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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.

New management plans approved for Kangaroo Island timber plantations following revelation of injured and dead koalas

Following the release of footage showing koalas being killed and injured within timber plantations, the South Australian Government has introduced regulations which prevent timber companies…

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Mar 28, 2024 Karen Sweaney Environment / Government / Legal / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Benchmarking report spotlights Sydney’s need to improve promotion of its diverse cultural offerings

Urban think tank Committee for Sydney’s ‘Benchmarking Sydney 2024’ report was released today and with regards to the policy area of ‘Culture’, the report…

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Mar 27, 2024 Karen Sweaney Arts / Culture / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Data centre heating potential for swimming pools and artificial surfing lagoons

Aiming to provide a solution for swimming pools's rising energy costs, the Exmouth Leisure Centre in the UK county of Devon is trialling an innovation that is…

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Mar 26, 2024 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Attractions / Environment / Technology /

 
 

Orange Aquatic Centre lifeguards threatened with abusive behaviour during free entry period

An end of season report presented to Orange City Council on 19th March detailed a steep increase in the amount of abuse suffered by staff at the Orange Aquatic Centre during a free admission…

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Mar 22, 2024 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Safety /

 
 

Global environmental concerns highlighted on World Water Day

Today is World Water Day - an international campaign supported by the United Nations that aims to draw attention to the value of fresh water for the environment and the need to fight its…

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Mar 22, 2024 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Australian Olympic Committee invited to give even more evidence to diabetes inquiry

The Australian House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport continues with its inquiry into Diabetes and will hear from the Australian Olympic…

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Mar 19, 2024 Karen Sweaney Fitness / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Parks Victoria reopens flood impacted Buchan Caves Reserve ahead of Easter long weekend

Following a major flooding impact on Boxing Day 2023, the Buchan Munji (Buchan Caves Reserve) located in the alpine region of East Gippsland, will reopen to visitors ahead of the…

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Mar 18, 2024 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Environment / Parks / Safety / Tourism /

 
 
 
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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.