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MCG looks to boost sustainability with ban on plastic plates and cutlery

The Melbourne Cricket Club has banned plastic straws, cutlery and plates from the MCG and is investigating phasing-out single-use plastics from its restaurants and bars. A leader in venue…

Dec 9, 2019 Environment / Hospitality / Retail / Sport / Venues /

New Zealand Government commits to next steps on plastic waste management

With the release today of a significant report for waste management, the New Zealand Government plans to phase out more single-use plastics following the success of its single-use plastic…

Dec 9, 2019 Environment /

South Australian reservoir opens for kayaking and cycling

South Australia’s South Para Reservoir has officially opened for kayaking, cycling and fishing, a move aimed at boosting tourism and benefitting local businesses. Hundreds of…

Dec 9, 2019 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

2020 National Sports Convention looks to provide framework to activate more Australians

Following the success of the 2019 National Sports Convention, the organisers of the industry convention have announced that the event will be returning in 2020, being staged at the…

Dec 9, 2019 Education / Fitness / Recreation / Sport /

Ernst & Young study confirms value of major events to Victorian economy

A new study by leading consultants, Ernst & Young has found that the value of major events to the Victorian economy has soared to $2.5 billion a year. The Eventful Year 2018 report…

Dec 9, 2019 Events / Tourism /

Tokyo Disneyland reveals details of its largest expansion

Tokyo Disneyland owner the Oriental Land Co has announced new details on the expansion of its attractions that are set to open as of next year, including the Beauty and the Beast area and…

Dec 9, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Retail / Tourism /

Unique brands to transform spaces into wellness solutions

A new business, Wellness Solutions, is offering a range of unique brands and products that will enable clubs, gyms, facilities and studios to offer total body and mind wellbeing…

Dec 9, 2019 Fitness / Technology / Wellness /

New format Ultimate Bowls Championship breathes new life into the sport

The new format Ultimate Bowls Championship (UBC) is reaching a massive worldwide audience and introducing new fans to the sport In the UBC, teams from Australia, New Zealand and Asia…

Dec 9, 2019 Sport /

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