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NSW businesses recognised at 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards

Eight NSW businesses were recognised across nine categories at the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards - including Balloon Aloft Australia, which took home double Gold. The...

Developing Ballymore as Brisbane 2032 hockey venue ‘a waste of money’

Hockey Queensland and Hockey Australia have reinforced the call made by the sport in both its initial and supplementary submissions to the Brisbane Games Independent...

Darwin's popular LAUNCH Night youth series returns

The City of Darwin's popular LAUNCH Night Series is underway offering a social inclusion activity program for young people aged 12 to 17 years old. Sessions run on Saturday...

WWF welcomes $250 million for Australian protected areas

Aimed at protecting another 30 million hectares of land, WWF Australia has welcomed Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's commitment of $250 million for protected areas...

New leadership team announced for Touch Football Australia

Touch Football Australia has announced a new era of leadership, with the appointment of Marcus Ashcroft as Chief Executive and the addition of three new Directors to its Board -...

AusTriathlon unveils Environmental Sustainability Plan

AusTriathlon has launched its Environmental Sustainability Plan (2025-2028), a strategic initiative reflecting its commitment to reducing environmental impact and promoting...

China’s weekend of high-profile sporting events highlight tourism resurgence

This weekend, China's cities became international stages for showcasing sports and culture, as millions of spectators and visitors converged for a series of high-profile...

Big Red Group report reveals Australia's tourism and experiences industry finding its stride again

The Seasonal Experiences Index: Spring/Summer 2025 report from Big Red Group, Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience network, found that bookings to date are already up...

NPL Victoria's Melbourne Knights chart fitness hub development

The Melbourne Knights of the National Premier Leagues Victoria competition have shared how they have developed a new sports gym and elite fitness hub. First transforming a space...

Speculation mounts over Brisbane 2032 venues review panel recommendations

With the Queensland Government’s 100-day review into infrastructure for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics set to announce its delivery plan on Tuesday this week, media outlets...

Asia Golf Tourism Convention spotlights Central Vietnam golf destinations

With the 11th Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) being held in Da Nang, Central Vietnam from 2nd to 4th April 2025, the prestigious event will bring together leading figures...

Werribee Open Range Zoo opens its Elephant Trail for Visitors

The Werribee Open Range Zoo, located 32 kilometres southwest of Melbourne, has today opened its brand-new Elephant Trail for visitors with the walking trail connecting the...

American Express tourism trends report live events as a significant factor in travel

American Express’ newly released 2025 Global Travel Trends Report, has revealed that more than three-quarters of Australians are looking to travel in 2025 and that nearly half...

Australian Institute of Sport delivers new funding to support Para athletes

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is giving current and future Paralympians a financial boost as part of the goal to make Brisbane 2032 the country’s most successful ever...

Marriott Bonvoy partners with Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park

Aimed at promoting the development of sports, culture and tourism in Hong Kong, Marriott Bonvoy - Marriott International's award-winning travel loyalty program - has this week...

Maud Page appointed as 10th director of Art Gallery of NSW

Following a competitive international recruitment process, Maud Page has been appointed as the new director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Page becomes the 10th director...

40 years of excellence celebrated at 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards

The 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards have celebrated 40 years of excellence and recognised the nation’s best tourism businesses, showcasing the dedication to quality and...

Volleyslam beach volleyball festival gets underway on Gold Coast

Volleyslam is underway for the sixth consecutive year on the Gold Coast with the beach volleyball festival set to light up Coolangatta over the next 10 days. Players competing...

Kooyong Classic tennis tournament welcomes Pat Cash as Official Ambassador

The Kooyong Classic has welcomed Pat Cash - one of Australia’s most celebrated tennis players and former Wimbledon champion - as an official ambassador for the prestigious...

Australia’s peak Aquatic Sports renew calls for legacy Brisbane Olympic aquatic centre

Ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Australia’s peak aquatic sports - Swimming Australia, Diving Australia, Water Polo Australia and Artistic Swimming...

Kirsty Coventry elected first female president of International Olympic Committee

Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, a seven-time Olympic swimming medallist, has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the first female...

Australian tourism partnership launched to drive sustainable business practices

A three-year partnership has today been launched between the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) and Tourism Australia to drive excellence in visitor experiences and...

Criminal court investigates child’s 2019 Brisbane pool drowning

A Queensland court is currently examining the circumstances surrounding the 2019 drowning of a five-year-old child at the Runcorn Aquatic Centre in Brisbane's southern suburbs...

Former AFL star Corey McKernan secures Sunshine Coast site to create new mind and body wellness sanctuary

North Melbourne dual premiership AFL player and 1996 AFLPA MVP Corey McKernan has advised that he has secured a prominent location at Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast where he...

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