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Lighting project completed for Greater Shepparton’s Tatura Park Western Oval
Greater Shepparton City Council has advised that the Tatura Park Western Oval Lighting Project is now complete and expects the significant investment to boost participation,...
May 4, 2025
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Venues
Conservation organisations urge quick action from Federal Government to protect Australia's oceans, reefs and wildlife
Conservation organisations including WWF-Australia and the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) have congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor on victory...
May 4, 2025
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Environment
Northern Territory Government investment aims for significant impact on Aboriginal cricket participation
The Northern Territory Government is supporting Aboriginal participation in sport programs with funding of $2 million over four years from 2025-26. The investment aims to ensure...
May 4, 2025
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South Australia’s senior wellbeing initiatives supported with funding boost
South Australia’s senior wellbeing initiatives supported with funding boost A new round of grants from the South Australia Government's Office for Ageing Well will support the...
May 4, 2025
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Fitness
Industry leaders engage with Australasian Leisure Management
The results of the recent Australasian Leisure Management reader survey have revealed that the magazine and its online news serve a highly engaged, industry-leading audience...
May 3, 2025
Marketing
Susie O'Neill and Craig Bingham join Australian Olympic Committee Board
Susie O'Neill and Craig Bingham are the two new members joining the Australian Olympic Committee Board following elections at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting) held in...
May 3, 2025
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Sport
Exercise and Sports Science Australia welcomes Labor’s Federal Election win
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has today congratulated the Australian Labor Party on its victory in the Federal election, advising that it “welcomes the...
May 3, 2025
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Fitness
Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre edges towards completion
Christchurch’s long-awaited Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre is moving towards completion, with construction teams pushing to complete its final stages. Understood to be...
May 3, 2025
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Blue Mountains’ Gordon Falls Reserve reopens following accessibility enhancement
With works to improve accessibility and enhance the popular recreation space and natural attraction now complete, Blue Mountains City Council has advised of the reopening of...
May 3, 2025
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Parks
Tweed Shire assesses need for new regional indoor sports and aquatic facilities
Tweed Shire Council is undertaking a study to assess the need for a new regional indoor sports facility. This is in line with its 10-year Sport and Active Recreation Strategy....
May 3, 2025
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Aquatics
Cairns plays host to array of Masters competitions
Hockey teams, mountain bikers and an array of athletes are arriving in Cairns to swim, run, play netball, and compete in new events like pickleball at three key sporting...
May 2, 2025
Events /
Sport
Parramatta Aquatic Centre secures top award at The Aquas
Parramatta Aquatic Centre has secured the award for 'Aquatic Facility of the Year' at this year’s Royal Life Saving Awards Gala - The Aquas – held in Sydney on 1st May. The...
May 2, 2025
Venues /
Aquatics
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish to take part in the Vinnes CEO Sleepout
In a call to action for the exercise and active health industry, Barrie Elvish - in one of his final acts as Chief Executive of AUSactive – is spotlighting homelessness in...
May 2, 2025
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Australian Travel Industry Association rejects claims in latest KPMG Report
The latest KPMG report references a 10-year reduction in travel agent roles, claiming the profession has experienced the biggest decline of any major occupation and attributing...
May 2, 2025
Tourism /
Retail
WA Museum Boola Bardip to host renowned Terracotta Warriors in Australian exclusive
WA Museum Boola Bardip has secured an Australian exclusive in hosting ‘Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor’ from 28th June 2025 until 22nd February 2026 This...
May 2, 2025
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HVL Hotels looks to set new luxury benchmark for Hunter Valley with art and wellness
HVL Hotels is pushing the boundaries of design, art, and immersive wellness experiences as it looks to become a landmark destination, blending luxury accommodation with the...
May 2, 2025
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City of Maitland aquatic facilities secure near-perfect Royal Life Saving safety rating
Maitland City Council’s aquatic facilities have been recognised for the safe operations having achieved a near-perfect score in this year’s Royal Life Saving Australia Aquatics...
May 2, 2025
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Aquatics
Idea Live entertainment venue opens in Malaysia
Aiming to transform Malaysia’s entertainment and live performances landscape the new Idea Live Arena has opened in the city of Petaling Jaya, a metropolitan community to the...
May 2, 2025
Venues /
Entertainment
USA-based sport investor agrees to acquire majority stake in A-League’s Western United
KAM Melbourne, a subsidiary of USA-based KAM Sports, has today announced its agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Western United Football Club and its parent company...
May 1, 2025
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Venues
AALARA releases full details of 2025 conference experience
With its 2025 industry conference set to be held at The Star on the Gold Coast from 12th to 15th May, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has...
May 1, 2025
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Anytime Fitness promotes Simon Thompson to Managing Director and revamps Leadership Team
Anytime Fitness franchise network has today announced the promotion of Simon Thompson to Managing Director of Anytime Fitness Australia alongside a refreshed senior leadership...
May 1, 2025
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Fitness
New Playground Centre play tower for Upper Hutt’s Timberlea Park
New Zealand’s Upper Hutt City Council Open Spaces and Facilities team will be replacing the old play tower at Timberlea Park with a new tower to be installed this May by...
May 1, 2025
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LIWA Aquatics launches 2025 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards program
Looking to highlight and award excellence among Individuals and organisations within Western Australia’s aquatic recreation industry, LIWA Aquatics has announced that entries...
May 1, 2025
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Research
ExerciseNZ and Pilates Aotearoa encourage New Zealanders to participate in International Pilates Day
To mark International Pilates Day, ExerciseNZ, in association with Pilates Aotearoa, is encouraging New Zealanders to experience first-hand the dynamic, research-backed form of...
May 1, 2025
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Fitness
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