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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.

Humane World for Animals reiterates need for removing shark nets from Sydney beaches

Conservation organisation, Humane World for Animals, has reiterated the need for removing shark nets from Sydney beaches following today’s Daily Telegraph article revealing that the NSW…

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Jul 27, 2025 Karen Sweaney Environment / Government / Legal / Recreation /

 
 

Thousands march in support of new Hobart stadium and Tasmanian AFL team

On the day of the latest Tasmanian state election, thousands of people have marched through Hobart in support of the proposed new harbourfront stadium and the new Tasmanian AFL team. The…

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Jul 19, 2025 Karen Sweaney Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Venue Industry Congress panellists discuss technology adoption in Venue Management

The 32nd Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress, is currently underway at ICC Sydney. While technology is considered to be a key driver in improving venue performance, it’s also…

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Jun 24, 2025 Karen Sweaney Product / Technology / Venues /

 
 

Your Reformer and SOON Future Studies collaborate on mapping the shifts redefining how we move

Reformer Pilates supplier and innovator, Your Reformer, has collaborated with SOON Future Studies on a report – ‘The Future of Movement’ that maps the cultural,…

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Jun 23, 2025 Karen Sweaney Education / Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

Falling box office drives Opera Australia to $10 million loss

Opera Australia has reported a dramatic 23% drop in box office revenue for 2024, culminating in an operating loss of $10.1 million - the company’s worst financial result since the…

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May 16, 2025 Karen Sweaney Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Finance /

 
 

New Soak Bathhouse Alexandria becomes brand’s latest urban wellness oasis

Soak Bathhouse has this week unveiled their latest urban spa with the opening of a 700 square metre location in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria. The brand's third location, adding to its…

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May 9, 2025 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Hospitality / Wellness /

 
 

HVL Hotels looks to set new luxury benchmark for Hunter Valley with art and wellness

HVL Hotels is pushing the boundaries of design, art, and immersive wellness experiences as it looks to become a landmark destination, blending luxury accommodation with the beauty of the…

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May 3, 2025 Karen Sweaney Arts / Design / Hospitality / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 
 
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Authors

Shawn Zeng

Solutions Director, Accedo

Shawn Zeng is Solutions Director for unified cloud platform Accedo.

Accedo helps the world's leading content providers, TV operators, broadcasters and brands deliver multi-screen video services.

Linda Tillman

Managing Director, Tilma Group Pty Ltd

Since 2008, Linda Tillman has been combining her skills in tourism development, destination marketing and event management, with a passion for regional and rural Australia to grow Tilma Group, a boutique regional tourism and events agency servicing clients throughout regional Australia.

Tilma Group employs a dedicated, professional and highly skilled team that works with businesses and organisations of all sizes to achieve one common goal - growing regional and rural Australia! Developing and promoting the industry excites me and every achievement, big or small, drives me to go the extra mile to achieve the best results for my clients and the industry.

Linda previously worked in tourism, events and development roles in the government, education and private sectors, is a board member on the Australian Regional Tourism Network (ARTN),  a judge and mentor for the NSW and Queensland Tourism Awards, and has presented on rural tourism and sustainable events at conferences and summits.

Her current role takes here across the nation, providing services to local government, regional and state tourism organisations, event committees and small business.

Click here to visit the Tilma Group website.

ALM Correspondent/Contributor

Australasian Leisure Management aims to report all that is best about the industry that is leisure - focussing on aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues.

Our news content, which is independent and unpaid for (except where noted), is drawn from contributions, industry contacts and experience, media releases and a range of other sources while we also are fortunate to have a range of respected authors writing for us, whom we acknowledge. 

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.

Click here for more information.

RJ Houston

National Manager - Aquatics, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia

RJ Houston is the National Manager - Aquatics at Royal Life Saving Society - Australia.

He has an extensive background in leadership roles across local government, non-profits, aquatic facility management organisations and peak bodies.

RJ’s role at Royal Life Saving focusses on advocating aquatics and bringing industry, community and government organisations together to develop joint strategies and guidance. RJ’s most recent major work projects have focussed on advocating the health, social and economic benefits of the aquatic industry as well as its social value and social impact.

He is the current author of both the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations and the Guidelines for Inland Waterway Safety, and has contributed to a range of recent Royal Life Saving research reports.

RJ is currently studying a Masters of Business Administration - Social Impact Specialisation at the Australian Graduate School of Management at the University of New South Wales.

Hayley Fisher

Country Manager Australia and New Zealand, Adyen

Hayley Fisher is Country Manager Australia and New Zealand for Adyen.

Click here to contact her via LinkedIn.

Belinda Lawton

National Manager - Strategic Communications and Partnerships, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia

A communications professional focused on the not-for-profit and government sectors, with a specific interest in international development. I have extensive experience in government relations and journalism.

Click here to connect with Belinda via LinkedIn.