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Sydney’s One Playground launches semi-private Pilates program for pre-natal wellness
Fast growing boutique gym, One Playground, has launched semi-private Reformer Pilates at its new wellness destination, Urban Oasis, in Sydney’s Surry Hills. As part of its...
Mar 1, 2025
Wellness /
Fitness
Tourism generates $44 billion for New Zealand economy
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has advised that figures released last week by Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) show that 303,420 New Zealanders are directly or indirectly employed by...
Mar 1, 2025
Tourism
Drummond Golf continues to champion women’s golf with Athena tournament scholarship offering
Drummond Golf is the Official Partner of women’s golf tournament, The Athena, being held at Peninsula-Kingswood Country Golf Club on 1st and 2nd March. On top of the $30,000...
Mar 1, 2025
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Golf
Candela spotlights potential of its electric hydrofoil vessels for Sydney
Swedish tech company Candela is in Sydney to showcase its game-changing hydrofoil vessels that have already been adopted in several countries. 'Flying’ electric vessels could...
Mar 1, 2025
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Environment
New Zealand High Court clears White Island owners over deadly eruption liability
New Zealand's High Court has overturned a conviction and multi-million-dollar payments from the owners of the offshore White Island volcano which erupted in 2019, killing 22...
Feb 28, 2025
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New Inverell Aquatic Centre open to the public
The new multi-million dollar Inverell Aquatic Centre has opened to the public for the first time as of Thursday this week. The $25 million facility, which has been in...
Feb 28, 2025
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Aquatics
TarraWarra Museum of Art to open new cultural hub
TarraWarra Museum of Art, located in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, will opens its new cultural hub - the Eva and Marc Besen Centre - to the public on 4th March 2025. The Centre is a...
Feb 28, 2025
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Arts
Chengdu to Host FIBA 3x3 Women's Series 2025 season opener
The sixth edition of the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series will this year see the world’s best female stars face off in the downtown areas of 13 cities across three continents, taking the...
Feb 28, 2025
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NSW Police Force launch Operation Mardi Gras 2025 ahead of celebrations
The NSW Police Force will launch a high-visibility operation to keep the community safe during the 47th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade this weekend. Tens of thousands...
Feb 28, 2025
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Queenstown Events Centre's netball and tennis courts to be resurfaced with Rebound Ace HSA
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is resurfacing six of its outdoor netball and tennis courts with Rebound Ace HSA at the Queenstown Events Centre. Rebound Ace HSA is a...
Feb 28, 2025
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Surfaces
Federal Government announces new round of funding to help councils upgrade energy systems
The Federal Government is again partnering with local governments to deliver energy upgrades and cost savings for community facilities including aquatic facilities, sporting...
Feb 28, 2025
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TCL Electronics to drive fan experience at 2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
TCL Electronics has announced its continued collaboration with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation for the highly anticipated Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix...
Feb 28, 2025
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Royal Life Saving research shows millions of Australians missing out on access to public pools
A new report from Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has revealed that millions of Australians are now missing out on public pools. Released today, the State of Australian...
Feb 28, 2025
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Aquatics
AUSactive's Barrie Elvish slams Federal Government's Medicare injection
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has taken aim at the Federal Government’s weekend announcement of an additional $8.5 billion injection into Medicare account - quickly...
Feb 28, 2025
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Fitness
Venue Management Association announces Mark Zundans as new VMS Chair
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced that Mark Zundans CVE, General Manager of The Gabba, has been named as the new Chair of its Venue Management School (VMS)....
Feb 28, 2025
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City of Gold Coast enhances aquatic accessibility with new technology and equipment
The City of Gold Coast is improving accessibility with two innovative installations giving people with disabilities easier access to the water. A beach wheelchair lockbox trial...
Feb 28, 2025
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Aquatics
New report highlights crisis facing Australia’s Live Performance Crews
On behalf of CrewCare, a new comprehensive report – ‘The Issues Facing Crew Workers in Australia’ was compiled by Dr Ben Eltham, a writer, journalist, researcher, creative...
Feb 27, 2025
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New coach scholarship launched by Australian Institute of Sport and Adelaide University Sport and Fitness
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Adelaide University Sport and Fitness (AUSF) have launched an Australian-first scholarship for coaches. Applications are now open for...
Feb 27, 2025
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Fluidra Commercial moves to strengthen business development team and marketing leadership
Fluidra Commercial has announced the appointment of Bernard Schenk as WA/SA Business Development Manager and Danny Valk as NSW/ACT Business Development Manager. With extensive...
Feb 27, 2025
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AFL renews Marvel Stadium partnership with Delaware North
Leading entertainment and hospitality company Delaware North has re-appointed by long-time partner the AFL, to provide hospitality services at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium....
Feb 27, 2025
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Bodyfit expands at Glebe’s Tramsheds with new Group Fitness Studio
The Bodyfit Group has announced the opening of its newly expanded facilities, including a new group fitness studio at Tramsheds in Glebe, inner west Sydney. The expansion...
Feb 27, 2025
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International Olympic Presidential candidates urged to address human rights
The Sport & Rights Alliance has flagged that a lack of priority for IOC Human Rights policies poses risk to athletes, fans and workers. The Sport & Rights Alliance has noted...
Feb 27, 2025
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Wellness
Topgolf Gold Coast welcomes new 'Sonic the Hedgehog' in-venue game
Topgolf Gold Coast has welcomed a new in-venue game, developed in partnership with SEGA® - Topgolf Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog. The new game meets the fast-paced...
Feb 27, 2025
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NBL announces social media influencers as Finals Ambassadors
Following a record-breaking season for fan engagement, the NBL has announced its 'Finals Ambassadors' - a group of social media influencers set to amplify the excitement,...
Feb 27, 2025
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