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Karen Jones named permanent Chief Executive at Destination NSW
The NSW Government has today announced the appointment of Karen Jones as Chief Executive of its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. Jones, who has been acting...
May 30, 2025
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Agoda and GSTC launch free digital training platform for hospitality sector
Digital travel platform Agoda, in collaboration with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), has launched the Sustainable Tourism Academy, a free digital training...
May 30, 2025
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WACA Ground Improvement Project reaches ‘Topping Out’ milestone
As the WACA Ground Improvement Project reaches the ‘Topping Out’ milestone marking the completion of the highest structural point of a construction project - the Western...
May 30, 2025
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Powerhouse Parramatta museum takes shape reaching its maximum height
Powerhouse Parramatta has reached its maximum height with the steel exoskeleton that wraps around the building now complete. The expanded Powerhouse Parramatta yesterday marked...
May 30, 2025
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Incrementum Advisory Group makes General Manager - Consumer appointment
Incrementum Advisory Group have announced the appointment of James Green to the newly created role of General Manager - Consumer. Green joins the Melbourne-based consultancy...
May 30, 2025
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Regional Participation Grants deliver for all abilities sport in Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced 88 grants worth more than $1.5 million from the Regional All Abilities Participation Grants program for grassroots sport and active...
May 30, 2025
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'Dark underbelly' of Australian fitness clubs exposed in media report
A report the News. com.au website has today highlighted a "dark reality" of a number of Australian gyms - and the efforts of AUSactive to introduce mandatory national licensing...
May 30, 2025
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Fitness
Moreton Bay looks to become table tennis centre of excellence
City of Moreton Bay Council is set to partner with Table Tennis Queensland to become Queensland’s home of table tennis, with the recently redeveloped South Pine Indoor Sports...
May 30, 2025
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Latest ASC AusPlay survey reveals Australians are redefining the way they get active
According to the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) latest national AusPlay survey, sport is moving beyond the club to parks, pavements and backyards with sporting...
May 29, 2025
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Recreation
AusFitness Industry 2025 looks to shape the future of fitness
AusFitness Industry, the Southern Hemisphere’s most influential fitness trade event is counting down to its return in September, promising to offer a “bigger, bolder and more...
May 29, 2025
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Western Australian Government introduces extended licences for best practice national park tourism operators
The Western Australian Government is to introduce longer licences from 10 years to up to 20 years for tourism operators meeting best practice standards in tourism experiences,...
May 29, 2025
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Australian Ski Areas Association to rebrand as Snow Resorts Australia
After more than four decades operating under its current identity, the Australian Ski Areas Association (ASAA) Board has approved a new name and identity for the organisation -...
May 29, 2025
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Aquamoves Shepparton introduces two-day Swim Instructor Course
Greater Shepparton City Council is encouraging locals to consider a career in swim teaching, with its Aquamoves facility offering a fast-tracked opportunity to become a...
May 29, 2025
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New Waikato Regional Theatre looks to drive revenue with retractable seating installation
The Waikato Regional Property Trust will receive $1.3 million from Hamilton City Council to install retractable seating in the Waikato Regional Theatre, increasing its community...
May 29, 2025
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AFL announces changes to executive team
AFL Chief Executive Andrew Dillon has announced a restructure of his leadership team, which will see a new Chief Operating Officer and a new Performance Executive join the...
May 29, 2025
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Transformed Singapore Oceanarium to open in Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has announced that Singapore Oceanarium will be opening to the public in Sentosa from 23rd July following three months of renovation works with the...
May 29, 2025
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Qudos Bank Arena releases Reconciliation Action Plan
Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena has reaffirmed its dedication to respecting, celebrating, and acknowledging Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with the...
May 29, 2025
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Abu Dhabi named Host City for phygital sporting event
Phygital International, the global governing body for the Games of the Future (GOTF), has named Abu Dhabi as the Host City for the Games of the Future 2025, taking place from...
May 29, 2025
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Football Australia welcomes findings of latest ASC AusPlay participation report
The Australian Sports Commission's (ASC) 2025 AusPlay New Participation Report has confirmed football remains the most popular team sport in Australia. Football Australia has...
May 29, 2025
Sport
Australian Centre for Regional Events offers industry training opportunity
The Australian Centre for Regional Events is running an Industry-First Training program to support regional event organisers and volunteer Teams with registrations now open....
May 29, 2025
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Tamworth Regional Council launches new tourism campaign ‘Think Country’
Tamworth Regional Council has launched a new tourism campaign, coined ‘Think Country’, with a focus on food, arts and culture, nature, and experiences and aimed at driving...
May 29, 2025
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Darwin Airport Resorts secures trio of major Hospitality NT Awards
Novotel, Mercure and Ibis Darwin Airport Resorts has been recognised at the 2025 Aristocrat Technologies / Hospitality NT Awards for Excellence. The pioneering resort won the...
May 29, 2025
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Tickets on sale for AUSactive National Awards Gala
AUSactive has advised that tickets for the AUSactive National Awards Gala - “the most anticipated celebration on the health and fitness industry calendar” - are on sale, with...
May 29, 2025
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PlayCo announced as 2025 IPA Asia Pacific Play Conference partner
The organisers of the upcoming IPA Asia Pacific Play Conference 2025 have advised that PlayCo will be a supporter of the event. PlayCo is known for offering the most extensive...
May 29, 2025
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