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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.

Australia’s first dedicated art and environment precinct to open in Halls Gap

Halls Gap, situated in the heart of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, has been announced as the location for the 16-hectare National Centre for Environmental Art - Australia’s…

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Mar 15, 2024 Karen Sweaney Arts / Education / Environment / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Dispute continues over new Tahiti judging tower for 2024 Olympic surfing competition

Following the decision by the Paris 2024 Olympic organisers to host the surfing competition in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, there has been an ongoing dispute over the proposed construction of a new…

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Mar 14, 2024 Karen Sweaney Environment / Events / Insurance / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Wadeye community pool in Northern Territory closes due to lifeguard shortages

Unfortunately for the residents of Wadeye, located in the Northern Territory's remote west, approximately 400 kilometres from Darwin, their multi-million dollar pool that reopened in…

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Mar 14, 2024 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Destination NSW unveils Vivid Sydney 2024 program and looks for commercial partners

Destination NSW, as the owner, manager and producer of Vivid Sydney, has unveiled the program for this year’s multi-artform festival, while also collaborating with global sports, events…

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Mar 13, 2024 Karen Sweaney Arts / Entertainment / Events / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Drowning death at Cairns swimming hole highlights need for improved safety signage

The discovery of the body of a 20-year-old by Queensland Police divers at the Crystal Cascades swimming hole last night has prompted Cairns Regional Council to close the attraction…

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Mar 12, 2024 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Mid-Murray Council seeks community input to help determine future plans for Cambrai Swimming Pool

South Australia’s Mid-Murray Council is asking the community to complete a survey to help Council’s future plans for the Cambrai Swimming Pool. Cambrai is located in the…

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Feb 27, 2024 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Consultants /

 
 

LG Business Solutions unveils innovative technology for Sydney Dance Company displays

LG Business Solutions (LG), a global leader in commercial information display technologies, has unveiled its latest solutions for the Sydney Dance Company, integrating innovative…

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Feb 22, 2024 Karen Sweaney Design / Hospitality / Technology / Venues /

 
 
 
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Katherine Elmy

Customer Relationship Manager, Fitness Australia

Katherine Elmy is a highly enthusiastic, creative professional who is determined to support organisations enhance their brand awareness, online presence and revenue stream.

Leveraging off marketing qualifications and solid experience, Katherine has demonstrated tremendous success in developing, implementing and managing digital marketing strategies across a number of social media platforms, mobile APPs and websites. She is able to anticipate change by keeping abreast of emerging trends while making sound decisions to establish new industry benchmarks and maintain an industry leader.

Yvette Audet

Senior Consultant at Otium Planning Group and IAKS Australasian Ambassador

Yvette Audet is a Senior Consultant at Otium Planning Group and Australasian Ambassador for the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS).

She also posts to the Sporting Mum Blog page.

Click here to view Yvette's profile on LinkedIn.

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.