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AI-powered golf assistant integrates into Emajin networking structure
A fully comprehensive AI-powered golf assistant - Golf.ai – has been launched by Tech entrepreneur Clive Mayhew alongside membership-based, golf networking club, Emajin Golf....
Apr 27, 2025
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Asian Football Confederation announce Midea as Global Supporter
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a new global partnership with Midea, a world leading smart home appliance brand. As a Global Supporter, Midea will have...
Apr 27, 2025
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Australian ski resorts reveal investments in advance of 2025 winter season
Charlotte Pass Snow Resort, Falls Creek and the Selwyn Snow Resort have each advised of infrastructure investment in advance of the 2025 winter season. Over the past summer,...
Apr 26, 2025
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Thailand welcomes 11 million visitors through first part of 2025
Thailand has experienced a significant tourism surge, welcoming over 11 million international visitors and generating more than 540 billion baht (US$16.1 billion) in revenue...
Apr 26, 2025
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Government
Cleland Wildlife Park attraction opens innovative $2.6 million koala loft
A $2.6 million state-of-the-art koala loft has opened at Cleland Wildlife Park which benefits both the animals and the tens of thousands of visitors to the premier tourism...
Apr 26, 2025
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Four respondents shortlisted to tender for Tasmania’s new online parks booking platform
The delivery of a contemporary online booking system for Tasmania’s Parks has moved to the next phase following response to the government’s Expression of Interest process. The...
Apr 26, 2025
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Archibald Prize portrait exhibition makes its inaugural tour to Alice Springs
Australia’s renowned portrait exhibition - the Archibald Prize - has officially opened at the Araluen Arts Centre in Alice Springs, marking a major cultural highlight for the...
Apr 26, 2025
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Agoda flags rise in popularity of astrotourism in Asia
Astrotourism, travel centred around experiencing starry skies and celestial events, is on the rise globally with digital travel booking platform Agoda flagging its popularity in...
Apr 26, 2025
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Environment
Kiama Leisure Centre reopened following bomb threat
Kiama Council closed the Kiama Leisure Centre to the public following the receipt of a bomb threat. Council has reopened the Centre after Police had cleared the site. Kiama...
Apr 25, 2025
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Aquatics
Chinese Government calls for greater investment in spectator sport
The Chinese Government has called for more investment in spectator sport, urging financial institutions to support the sector in order to help boost the economy and “promote...
Apr 25, 2025
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Insurer HIF secures naming rights for Perth's Joondalup Oval
Health Insurance Fund of Australia (HIF) has announced that it has entered into a new three-year sponsorship agreement with West Perth Football Club (WPFC), securing naming...
Apr 25, 2025
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre marks its 20th Anniversary with sustainability and community partnership campaign
Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is marking its 20th anniversary with the launch of KLCC Connects – a new, long-term campaign that unites its sustainability actions and...
Apr 25, 2025
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NSW Government approves Centre of Excellence for NRL’s Bulldogs
A brand-new Centre of Excellence for NRL club the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at the Belmore Sports Ground in Sydney’s inner west has been approved by the NSW Government. The...
Apr 25, 2025
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Football Australia releases plea for funding from Governments
For the first time, Australian football’s governing bodies have united to make a collective pitch to Federal, state and territory governments for more than $3 billion in funding...
Apr 25, 2025
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Founder of LED lighting business Vailo declared bankrupt
James Hickmann, founder of South Australian-based LED lighting and technology company Vailo, has been declared bankrupt by the Federal Circuit Court in Adelaide after failing to...
Apr 24, 2025
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Hobart City Council report says new AFL stadium will deliver 'significant' economic benefits
New economic modelling commissioned by the Hobart City Council has found that the planned new AFL stadium on the city’s harbourside will provide "significant" economic benefits....
Apr 24, 2025
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Melbourne gym owner slams dishonour fees charged by payment service providers
Jonathan Quieros, owner of Melbourne’s Dukes Gym, has slammed dishonour fees of up to $35 per failed transaction being charged by payment service providers. Speaking to Yahoo...
Apr 24, 2025
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Macarthur FC takes Court action against Football Australia over consumer law breach
Macarthur FC is reported to have filed documents in the Federal Court claiming that Football Australia breached consumer law and adopted unfair tactics when club owners applied...
Apr 24, 2025
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PATA report explores workforce gaps and evolving human capital in tourism industry in the Asia Pacific
Exploring workforce gaps, youth readiness and solutions for building a resilient tourism industry across the Asia Pacific region, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has...
Apr 24, 2025
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Work commences on redevelopment of Roma’s Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre
Redevelopment of the Maranoa region’s new multi-million dollar Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre Project is now underway. With an investment of $5 million from the Queensland...
Apr 24, 2025
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Japan Airlines unveiled as official supplier for World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025
Japan Airlines (JAL) has been announced as an official World Athletics supplier for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. The WCH Tokyo 25, taking place from 13th to 21st...
Apr 24, 2025
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Perth expansion bid gets approval to enter NRL
The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has agreed in principle to a revised proposal from the Western Australia Government for a Perth-based NRL team. In a significant...
Apr 24, 2025
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Marathon events have significant economic impact on the cities where they run
Marathons have a profound economic and cultural impact on their host communities, according to the Marathons 50 2025 report. The first-of-its-kind research, from leading brand...
Apr 24, 2025
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AFL Gather Round 2025 drives record tourism results for South Australia
AFL Gather Round 2025 has delivered a significant boost to South Australia’s visitor economy, with record-breaking crowds, festival attendance, and the greatest ever number of...
Apr 23, 2025
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