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Revo Fitness provides 4,500 balls for WA Football competition
Thousands of young Australian rules players across Western Australia are set to benefit from a grassroots sporting initiative, with Revo Fitness match-balls set to be...
Apr 28, 2025
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Restaurant and Catering Association supports use of surcharges within hospitality sector
With complaints rising among Australians regarding the cost of coffee, particularly during long weekends and on public holidays, the Restaurant and Catering Association (R&CA)...
Apr 28, 2025
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Partnership between Quayclean and Multhana supports indigenous empoyment
Leading Australian-owned cleaning, hygiene and waste management services company, Quayclean Australia, has partnered with First Nation’s group, Multhana, to provide employment...
Apr 28, 2025
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Sport Singapore launches High Performance Sport Institute
Sport Singapore (SportSG) launched the High Performance Sport Institute (HPSI) - activated from 1st April 2025 and formed through the integration of the Singapore Sport...
Apr 28, 2025
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Vlocker technology elevates the guest experience
With lockers ensuring the safety of personal belongings and enhancing the overall experience for guests, members and patrons, Australian-owned VLocker is aware that its...
Apr 28, 2025
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Fluidra Commercial backs mature-aged athletes at National Masters Swimming Championships
Fluidra Commercial has advised of its support for the 2025 Masters National Swimming Long Course Championships, held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre from 8th to 12th...
Apr 28, 2025
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EOI opens for commercial operations to activate Bega Valley Shire Council reserves
Bega Valley Shire Council has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) from mobile vendors keen to operate in some of the region’s most picturesque and frequently visited public...
Apr 28, 2025
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X-Golf Palmerston plays host to Australia’s first indoor TeeMates event
With the wet season in the Northern Territory making it difficult at times to get out on a golf course, junior golfers in Palmerston were recently able to experience a different...
Apr 28, 2025
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Blue Mountains City Council presents first designs of Neighbourhood Parks program
Blue Mountains City Council is inviting the community to contribute feedback on the next stage of the Neighbourhood Parks Program, as draft designs are released for upgraded...
Apr 28, 2025
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Public encouraged to visit Australian Museum’s Machu Picchu exhibition before May closing
The Australian Museum team are encouraging the public to experience the Australian its major summer exhibition ‘Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru’ before it closes...
Apr 28, 2025
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Creative Australia report highlights how deeply Australians value live music
Creative Australia and Music Australia have today released a report revealing social connection and FOMO (fear of missing out) are key factors drawing Australian audiences to...
Apr 28, 2025
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Big Red Group Chief Executive calls on incoming federal government to safeguard regional tourism
As the Federal Election draws near, David Anderson, Chief Executive of Big Red Group - Australia’s largest experience marketplace - has spotlighted a glaring gap in the national...
Apr 28, 2025
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Brisbane Powerhouse appoints Louise Bezzina as its new Chief Executive and Artistic Director
Following the delivery of her sixth Brisbane Festival, Louise Bezzina will take up her new dual role of Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse at the end...
Apr 28, 2025
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Interest in women's sport extends across both genders
A new study has revealed that the current dominant audience for women's sport is made up of fans who follow both men's and women's sport. Undertaken by consultancy Gemba Group...
Apr 28, 2025
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New West Ryde Multi-Sports facility to place a focus on netball
The rapidly growing Ryde area in Sydney’s northwest is set to benefit from an impressive new local multi-sports facility being delivered by the NSW Government, with construction...
Apr 28, 2025
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Queenstown Lakes District Council invites feedback on tree succession plan for Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens
The Queenstown community is being encouraged to plan for the future of Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens by giving feedback on a draft tree succession plan to help protect this...
Apr 28, 2025
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ASSA to stage mini-conferences for swim school educators
Following on from its successful Educators Day last year, the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) is gearing up for a series of mini-conferences designed specifically for...
Apr 28, 2025
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Emmett Williams joins ABC Fitness as first-ever APAC Managing Director
Leading fitness businesses technology provider ABC Fitness has today announced the appointment of Emmett Williams as Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Based...
Apr 28, 2025
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New Tourism brand launched for Queensland
A bold new Queensland tourism brand - ‘That Holiday Feeling’- developed by Tourism and Events Queensland in consultation with industry, has been launched to reflect the diverse...
Apr 27, 2025
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Major upgrades completed for Leederville stadium
Major $5.2 million upgrades at Sullivan Logistics Stadium in Leederville, located in Perth’s northwest, are now complete, significantly improving playing conditions and the...
Apr 27, 2025
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Events contribute to Tasmania’s Hospitality Industry yielding record results
The Tasmanian Hospitality Association's Hotel Occupancy Report shows the highest ever statewide accommodation occupancy for March 2025, with 89.11% of rooms filled. The...
Apr 27, 2025
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Aquatic classes and Swimsmart programme contribute to successful first year for Matatiki Hornby Centre
Christchurch City Council’s popular pool and library facility - Matatiki Hornby Centre – recently celebrated its first anniversary with figures revealing the centre had an...
Apr 27, 2025
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Independent music and arts 'Sleepless Festival' to be staged in unconventional Melbourne venues
Footscray in Melbourne’s west will come alive after dark when independent music and arts 'Sleepless Festival' returns from 2nd to 18th May to celebrate the creativity and...
Apr 27, 2025
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Napier Aquatic Centre reopens after $4 million refurbishment
Napier Aquatic Centre, located on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand, is fully reopening on 28th April after 11 months of a $4 million maintenance and...
Apr 27, 2025
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