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Wexer partners with Innovatise to deliver seamless digital fitness experiences
Leading provider of digital fitness solutions, Wexer, has renewed their strategic partnership with Innovatise, the company behind myFitApp, a powerful, flexible fitness platform...
Apr 16, 2025
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Narooma Mountain Bike Trails deliver major economic boost to NSW Far South Coast
More than 63,000 riders have visited the extended Narooma Mountain Bike Trails in the first year since they opened – an almost 89% increase in visitors, compared to 2023...
Apr 16, 2025
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Recreation
Wildlife nesting boxes installed along Waranga Rail Trail
Campaspe Shire Council has advised that the 19km Waranga Rail Trail has been enhanced with the installation of 25 new wildlife nesting boxes along the new section of the trail...
Apr 16, 2025
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Environment
Pilates equipment supplier reveals ignored items and habits that could compromise health at the gym
Sol Scheinmann, founder of Pilates Matters, an online retailer specialising in high-quality Pilates equipment has shared eight commonly ignored items and habits that might be...
Apr 16, 2025
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Fitness
Mary Valley Rattler builds interest in New Zealand for its offerings
With direct air services between Auckland and the Sunshine Coast Airport, Gympie’s Mary Valley Rattler team believes it can tap into New Zealanders’ passion for rail, especially...
Apr 16, 2025
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AMCS demands urgent action as Great Barrier Reef faces 6th mass bleaching
The Australian Marine Conservation Society has flagged that with the Great Barrier Reef having suffered its 6th mass bleaching event in the last nine years - only the second...
Apr 16, 2025
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Environment
Core Health and Fitness releases new connected display platform
Core Health and Fitness - a vertically integrated global manufacturer and distributor of fitness equipment has announced the release of its Next Generation 8 and 10 Series...
Apr 16, 2025
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Launceston Running Festival secures elite status
The Launceston Running Festival has become the first, and only, half marathon event with the title of ‘elite status’ in the Southern Hemisphere. The Launceston Running Festival...
Apr 16, 2025
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Sport
Snowy Monaro Council commences work on Bombala Showground new sporting facilities
Snowy Monaro Council has advised that work has begun on new sporting facilities, pathways and seating at Bombala Showground as part of stage one in the long-awaited Bombala...
Apr 16, 2025
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Venues
Victorian Convention and Event Trust announces appointments for Accessibility Advisory Committee
Victorian Convention and Event Trust (VCET), operators of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and soon-to-open Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre,...
Apr 16, 2025
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Venues
Rugby Australia reveals $37 million deficit on 2024 operations
Rugby Australia has confirmed that it accumulated a $36.8 million debt on its operations in 2024, attributing the loss to one-off costs and investments, including the...
Apr 16, 2025
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Finance
Former Victorian Sport and Tourism Minister Martin Pakula named Chair of Crown Melbourne
Crown Resorts has announced that former Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport, and Major Events Martin Pakula will join the Board of Crown Melbourne as Chair as of 1st May. He...
Apr 16, 2025
Tourism /
Hospitality
Global Institute of Sport launches postgraduate sport degree at the SCG and Allianz Stadium
The Sydney Cricket Ground and the neighbouring Allianz Stadium will soon play host to university students working towards a future career in sport. The Global Institute of Sport...
Apr 16, 2025
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ICC Sydney flags its reputation as a premier destination for Technology Sector Events
With its purpose design to host future-focused events, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has spotlighted its reputation as a premier...
Apr 15, 2025
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Technology
Review into Rowing Australia's Olympic performance reveals 'culture of fear'
A Rowing Australia review has found a “culture of fear and repercussion” within the sport’s high performance program. The review was undertaken following the sport’s Paris...
Apr 15, 2025
Sport
Anytime Fitness spotlights its support for endurance athlete Fran Hurndall
Anytime Fitness has flagged its support for endurance athlete Fran Hurndall as she takes on an extraordinary challenge this May - running 3,800 kilometres from Fremantle, WA to...
Apr 15, 2025
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Fitness
IAAPA Expo Middle East expands exhibit space to accommodate increased demand
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has advised that exhibitor demand for IAAPA Expo Middle East 2026 is exceeding expectations, prompting the expansion...
Apr 15, 2025
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Attractions
URBNSURF Melbourne marks fifth anniversary
URBNSURF Melbourne has officially turned five with the celebration acknowledging the spectacular success of the park, which has operated for 1,559 days, welcomed more than...
Apr 15, 2025
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Aquatics
Eastern Riverina Arts transforms underused space into creative powerhouse
Eastern Riverina Arts is transforming Wagga Wagga’s historic Ambulance Station into a hub for regional creativity with the official launch of The Station Creative Workspace...
Apr 15, 2025
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Arts
Gold Coast’s Greenheart Robina Parklands delivers enhanced recreational facilities and playgrounds
The City of Gold Coast has official opened Greenheart Robina Parklands. Spanning 22.5 hectares the Parklands is a destination park providing ample space for hundreds of visitors...
Apr 15, 2025
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Parks
Successful recipients announced of Victoria’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024
The Victorian Government has this week announced the successful recipients of the Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024. The grants of between $100,000 and $5 million will...
Apr 15, 2025
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Tourism
Foundations partner to revive Great Barrier Reef’s seagrass meadows
A first-of-its-kind project has been announced by The Coca-Cola Foundation and Great Barrier Reef Foundation which is aimed at bringing tropical seagrass meadows back to the...
Apr 15, 2025
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Environment
GL Events named major delivery partner for 2026 Asian Games and Para Asian Games
GL Events named major delivery partner for 2026 Asian Games and Para Asian Games Global supplier GL Events has been announced as the major delivery partner for the Aichi-Nagoya...
Apr 15, 2025
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Venues
Penrith City Council flags its latest playspace upgrade at Gilmour Street Reserve
There is currently a pipeline of playspace projects happening across Penrith with Penrith City Council flagging its latest upgrade at Gilmour Street Reserve, Colyton. The old...
Apr 15, 2025
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Parks
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