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Sydney events funding under scrutiny after release of Destination NSW contracts

The NSW opposition has called for an independent review of funding for arts and cultural events following reports that senior NSW Government staff received free tickets and corporate…

Aug 22, 2019 Entertainment / Events / Finance / Government / Tourism /

Water Polo player dies during Gwangju World Masters Championships match

Australasian Leisure Management has learned of the death of Robert Wake, a Masters water polo player, who died after collapsing during a match at the recent World Masters Championships in…

Aug 22, 2019 Aquatics / Events / Sport /

Police investigate juvenile crocodile theft from Kimberley wildlife park

An investigation is underway into the suspected theft of a baby crocodile from a popular wildlife park in northern Western Australia. Cinnamon, 15 months old and around 40cm long, was one…

Aug 22, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Legal / Tourism /

Anytime Fitness raises significant funding for suicide prevention awareness

Anytime Fitness’ 2019 Tread As One event, a 24-hour treadmill challenge created to raise funds for Australian suicide prevention charity R U OK?, saw over 250 Anytime Fitness clubs…

Aug 22, 2019 Events / Finance / Fitness /

Major installation set to light up Geelong Performing Arts Centre

A major art installation created by acclaimed Victorian artist, Daniel von Sturmer, is set to bathe the exterior of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre’s new Ryrie Street building in…

Aug 21, 2019 Arts / Culture / Design / Venues /

Taranaki Rugby slashes ticket prices at New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium

The price of general admission tickets for Taranaki Bulls matches Mitre 10 Cup in New Plymouth have been cut in half for the upcoming season. With both the east and west stands at the…

Aug 21, 2019 Safety / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

Former Surf Life Saving NSW executive charged over $2.7 million fraud

Former Surf Life Saving NSW General Manager Matthew Hanks has been arrested over an alleged multi-million-dollar fraud against the charity. Hanks aged 50, presented himself this morning to…

Aug 21, 2019 Aquatics / Finance / Legal / Safety /

Xtend Barre owner awarded for franchise excellence

Xtend Barre owner/operator Liz Nable was recently named he NSW/ACT Franchise Woman of the Year at the Franchise Council of Australia NSW-ACT Excellence in Franchising Awards…

Aug 21, 2019 Finance / Fitness / Wellness /