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VMA announces five-year strategic plan

The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] has announced VMA25 - its strategic Plan for the 2022-2025 period. Revealing the plan today on behalf of the VMA Board, VMA President,…

Jan 20, 2022 Entertainment / Safety / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

‘Almost impossible’ for surfing legend Kelly Slater to enter Australia if not vaccinated

According to Federal Sports Minister Richard Colbeck, 11-time world champion surfer Kelly Slater has “no chance” of getting into Australia for upcoming events without being…

Jan 20, 2022 Events / Safety / Sport /

Bailey Fitness converts to Genesis Health and Fitness clubs in Western Australia

The Genesis Health and Fitness franchise network has welcomed three new sites in Western Australia, with high profile fitness personality Adam Bailey confirming he will convert his three…

Jan 20, 2022 Fitness / Marketing / Retail / Wellness /

22 women selected to participate in this year’s AIS Accelerate program

22 women have been selected to take part in this year’s AIS Accelerate program, which supports the professional development of women athletes to further progress their career…

Jan 20, 2022 Education / Events / Sport /

Port Macquarie community welcomes land purchase for koala conservation

The Port Macquarie community has welcomed the purchase of 194 hectares of prime bushland to protect core koala habitat. The purchase is funded as a joint initiative between Koala…

Jan 20, 2022 Environment / Government /

New bike and walking trail to activate tourism along the Great Ocean Road

A 20 kilometre bike and walking path - The Twelve Apostles Trail - linking Timboon to Port Campbell aims to boost the region’s tourism appeal by providing a scenic track from the…

Jan 20, 2022 Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

Shoalhaven City Council commences work on Artie Smith Oval Bomaderry Project Redevelopment

Shoalhaven City Council has started work on the redevelopment of Artie Smith Oval Bomaderry Project which will include new AFL and cricket pitches, croquet courts, cricket practice…

Jan 20, 2022 Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

Virtual reality dive experience created to mark sinking of Japanese submarine I-124

The Northern Territory Government’s Heritage Branch has undertaken a joint project with the Australian Institute of Marine Science to create a virtual dive experience, now…

Jan 20, 2022 Arts / Culture / Education / Technology /