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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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FIBO 2025 to include bodybuilding competition for amateurs and professionals

Germany’s FIBO fitness industry trade show, being held from 10th to 13th April 2025 at the Exhibition Centre Cologne, will see the 40th edition host bodybuilding competitions for…

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Dec 20, 2024 Events / Fitness /

 
 

Reflections Hawks Nest opens new Saltwater Pool

Reflections Hawks Nest holiday park, situated between Bennett's Beach and Hawks Nest near Port Stephens on the NSW mid north coast, has opened a large saltwater pool in time for the…

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Dec 20, 2024 Aquatics / Hospitality / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Creative Australia appoints new Executive Director, Development and Partnerships

Creative Australia has welcomed Leisa Bacon to the role of its new Executive Director, Development and Partnerships, effective February 2025. Bacon brings over 20 years of executive…

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Dec 20, 2024 Arts / Culture / Marketing /

 
 

Contractor announced for Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre

The head contractor for the new Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre has been announced – marking a major milestone. The Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment has advised that…

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Dec 20, 2024 Tourism / Venues /

 
 

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Singapore secures three prestigious sustainability certifications

Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay has become the first hotel in Singapore to secure three prestigious sustainability certifications in 2024. Certifications include BCA Green Mark…

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Dec 20, 2024 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Gymnastics Clubs Australia locks in 2025 Congress dates

Gymnastics Clubs Australia (GCA) has announced that its fifth annual National Congress will be held at Twin Towns, Tweed Heads on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd July next year. Representing…

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Dec 20, 2024 Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Golf in Australia sees fifth consecutive year of membership growth

Golf in Australia is celebrating its fifth consecutive year of club membership growth and a record amount of people playing golf according to figures revealed in the annual Golf Australia…

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Dec 20, 2024 Golf / Sport /

 
 
 
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Katherine Elmy

Customer Relationship Manager, Fitness Australia

Katherine Elmy is a highly enthusiastic, creative professional who is determined to support organisations enhance their brand awareness, online presence and revenue stream.

Leveraging off marketing qualifications and solid experience, Katherine has demonstrated tremendous success in developing, implementing and managing digital marketing strategies across a number of social media platforms, mobile APPs and websites. She is able to anticipate change by keeping abreast of emerging trends while making sound decisions to establish new industry benchmarks and maintain an industry leader.

Yvette Audet

Senior Consultant at Otium Planning Group and IAKS Australasian Ambassador

Yvette Audet is a Senior Consultant at Otium Planning Group and Australasian Ambassador for the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS).

She also posts to the Sporting Mum Blog page.

Click here to view Yvette's profile on LinkedIn.

Joe Cusmano

An experinced airline and travel industry professional, Joe has over 25 years international airline sales experience of which 18 have been in senior positions in Australia, North Africa and Europe, Middle East and Thailand.

Committed to sharing news and personal experiences, he explains that, post-COVID, "once I resume travelling with people that like me are nomads by nature and love to travel, (I will) provide you with as much advice and tips to make your travel experience a memorable one."

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Ben Gallizzi

Ben Gallizzi, Senior Content Editor, uSwitch.com

Energy expert Ben Gallizzi is money.co.uk's authority on all things energy, making sure all energy content on the site is kept 100% accurate and up to date.

Kevin Wilson

PhD Student, Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Kevin Wilson has worked in recreational programming for approximately 10 years and has a passion for recreational sport, leadership development and community. His research interests include sport participation, sport and recreation facilities, program outcomes and campus recreation. Over the last two years, he's served as a member of the NIRSA Canada Leadership Team. For his PhD, he'd like to conduct research in the Campus Recreation space to help better understand how post-secondary institutions and campus recreation professionals can understand and meet students' changing needs.

Manuscripts In Review
Wilson, K. E. S., & Millar, P. (IJSMM-303252). Investigating the sport participation legacy of a major event: The case of one multi-use sport facility. International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing.

Wilson, K. E. S., & Millar, P. (RSJ.2020-0028). Examining the impact of participant benefits and service quality on intramural program satisfaction and student retention. Recreational Sports Journal.

Mel Tempest

Fitness Business Influencer Speaker Podcaster

Mel Tempest is the Chief Executive and the founder at Ignite Fitness Business Events, the host and founder of The Gym Owners Fitness Business Podcast and The Womens Leaders Fitness Business Podcast.

In 2017, Tempest, who organises fitness business events and roundtable events globally, was the first Australian to receive an award from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and, in the same year her Ballarat health club was in the top three Smart Company Australian awards.

In 2019 and in 2020 she was recognised as a top three fitness business influencers in the USA by the Association Of Fitness Studios.

In 2005 she was the first Australian to receive approval from the Equal Opportunity Board and Human Rights Commission to open Australia’s first male gym.

In early 2021, she was named 2020 influencer of the year by the US-based Fitness Business Association.

Click here to visit Mel's LinkedIn page.

Greg Blood

Greg Blood has extensive experience as a sport librarian and researcher with an interest is in the history and development of sport policy in Australia.

Employed as a librarian at Australian Institute of Sport/Australian Sports Commission from 1983 to 2011, since 2017 he has been Publications Officer, Australian Society of Sport History.

He also writes for Australian Sports Reflections.