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Expansion of Wyndham City's $6 million Galvin Park Sexton Pavilion complete
Wyndham City Council, located in the outer southwestern suburbs of Melbourne, has advised that construction of Werribee’s $6.1 million cricket, netball and football pavilion...
Mar 13, 2025
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SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre among recipients of ‘The Power of Her 2025 Recognition Awards’
The SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre is among the recipients of ‘The Power of Her 2025 Recognition Awards’ which celebrate South Australians who empower girls and women in sport. The...
Mar 13, 2025
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Dubai World Trade Centre Authority announces launch of new sports, entertainment free zone cluster
The Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) has announced the launch of the UAE’s first dedicated sports and entertainment business cluster within the Free Zone environment....
Mar 13, 2025
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Visit Sunshine Coast launches campaign to attract visitors following ex-Cyclone Alfred
The Sunshine Coast tourism industry is ready to welcome visitors post ex Cyclone Alfred with accommodation, attractions, restaurants and tours open and back to business as...
Mar 13, 2025
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Maytronics Commercial announces leadership team expansion
With a commitment to delivering exceptional experience and leading product, Maytronics Commercial has today revealed an expansion of its leadership team - bringing fresh...
Mar 13, 2025
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AFL launches new brand platform to engage younger audience
The AFL is aiming to reach younger audiences through a refreshed brand platform and campaign message titled ‘Get in on it’ for the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. Developed...
Mar 13, 2025
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Marketing
Integrity Code introduced in New Zealand sport and recreation stakeholders
The Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui has announced that New Zealand’s first Code of Integrity for Sport and Recreation is now in force. Intended to create safer and...
Mar 13, 2025
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Sport Climbing Australia partners with Urban Climb 
Sport Climbing Australia (SCA), the national governing body for the sport of competition climbing in Australia has announced Urban Climb (UC) as the National Training Partner of...
Mar 13, 2025
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PATA achieves full carbon neutrality
In 2024, for the first time, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) achieved full carbon neutrality, offsetting emissions from all their events, operations, and...
Mar 13, 2025
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Environment
AUSactive countdowns to inaugural XBA Live event in Melbourne
AUSactive is counting down to its inaugural XBA Live in Melbourne. In just over two weeks AUSactive will host the event - designed to offer a transformative experience for...
Mar 12, 2025
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Ecotourism Australia acknowledges all impacted by ex-Cyclone Alfred
In January 2025, Ecotourism Australia acknowledged the impacts of recent climate events on operators, including those affected by flooding in Far North Queensland and by...
Mar 12, 2025
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Environment
$45.7 million upgrade at Lyndoch's Barossa Park completed as preparation begin for AFL Gather Round
The South Australian Government and The Barossa Council’s landmark new Barossa Park sporting precinct has been officially completed, as event works begin to ensure it is ready...
Mar 12, 2025
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Smartvisit App aimed at transforming tourism engagement
Industry-leading destination experience platform, Smartvisit, is set to unveil the full capabilities of its cutting-edge app at the eTourism Summit in Las Vegas next month....
Mar 12, 2025
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O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat farewells family patriarch Peter O’Reilly
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat has shared the sad news of the passing of Peter ‘Big Pete’ O’Reilly on 5th March advising "Big Pete was a true Guardian of the Rainforest, the...
Mar 12, 2025
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Hong Kong’s Palace Studios launches additional tech-enabled fitness centre for Personal Trainers
Hong Kong’s Palace Studios continue to empower freelance personal trainers and independent wellness practitioners by delivering fully-furnished, tech-enabled fitness studios....
Mar 12, 2025
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Northern Territory Government considers merging Major Events and Tourism
The Northern Territory Government is exploring the merger of Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) and Tourism NT to establish a more targeted and strategic approach...
Mar 12, 2025
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Government
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium announces rare arrival of baby grey nurse shark
In a moment of marine history, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has announced the rare arrival of a baby grey nurse shark. The tiny yet mighty male pup, affectionately named Archie by...
Mar 12, 2025
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Concept2 ownership 100% transferred to a Perpetual Purpose Trust
The founders of Concept2 - pioneers of modern indoor rowing equipment - Peter Dreissigacker, Dick Dreissigacker, Bari Dreissigacker and Judy Geer announced the 100% transferral...
Mar 12, 2025
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa launches new ‘Women in Tourism Career Accelerator’ programme
Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has partnered with Grow Tourism and Powrsuit to support the launch of their new ‘Women in Tourism Career Accelerator’ programme. Designed...
Mar 12, 2025
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Education
$50 million pledged for recovery of Queensland sports and community facilities
Extraordinary disaster recovery packages worth more than $50 million are now available to support the recovery of sporting and community facilities in flood-hit North Queensland...
Mar 12, 2025
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TRX showcases enhanced studio line and innovative freestanding solutions at HFA Trade Show   
TRX, a global leader in functional training products and education, has unveiled an expanded Studio Line and innovative freestanding solutions at the Health & Fitness...
Mar 12, 2025
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Cairns Regional Council supports return of contemporary First Nations music event
Cairns Regional Council has endorsed $50,000 to help secure the return of a First Nations contemporary music event that is part of the state-wide Queensland Music Trails (QMT)...
Mar 12, 2025
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2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards mark 40th edition of celebrating excellence and innovation
The 2024 edition of the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards hold special significance, marking 40 years of the Australian Tourism Awards recognising and highlighting outstanding...
Mar 12, 2025
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Melton City Council invites feedback to inform their aquatic facility strategy
The City of Melton, situated on Melbourne's western rural-urban fringe, is calling for community feedback to inform their new aquatic and recreation strategy. To help inform the...
Mar 12, 2025
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Aquatics
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