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Mt Barker gym owner found guilty on rape charge
The franchisee of a South Australain BFT gym has been taken into custody awaiting sentencing after a District Court jury found him guilty of two counts of rape. 33-year-old...
Aug 20, 2025
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Safety
Splash Nation initiative sees diving added to Sporting Schools program
Through a new Diving Australia learn to dive program ‘Splash Nation’, school children across the country will soon be able to learn to dive as part of the national Sporting...
Aug 19, 2025
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ABC Fitness makes EMEA Commercial Director appointment
Fitness business technology leader ABC Fitness has today announced the appointment of Dave Alstead as Commercial Director for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). In this...
Aug 19, 2025
Fitness
AusTriathlon and Dietitian Approved partner to drive the future of triathlon
AusTriathlon is excited to announce a new partnership with Dietitian Approved, a leader in evidence-based sports nutrition, to help fuel Australia’s triathlon community and...
Aug 19, 2025
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Wellness
Newcastle Basketball launches virtual tour of Hunter Indoor Sports Centre
Coinciding with the facility’s re-exhibition from 21st August, Newcastle Basketball has launched a virtual tour of the proposed Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC). The virtual...
Aug 19, 2025
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Venues
Taronga Zoo offers new ‘After Dark’ experience
Taronga Zoo, situated on Sydney Harbourfront is offering a new event –‘Taronga After Dark’ – for a limited time of 10 nights running from 3rd–12th October. Taronga After Dark...
Aug 19, 2025
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Registrations still open for Themed Entertainment Association’s Asia-Pacific Conference in New Zealand
Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is - for the first time - holding its popular TEA SATE Asia-Pacific Conference in New Zealand in 2025 from 24th-29th August with...
Aug 19, 2025
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Hands-on training in artificial intelligence applications for music industry included in new ARIA Innovator workshops
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has advised that following its highly successful ARIA Innovator in March which drew 250 industry professionals to the State...
Aug 19, 2025
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Wicket and Geelong Cats partner to expedite entry into GMHBA Stadium
The AFL’s Geelong Cats have partnered with leading facial authentication platform provider, Wicket ,to offer expedited entry into GMHBA Stadium through dedicated Express Members...
Aug 19, 2025
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Venues
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre advises of new Facilities Director appointment
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has announced the appointment of Cliff Jones as the new Facilities Director for the ASM Global managed venue as it marks 30...
Aug 19, 2025
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Sunny Advertising backs AUSactive’s Million Moves initiative
Sunny Advertising is lending its expertise to AUSactive’s Million Moves program, the 21 day community physical activity campaign funded by the Queensland and Western Australian...
Aug 19, 2025
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Wellness
Smart equipment company Pandag Tech introduces first commercial electric Robotic Mower
International smart equipment company, Pandag Tech, will present its flagship innovation, the PANDAG-G1, at AgQuip 2025, Booth I|16c. Held from 19th to 21st August, AgQuip 2025...
Aug 18, 2025
Parks /
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Venues
World Gym Australia opens new Rouse Hill club
National fitness chain, World Gym Australia, has announced the official opening of its Rouse Hill club, located in the Hills District of Sydney. The opening of the Rouse Hill...
Aug 18, 2025
Fitness
Future of Mass Participation Events in focus at upcoming 2025 AMPSEA conference
Excellence and best practice in mass participation events are set to be addressed at the upcoming 2025 conference of the Australian Mass Participation Sporting Events Alliance...
Aug 18, 2025
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Tourism
Harry Konstantinou welcomes HFA’s acknowledgement of Viva Leisure’s high performing member and unit growth
Harry Konstantinou, Chief Executive and Managing Director of Viva Leisure, has welcomed findings of the group's high performance in the Health & Fitness Association's newly...
Aug 18, 2025
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HFA report shows fitness industry’s global growth continued in 2024
The Health & Fitness Association's newly released 2025 HFA Global Report shows the fitness industry is experiencing record growth, with record membership levels in key markets,...
Aug 18, 2025
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Wellness
East Pilbara’s Nullagine Aquatic Centre set for October opening
The Shire of East Pilbara has advised that the long-anticipated Nullagine Aquatic Centre is on track to open before the end of the year, with final construction works now...
Aug 18, 2025
Aquatics /
Recreation
Port Douglas to host 2025 Regional Destination IQ Forum
The hosting of a regional conference focusing on First Nations tourism in Port Douglas for the first time is being hailed by industry leaders as an exciting opportunity for the...
Aug 18, 2025
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Marketing
InBody body composition technology driving member engagement and retention
At a time when fitness facilities are seeking to offer more personalised and measurable fitness experiences, InBody technology devices empower trainers and coaches to design...
Aug 18, 2025
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Wellness
Pickleball Australia latest data highlights growth of the sport in Australia
Pickleball Australia has released its latest monthly statistics which highlight the growth of pickleball in Australia with the data showing there are now 321 clubs and...
Aug 18, 2025
Sport
ATEC offers refreshed AI workshop series for tourism industry operators
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has spotlighted Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) rapid transformation of the tourism industry from personalising guest experiences,...
Aug 18, 2025
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Country Club Tasmania opens dynamic golfing precinct ‘The Range’
Country Club Tasmania, located in northern Launceston , has officially opened The Range, a major milestone in the development of its new golfing precinct and a bold step in...
Aug 17, 2025
Entertainment /
Golf
Victorian Government releases guide to grow Wellness Tourism
The Victorian Government has unveiled a new guide to help businesses and investors create wellness tourism destinations and experiences, supporting further growth across...
Aug 17, 2025
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Wellness
Victorian BFT Studios team up with Polished Man for fundraiser challenge
Australia’s fastest growing fitness franchise, Body Fit Training (BFT) has advised that a number of its Victorian BFT Studios are supporting the Polished Man campaign via a new...
Aug 17, 2025
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Wellness
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