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K-Sport acquires majority of Sport Performance Tracking
K-Sport, a global leader in athletic performance tracking technologies, recently completed the acquisition of 67% of SPT – Sport Performance Tracking, an Australia-based company...
Apr 3, 2025
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Technology
Sydney Showground and ENGIE Stadium partners with WOSUP to reduce single-use plastic at live events
Sydney Showground and ENGIE Stadium has announced a three-year partnership with sustainable aluminium cup provider, WOSUP, which will save over 2,200 single-use cups per event...
Apr 3, 2025
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National Sports and Physical Activity Convention to mark a decade of leadership in community sport
The upcoming 2025 edition of the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) is set mark decade as the region’s leading knowledge-sharing and networking event for...
Apr 3, 2025
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Tourism Council WA launches toolkit to support building connections with First Nations people
Western Australian tourism businesses are being encouraged to enhance their inclusivity of Aboriginal culture and increase collaboration with First Nations communities. To...
Apr 3, 2025
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West Tamar Council terminates longstanding service agreement with EFM Health Clubs
West Tamar Councillors have voted to terminate the service agreement with EFM Health Clubs for the facility at the Windsor Community Precinct in Riverside, north of Launceston....
Apr 3, 2025
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Sydney Roosters partners with crypto exchange Coinstash for 2025 NRL season
The NRL’s Sydney Roosters and Coinstash, one of Australia’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchanges, have partnered for the 2025 NRL season. The major sponsorship deal means...
Apr 3, 2025
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New Zealand regional tourism organisations supported to host events via funding boost
New Zealand regions which might not traditionally have seen a high volume of domestic tourists are being encouraged by the NZ Government to host events which will drive spending...
Apr 3, 2025
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Heart Foundation to assemble national taskforce to manage obesity crisis
The Heart Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fighting the single biggest killer of people in Australia – heart disease, is looking to unite clinical experts...
Apr 3, 2025
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Fitness
Jurassic World attraction to open at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay
NEON, a global leader in creating and producing experiential entertainment has collaborated with Universal Live Entertainment on ‘Jurassic World: The Experience’ which will open...
Apr 3, 2025
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Entertainment
Crest at Bass Hill sports field transformed into premium facility
Popular sports field - the Crest at Bass Hill - has received more than $4 million on upgrades from the City of Canterbury Bankstown to transform it into a state-of-the-art...
Apr 3, 2025
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Venues
New Splash Park for Nambour Aquatic Centre
Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with Belgravia Leisure and the Queensland Government's Work's for Queensland program have delivered a new Splash Park at the Nambour...
Apr 3, 2025
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Belinda Amis Wheaton to succeed Di Williams as Fernwood Fitness Chief Executive
Diana ‘Di’ Williams, founder of Fernwood Fitness, is to step down from her role as Chief Executive of the women's health club chain, to be replaced by current group General...
Apr 2, 2025
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Fitness
Investment set to drive HeadBox Australia’s global growth
Meetings and events platform HeadBox has announced that it has secured a $6.2 million investment to accelerate the company’s global growth strategy including expansion of key...
Apr 2, 2025
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Feedback sought from Tweed Shire Community on Depot Road Sports Precinct Master Plan
The Tweed Shire community is being invited by Council to deliver feedback on plans for sport and recreation facilities to be developed at Kings Forest. The Depot Road Sports...
Apr 2, 2025
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MusicSA welcomes State Cultural Policy and additional $1.5 million annual funding for local music
MusicSA has welcomed the release of South Australia’s landmark 'State Cultural Policy A Place to Create', and the reaffirmation of $80 million in long-term investment for the...
Apr 2, 2025
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Healthy Ageing Summit’s Ken Baldwin explains the potential of the fitness market for older Australians
Australia is undergoing a demographic transformation, with more than one in six Australians now aged over 65 - a number that will continue to rise for the next two decades. In...
Apr 2, 2025
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Festival organisers invited to participate in survey on ongoing insurance challenges
Cancellations of music festivals due to climate-related events have increased over the last five years with some festivals also having to manage extreme weather impacts during...
Apr 2, 2025
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Reopening of Kakadu’s Gunlom Falls anticipated to boost tourism
Kakadu’s waterfall and rock pools, Gunlom Falls will reopen in time for this year’s dry season. Gunlom Falls was made ‘famous’ following the release of the movie Crocodile...
Apr 2, 2025
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NZSki expands ‘Superpass’ to include access to 10 ski resorts across New Zealand
NZ Ski has expanded its ski ‘Superpass’ to now offer access to 10 ski resorts across New Zealand. Superpass gives skiers and riders the option to visit any of the 10 ski...
Apr 2, 2025
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Snowsport
Community feedback invited on plans for Parramatta's reimagined Riverside Theatres
Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres redevelopment is moving forward with the community invited to have their say on this state-significant development being publicly exhibited on...
Apr 2, 2025
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SportWest partners with WA Road Safety Commission
With sport recognised as having the ability to influence people on numerous different levels, Road Safety Commission Western Australia has partnered with SportWest to direct...
Apr 2, 2025
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Education
Records shattered at 2025 AusFitness Expo in Melbourne
The 2025 AusFitness Expo Melbourne event has seen the unveiling of exciting new trends and record-breaking sporting achievements over its two days. Staged at the Melbourne...
Apr 2, 2025
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International Paralympic Committee President calls for better accessibility to drive Para sport development
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons has called on governments and authorities around the world to invest more into accessible infrastructure to...
Apr 2, 2025
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Two major events announced for Youth Week celebrations in Shoalhaven
Two major events are on offer for young people across Shoalhaven with Firefly Bay and Basin partnering with Council to host a Bike Blast at Sanctuary Point while Headspace Nowra...
Apr 2, 2025
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