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New Thailand B2B event for wellness, hospitality and tourism sectors
A new B2B event is being held in Phuket on 19th May for the wellness, hospitality and tourism sectors with a focus on driving innovation, dialogue and creative approaches in a...
Apr 2, 2025
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Queensland Government offers immediate assistance for flood impacted outback sporting clubs
With flooding continuing to impact large areas of Western Queensland, immediate assistance is being offered to affected sporting clubs. Queensland Minister for Sport and Racing...
Apr 2, 2025
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Nocturnal immersive experience returns to Scenic World in 2025
Nocturnal, a sensory journey inspired by the landscape and wildlife of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains and Gundungurra Country returns to Scenic World in 2025 with an...
Apr 2, 2025
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Virgin Active set to open 'social wellness club' at Sydney's Bondi Junction
Virgin Active health clubs are counting down to the opening of what it says will be a “revolutionary social wellness club” at Sydney's Bondi Junction. Due to open in May, the...
Apr 1, 2025
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AFL backs new Hobart Stadium and Tasmanian licence despite 'a number of challenges'
The AFL has advised that Tasmania getting a side in the League remains contingent on the delivery of a new stadium on the Hobart waterfront - despite a draft report from a...
Apr 1, 2025
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Allianz Australia partners with Football Australia to launch new digital fan platform
Allianz Australia, the official Insurance Partner of Football Australia has today launched a new digital platform for Australian football fans - 'Fan Hub' - with the offering...
Apr 1, 2025
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Australian Olympic Committee appoints Mark Arbib as new Chief Executive
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has appointed sports administrator and former Labor government minister Mark Arbib as its new Chief Executive with Arbib noting his...
Apr 1, 2025
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Construction underway on Geelong Arts Centre church redevelopment
With access to affordable performance spaces being key to fostering a thriving creative scene, Geelong Arts Centre is strengthening its position as one of Australia’s largest...
Apr 1, 2025
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Eden Park Trust reveals multi-stage vision for stadium redevelopment
Seeking $110 million from the New Zealand Government for the first stage of the project, new details of the planned major redevelopment of Auckland’s Eden Park have been...
Apr 1, 2025
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Royal Life Saving Aquatic Infrastructure Symposium charts future for public swimming pools
Aiming to shape a future where every Australian community has access to a fit-for-purpose local swimming pool, last week’s National Aquatic Infrastructure Symposium saw the...
Apr 1, 2025
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New Zealand Parliamentarians lead by example as Fit 4 Office challenge wraps up
As the Fit 4 Office (F4O) Challenge concludes, Exercise New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) has congratulated all participating Members of Parliament for prioritising movement, proving...
Apr 1, 2025
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Volcano Discovery Centre receives investment for upgrades
The Penshurst Volcanoes Discovery Centre, located in southwest Victoria at the foot of Mount Rouse, a dormant volcano, is being supported by the Victorian Government to deliver...
Apr 1, 2025
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Fluidra invests in Lynxight anti-drowning technology
Fluidra, through its investment fund Fluidra Ventures, has invested in Lynxight’s AI-powered anti-drowning technology for commercial pools. Lynxight drowning prevention...
Apr 1, 2025
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Grants available to South Australian sporting groups for defibrillator purchase
With South Australian Government legislation mandating defibrillators in the community right across the state becoming effective on 1st January 2026, the Government has opened a...
Apr 1, 2025
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24/7 Fitness grows Singapore presence following Gymmboxx acquisition
24/7 Fitness, one of Hong Kong's biggest 24-hour fitness brands, has spotlighted its Singapore offerings having acquired Gymmboxx in May 2024 – marking its commitment to...
Apr 1, 2025
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Murray Bridge Life Saving Club endorsed to be a Surf Life Saving affiliated ‘club’
The Board of Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) have endorsed the Murray Bridge Life Saving Club to be an affiliated ‘club’ under the category of Probationary Affiliation,...
Apr 1, 2025
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Agoda survey shows sustainability a key focus for rising number of Asian travellers
The 2025 Sustainable Travel Survey from hotel booking platform Agoda has ranked Asia’s most sustainability-conscious travellers, with those from the Philippines in the top...
Apr 1, 2025
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Gold Coast Aquatic Centre secures swimming event trifecta
Swimming Australia has locked in major championships - the Australian Age and MC Age and Open Swimming Championships for 2026, 2028 and 2030 to be held at Gold Coast Aquatic...
Apr 1, 2025
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Tourism and hospitality sectors supported in preparing for new Spirit of Tasmania ships
A grant program has been launched to support Tasmanian businesses and local councils prepare for the new Spirit of Tasmania ships. Under the Fund, businesses can apply for...
Apr 1, 2025
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Marvel Stadium upgrades feature Forbo flooring finishes
The upgrades to Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, completed in March last year, were a much-needed makeover to one of the world's busiest multi-purpose venues after more than 20 years...
Apr 1, 2025
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Strategic alliance announced between PCMA and New Zealand's Business Events Industry
A two-year strategic alliance has been signed between Professional Convention Management Association and Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) to further strengthening the...
Apr 1, 2025
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Barrie Elvish to step down from Chief Executive role at AUSactive
Australasian Leisure Management has today learned that Barrie Elvish is to step down as Chief Executive at AUSactive, advising the board that he will depart after serving a...
Mar 31, 2025
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YOHKA obstacle racing rises in popularity with IOC including 100 metre short course concept in modern pentathlon
Australia-born fitness racing brand, YOHKA Sports, offers a variety of events including a 100 metre Short Course, a 5km Course, a 10km Course, and a thrilling Pursuit Course...
Mar 31, 2025
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Western Sydney Convention Centre expands to encompass Panthers Precinct
Western Sydney Convention Centre and Panthers Precinct have combined their offerings to create a premier, one-stop destination in Western Sydney for corporate gatherings. With...
Mar 31, 2025
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