...
Jun 2, 2025
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Australian Open 2025 delivers record $565 million in economic benefits to Victoria 
According to a new IER report, the Australian Open 2025 injected $565.8 million into Victoria’s economy, smashing attendance records having attracted 1.9 billion global fans and...
Jun 2, 2025
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YOHKA is bringing its fitness challenge to Dreamworld
Australian-born urban fitness racing brand, YOHKA has announced it is launching an event at Dreamworld from 23rd to 24th August. YOHKA is one of the most exciting, fast-paced,...
Jun 2, 2025
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SWIM and Australasian Leisure Management announce new partnership
Australasian Leisure Management is delighted to announce a partnership with SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM) - the nation's peak body for swimming coaches, teachers...
Jun 2, 2025
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Club Pilates Australia signs milestone franchise agreement with United States-based Riser Fitness
Club Pilates Australia, the Australian operator of the world's largest Pilates brand, has secured a franchise agreement with United States - based Club Pilates franchise group,...
Jun 2, 2025
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ICC Sydney spotlights economic and social impact of exhibitions market
The exhibitions market segment is an important catalyst for business, networking, and broader economic contribution. Ahead of Global Exhibitions Day (4th June 2025),...
Jun 2, 2025
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Sustainable water management at Western Australian aquatic facilities recognised at Waterwise Aquatic Centre Program awards
Western Australian aquatic facilities including the Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre and Swan Active Ballajura have been recognised for excellence in water management at...
Jun 2, 2025
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PCYC Port Macquarie marks its first anniversary of supporting community
Following the recent flooding across the NSW Mid North Coast, PCYC Port Macquarie has, for the last week, acted as a recovery centre providing residents with vital support...
Jun 2, 2025
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Newcastle proposes record cycleway investment on World Bicycle Day
In April 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared 3rd June as World Bicycle Day and today as the world celebrates the many benefits of bikes, City of Newcastle is...
Jun 2, 2025
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Macedon Ranges community urged to participate in 2025 Active Living Census
Healthy Loddon Campaspe (previously known as Healthy Heart of Victoria) is a regional initiative aimed at improving health outcomes in the Loddon Campaspe region and was...
Jun 2, 2025
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Fitness
Brent Hill announces resignation as Tourism Fiji Chief Executive
Brent Hill has announced he will step down from his role as Tourism Fiji Chief Executive to return to Australia permanently. Hill will finish in his role with Tourism Fiji in...
Jun 2, 2025
Tourism
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