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Darwin Council boosts funding for local community sport and recreation events

The City of Darwin is continuing to support local community groups with the allocation of a combined $44,602 awarded to 10 not-for-profit organisations as part of the second and final…

Dec 15, 2018 Culture / Events / Recreation / Sport /

Facial recognition software used to detect security risks at Taylor Swift Los Angeles concert

Entertainment superstar Taylor Swift used facial recognition technology during a concert at Los Angeles’ Rose Bowl stadium earlier this year in an effort to spot fans in the 59,000…

Dec 14, 2018 Entertainment / Safety / Security / Technology / Venues /

Experts call for greater parental supervision of children at public pools this summer

The 2018/19 summer launch of the Watch Around Water program has seen the Royal Life Saving Society Western Australia issue a reminder that parents and carers cannot be complacent when it…

Dec 14, 2018 Aquatics / Education / Marketing / Safety /

Presenters and details announced for Australia’s Ignite Fitness 2019

Described as a blend of ‘fitness workshop’ meets ‘speed dating roundtable’, Australia’s inaugural Ignite Fitness will deliver an innovative time-based…

Dec 14, 2018 Fitness / Marketing /

WA Dolphin Discovery Centre delivers new tourism experience and attraction

Visitors can discover Bunbury's freshest tourist experience when the Dolphin Discovery Centre begins its staged reopening next week after undergoing a major redevelopment funded by the…

Dec 14, 2018 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism /

Christchurch’s Lancaster Park to be retained for sport and recreation

Christchurch City Council has agreed that the site of the former AMI Stadium will be retained exclusively for sport and recreation after the completion of its demolition next year. The…

Dec 14, 2018 Recreation / Sport / Venues /

Sea World launches new attraction for peak summer season

Sea World’s newest attraction Sea World Sky Flyer provides guests with breath-taking views of the marine park and the Gold Coast Broadwater and cityscape as they soar in a giant swing…

Dec 14, 2018 Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /

MONA ditches ‘offensive’ title to unveil plans for new Motown hotel

Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has unveiled the plans for its much-anticipated hotel, with a new brand name because the previous one had "offended a few people".…

Dec 14, 2018 Attractions / Education / Entertainment / Hospitality / Tourism /