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Toowoomba Regional Council flags its Parks Week 2025 health and wellbeing offerings
Toowoomba Regional Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of various activities across the Region marking Parks Week 2025 taking place from 3rd to 10th March 2025....
Mar 3, 2025
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Fatal accident at Japan theme park Fuji-Q Highland
A maintenance worker has died while making a routine inspection of the Eejanaika roller coaster at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. According to...
Mar 3, 2025
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Tenders released for Launceston Silverdome redevelopment
The redevelopment of the Launceston Silverdome is progressing with the release of request for tenders. The Tasmanian Government has advertised for a Lead Architect, Design Team...
Mar 3, 2025
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Mimosa Rocks National Park resilience to be strengthened against natural disasters
Mimosa Rocks National Park, one of the Sapphire Coast’s most popular destinations on the NSW Far South Coast, is receiving a $6.5 million funding boost to strengthen the park’s...
Mar 3, 2025
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Para Sport Unit launches in New South Wales
Australia’s third Para Sport Unit has been launched by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Paralympics Australia and New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS). Funded by...
Mar 3, 2025
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Major surface upgrade announced for Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve Oval
Bass Coast Shire Council has announced a major upgrade for Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve Oval via $250,000 in funding from the latest round of the Victorian Government's Country...
Mar 3, 2025
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ARI NSW, ARQ and ASSA partner to stage International Women’s Day events
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA), in partnership with state-based peak bodies Aquatics Recreation Queensland (ARQ) and Aquatic and Recreation Institute NSW (ARI...
Mar 2, 2025
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Life Fitness Australia introduces Symbio cardio equipment
Life Fitness Australia, a leader in commercial fitness equipment, has introduced Symbio™, a groundbreaking cardio collection redefining the connection between body and machine....
Mar 2, 2025
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Fitness
First speakers announced for 2025 Australian Festival Industry Conference
The Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) has advised of the first round of confirmed speakers who will appear at its 2025 event in Brisbane. John Rostron, Chief...
Mar 2, 2025
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Using Formula 1 tracks team-based RunGP running league gets global launch
Aiming to combine elite competition with mass participation elements, endurance racing series RunGP, the flagship series of the Global Running League (GRL), has been launched....
Mar 2, 2025
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Matthew Lutton named Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival 2026 - 2028
The Adelaide Festival Corporation Board has today announced the appointment of Matthew Lutton OAM as Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival from 2026 to 2028. Lutton will...
Mar 2, 2025
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Gemba integrates Turnstile platform into their sponsorship offerings
Gemba has announced that as of today, Turnstile will be operating as a core product within their sponsorship offering for brands and rightsholders. Rob Mills, Chief Executive of...
Mar 2, 2025
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Redeveloped Launceston Tennis Centre hosts successful international event
The newly redeveloped Launceston Tennis Centre has hosted the Launceston International 2025 offering a week of high-quality matches. The Launceston International has been locked...
Mar 2, 2025
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New Zealand Parliamentarians set to get 'Fit For Office' in national exercise challenge
Members of the New Zealand Parliament from across the political spectrum are preparing to lace up their sneakers and lead by example as part of the Fit For Office (F4O)...
Mar 2, 2025
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TEG appoints Simon Cahill and Jono Whyman as co-Managing Directors for SXSW Sydney
TEG has today announced that TEG’s Head of Commercial, Simon Cahill and SXSW Sydney’s General Manager, Jono Whyman have been appointed Co-Managing Directors for SXSW Sydney....
Mar 2, 2025
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Tourism Council WA welcomes $30 million commitment to transform Fremantle B-Shed
With close to 800,000 people having visited Rottnest Island in 2023, generating visitor spending of $283 million, Tourism Council WA has welcomed the $30 million commitment for...
Mar 2, 2025
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Venues
TotalFusion opens latest health and wellness destination in Brisbane’s north
Leading premium fitness and wellness brand TotalFusion has today unveiled its newest destination today at Westfield Chermside in Brisbane’s north. Spanning 4,600 square metres,...
Mar 2, 2025
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Fitness
Australian Government releases new plan for sporting diplomacy
The Australian Government's use of sport in its 'soft power' approach in international relations has seen the Federal Government release the Australia's Sports Diplomacy...
Mar 2, 2025
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New Surf Life Saving Australia data shows increased drowning risk on public holidays
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has released its National Summer Coastal Drowning Report , which shows there were 104 drowning deaths nationally across the summer season, with...
Mar 2, 2025
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University of Auckland’s Hiwa Recreation Centre gets official opening
The University of Auckland has staged the official opening of its $320 million aquatic, recreation and sport centre. Staged on 21st February, the official opening of the Hiwa...
Mar 2, 2025
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New fitness and play equipment installed at Penrith's Jim Anderson Park
Penrith City Council has advised that the final stage of the playspace upgrade at Jim Anderson Park are complete. Council has also installed a range of new outdoor fitness...
Mar 2, 2025
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Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee makes Chief Sport Officer appointment
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (Brisbane 2032) has announced the appointment of Kit McConnell as Chief Sport Officer. The announcement...
Mar 2, 2025
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Sport
Port Stephens named Wotif’s 2025 ‘Aussie Town of the Year’
Beaches, sand dunes, sea life, national parks and dining have seen the NSW coastal destination of Port Stephens named Wotif’s 2025 ‘Aussie Town of the Year’. The Wotif travel...
Mar 1, 2025
Tourism
Dignitaries and entertainment stars come together for grand opening of Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park
The main Stadium at Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Sports Park has hosted a star-studded opening ceremony featuring multi-generational local and mainland entertainers and athletes,...
Mar 1, 2025
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