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Conservationists call for critical investment in Victoria’s Parks to ensure their endurance

On the 50th anniversary of Victoria's landmark National Parks Act, conservationists are urging the Victorian Government to deliver critical funding for the state's protected...

AUSactive calls for industry participation in 2026 Health & Fitness Trends Survey

AUSactive’s 6th annual Health & Fitness Industry Trends Survey is now open until 2nd June 2025 with all professionals across the active health, fitness, and wellness sectors...

AALARA and Australasian Leisure Management announce new partnership

The 2025 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) annual conference on the Gold Coast this week has seen the announcement of a new publication...

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Reimagined and refreshed Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre to reopen

Following more than 12 months of upgrades supported by Hobsons Bay City Council and operator BlueFit, the $2.5 million redeveloped Laverton Swim & Fitness Centre will be...

Thredbo Resort and Snow Australia partner to deliver sanctioned FIS Park Events

Delivering a significant boost for freestyle athletes, Thredbo Resort in partnership with Snow Australia, has announced that the Thredbo Triple Crown Slopestyle and Big Air...

Sport participation leaders discuss actioning of ASC Play Well strategy

The Australian Sports Commission’s fourth annual Participation Leaders Network (PLN) Conference held in Sydney brought together more than 130 representatives from sports across...

Western Australian Government opens consultation for planned Burswood entertainment and sport precinct

The Western Australian Government has opened consultation to the community, as well as sporting, cultural and community organisations to contribute their ideas on the design and...

Mel Jones among winners of 2024 Victorian Sport Awards

The Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs) have been announced - honouring the Victorian sport and active recreation industry for achievements made during the 2024 calendar year. The...

One Playground opens boutique gym in Western Sydney

The opening in western Sydney of boutique gym, One Playground Merrylands, is set to redefine the fitness and wellness experience with designs inspired from the luxury of Dubai...

Caloundra City Soccer Club marks 50th anniversary with new clubhouse

Sunshine Coast’s Caloundra City Soccer Club is this year celebrating its 50th anniversary and to mark the milestone, the club has received a new clubhouse, built by Sunshine...

Global Wellness Institute releases new data on Philippines’ robust $43 billion wellness economy

The non-profit Global Wellness Institute (GWI has released new data on the growing wellness economy in the Philippines spotlighting the country’s wellness market having expanded...

Cricket Australia recognises Artie Smith Oval as Community Facility Project of the Year

Cricket Australia has awarded Shoalhaven’s Artie Smith Oval with the Community Facility Project of the Year ($1M+) as part of their 2025 National Community Cricket Awards. The...

Ezypay partners with Gymdesk to deliver integrated fitness membership and billing platform for Asia Pacific businesses

Leading payment solutions provider, Ezypay, has partnered with Gymdesk, a fast-growing gym management platform, to deliver advanced recurring billing and integrated payments to...

Restaurant & Catering Association spotlights skill shortages and calls for national workforce strategy

With the national hospitality workforce shortage worsening as winter approaches, the Restaurant & Catering Association has shared its position on the use of surcharges to...

$6.5 million youth recreation space opens in Perth's southeast

A $6.5 million undercover youth recreational space and skate plaza has opened at Sutherlands Park in Huntingdale in Perth's southeast. Splashed in vibrant colours, the Youth...

Australian Olympic Committee accepts Floorball Australia as Recognised Organisation

Floorball Australia has advised of its acceptance as a Recognised Organisation member of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), marking a significant milestone for the sport’s...

Australian Rugby League Commission announces Perth Bears Chief Executive

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has announced the appointment of media executive Anthony De Ceglie as Chief Executive of NRL expansion team the Perth Bears. In a...

McGilp Recreation Park upgrades signal new era for local sport and recreation

McGilp Recreation Park in One Tree Hill, located on the outskirts of Adelaide , has officially reopened following a major upgrade that signals a new era for local sport and...

Guizhou Culture and Tourism Promotion launches in Sydney

The 2025 Amazing Guizhou Culture and Tourism Sydney Promotion was launched on 12th May in Sydney alongside the Guizhou Culture and Tourism Promotion Conference. Guizhou is home...

ATIA flags surge in international travel by Australians and comments on Traveldream collapse

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has flagged the surge of Australians turning to Asia for travel, with Japan, China, and Vietnam seeing the strongest growth as...

Northern Territory Defence and Parks collaborate to reopen Nitmiluk walks

Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife has collaborated with personnel from RAAF Base Tindal, volunteering their time to prepare renowned Nitmiluk walks for reopening this Dry...

AFL partners relinquish ground signage to support Sir Doug Nicholls Round

The AFL has confirmed that AFL partners will once again relinquish their ground signage on all AFL grounds for Sir Doug Nicholls Round as the football industry celebrates the...

Accesso Technology announces acquisition of online waiver and risk management data technology firm 1RISK

The Accesso Technology Group, a leading technology provider for attractions around the world, has announced its acquisition of the technology assets of 1RISK, a provider of...

Disability Sports Australia unveils 2025-2028 Strategic Plan

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Disability Sports Australia (DSA) has launched its new Strategic Plan for 2025–2028 which outlines DSA’s commitment to enhancing...

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