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Uni SA study shows regional live music venues experiencing burnout
Stress and burnout are a familiar feeling among regional live music venue operators that are struggling to ensure access to audiences and fairly pay artists, according to a...
Mar 27, 2025
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City of Newcastle welcomes recognition of Ocean Baths for historic significance
The City of Newcastle has welcomed the NSW Government's decision to list Newcastle Ocean Baths on the State Heritage Register as Council progresses with the final stage of the...
Mar 27, 2025
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Key metrics experience significant gains for NBL 2024/25 Season
The National Basketball League (NBL) has marked another historic Hungry Jack's Season of growth with several key metrics experiencing significant gains in attendance, broadcast,...
Mar 27, 2025
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kunanyi Mountain Run delivers boost to Hobart’s economy
The City of Hobart sponsored kunanyi/ Mount Wellington Mountain Run being held from 28th-30th March 2025 has already broken participation records delivering a significant boost...
Mar 27, 2025
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Balanced Body delivers free ‘Business of Pilates Playbook’ for fitness operators
Balanced Body, a global leader in Pilates equipment and education, has launched the ‘Business of Pilates Playbook’, a comprehensive resource designed for fitness facility...
Mar 27, 2025
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Survey shows Queenslanders reluctant to attend Brisbane 2032 opening or closing ceremonies
A University of Queensland survey of 1,000 people has revealed that while most supported Brisbane hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, few planned to attend the...
Mar 27, 2025
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Data shows Japan’s growing appeal as a ski destination
Following the conclusion of Japan’s peak winter ski season ((November 2024 - February 2025), Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has released data showing the growing...
Mar 27, 2025
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Co-Chief Executive model not sustainable for Theatre Network Australia
The Board of Theatre Network Australia has advised of the mutual agreement in December 2024, between the Co-Chief Executives, Erica McCalman and Joshua Lowe and the TNA Board...
Mar 27, 2025
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Myrtha Pools’ Breathe technology removes disinfection-by-products from indoor aquatic facilities
Now available in Australia and New Zealand, Myrtha Pools latest innovation has been developed with the purpose of removing volatile disinfection-by-products (DBPs), such as...
Mar 27, 2025
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GymbaROO programs building resilience in young children
Leading childhood education and movement group GymbaROO has shared how its programs help children grow resilience and mental fitness - essential capabilities for lifelong...
Mar 27, 2025
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Volunteers help Woodfordia convert containers into conservation
Woodfordia, a not-for-profit, community-driven organisation that hosts the Woodford Folk Festival, is converting waste into trees thanks to dedicated volunteers at the Festival...
Mar 27, 2025
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Myriam Fox among those signed on to AIS High Performance Mentorship Program
Myriam Fox has joined the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) as a mentor for the AIS HP Coach Mentorship Program ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. 36 of...
Mar 26, 2025
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Auckland Council backs staged redevelopment of Eden Park
Auckland Council this afternoon endorsed a staged redevelopment of the Eden Park stadium over a proposal for a new 55,000-seat stadium in the Quay Park area of Auckland. Eden...
Mar 26, 2025
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Revo Fitness offers 24/7 access to reformer Pilates at new Knoxfield club
With demand for Pilates booming, Revo Fitness is offering members round-the-clock on-demand access to reformer Pilates at its new facility in the eastern Melbourne suburb of...
Mar 26, 2025
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Fitness
Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo secures approval for heritage revitalisation
The NSW Government has approved plans for a heritage revitalisation of Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo and with planning approval now in place, a contract to deliver the...
Mar 26, 2025
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Meetings and Events Australia enters voluntary administration after 50 years
Meetings and Events Australia (MEA), the country’s longest-standing industry body for the events sector, will be entering voluntary administration after 50 years of service to...
Mar 26, 2025
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World Athletics to introduce genetic testing to assess transgender athlete participation
In a move to combat trans athlete participation in its events, World Athletics has advised that it will introduce genetic testing for female athletes to verify biological sex....
Mar 26, 2025
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Polytan awarded construction tender for Surf Coast's new hockey field
Surf Coast Shire Council has advised that leading surface supplier Polytan has been awarded the construction tender for Torquay’s much-anticipated Banyul-Warri Fields hockey...
Mar 26, 2025
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Momentus Technologies partners with CAST in startup callout at 2025 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress
Venue and event management software company, Momentus Technologies, has partnered with CAST (Centre of Arts, Sports & Technology) to offer an incredible opportunity for startups...
Mar 26, 2025
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AusFitness Expo Melbourne to deliver array of fitness, wellness and bodypower offerings
The AusFitness Expo, being held 29th and 30th March at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, will be delivering an array of fitness, wellness and bodypower offerings. The...
Mar 26, 2025
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City of Newcastle delivers vital multilingual water safety information for beachgoers
An increase in beach rescues among non-English speaking residents and visitors has prompted City of Newcastle to provide multilingual water safety information. The messaging is...
Mar 26, 2025
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Brisbane Aquatic Centre secures Royal Life Saving Gold Safety Endorsement
Royal Lifesaving’s Gold Safety endorsement status has been awarded to Brisbane Aquatic Centre located at the Sleeman Sports Complex in recognition of their aquatic facility...
Mar 26, 2025
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Tender released for construction of JackJumpers High Performance Training Centre
The construction tender has been released for JackJumpers High Performance Training Centre, to be located on Twin Ovals Road, adjacent to the Kingborough Sports Centre in...
Mar 26, 2025
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Queensland Government’s new ‘Games On!’ program to support hundreds of grassroots clubs
The Queensland Government’s new ‘Games On!’ program is aimed at supporting upgrades for hundreds of grassroots community clubs as part of the 2032 Delivery Plan. More than 100...
Mar 26, 2025
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