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Viva Leisure follows ASX listing with acquisition of Fitness 24/7 clubs

Following its recent listing on the Australian Stock Exchange, which saw it raise $20 million for expansion, Canberra-based Viva Leisure has completed the acquisition of regional gym chain…

Jul 21, 2019 Aquatics / Finance / Fitness / Recreation /

Gold Coast Council makes multi-million dollar commitment to beach protection

Gold Coast City Council has announced backing for its ongoing coastal protection program, with construction underway on the $18.2 million Palm Beach Artificial Reef and the $1.1 million…

Jul 21, 2019 Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

Evonne Goolagong Cawley launches National Indigenous Tennis Carnival in Darwin

Australian tennis legend and 14-time Grand Slam champion Evonne Goolagong Cawley visited Darwin this week to launch the 2019 National Indigenous Tennis Carnival. Goolagong Cawley was…

Jul 21, 2019 Culture / Events / Sport / Venues /

Hamilton City Council to seek swimming pool operator at new Rototuna Village

Hamilton City Council will be undertaking a tender for a pool investor/operator, as part of the overall civic and private development of the Rototuna Village area in the rapidly growing…

Jul 21, 2019 Aquatics / Parks / Play / Recreation / Tenders /

Great Barrier Reef’s Heart Island opened up for helicopter excursions

In a tourism first, the Great Barrier Reef’s Heart Island has been opened up for tourism, with Hamilton Island Air offering helicopter tours to the scenic location. Located 80…

Jul 20, 2019 Attractions / Tourism /

Perth ticket scammer avoids jail over fraudulent sales

A concert ticket scammer who netted about $10,000 selling fraudulent concert tickets on Facebook and Gumtree and using stolen credit card details has avoided jail after being sentenced…

Jul 20, 2019 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Ticketing /

Falls Creek announce first weekend with full ski fields access

Victorian alpine resort Falls Creek has announced that it is prepared for the first weekend of the 2019 snow season with 100% terrain open across the ski fields. The opening of the final…

Jul 20, 2019 Recreation / Tourism /

eBay undertaking strategic review of StubHub ticket resale marketplace

eBay has advised that it is making “significant progress” in determining the role of StubHub in its portfolio, with indications that the USA-based ecommerce giant is considering…

Jul 20, 2019 Events / Sport / Technology / Ticketing /