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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.

Centenary celebrations of McIver’s Ladies Baths acknowledge Miley family women

The McIver's Ladies Baths, located in Sydney’s eastern suburb Coogee, and Australia's only coastal pool to remain strictly the domain of females and children, are celebrating…

Mar 13, 2023 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Education / Events /

Australia’s conservation organisations celebrate World Wildlife Day

Australian conservation organisations are today celebrating World Wildlife Day – a day led by the United Nations and celebrated annually on 3rd March to recognise the world's wild…

Mar 3, 2023 Karen Sweaney Environment / Zoos /

Inaugural Olympic Esports Week highlights virtual forms of sport becoming increasingly prevalent

The popularity of esports has increased significantly in recent years with Singapore set to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Week – a four-day global virtual and simulated sports…

Mar 3, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport / Technology /

$54 million redevelopment of Rockhampton’s Browne Park Stadium unveiled

The Queensland Government has today announced a major funding boost for the redevelopment of Browne Park in Rockhampton, unveiling artist impressions of the new western grandstand…

Mar 1, 2023 Karen Sweaney Entertainment / Events / Sport / Venues /

New family wellness package launched at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Hotel

BDMS Wellness Clinic Retreat, nestled within the grounds of Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, has launched a new package specially designed to help families unwind and rebalance in a lush…

Feb 28, 2023 Karen Sweaney Hospitality / Tourism / Wellness /

Community unites on Oxford Street for Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade’s 45th anniversary

Over 12,500 marchers and 208 floats participated in the world-renowned Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade for the event’s return yesterday to Oxford Street. The 45th anniversary…

Feb 26, 2023 Karen Sweaney Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events /

New resolution for global drowning prevention championed by 60 nations

Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has advised that a push to prevent drowning deaths globally will come before the World Health Assembly in May this year. The draft resolution…

Feb 24, 2023 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Education / Environment / Safety /