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Singapore Marathon launches new two-day format
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ 2025 has launched a new two-day format, with Marathon and Half Marathon to be run on separate days. The Standard Chartered Singapore...
Apr 15, 2025
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Sport
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas welcomes Koala Joey
Wildlife Habitat, a premier wildlife sanctuary in Port Douglas, has announced that Lulu, one of the park’s much-loved resident koalas, is now carrying a joey on her back,...
Apr 15, 2025
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Zoos
Parrtjima light festival wraps up with its inaugural open-air orchestral performance
The 10th edition of Parrtjima – A Festival in Light has officially wrapped up in Alice Springs as one of the biggest editions in the event’s history, with the milestone marked...
Apr 15, 2025
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Jim’s Group relaunches personal training venture with free franchises offer
Jim's Group, the world's largest home franchise business - best known for the Jim's Mowing brand - has announced it will be relaunching its personal training venture. The...
Apr 14, 2025
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Fitness
Live Performance Australia calls for political parties to pay attention to live arts and entertainment industry
With Federal election day approaching, Live Performance Australia has called on candidates to talk about their plans for the nation’s live arts and entertainment industry, which...
Apr 14, 2025
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City Venue Management names Glen Heidke as Chief Commercial Officer
City Venue Management (CVM) has announced the strengthening of its leadership team with the appointment of Glen Heidke as Chief Commercial Officer. Part of CVM’s ongoing...
Apr 14, 2025
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Aquatics
FIBO 2025 extended offerings set new standards for 40th anniversary
Boasting over 1,200 exhibitors and partners as well as 154,748 visitors from 129 countries, Germany’s FIBO fitness industry trade show FIBO, held from 10th to 13th April 2025,...
Apr 14, 2025
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Fitness
Quayclean backs success of AFL’s Gather Round
Quayclean Australia has advised of its support for the hugely successful AFL Gather Round where it was responsible for facilities cleaning, waste management and presentation...
Apr 14, 2025
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Draft designs unveiled for proposed $40 million redevelopment of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre
Blacktown City Council has unveiled draft designs of the proposed $40.6 million redevelopment for Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney...
Apr 14, 2025
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Aquatics
South Australian Government and ASTN look to back sports tech exports
The South Australian Government has launched a new pilot program that aims to unlock overseas markets for the state’s sports technology sector. Home to an emerging group of...
Apr 14, 2025
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Technology
Axess entry management installations ease crowd access at Australian Grand Prix and Auckland’s Go Media Stadium
Leading ticketing and access management systems provider Axess AG has flagged its success in facilitating fan entry at the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025 in...
Apr 14, 2025
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City of Canning trial combats beetle development and fungal growth in urban forests
An Australian-first scientific study using systemically-injected chemicals in the City of Canning local government area is showing early success, signalling a breakthrough in...
Apr 14, 2025
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Parks
Pavigym introduces new flooring solution for efficient gym spaces
Fitness flooring leader Pavigym has announced the launch of Connect, a new flooring solution for connected, safer and more efficient gym spaces. Launched at FIBO in Germany last...
Apr 14, 2025
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Product
YOHKA flags growth of interest in fitness and endurance racing
Fast growing fitness and endurance racing brand YOHKA has advised how the mass participation trend is booming across Australia, with tens of thousands of enthusiasts testing...
Apr 14, 2025
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Development Application approved to restore Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink
The Sydney South Planning Panel has approved the Development Application to restore the Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink with upgrades including a new roof, concrete ice floor and...
Apr 14, 2025
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Inswim launches clear acrylic learn-to-swim platform
Inswim Director Steven Bricknell has advised of the launch of a clear acrylic learn-to-swim platform to assist teachers in minimising the risk to swimmers. Compliant with Royal...
Apr 14, 2025
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Aquatics
National Sports Convention and Australian Sports Commission combine to promote Play Well Strategy
Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the National Sports Convention (NSC), the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has, for the first time, partnered with the event to develop...
Apr 14, 2025
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Play
Tax Communications specialist flags what fitness industry employees should be aware of at tax time
Tax time is here and whether you plan to use a professional to complete your return or do it yourself, it’s vital that those working in the fitness industry claim deductions for...
Apr 14, 2025
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Fitness
Bangkok Water Festival the centrepiece of Thailand's year-long tourism and sport campaign
Thailand’s Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 is underway in Bangkok with the festival being the centrepiece of the ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025’,...
Apr 14, 2025
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Yayoi Kusama at NGV becomes Australia’s highest attended ticketed art exhibition
The National Gallery of Victoria’s Yayoi Kusama exhibition has attracted more than 480,000 people since it opened four months ago and is now being recognised as the highest...
Apr 13, 2025
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Christchurch City Council stages 12 month countdown event for opening of One New Zealand Stadium
With a year to go until the city’s new $683 million stadium opens its doors, Christchurch City Council has today given residents a look behind the scenes at the One New Zealand...
Apr 13, 2025
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Environmental Industries awarded $4 million tender for Sam Kerr Football Centre Stage 2 works
The Western Australian Government has awarded a $4 million tender to local Western Australian company, Environmental Industries, to begin an exciting new chapter for the...
Apr 13, 2025
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FITREC and HealthyPeople collaboration supports Les Mills Asia Pacific recruitment
Les Mills Asia Pacific, FITREC Registration and HealthyPeople Recruitment have announced a partnership that will deliver a groundbreaking, free instructor sourcing tool for Les...
Apr 13, 2025
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Fitness
Noosa Coastal Walk $1 million revamp enhances accessibility
A $1.1 million upgrade to Noosa National Park’s Coastal Walk has revitalised several sections of the popular track, from Dolphin Point to the Fairy Pools, and includes track...
Apr 13, 2025
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Parks
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