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Belgravia Group’s Geoff Lord to be recognised with Beyond Activ Lifetime Achievement Award

Geoff Lord, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Belgravia Group, is being recognised with Beyond Activ’s Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented at Beyond Activ’s Melbourne...

Humane World for Animals clarifies media misinformation on NSW shark net trial

Conservation organisation, Humane World for Animals, has highlighted that there have been false reports in the media that trial removals of shark nets in New South Wales are not...

Merrigong Theatre Company named Performing Arts Centre of the Year

The Merrigong Theatre Company has been named Performing Arts Centre of the Year at the 2025 PAC Australia IMPACT Awards, announced during the Australian Performing Arts Exchange...

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Canberra-based architectural firm SQC Group awarded contract for Belconnen Basketball Stadium expansion

Basketball is one of Canberra's largest participation sports, with over 14,000 registered members and growing. To meet the increasing demand for indoor sport facilities in the...

British & Irish Lions rugby test match at MCG delivers busiest Melbourne hotel night on record

An estimated 40,000 British & Irish Lions rugby fans visited Melbourne to watch the two games against Australia's National Rugby Union Team, the Wallabies with more than 90,000...

Western Australian Government assists RASWA with discounted tickets for 2025 Perth Royal Show

The Western Australian Government is investing $2.8 million in this year’s eight-day Perth Royal Show to assist the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) in...

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World Leisure Organisation counts down to 2025 Congress

Set to be hosted in the Netherlands city of Breda, the upcoming 18th World Leisure Congress is set to bring together leisure professionals from over 30 countries to explore how...

South Australian Government encourages more recreation within reservoirs

The South Australian Government is encouraging not-for-profit organisations across the state to apply for funding to bring their ideas for the state’s open-access reservoir...

New $3.8 million Callan Park Tidal Baths swimming site planned for Sydney’s inner west

Planned to complement Sydney’s inner west Bay Run, a new $3.8 million swimming spot - the Callan Park Tidal Baths - is on the way with a development application lodged and the...

Australian music sensation 'G Flip' honoured with Madame Tussauds wax figure

Australian Drummer, Singer, Songwriter and Producer - G Flip - has been honoured with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Sydney. The unveiling marked a historic milestone, with G...

Upgrades commence on Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium

Major works are commencing at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium, supported by the Victorian Government’s Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. Upgrades at the...

City of Parramatta calls for NSW Government funding to revive heritage-listed Roxy Theatre

The Roxy Theatre, a state heritage listed building, is considered a significant venue to help Parramatta achieve its vision to establish a vibrant hub for culture, nightlife and...

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ABS releases new data on Australian tourism

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its annual analysis of overseas arrivals and departures data, with data for 2024-25 now available. Whether it's to see...

Study charts growth of Australian fitness industry since 2022

Australia’s fitness industry has experienced exponential growth after 2022 with increased health awareness during the post-pandemic period saving the sector following the...

City of Newcastle completes upgrades to network of five inland swimming pools

Heat pump and accessibility ramp upgrades are among the more than $1 million worth of upgrades completed by City of Newcastle across its network of five inland swimming pools...

New Derrimut 24:7 gym served with eviction notice prior to planned opening

Troubled fitness chain Derrimut 24:7 has been dealt a blow prior to the opening of a new gym in Adelaide’s outer northern suburbs with a termination-of-tenancy notice posted on...

Art Gallery of NSW faces significant staff cuts and restructuring

The Public Service Association of NSW union officials and PSA Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW) delegates attended a briefing on 11th August delivered by Art Gallery of NSW Director,...

Stage two upgrades completed for Sunshine Coast’s Kawana Aquatic Centre

Stage two of a multimillion-dollar major upgrade is now complete for Kawana Aquatic Centre - one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest aquatic centres with stage two upgrades...

Sustainability and carbon footprint of live music venues in NSW recognised by Green Music Australia

Live music venues across NSW could save over $1.53 million annually and reduce emissions by more than 70,000 tonnes – the equivalent of taking over 16,000 cars off our roads -...

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GWS Giants open new aquatic facility designed by Populous

Greater Western Sydney AFL club, the Giants, have opened their new aquatic facility - designed by global architectural firm Populous - at the club’s high-performance training...

Australian company FanFirm secures ‘historic win’ over their large United States competitor Fanatics

Trademark disputes began in 2010 between two sport branded apparel companies - FanFirm Pty Ltd, a small Australian company and its large United States competitor Fanatics LLC....

Lakeside Sports Complex secures lighting upgrade via Play Our Way funding

Port Stephens Council has advised that a vital lighting upgrade from a $766,000 investment was secured through the Play Our Way program and demonstrates a strong commitment to...

Sphere Entertainment concludes agreement for Abu Dhabi venue and looks for smaller-scale arenas

An agreement between Sphere Entertainment and Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) will see the second Sphere venue developed in the capital of the United Arab...

Three-year partnership announced between MG Motor and Qudos Bank Arena

A three-year partnership has been announced between renowned MG Motor brand and premier entertainment venue, Qudos Bank Arena. With Qudos Bank Arena regularly welcoming over one...

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