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Report shows the positive impact of community pools in remote regions
A new report has highlighted the critical role of community pools in remote communities in Western Australia - providing a range of benefits including water safety education,...
Apr 7, 2025
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Big Banana Fun Park starts construction on new Plantation Coaster
Coffs Harbour attraction The Big Banana Fun Park has broken ground on the construction of its highly anticipated $5.5 million attraction, The Plantation Coaster, with a...
Apr 7, 2025
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Attractions
Bunya Mountains National Park allocated $6.4 million for upgrades
The Queensland Government is allocating $6.4 million worth of upgrades for one of the state’s most popular national parks - the Bunya Mountains National Park. The ecotourism...
Apr 7, 2025
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PerfectGym backs Revo Fitness and Ryderwear Gym openings
Fast growing fitness chains Revo and Ryderwear Gym are being helped in their expansion by their partnership with Perfect Gym Solutions. In December 2024, Ryderwear Gym joined...
Apr 7, 2025
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Queensland Government and Queensland Academy of Sport launch YouFor2032 App to identify future talent
The Queensland Government opened registrations in April 2022 for Youfor2032 – Australia’s athlete search for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games – with the Youfor2032...
Apr 7, 2025
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NSW Government continues its commitment to opening school sports fields and playgrounds to the community
In a trial allowing families and communities greater access to green space, schools across NSW are opening for the public to access their outdoor facilities outside of school...
Apr 7, 2025
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa hosts ‘Our Changing City’ interactive digital exhibition
The interactive digital installation ‘Our Changing City’ is now live at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in the Te Taiao exhibition space with the exhibition inviting...
Apr 7, 2025
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Alice Williams appointed to Swimming Australia Board
Swimming Australia has announced Alice Williams as an Appointed Director to the Swimming Australia Board for a three-year term following ratification by Members of the Board...
Apr 7, 2025
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Aquatics
New security cameras installed to protect heritage value of South Australia’s Koonalda Cave
Located in South Australia’s Far West, Koonalda Cave contains heritage features and natural values that are highly vulnerable to environmental changes and damage caused by...
Apr 7, 2025
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PGA Institute partners with Holmesglen Education in launching scholarship program
Aimed at providing more educational opportunities for Melbourne’s youth, the PGA Institute has deepened its partnership with Holmesglen Institute by launching a scholarship...
Apr 7, 2025
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Golf
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson returns in June
Set to celebrates 16 years of promoting water safety around the world, the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson will be returning this year, running internationally over 24 hours on...
Apr 7, 2025
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Imperial Hotel added to NSW Heritage Register
The Imperial Hotel, an iconic inner Sydney LGBTQIA+ landmark, has been listed on the NSW State Heritage Register, recognising its deep cultural and historical significance. The...
Apr 7, 2025
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Parrtjima Festival opening attracts thousands to Alice Springs
The opening weekend of Parrtjima – A Festival in Light attracted thousands of visitors to Alice Springs (Mparntwe) for a dazzling celebration of First Nations culture, art, and...
Apr 7, 2025
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Geelong Football Club and Ford Australia announce five-year partnership extension
Geelong Football Club and Ford Australia announce five-year partnership extension Geelong Football Club and Ford Australia have announced a five-year partnership extension with...
Apr 6, 2025
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InBody awarded iF Design Award 2025 for LookinBody Web data management platform
LookinBody Web, the cloud-based platform that allows fitness professionals, health practitioners and individuals to access and track detailed health data in real-time, has been...
Apr 6, 2025
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Newcastle Jets name Tain Drinkwater as new Chief Executive
A-League club the Newcastle Jets have announced the appointment of Tain Drinkwater as Chief Executive. Born and raised in Lake Macquarie before starting her early career in the...
Apr 6, 2025
Sport
Gunnebo streamlines event entrance processes at Sydney Dragway
With a desire to deliver a better customer experience for patrons visiting the Sydney Dragway motorsport facility, Gunnebo has upgraded the main entrance for large scale events....
Apr 6, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure achieve gold safety endorsement from Royal Life Saving Queensland
Two of the City of Moreton Bay aquatic facilities, the Burpengary Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre and Murrumba Downs Swimming Pool, have been awarded the prestigious Gold Safety...
Apr 6, 2025
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Jetts Fitness announces expansion into India market
Australian founded fitness brand Jetts Fitness has today announced its expansion into India, introducing their signature model of flexible, high-quality training facilities....
Apr 6, 2025
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Fitness
City of Newcastle seeks Federal Government funding to secure future for cricket venue
The City of Newcastle Council is seeking Federal Government funding for the second stage of planned improvements to Newcastle’s No.1 Sportsground, which it says would deliver...
Apr 6, 2025
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ARV and LSV to continue industry conference partnership
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) have announced an extended partnership collaboration, which will see the two organisations again deliver...
Apr 6, 2025
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Delaware North to operate new food and beverage sites at Perth Airport's International Terminal
Delaware North has announced that it has been awarded four sites at Perth Airport's International Terminal (T1) to develop new-to-market food and beverage retail concepts. The...
Apr 6, 2025
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Deloitte report suggests global revenues in women's elite sports will exceed US$2.3 billion in 2025
Global revenues in women’s elite sports are expected to surpass US$2.3 billion in 2025, according to a new report from consultants Deloitte. Exploring long-term success in...
Apr 6, 2025
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Creative Australia launches Giving Day to the Arts
Creative Australia has announced the introduction of a new initiative - Giving Day to the Arts - designed to elevate the public value of the arts in the consciousness of...
Apr 6, 2025
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