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Viva Leisure enters Queensland market with acquisition of eight Healthworks Fitness Centres

Leading Australian health club owner Viva Leisure Limited has announced that it has today signed a binding sale and purchase agreement for eight Healthworks Fitness Centres in Queensland at…

Oct 16, 2019 Finance / Fitness /

Federal Government questioned over drought funds being used to back music festivals

The Federal Government’s $100 million funding package for regions suffering from the effects of an ongoing drought has come under scrutiny following an audit shows that some of the…

Oct 16, 2019 Environment / Events / Finance / Government /

Ngai Tahu Tourism looks to launch electric jet boat

One of New Zealand’s leading tourism operators, Ngai Tahu Tourism, is set to convert one of its petrol-powered jet boats to 100% electric. New Zealand’s Energy Efficiency and…

Oct 16, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Finance / Government / Technology /

Fitness Australia endorses Sport Australia’s Position Statement on Physical Literacy

Fitness Australia has joined sporting organisations in endorsing Sport Australia’s newly released national Position Statement on Physical Literacy. Backing the move to prioritise the…

Oct 16, 2019 Education / Fitness / Recreation / Sport /

Former English Premier League head Richard Scudamore joins A-League as special advisor

Richard Scudamore - the man responsible for growing the English Premier League to become the most watched league in world sport - has been Appointed as a Special Advisor to the Australian…

Oct 16, 2019 Consultants / Sport /

Event Cinemas launch new immersive experience for children

Event Cinemas has launched Event Junior, an immersive experience specially designed for children - with the first Event Junior opened yesterday at Event Macquarie and Event…

Oct 16, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Play /

Vortex secures aquatic industry award

Vortex Aquatic Structures International, a manufacturer and world leader in water attractions, recently received its second Leading Edge Award from the World Waterpark Association (WWA).…

Oct 16, 2019 Aquatics / Design / Play /

Councils and water industry call for national water focus amid climate change

The water industry has called for a revised National Water Initiative which focuses on urban water and recognises the challenges of climate change, the ongoing drought, and meeting the…

Oct 16, 2019 Environment / Recreation /