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Hyrox opens bidding for cities to host 2026/27 World Championships
Mass participation fitness challenge, Hyrox, has announced that for the first time it is inviting cities across the world to bid to host the Hyrox World Championships. Hyrox has...
Apr 23, 2025
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Fitness
AUSactive appoints Ailish Hanley to its Board as Non-Executive Director
AUSactive has recently appointed Ailish Hanley as a Non-Executive Director to its Board, bringing with her a wealth of experience in strategy, governance, advocacy, and public...
Apr 23, 2025
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Fitness
SWIMCON International events develop water safety and education in Nepal and Hong Kong
Led by a team of six from SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM), SWIMCON International has successfully delivered a two-week program of water safety and training events in...
Apr 23, 2025
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Key details released for 2025 Ballarat Marathon
Key details have been released for the second annual Ballarat Marathon road running festival to be held on 26th and 27th April - with already more than 9000 entries across all...
Apr 23, 2025
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UN Climate Change launches training courses to boost sport sustainability
UN Climate Change has launched online, free Sports for Climate Action training courses - designed to support sports organisations from local clubs to international governing...
Apr 23, 2025
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New co-management for Orange’s Moulder Park Velodrome
One of Orange's popular recreational spaces, the Moulder Park velodrome, has had its ownership transferred from the Orange City Council to the Orange Local Aboriginal Land...
Apr 23, 2025
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Life Fitness Australia releases new additions to Hammer Strength lineup
Life Fitness Australia, a leader in commercial fitness equipment, has announced the arrival of three bold new additions to the Hammer Strength lineup - built for serious...
Apr 23, 2025
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Venue Safety and Security Exchange returns for 2025
The organisers of Venue Safety and Security Exchange (VSX) have advised that its 2025 edition will be held on Wednesday 23rd July at the Australian Turf Club, Royal Randwick....
Apr 23, 2025
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Sport NZ releases report on the future of sport and active recreation for disabled New Zealanders
The latest report from Sport NZ on the future of sport and active recreation for disabled New Zealanders is now available. This report outlines key opportunities to shape the...
Apr 23, 2025
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Football and basketball clubs among those to benefit from South Australia's ‘Power of Her’ funding program
Football and basketball clubs are among the 50 South Australian clubs and organisations which will receive support to upgrade and develop sporting facilities, programs and...
Apr 23, 2025
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Grants open for Geelong Positive Ageing events and experiences
The City of Greater Geelong has announced the opening of the Positive Ageing Grants with grants of up to $1,000 available to support community-hosted activities and experiences...
Apr 23, 2025
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Surf Life Saving NSW partnership explores potential of drone technology in emergencies
The potential benefits of drone operations in emergency response continues to be explored with a partnership between Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) and Babcock Australasia...
Apr 23, 2025
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Laykold ambassador Matty Thomas explains the rise of padel
With interest and participation in padel increasing at a fast rate, coach and player Matty Thomas has shared his thoughts on the growth of the sport and the benefits of his...
Apr 23, 2025
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Surfaces
Justin McDonell and Richard Peil to take control of Anytime Fitness UK
In a significant move for Australian fitness and franchising, Justin McDonell and Richard Peil, the pair who built Anytime Fitness Australia into the country’s largest gym...
Apr 23, 2025
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'She Hoops’ names Jessica Goodluck as recipient of 2025 Seattle Storm Fellowship
'She Hoops’, an initiative driven by Lauren Jackon's passion for elevating women in Basketball, have advised that Jessica Goodluck, Participation Coordinator at Basketball...
Apr 23, 2025
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Education
Reimagined running event to launch in Sydney
The reimagined ‘Real Insurance Harbour 10’, a 10km and 5km race around Sydney Harbour - built by runners, for runners - is launching officially on 1st May, and offers more than...
Apr 23, 2025
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Live Nation acquires Japanese concert promoter Hayashi International
USA-based entertainment giant Live Nation has announced its acquisition of Hayashi International Promotions (HIP), one of Japan’s largest concert promoters. HIP, which promotes...
Apr 23, 2025
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Aussie Ark collaborates on first ever release of Eastern Quolls into feral-proof NSW Bannockburn sanctuary
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has collaborated with the University of Sydney on a science-based reintroduction of eastern quolls on mainland Australia into a controlled...
Apr 23, 2025
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Zoos
Orange Council lifts swimming ban at Lake Canobolas
Orange Council has lifted the temporary swimming ban at Lake Canobolas, 10 weeks after it began, following test results on levels of blue-green algae. The decision to lift the...
Apr 23, 2025
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Questions asked over City of Kingston’s appointment of builders for Mordi Aquatic Centre
The City of Kingston has advised that it was aware of legal matters faced by the ADCO Group in relation to a previous project when it appointed the Melbourne-based builder to...
Apr 23, 2025
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PUMA achieves 90% sustainability product goal
PUMA, one of the world's leading sports brands, has this week released its 2024 sustainability report which reveals the company achieved its goal of making 90% of its products...
Apr 23, 2025
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Weekend fixtures see NRL break crowd records and AFL pass two 2 million season attendees
Round 7 of the 2025 NRL season has seen the code reach a new attendance record of 218,833 at an average of 27,354 per match (71.12% of capacity). So far this season, 1.122...
Apr 22, 2025
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ROLLER expands support for karting venues
Attractions and entertainment management platform ROLLER has announced that it is deepening its involvement in the family/social entertainment centre sector by expanding its...
Apr 22, 2025
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New pilot concussion clinic applies innovative care model to treat children
A new pilot paediatric concussion clinic is using the Concussion Essentials (HeadCheck) App, developed by Murdoch Children's Research Institute's (MCRI) in collaboration with...
Apr 22, 2025
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