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Scuba Diver safety claims resurface with Perth Diving Academy facing new allegations
A Perth-based dive company already under investigation for allegedly leaving two scuba divers stranded at sea is facing fresh allegations, as other divers and witnesses come...
May 20, 2025
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New walkway and golf cart route enhances access to Mecca's Grand Mosque
Luxury hotel - 'Address Jabal Omar' - situated in Mecca, Saudi Arabia has introduced a walkway and golf cart route to enhance the access to the Sacred Mosque, Masjid Al Haram....
May 20, 2025
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Sunshine Coast and Gympie Rugby League matches impacted by abusive behaviour towards referees
Early rounds of matches in 2025 the Sunshine Coast and Gympie Rugby League (SCGRL) season have been impacted by threats of physical violence and verbal abuse aimed at referees...
May 20, 2025
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AECOM to oversee redevelopment of Riyadh’s King Fahd Sports City Stadium
Global infrastructure company AECOM has announced a continuation of its collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport that will see it provide supervision consultancy...
May 20, 2025
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Australian Sports Commission to develop national sport infrastructure plan
With a goal to make sporting facilities across the country “more welcoming, accessible and inclusive”, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has today announced that it is to...
May 19, 2025
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IOC President Thomas Bach backs Brisbane 2032 Venue Plan
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has given a strong endorsement to Brisbane’s revised venue strategy for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games,...
May 19, 2025
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Life Saving Victoria calls for industry-wide action to address violence in aquatic facilities
Growing instances of violence at aquatic and recreation facilities has prompted Life Saving Victoria (LSV) to undertake a comprehensive Risk Treatment Plan to address this...
May 19, 2025
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Auckland Council announces lease extension for Marina Fitness Centre
Marina Fitness Centre – located in Half Moon Bay, East Auckland - offers a dedicated fitness environment including personalised fitness programmes, guidance and encouragement...
May 19, 2025
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Fitness
ADCO Constructions commences work on historic Perth Concert Hall
Works have commenced on the $150.3 million transformation of the historic Perth Concert Hall with the revitalisation project having been awarded to Australian company ADCO...
May 19, 2025
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Michael Shelton promoted to IAAPA Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has promoted Michael Shelton to the role of Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, effective 30th...
May 19, 2025
Attractions
NSW Government invites individuals and organisations to provide input on first NSW Heritage strategy
The NSW Government is inviting community members and heritage stakeholders to have input on the first NSW Heritage strategy with the aim of the strategy to deliver a heritage...
May 19, 2025
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Additional extension granted for South Australia’s Aerial Shark Patrols
Fixed wing shark patrols of South Australia's beaches were due to end next weekend, on Sunday 25th May, however unseasonably warm weather and an increase in shark sightings at...
May 19, 2025
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Environment
Climate impact and power of AI among program highlights for 2025 Outdoor Industry Summit
The highly anticipated 2025 Outdoor Industry Summit, taking place in Canberra from 8th –11th July 2025 will deliver a bold program that brings together national leaders,...
May 19, 2025
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VLocker partners with leading Paris visitor experience
Tasmanian-based VLocker has announced a partnership with one of the leading visitor attractions in the French capital of Paris – the Aquarium du Paris. Located between the...
May 19, 2025
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Visit Sunshine Coast and Expedia Group partner on Sunshine Moments promotional campaign
Visit Sunshine Coast and Expedia Group have united to launch the ‘Sunshine Moments’ promotional campaign over the winter season. The campaign is being rolled out through the...
May 19, 2025
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Tourism
Renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club Wave reopens with enhanced water safety operations
The Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach has reopened following a $3.3 million renovation with work supported by $2.8 million in funding from the WA Government. The...
May 19, 2025
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Sensory Garden renamed after Hills Shire volunteer
The Hills Shire Council has advised that a sensory garden at Balcombe Heights Estate in Baulkham Hills has been officially renamed The Connie Anne Keith Sensory Garden. The...
May 19, 2025
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Being Thailand 2025 spotlights Thailand’s role in elevating the wellness model
Being Thailand 2025 B2B event held this week in Phuket, was structured as a distinctive format that connected, inspired, and informed participants through a combination of...
May 19, 2025
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Wellness
Federal Police raid office of embattled Vailo lighting business
The Australian Federal Police are reported to raider the offices of troubled sports lighting manufacture Vailo in relation to debts owed by estate of bankrupt company founder...
May 19, 2025
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Revo Fitness opens new Melbourne base
Revo Fitness has advised that it has moved into an upgraded Melbourne office, expanding to an enhanced space just 12 months since first launching in the Victorian capital....
May 18, 2025
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Fitness
PMY Group partners with World Technology to produce inaugural World Technology Games
World Technology, the creator of the World Technology Games has partnered with PMY Group, a global leader in delivering integrated technology solutions for the world’s most...
May 18, 2025
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Technology
NSC 2025 to explain how Australia leads in sports surface innovation
As urban density increases across Australia, the sports and recreation sector is embracing cutting-edge innovations in synthetic, natural, acrylic and hybrid sports surfaces to...
May 18, 2025
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Surfaces
Preliminary concept plan released for Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park Visitor Gateway project
A preliminary site concept plan has been released for a new visitor gateway to Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park with the plan having been developed with extensive input from...
May 18, 2025
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Security and social wellbeing among topics to be discussed at 2025 Australian Event Symposium
The Australian Event Symposium, once again co-located with the Australian Event Awards is being held at the Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales from 14th to...
May 18, 2025
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