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Pilbara cultural heritage site saved by rock art discovery

Griffith University researchers were part of a team that have helped secure the protection of a culturally significant Aboriginal rock art site in Pilbara, Western Australia. In research…

Jul 27, 2020 Arts / Culture / Environment /

Less than a quarter of Japan’s population support next year’s Tokyo Olympics

A survey of people in Japan has revealed that only 23.9% support holding the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics next year. With less than a year until the rearranged opening…

Jul 27, 2020 Events / Sport / Venues /

Australia’s ski industry facing massive challenges through Coronavirus crisis

Contributing well over $2 billion annually to the national economy and one of the biggest employers in regional Australia, the ski industry is facing unprecedented challenges during the…

Jul 26, 2020 Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

NRL broadcasts lose more than a million viewers since competition restart

The NRL has seen its audience decline by more than a million viewers - a quarter of its television following - since the competition restarted. Despite the NRL advising of a surge in…

Jul 26, 2020 Entertainment / Sport / Technology /

New energy efficient hut opens on Cradle Mountain’s Overland Track

Bushwalkers trekking the Overland Track within Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park can now rest overnight in a new energy efficient hut at Waterfall Valley. The…

Jul 26, 2020 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

Funding secures new regional aquatic centre for Hawke’s Bay

Following the announcement of $32 million in funding from the New Zealand Government’s “shovel ready” projects fund, Hawke’s Bay is to have a new aquatic centre by…

Jul 26, 2020 Aquatics / Fitness / Recreation / Venues /

Marketing campaigns help Geraldton experience soaring tourism numbers

Following a number of successful marketing campaigns, Geraldton, on Western Australia’s Coral Coast, showed itself to be a popular holiday destination as visitation numbers soared…

Jul 25, 2020 Marketing / Tourism /

Maroochydore Beach sand replenishment project to begin again

Sunshine Coast Regional Council has advised that a project to improve beach amenity and provide long-term protection of the foreshore between Alexandra Headlands and Cotton Tree is to…

Jul 25, 2020 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation / Safety /