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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.

Disney expands presence in China with world’s first Zootopia-themed land opening in Shanghai

Disney's expanding presence in the Chinese market has been highlighted by its opening of the world's first Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland. Based on the hugely successful…

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Dec 21, 2023 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism /

 
 

WAIS announces new Board Directors and adoption of sport integrity framework

Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) has announced the appointment of three new Board Directors along with the announcement yesterday that WAIS is the first National Institute Network…

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Dec 14, 2023 Karen Sweaney Safety / Sport /

 
 

$1.5 million otter habitat at Brooklands Zoo causes concern for New Plymouth Council

New Plymouth District Council’s last meeting of the year was held this week during which councillors were divided on the next long-term plan budget with the future of New Plymouth free…

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Dec 14, 2023 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Environment / Finance / Zoos /

 
 

Christchurch Disc Golf course endorsed by community board

Christchurch City Council has advised that the temporary disc golf course in Bottle Lake Forest Park, a production forest and recreational park located north-east of Christchurch, is staying…

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Dec 12, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport /

 
 

Weight Loss Clinics acquired as Xponential Fitness business model questioned

Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, is acquiring weight loss and wellness clinic operator Lindora. The announcement on the acquisition of Lindora…

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Dec 8, 2023 Karen Sweaney Finance / Fitness / Legal / Wellness /

 
 

Brisbane Roar Football Club partners with Aquame for optimal hydration

With sport technology continuing to develop “smarter” products and equipment, the latest offering comes from Aquame - a tech-integrated water bottle, offering UVC sanitation,…

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Dec 8, 2023 Karen Sweaney Fitness / Sport / Technology / Wellness /

 
 

Bond University helps develop Fempro protective body armour for female athletes

Recognising the rise in participation in women’s contact sports like Rugby Union and AFL, Bond University has partnered with Queensland company - Fempro Armour - to develop cutting edge…

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Dec 8, 2023 Karen Sweaney Design / Safety / Sport / Technology /

 
 
 
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