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Brisbane’s Sherwood Arboretum marks 100th anniversary on World Forestry Day 2025

With today being World Forestry Day, Brisbane Council is spotlighting the Sherwood Arboretum which turns 100-years-old today. It is Brisbane’s only arboretum and has more than...

Popular Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool recognised for sustainability

Since reopening in January, Glen Eira City Council’s Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool has welcomed over 90,000 visitors - more than 2,100 people a day - to a facility that...

Table Tennis Australia announces live streaming partnership with SportVot

Aimed at increasing the visibility of Australian table tennis, Table Tennis Australia has announced a new live streaming partnership with sports technology company, SportVot...

BlueFit achieves ISO Accreditation

BlueFit has strengthened its position as an industry leader in aquatic, recreation and sport facility management by successfully achieving ISO accreditation across all its...

NBL 2024/25 season breaks all-time attendance record

The 2024/25 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season has broken the National Basketball League’s all-time attendance record with the new record set in 40 less games than the previous,...

Diving Australia Chair leaves role to join Australian Sports Commission Board

Diving Australia Chair of the Board, Elizabeth Jack, is standing down from her role after six years, having accepted a new role on the Australian Sports Commission Board. While...

Tony de Leede's new Gold Coast wellness retreat now open

Wellness industry entrepreneur Tony de Leede has announced the opening this month of the EcoView Retreat on the Gold Coast. de Leede, also the co-owner/founder of the Gwinganna...

G’day Group acquires Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village

Australia’s largest regional accommodation provider G’day Group, has expanded its presence in Cradle Mountain, Tasmania by acquiring Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village. Located...

Australian recorded music industry posts sixth consecutive year of growth

Newly released data from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) shows the Australian recorded music industry posted its sixth consecutive year of growth in 2024,...

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Sport Integrity Australia confirms Dr Sarah Benson as its new Chief Executive

Dr Sarah Benson has been confirmed in the role of Chief Executive of Sport Integrity Australia (SIA). Having been acting in the role prior to her appointment, she advised...

IMBA Theatre to be first Singapore venue dedicated to large-scale, immersive experiences

Set to open in December 2025, a new venue from Immersive Media Based Arts (IMBA) will be the latest attraction at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, merging technology, art, and...

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms financial backing for new Brisbane Arena

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being reported as having reaffirmed the Federal Government’s $2.5 billion funding commitment for a new indoor arena in Brisbane....

Technogym equipment among Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab resort fitness offerings

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab resort has opened and with a striking design inspired by a futuristic superyacht, the Jumeirah Group has now completed the brand's nautical trilogy of...

Aquatic Risk Services launches safer surf parks program

With surf parks and artificial wave pools continuing to gain momentum globally, Aquatic Risk Services has launched the Safer Surf Parks Program to help meet the growing demand...

The rise in popularity of ‘sauna-tainment’ and modern bathhouses

Saunas, while having been around for thousands of years, are currently enjoying a renaissance - becoming increasingly paired with other forms of entertainment where sauna...

Village Roadshow Australia 'not impacted' by Village Roadshow Entertainment Group's USA bankruptcy filing

The Australian-based Village Roadshow Group (VRG) has released a statement advising that is not impacted by the USA-based Village Roadshow Entertainment Group’s (VREG)...

Newly opened Kai Tak Stadium to host Hong Kong Rugby Sevens 2025 tournament

Hong Kong’s newly opened 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium is hosting the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Rugby Sevens 2025 sporting spectacle being held from 28th to 30th March. The Hong Kong...

Sunshine Coast Marathon secures spot in global Top 20 Trending Marathons for 2025

SportsShoes, a leading footwear and apparel retailer, has looked at the most popular marathons across the globe, as one in 10 runners say they have either completed or are...

Major revamp of Lyttelton Recreation Grounds nears completion

Christchurch City Council advises the upgrade project for Lyttelton Recreation Grounds is nearing completion. The major upgrade commenced in late 2023, and involves reorienting...

Aligned Leisure contract renewed to manage Cardinia Shire Council's major recreation facilities

Cardinia Shire Council, located on Melbourne's southeastern fringe, has awarded its major recreation facilities contract to Aligned Leisure at the Council meeting on Monday 17th...

360 Fitness Club to expand wellness services and capacity of Learn to Swim School

To ensure that it continues to meet members’ needs into the future, Tamworth's 360 Fitness Club AU is planning a major renovation to reconfigure the lap pool in their indoor...

Waterco and Davey reveal combination of their commercial teams

Having acquired Davey Water Products in a $64.9 million deal in 2023 Waterco Limited has announced the integration of its commercial products teams - a strategic move designed...

Grassroots live music industry stakeholders combine to launch Australian Music Venue Foundation

Looking to address challenges facing live music venues across the country, key stakeholders have come together to form the Australian Music Venue Foundation (AMVF). Modelled on...

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Brisbane and the Gold Coast look to attract returning tourists

With visitor numbers to South East Queensland having declined sharply as a result of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the region is looking to drive visitor confidence in returning...

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