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Dr James M. Dorsey

Dr James M. Dorsey is an award-winning journalist and scholar, an Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, and the author of the syndicated column and blog, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer.

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Hunter Sports Centre expansion now set for March opening

The Hunter Sports Centre, kaiyu nungkiliko, is back on track to open its doors to the public in March 2025. A preview of the $52 million expansion last week revealed a new three-storey…

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Dec 24, 2024 Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Marvel Stadium surface described as ‘substandard’ for Big Bash League clash

The outfield at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium has come under scrutiny once again during last night's Big Bash League clash between the Renegades and Scorchers. While the Renegades won…

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Dec 24, 2024 Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

Moira Shire Council introduces new bins to manage waste in peak tourist season

New waste management options will be in place at key tourist locations across Moira Shire this season to help improve visitor experience during the peak holiday season. The new initiative…

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Dec 24, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Tourism Australia looks to promote Muslim-friendly holidays for Indonesians

Tourism Australia has announced the launch of its first consortium of travel agencies in Indonesia, aimed at offering Muslim-friendly holidays in Australia. The consortium, a collaborative…

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Dec 24, 2024 Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Swimming Australia names coaches and program partners driving its performance hubs

With Australia boasting a population of 27 million, Swimming Australia’s performance hubs allow the Dolphins – considered a minnow in regard to population and subsequent talent…

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Dec 23, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Events / Venues /

 
 

Tourism NT enhances Aboriginal tourism opportunities along popular drive routes

Tourism NT looks to provide opportunities to develop new Aboriginal-led tourism experiences along two renowned self-drive routes: the Red Centre Way and the Explorers Way. The Aboriginal…

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Dec 23, 2024 Culture / Tourism /

 
 

AUSactive seeks non-Executive Director

The AUSactive board is looking to recruit one non-executive director, to ensure that the board has the requisite diversity and collective skills as set out in its board composition…

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Dec 23, 2024 Fitness / Wellness /

 
 
 
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Lindsay McGrath

Chief Executive, Swimming Pool and Spa Association Australia

A founding Director of several not-for-profit trade associations and one global alliance, McGrath advises "I enjoy adding value to the wider community. With experience at both board and executive levels, I bring a blend of efficient governance and commercial acumen to drive a strong growth mind set to any group.

"I have had the privilege to lead in the creation of several new trade qualifications across Australasia, and the unification of the federated regions to form one Swimming Pool and Spa Association."

Robert McMurtrie

Founder and Director, Sportspeople Recruitment

A former Chief Executive/Event Director for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and CEO, Netball Australia Robert McMurtrie founded industry recruitment service Sportspeople Recruitment in 1996.

Sportspeople Recruitment rapidly grew to become the industry's largest recruitment service.

He is presently Sportspeople Recruitment’s Director, Talent and Search.

Kate Cracknell

Journalist/editor/content creator

As the former editor of Health Club Management magazine, Kate is one of the world's leading journalists covering the global fitness industry.

She is an authoritative and in-demand content creator working with a range of leading fitness brands.

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Jarod Pickering

Head of Cricket, Sportradar

Jarod Pickering is an experienced product leader and strategist with over 20 years' experience crafting digital experiences in domains including insurance, education, e-commerce and sport.

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Jordan Fuller

Golf Mentor and writer on the Golf Industry

Jordan Fuller is a retired golfer and businessman. When he’s not on the course working on his own game or mentoring young golfers, he writes in-depth articles for his website, Golf Influence and other publications reporting on the Golf Industry

Dan Stretch

Dan Stretch is a global rescue operations manager based in Nepal during the Mount Everest climbing season. he has coordinated hundreds of evacuations and crisis response operations.

He is an experienced high-altitude mountaineer with ascents in The Himalayas, Europe, South America and Africa.

He graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in the UK with a BSc in paramedic science.

Anti Kajlich

Founder, Anti Wave Global

Former professional water polo player and 2017 FINA Masters 70+ champion goalie, Anti Kajlich founded Anti Wave in 1971.

Anti Wave equipment was first selected for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, as well as the 1st World Aquatics Championships in Cali, Colombia in 1975. Since then the Brisbane-based company has led the world in product innovation and development and Anti Wave products have been featured in multiple Olympic games included Sydney’s 2000 Games where its products contributed in breaking 15 World Records.

Today, Anti and his son Anton continue to design, innovate and produce the world’s best aquatic sports products with licensed production in eight countries around the world and with Anti Wave products exported to over 150 countries.

Anti Wave has filed for patents to protect a range of aquatic facility and water polo inventions with Anti continuing to work hard in reaching new countries and provide the best quality and value aquatic sports equipment around the world.