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Dr James M. Dorsey

Dr James M. Dorsey is an award-winning journalist and scholar, an Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, and the author of the syndicated column and blog, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer.

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TEG Live stages Australia’s ‘biggest beach party ever’

With 30,000 fans having attended Fisher’s inaugural Out 2 Lunch Festival at the Gold Coast’s Coolangatta Beach on 4th May, promoter TEG Live claims that the event has made history…

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May 11, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Call for Federal budget to include a sugary drinks tax to tackle obesity and diabetes

In a move backed by the Australian Medical Association and the Australian Dental Association, public policy think tank the Grattan Institute has called for the Federal budget to include a tax…

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May 11, 2024 Finance / Government / Wellness /

 
 

Chief Executive appointments at AFL’s new Tasmanian club and St Kilda

Brendon Gale has announced that he will depart from his role as Chief Executive of Richmond FC at end of the season to become the inaugural Chief Executive of the AFL's incoming 19th…

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May 11, 2024 Finance / Sport /

 
 

ATEC highlights Australia’s tourism marketing costs are climbing

Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has highlighted that Australian tourism businesses are facing sky-high increases in marketing costs as the country struggles to regain its hold on a…

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May 11, 2024 Finance / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Association of Artist Managers calls for major international tours to feature local artists as support acts

Australia’s live music industry, including trade associations and major organisations, has backed an initiative that will require international touring artists to include a local…

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May 11, 2024 Arts / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

$37 million budget allocation to attract blockbuster events to Western Australia

The Western Australian Government is allocating $36.6 million from the 2024-25 State Budget to bolster WA's reputation as an events destination. WA Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti notes…

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May 11, 2024 Entertainment / Environment / Events / Tourism /

 
 

Revitalised performance, public and play spaces opened at Sydney’s Darling Harbour

The NSW Government is inviting Sydneysiders and visitors to rediscover Darling Harbour with the opening of three new public spaces this week. A state-of-the-art playground, a sound…

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May 10, 2024 Play / Tourism / Venues /

 
 
 
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Joe Cusmano

An experinced airline and travel industry professional, Joe has over 25 years international airline sales experience of which 18 have been in senior positions in Australia, North Africa and Europe, Middle East and Thailand.

Committed to sharing news and personal experiences, he explains that, post-COVID, "once I resume travelling with people that like me are nomads by nature and love to travel, (I will) provide you with as much advice and tips to make your travel experience a memorable one."

Click here to visit his website.

Ben Gallizzi

Ben Gallizzi, Senior Content Editor, uSwitch.com

Energy expert Ben Gallizzi is money.co.uk's authority on all things energy, making sure all energy content on the site is kept 100% accurate and up to date.

Kevin Wilson

PhD Student, Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Kevin Wilson has worked in recreational programming for approximately 10 years and has a passion for recreational sport, leadership development and community. His research interests include sport participation, sport and recreation facilities, program outcomes and campus recreation. Over the last two years, he's served as a member of the NIRSA Canada Leadership Team. For his PhD, he'd like to conduct research in the Campus Recreation space to help better understand how post-secondary institutions and campus recreation professionals can understand and meet students' changing needs.

Manuscripts In Review
Wilson, K. E. S., & Millar, P. (IJSMM-303252). Investigating the sport participation legacy of a major event: The case of one multi-use sport facility. International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing.

Wilson, K. E. S., & Millar, P. (RSJ.2020-0028). Examining the impact of participant benefits and service quality on intramural program satisfaction and student retention. Recreational Sports Journal.

Mel Tempest

Fitness Business Influencer Speaker Podcaster

Mel Tempest is the Chief Executive and the founder at Ignite Fitness Business Events, the host and founder of The Gym Owners Fitness Business Podcast and The Womens Leaders Fitness Business Podcast.

In 2017, Tempest, who organises fitness business events and roundtable events globally, was the first Australian to receive an award from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and, in the same year her Ballarat health club was in the top three Smart Company Australian awards.

In 2019 and in 2020 she was recognised as a top three fitness business influencers in the USA by the Association Of Fitness Studios.

In 2005 she was the first Australian to receive approval from the Equal Opportunity Board and Human Rights Commission to open Australia’s first male gym.

In early 2021, she was named 2020 influencer of the year by the US-based Fitness Business Association.

Click here to visit Mel's LinkedIn page.

Greg Blood

Greg Blood has extensive experience as a sport librarian and researcher with an interest is in the history and development of sport policy in Australia.

Employed as a librarian at Australian Institute of Sport/Australian Sports Commission from 1983 to 2011, since 2017 he has been Publications Officer, Australian Society of Sport History.

He also writes for Australian Sports Reflections.

Arthur Stanley

General Manager - Media & Communications at VenuesLive

Arthur Stanley is one of Sydney's most experienced media professionals, having spent over 40 years in mainstream media and corporate communications roles.

He joined ANZ Stadium as General Manager of Media and Communications and a member of the Executive Leadership Team in December 2011.

Click here to contact Arthur via LinkedIn.

Gwen Luscombe

Writer, editor and copywriter for the travel, tourism, business events and hospitality industry, Gwen Luscombe is Director of the Ideas Library and a former Editor of Spice magazine.

Click here to contact her via LinkedIn.

Richard Young

Freelance writer, copywriter, and editor

Richard Young is a freelance writer based in Melbourne. Originally from Ireland, he moved overseas in 2015 and began his writing journey.

From travelling and living overseas, cultural, and social differences are a go-to topic, as well as the social changes throughout multi-cultural countries.

He has found cultural diversity a fascinating avenue to explore and continues to develop new angles of interest.

Contact inquiries welcome via rywriters.com