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New Outdoor Accessibility Design Guidelines launched in New Zealand
New Outdoor Accessibility Design Guidelines have been launched in New Zealand to provide clear, practical advice for everyone involved in creating, maintaining, or advocating...
Mar 30, 2025
Access /
Recreation /
Environment
Craig Davidson appointed as new Chief Executive of Tourism and Events Queensland
Tourism industry leader and collaborator, Craig Davidson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Tourism and Events Queensland following an international search for one...
Mar 30, 2025
Events /
Tourism /
Hospitality /
Attractions
Australian tourism operators supported via ATEC's Philippines and Thailand Host programs
The Australian Tourism Export Council is delivering two new training programs - the Philippines Host and Thailand Host programs - to equip Australian tourism businesses with the...
Mar 30, 2025
Tourism /
Education /
Culture
Basketball Australia’s National Coaches conference returns to AIS in 2025
Now in its eighth year, the Basketball Australia’s National Coaches conference is returning to the Australian Institute of Sport from 2nd - 3rd June, providing coaches of all...
Mar 30, 2025
Events /
Sport /
Education
Myzone appoints Jo Walker as Head of Brand and Communications
In preparation for a new phase of growth and expansion, fitness technology leader Myzone, has appointed Jo Walker as Head of Brand and Communications, bringing a wealth of...
Mar 30, 2025
Marketing /
Wellness /
Fitness
F45 Training offers exclusive co-developed HYROX training programs
With F45 Training, a leading functional fitness community, back as the official training and naming partner for mass participation fitness challenge, HYROX when it is returns to...
Mar 29, 2025
Events /
Fitness
FIBA and Sport Singapore to host series of events in 2026 and 2027
Aimed at growing the profile of 3x3 basketball within the local Singaporean sporting community, FIBA and Sport Singapore (SportSG) have extended their existing partnership to...
Mar 29, 2025
Events /
Sport
Unused Melbourne spaces revamped into Vibrant Parks
The Victorian Government has transformed 29 former industrial lots and small streets into much needed recreational parks in the heart of Melbourne’s suburbs as part of the $315...
Mar 29, 2025
Recreation /
Play /
Parks
NSW Government scientists condemn state’s shark nets
NSW Government scientists have stated they could find ‘no evidence’ that shark nets decrease fatalities. Lawrence Chlebeck, marine biologist with Humane World for Animals...
Mar 29, 2025
Safety /
Recreation /
Environment
Glen Eira Council receives $2.5 million grant to electrify GESAC
The Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) - one of Australia’s most popular aquatic, recreation and wellness facilities with over 4,600 visitors every day - is to be...
Mar 28, 2025
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Environment
Fire engulfs building work at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
Works on extending Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi have been halted by a major fire. The fire, which commenced in an under-construction area of the waterpark on Friday afternoon, was...
Mar 28, 2025
Tourism /
Safety /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
Kate Gould departs Brisbane Powerhouse for Chief Executive role at Adelaide Festival Centre
Renowned and passionate arts leader, Kate Gould is moving on from her current role as Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse to take on her new role as...
Mar 28, 2025
Events /
Culture /
Venues /
Entertainment /
Arts
Swimming Australia continues its swimwear and team apparel partnership with arena
Swimming Australia has announced its continued partnership with global swimwear brand arena having signed a new four-year swimwear and team apparel partnership extension with...
Mar 28, 2025
Events /
Sport /
Marketing /
Aquatics /
Retail
Future Village installs floating gardens to combat urban heat in Parramatta’s CBD
Garden creator, Future Village, has installed floating gardens in Centenary and Parramatta Squares as part of a heat reduction experiment to help keep the City of Parramatta...
Mar 28, 2025
Recreation /
Wellness /
Environment /
Parks
‘Dog Pool Parties’ return to Christchurch
Christchurch City Council is once again holding the very popular ‘Pooch Pool Parties’ on 5th and 6th April at Waltham and Templeton Summer Pools. Christchurch City Council Head...
Mar 28, 2025
Events /
Aquatics
Funlab named as an official partner of Community Rugby for 2025
Rugby Australia has advised that Funlab, a premier creator of competitive socialising experiences, has signed on as an official partner of Community Rugby for 2025. FunLab...
Mar 28, 2025
Sport /
Attractions /
Entertainment
New partnership between Sports Environment Alliance and Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme drives sustainability
Sports Environment Alliance has entered into a new partnership with Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) with the collaboration aimed at encouraging more sporting...
Mar 28, 2025
Sport /
Environment
Georges River Council terminates naming rights agreement with Netstrata for Jubilee Stadium
Georges River Council has announced the termination of its naming rights agreement with Netstrata for Jubilee Stadium. The move follow the Council’s agreement with Netstrata for...
Mar 27, 2025
Sport /
Marketing /
Legal /
Venues
Hong Kong Sevens underway at Kai Tak Stadium
The 2025 Hong Kong Sevens, the first major sporting event at the Kai Tak Stadium, are underway. Running from today (28th March) to Sunday, the three-day event is set to attract...
Mar 27, 2025
Sport /
Venues
Blacktown celebrates 50 years of cherished Mount Druitt Swimming Centre
Blacktown City Council representatives have joined with the local community to celebrate Mount Druitt Swimming Centre’s 50th anniversary. The event, held last weekend, saw...
Mar 27, 2025
Marketing /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Grace Brown among retired athletes cohort to participate in AIS Accelerate
Grace Brown retired from cycling with a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and has now has teamed up with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to explore her career...
Mar 27, 2025
Sport /
Education
Paddle Australia has mixed response to Brisbane 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games venue announcement
The Queensland Government’s announcement earlier this week on venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic & Paralympic Games has received a mixed response from Paddle Australia. While...
Mar 27, 2025
Events /
Sport /
Venues
Australasian Leisure Management announces landmark partnership with Royal Life Saving Australia
Royal Life Saving Society and Australasian Leisure Management have announced a partnership that will benefit Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation (GSPO) subscribers. Confirmed...
Mar 27, 2025
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Recreation /
Aquatics
AUSactive spotlights Life Member Dominic Yam’s commitment to fitness and community
AUSactive Life Member Dominic Yam, at 87 years young, has recently celebrated 20 years of his Fitness 50 Club in Perth. Yam isn’t just leading fitness classes - he’s changing...
Mar 27, 2025
Education /
Wellness /
Fitness
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