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Crowdfunding campaign prevents closure of Japan’s Studio Ghibli museum

The Ghibli Museum - a museum showcasing the work of the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli and located in Inokashira Park in Mitaka, Japan - launched a crowdfunding campaign on 16th…

Jul 21, 2021 Attractions / Education / Entertainment / Finance /

Independent report recommends Hobart City Council refuse Mt Wellington cable car proposal

An independent report recommends Hobart Council should refuse a planning application to build a controversial cable car on kunanyi/Mount Wellington because it will diminish the…

Jul 20, 2021 Attractions / Tourism /

Central Coast gym owner reported as ignoring NSW COVID-19 lockdown restrictions

Rhyss Keane, a gym owner on the NSW Central Coast, has been in the news over recent days for reportedly ignoring NSW COVID-19 lockdown rules and threatening a Channel 9 reporter. Keane,…

Jul 20, 2021 Fitness / Legal / Safety /

Federal Government blocks release of ‘sports rorts’ report

The Federal Government is blocking release of a report by Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Phil Gaetjens into the misallocation of funds within the $100 million…

Jul 20, 2021 Finance / Government / Legal / Recreation / Sport /

Outstanding Monash recreation projects secure two PLA State awards

Two of Monash Council’s recreation facilities have been recognised at the Parks and Leisure Australia 2021 Awards of Excellence (VIC/TAS). The Oakleigh Recreation Centre…

Jul 20, 2021 Aquatics / Marketing / Parks / Play / Recreation /

AUSTSWIM launches winter special for Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety courses

AUSTSWIM has advised that it has launched a winter special on their Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety courses, offering selected courses across the country for just $299 in August.…

Jul 20, 2021 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

New Gallery of Central Australia opens at Ayers Rock Resort

Complementing the diverse range of Indigenous cultural experiences currently available to guests, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia has advised of the opening of the new Gallery of…

Jul 20, 2021 Arts / Attractions / Culture / Tourism /

Fitness and Recreation Industry Technology Summit to offer web-based alternative to postponed Sydney event

With this week’s Fitness and Recreation Industry Technology Summit unable to be held due to the Coronavirus lockdown impacting Greater Sydney, event founder Justin Tamsett has…

Jul 20, 2021 Education / Finance / Fitness / Marketing /