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South Australian national parks expanded to boost tourism, biodiversity and threatened species

The South Australian Government is adding almost 725 hectares – the equivalent of 450 Adelaide Ovals – to three popular South Australian parks, enhancing access and protection...

Upgrades for Melbourne’s Albert Park ahead of 2026 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix

Albert Park will undergo a massive upgrade ahead of next year’s Melbourne Grand Prix, with a new pit building and improvements to the surrounding precinct. The new building will...

GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025 charts future of entertainment and attractions

The GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025, held from 22nd to 24th April at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, concluded on a high note, making a strong debut in Malaysia and...

New Zealand Rugby reports $19.5 million loss, looks for sustainable financial model and flags participation growth

While operationally, New Zealand Rugby achieved a near break-even result for the 2024 financial year, it has announced a deficit of $19.5 million for 2024 as $11.7million of...

Illuminate Adelaide 2025 immersive program to transform venues and boost local tourism

Illuminate Adelaide has become one of South Australia’s most popular events with its fifth edition program in 2025, running from 2nd to 20th July, expected to attract locals and...

Swimming Australia’s Next Wave program to prepare emerging athletes and developing coaches

Swimming Australia is revising the Trans-Tasman Series - a feature of the early 2000s - as the Next Wave Invitational Competition Camp to be held in Canberra from 6th-12th July....

Qatar Olympic Committee organises Paralympic Challenge Day for people with special needs

In line with its commitment to social responsibility and the promotion of sport for all, the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), represented by its Sports Events Department,...

Victoria's ageing aquatic facility infrastructure in need of resources

With more than half of Victoria's public swimming pools aged over 50 years and considered beyond their end-of-life date, a report from the ABC has highlighted the financial...

Overtourism driving travellers toward riskier destinations

With overtourism impacting many the world’s most popular destinations, a new report has revealed that some travellers are opting for less-frequented places and off-season...

NSW Rugby League looks forward to election funding pledges to deliver multi-million dollar facility upgrades

New South Wales Rugby League Clubs have received a significant boost following the Federal Election with more than $12.3 million in commitments from Labor candidates for...

Northern Territory Forum aims to promote sustainable cruise tourism

With a record 113 cruise ships having docked in Darwin during the 2024/25 cruise season, bringing in 80,000 passengers from around the globe in its biggest season yet, a cruise...

Ipswich City Council calls for synthetic athletics track

Ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, Ipswich City Council, located within the southwest of Greater Brisbane, is calling for a synthetic athletics track to be...

Campbelltown’s Raby Oval named Cricket NSW's Ground Of Year

Raby Oval, one of Campbelltown's premier sports facilities, has been awarded first place in the prestigious Ground of the Year Award at Cricket NSW's 2024/25 Premier Cricket...

Teenager makes alleged attempt to enter AFL match at Marvel Stadium with knife and fake gun

Victoria Police have halted an alleged attempt by a 15-year-old male to enter Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium armed with ‘small’ knife and fake gun during this afternoon’s the...

Qatar partnership with World Health Organization leaves legacy for safe and healthy mega-sporting events

Capturing and building on the experiences of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the State of Qatar and World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new report providing lessons...

Tasmania’s music, theatre and regional arts sectors given funding boost

The Tasmanian Government is investing in music, theatre, literature and regional arts to enable arts organisations to both develop long-term strategies, and provide...

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Record crowds at Go Media Stadium during dream debut Auckland FC season

Nearly a quarter of a million football fans flooded the stands at Go Media Stadium as Auckland FC smashed records in their debut A-League season. 235,316 people attended the...

NGV presents 11th annual Melbourne Art Book Fair from the Asia-Pacific region

The National Gallery of Victoria is hosting the 11th annual Melbourne Art Book Fair (MABF), presented as part of Melbourne Design Week across 11 days, from 15th-25th May. MABF...

Allianz Partners Australia launches cruise-specific travel insurance

With cruising having emerged as the fastest-growing tourism segment in Australia, with 1.25 million Australians setting sail annually, Allianz Partners Australia has launched a...

Central Coast Mariners announce Greg Brownlow as new Chief Executive

The A-League’s Central Coast Mariners have announced the appointment of Greg Brownlow as their new Chief Executive. Brownlow, who arrived at the Mariners in January, initially...

IPL suspended amid rising India-Pakistan tension

Cricket’s Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended for one week amid growing security tensions between India and Pakistan. The announcement was made today by the Board of...

Wet’n’Wild announces summer opening for new four-slide Zoom Zone attraction

Village Roadshow Chief Executive Clark Kirby has today announced details of the Zoom Zone waterslide attraction that will open at Wet’n’Wild on the Gold Coast this summer....

New Soak Bathhouse Alexandria becomes brand’s latest urban wellness oasis

Soak Bathhouse has this week unveiled their latest urban spa with the opening of a 700 square metre location in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria. The brand's third location,...

VMA reveals results of 2025 Board Election

The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the results of its 2025 Board Election. With this year’s election having called for nominations to fill three vacant Active...

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