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Plus Fitness co-founder reflects on ‘incredible journey’ as Viva Leisure acquires master franchisor

With the announcement that Viva Leisure is to acquire the business for a sum of up to $20 million, Nigel Miller, co-founder of Australian Fitness Management, the master franchisor of Plus…

Jul 23, 2020 Finance / Fitness / Retail / Wellness /

National Sports Convention pivots to offer multiple forums in November

With the National Sports Convention having been postponed from July this year, the event organisers have embraced the COVID-19 challenge and adapted its format so that it will be presented…

Jul 23, 2020 Events / Finance / Government / Recreation / Sport /

Redevelopment of Sydney’s historic Concord Oval now underway

The $75 million redevelopment of Concord Oval in Sydney’s Inner West is now underway with venue’s two grandstands being demolished in advance of the construction of a new sport…

Jul 23, 2020 ByNigel Benton Recreation / Sport / Venues /

Tourism Industry Aotearoa reveals action plan New Zealand’s next Government

Tourism Industry Aotearoa has today revealed the priorities New Zealand’s next Government will need to introduce to revive and revitalise the tourism industry. With New Zealanders…

Jul 23, 2020 Finance / Government / Marketing / Tourism /

Watchdog finds NSW Police conducted unlawful strip searches at music festivals

NSW’s Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) - the watchdog for NSW Police - has this week revealed that it has found further instances of illegal strip searches conducted by…

Jul 23, 2020 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Safety / Security /

GymSales acquired by ABC Financial

ABC Financial, a provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry based in the US state of Arkansas, has announced its acquisition of GymSales, a leading international…

Jul 23, 2020 Billing / Fitness / Technology /

HealthySwim Australia appointment aims to drive pool water quality improvements

Former Australian Swim Schools Associations Chief Executive Ross Gage has taken on the role of Chair at HealthySwim Australia. Announcing the appointment, David Brauer, Director of Brauer…

Jul 23, 2020 Aquatics / Education / Technology /

AFL and NRL show year-on-year value gains

A new report from Nielsen Sports has shown positive year-on-year value gains for both the AFL and NRL partnership assets within their live dedicated broadcasts despite the lenghty…

Jul 23, 2020 Finance / Marketing / Sport /