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Hazelhurst Arts Centre marks 25 years of delivering arts and culture
Hazelhurst Arts Centre has been delivering arts and culture to southern Sydney for 25 years and since opening in 2000, the Centre has welcomed over 3.8 million visitors. Founded...
Mar 9, 2025
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Victorian volunteer groups supported to improve local parks, waterways and reserves
Victorian local volunteer groups are being supported by state government funding in their efforts to help improve local parks, waterways and reserves. Victorian Minister for...
Mar 8, 2025
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Parks
Nanjing ready to host World Athletics Indoor Championships
After a five-year delay, the Chinese city of Nanjing is counting down to hosting the World Athletics Indoor Championships from 21st to 23rd March. Nanjing - a city of 9.3...
Mar 8, 2025
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Indoor stadium at Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre gets official opening
The $12.4 million upgrade of the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre (WSAC) has been officially opened. The venue expansion comes complete with two new multisport courts marked...
Mar 8, 2025
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Orana Wildlife Park names new Chief Executive
Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park has announced the appointment of respected zoo and aquarium professional, Rachel Haydon, as its new Chief Executive. Haydon, who brings more...
Mar 8, 2025
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Zoos
Australian Live Music Business Council ‘delighted’ by findings of Parliamentary inquiry into live music
Industry groups including the Australian Live Music Business Council (ALMBC) and music licencing body APRA AMCOS have welcomed recommendations in the newly report on the future...
Mar 7, 2025
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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne welcomes F1 themed building event
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is preparing to welcome guests to race, build, and cheer at the exclusive LEGO® F1-themed ‘Build the Thrill’ event. The event coincides with...
Mar 7, 2025
Attractions
WOMADelaide festival returns to Adelaide
WOMADelaide has returned to Adelaide attracting music lovers, festivalgoers and artists from across the world for four spectacular days and nights. WOMADelaide – World Of Music...
Mar 7, 2025
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Trip.com Group marks International Women's Day with expanded global training initiatives
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), women make up over 54% of the global tourism workforce yet many still face barriers to career advancement....
Mar 7, 2025
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Education
The Conference Company acquired by Uno Loco Group
The Conference Company has been acquired by creative agency - the Uno Loco Group - bringing together two highly regarded organisations in the New Zealand industry. Combining the...
Mar 7, 2025
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Marketing
Geohex takes on naming rights for Wagga Wagga’s home of rugby league
Australian-made erosion control brand, Geohex, has secured naming rights for Wagga Wagga’s premier rectangular sporting venue, and the home of rugby league in the city. As a...
Mar 7, 2025
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Parliamentary live music inquiry delivers ‘practical and achievable’ recommendations to support the industry
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts has released a report recommending that the Federal Government introduce a ticket levy on large...
Mar 7, 2025
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Agoda survey reveals the top women's tourism trends in Asia
To mark International Women's Day, celebrated on Saturday 8th March, digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled the top women's tourism trends in Asia this year. While both...
Mar 7, 2025
Tourism
Live Nation latest study reveals Gen Z craving ‘real-life’ experiences
A new study exploring the mindset of Gen Z has revealed a shift from being digital natives to a generation craving real-life connections, with 86.2% citing 'realness' and...
Mar 6, 2025
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Four Nation alliance aims to advance women's sport
Four nations have formed an alliance aimed at helping female athletes overcome prevalent health issues to reach their full sporting potential. The Global Alliance for Female...
Mar 6, 2025
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Wellness
Cyclone Alfred impacts community aquatic, recreation and sporting facilities
The impending arrival of Tropical Cyclone Alfred has prompted local governments in South East Queensland and Northern NSW to close their aquatic and recreation centres along...
Mar 6, 2025
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Gemba research reveals conflicts of interest in more than 40% of sporting sponsorships
New research by consultants Gemba has found a credibility problem for many sponsorships with conflicts of interest a concern for many big brands. Released in the week that the...
Mar 6, 2025
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Consultants
Randwick Council commits to new Reformer Pilates studio and outdoor gym
Randwick Council located in Sydney’s east, has formally approved a purpose-built Reformer Pilates studio at Des Renford Leisure Centre as well as approving the construction of...
Mar 6, 2025
Fitness
ASTN partners with ISTA and SEICon to expand international reach
The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) has partnered with the International Sports Technology Association (ISTA) and Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference...
Mar 6, 2025
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24/7 Software enhances event operations for Sidney Myer Music Bowl
The implementation of cloud-based venue operations and safety management platform, 24/7 Software, is enhancing operations for the Arts Centre Melbourne’s iconic Sidney Myer...
Mar 6, 2025
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Crunch Fitness looks to open minimum of 75 gyms across India
Leading Fitness Franchisor, Crunch Fitness has announced the signing of a Master Franchise Agreement for India – a development which will bring a minimum of 75 Crunch Fitness...
Mar 6, 2025
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Basketball Victoria partners with TreadLightly to reduce ball waste
Basketball Victoria has partnered with the TreadLightly program to support efforts to reduce the millions of sports balls that are discarded into landfill each year. Basketball...
Mar 6, 2025
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Environment
New data reinforces New Zealand tourism’s contribution to the economy
New Zealand Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has advised that new figures released this week reinforce the importance of tourism to the country's sustained...
Mar 6, 2025
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Finance
VicParks changes name to Caravan & Residential Parks Victoria to strengthen member representation
VicParks, the peak industry body representing more than 80% of Victoria’s tourist and residential park operators, has advised that its name has been changed to Caravan &...
Mar 6, 2025
Tourism
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