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Landmark aquatic event to explore inland waterway safety and ageing infrastructure

Organised by Royal Life Saving NSW, the upcoming ‘Safer Places to Swimposium’ is being held on 27th–28th August 2025 at Oaks Cypress Lakes in the Hunter Valley. The…

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Jul 31, 2025 Aquatics / Events / Security / Venues /

 
 

World Athletics introduces gene testing for athletes wanting to compete in female events

World Athletics has announced that it is to mandate gene tests for athletes wishing to compete in the female category. Approved by the World Athletics Council, the new regulations, which…

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Jul 31, 2025 Sport /

 
 

AUSactive announces new agreement with Health Partners

AUSactive has announced a new agreement with Health Partners that recognises eligible AUSactive Personal Trainers and fitness businesses as approved providers. Health Partners, a proud…

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Jul 31, 2025 Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

Queensland Government investment spotlights critical role of small to medium arts organisations

In a landmark investment through the Queensland Government’s Organisations Fund 2026-29, almost $39.2 million will support 53 diverse arts and cultural companies and festivals.…

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Jul 31, 2025 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Finance /

 
 

Fitness and Lifestyle Group marks 50th Reform Pilates studio milestone

Fitness and Lifestyle Group (FLG) has achieved a significant milestone with the opening of its 50th Reform Pilates studio across Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First Australia. A…

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Jul 31, 2025 Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

Paddle Australia collaboration with Panthers Group unites two of Penrith’s most successful sporting institutions

With the countdown continuing to the ICF Slalom World Championships 2025, Paddle Australia has today announced a collaboration with the Panthers Group as a Platinum Partner of the World…

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Jul 31, 2025 Events / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

Momentus Technologies officially joins CAST to further accelerate innovation across global venue industry

The 2025 Venue Industry Congress’s Innovation Hub saw Momentus solidify its membership following a collaborative partnership between the two companies (CAST and Momentum) where they…

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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.

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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.