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Karen Sweaney

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Karen Sweaney

Co-founder and Editor, Australasian Leisure Management

Artist, geoscientist and specialist writer on the leisure industry, Karen Sweaney is Editor and co-founder of Australasian Leisure Management.

Based in Sydney, Australia, her specific areas of interest include the arts, entertainment, the environment, fitness, tourism and wellness.

She has degrees in Fine Arts from the University of Sydney and Geological Oceanography from UNSW.

Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa officially opens following $52.21 million investment

Following a $52.21 million investment from the New Zealand Government and five years of planning, geotechnical preparation, COVID challenges and building, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa in…

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Jun 15, 2023 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Government, Conservationists and Councils mark World Environment Day 2023

World Environment Day, celebrated annually on 5th June, is this year being marked by announcements from the Australian Government on its decision to expand Macquarie Island Marine Park along…

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Jun 5, 2023 Karen Sweaney Environment / Parks / Technology /

 
 

Townsville Mayor laments lack of live music acts at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Fears that Queensland Country Bank Stadium would fail to attract major live music events appear to have been realised with Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill describing a lack of live entertainment…

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Jun 4, 2023 Karen Sweaney Entertainment / Finance / Venues /

 
 

Genesian Theatre delivers a not so elementary production of Sherlock

Celebrating their 79th year in 2023, community theatre group, The Genesian Theatre Company, delivers an impressive comedic adaption of ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’– based…

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May 29, 2023 Karen Sweaney Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

30th Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress attracts record 554 attendees and shares inspiration, innovation and knowledge

The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) completed its 2023 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress hosted over three days from 21st to 23rd May at Centrepiece, Melbourne…

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May 25, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Hospitality / Safety / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

UFC Gym Singapore members shocked at closure and concerned about unresolved memberships

UFC Gym Singapore has recently been exposed for reportedly closing its UFC CityLink outlet without informing its members and leaving unresolved membership concerns. When UFC CityLink members…

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May 19, 2023 Karen Sweaney Finance / Fitness / Legal /

 
 

China’s National Fitness Plan and the rise of the country’s Sportswear Industry

A significant element possibly contributing to China’s sports industry’s growth is the fact that the government supports it by rolling out initiatives such as the National Fitness…

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May 15, 2023 Karen Sweaney Fitness / Retail / Sport /

 
 
 
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