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Austrade spotlights value of its Sustainable Tourism Toolkit for tourism businesses

A Tourism Research Australia national visitor survey reveals demand for nature-based tourism experiences has grown with visitors choosing to connect more with Australia's many unique…

Jul 23, 2024 Education / Environment / Tourism /

$1.6 million makeover opened at Eurobodalla Shire’s Malua Bay park

New playground and picnic facilities at Malua Bay in southern NSW have been opened, with hundreds of people enjoying a recent family fun day hosted by Eurobodalla Shire Council. The $1.6…

Jul 23, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation /

Australia’s oldest National Park receives its first health scorecard

In a world-first, Sydney’s Royal National Park - Australia’s oldest national park - has received its first health report, with the publication of an EcoHealth Scorecard.…

Jul 22, 2024 Education / Environment / Parks /

NRL’s Penrith Panthers to play at CommBank Stadium in 2025

Penrith Panthers has confirmed the club will host eight NRL home matches at Sydney’s CommBank Stadium in 2025 while its home venue is being redeveloped. Moving to the 30,000…

Jul 22, 2024 ByNigel Benton Sport / Venues /

University of Wollongong to launch pilot program for women’s high performance football

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is launching its six-week ‘Women’s High Performance Pilot Football Program’ on 29th July - a ground-breaking initiative designed to…

Jul 22, 2024 Education / Sport /

Melbourne’s hotel rates spike beyond 90% during major events

Hotel room occupancy rates across Melbourne are currently averaging 74% – with rates spiking beyond 90% during major events, such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix. More hotels have…

Jul 22, 2024 Events / Hospitality / Tourism /

Royal Saving Society secures funding to review Northern Territory report on swimming pools in remote areas

Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory is among the seven sporting and community organisations to share in $675,000 delivered by the Northern Territory Government for programs in…

Jul 22, 2024 Aquatics / Government / Recreation / Sport /

Penrith City Libraries marks Library and Information Week with enhanced services

Penrith City Libraries is marking this year’s Library and Information Week, which runs from 29th July to 4th August 2024, with enhanced key services for its members. Free internet…

Jul 22, 2024 Education / Events / Recreation / Venues /