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Vice President of Operations, Farah Experiences

Alhasan Kaabous Alzaabi has served as the Vice President of Operations at Abu Dhabi-based Farah Experiences since 2017, overseeing the operations across all of Yas Island’s theme parks: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.

Rockhampton Museum of Art Long Gallery to be transformed

New artwork created by one of Australia's most renowned contemporary visual artists, Sally Smart, is set to transform Rockhampton Museum of Art's (RMOA) Long Gallery. Titled 'The…

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Aug 2, 2025 Arts / Culture / Venues /

 
 

New appointments announced for Burswood Park Board

Former Western Australian Government Minister Bill Johnston and Town of Victoria Park Mayor Karen Vernon have been appointed to the Burswood Park Board, which manages the 53-hectare parkland…

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Aug 2, 2025 Entertainment / Parks / Sport /

 
 

HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 to connect global brands within hospitality industry

HOTELEX Shanghai 2026, one of Asia's leading hospitality and catering trade shows, will be held from 30th March to 2nd April 2026 and will connect global brands with hotel chains, F&B…

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Aug 2, 2025 Events / Hospitality / Technology /

 
 

Open and inclusive ticketing program unveiled for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

The ticketing program for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 was unveiled at an event organised in Sydney this week with a focus on the fan experience and embodying a new era of…

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Aug 1, 2025 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport / Ticketing /

 
 

Global Wellness Institute report spotlights importance of play for teenagers

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its 2025 Initiative Micro Trends Report which covers 30 global topics. From youth wellness and AI driving innovation in healthcare to a…

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Aug 1, 2025 Karen Sweaney Play / Wellness /

 
 

Northern Rivers Rail Trail secures gold award for Adventure Tourism

The Northern Rivers Rail Trail has secured Gold in the Adventure Tourism category at the 2025 North Coast Tourism Awards, with additional recognition of a Silver award in the Tourist…

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Aug 1, 2025 Attractions / Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

TSB takes on naming rights sponsorship for new East Stand at Stadium Taranaki

New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) has announced that banking services group TSB has taken on the naming rights for Stadium Taranaki's newly redeveloped East Stand. The deal sees the…

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Aug 1, 2025 Marketing / Sport / Venues /

 
 
 
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Lindsay McGrath

Managing Director, Think Outside Group

A founding Director of several not-for-profit trade associations and one global alliance, McGrath advises "I enjoy adding value to the wider community. With experience at both board and executive levels, I bring a blend of efficient governance and commercial acumen to drive a strong growth mind set to any group.

"I have had the privilege to lead in the creation of several new trade qualifications across Australasia, and the unification of the federated regions to form one Swimming Pool and Spa Association."

He was Chief Executive of the Swimming Pool and Spa Association Australia (SPASA) from May 2016 to May 2025.  he is currently Managing Director of the Think Outside Group.

Robert McMurtrie

Founder and Director, Sportspeople Recruitment

A former Chief Executive/Event Director for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and CEO, Netball Australia Robert McMurtrie founded industry recruitment service Sportspeople Recruitment in 1996.

Sportspeople Recruitment rapidly grew to become the industry's largest recruitment service.

He is presently Sportspeople Recruitment’s Director, Talent and Search.

Kate Cracknell

Journalist/editor/content creator

As the former editor of Health Club Management magazine, Kate is one of the world's leading journalists covering the global fitness industry.

She is an authoritative and in-demand content creator working with a range of leading fitness brands.

Click here to view her LinkedIn profile.

Jarod Pickering

Head of Cricket, Sportradar

Jarod Pickering is an experienced product leader and strategist with over 20 years' experience crafting digital experiences in domains including insurance, education, e-commerce and sport.

Click here to contact him via LinkedIn.

Jordan Fuller

Golf Mentor and writer on the Golf Industry

Jordan Fuller is a retired golfer and businessman. When he’s not on the course working on his own game or mentoring young golfers, he writes in-depth articles for his website, Golf Influence and other publications reporting on the Golf Industry

Dan Stretch

Dan Stretch is a global rescue operations manager based in Nepal during the Mount Everest climbing season. he has coordinated hundreds of evacuations and crisis response operations.

He is an experienced high-altitude mountaineer with ascents in The Himalayas, Europe, South America and Africa.

He graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in the UK with a BSc in paramedic science.

Anti Kajlich

Founder, Anti Wave Global

Former professional water polo player and 2017 FINA Masters 70+ champion goalie, Anti Kajlich founded Anti Wave in 1971.

Anti Wave equipment was first selected for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, as well as the 1st World Aquatics Championships in Cali, Colombia in 1975. Since then the Brisbane-based company has led the world in product innovation and development and Anti Wave products have been featured in multiple Olympic games included Sydney’s 2000 Games where its products contributed in breaking 15 World Records.

Today, Anti and his son Anton continue to design, innovate and produce the world’s best aquatic sports products with licensed production in eight countries around the world and with Anti Wave products exported to over 150 countries.

Anti Wave has filed for patents to protect a range of aquatic facility and water polo inventions with Anti continuing to work hard in reaching new countries and provide the best quality and value aquatic sports equipment around the world.