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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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Australian Sports Commission announces nine organisations as Play Well Affiliates

To mark the one-year anniversary of Australia’s Sport Participation Strategy - ‘Play Well’ - the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has announced nine organisations as Play…

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Nov 22, 2024 Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Fair Work Ombudsman contacted by fitness industry workers 6,267 times over the last five years

The Health and Fitness Association of Australia has advised that the Fair Work Ombudsman was contacted by workers in the fitness industry 6,267 times over the last five years, a figure which…

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Nov 22, 2024 Fitness / Legal / Wellness /

 
 

Sunshine Coast ‘pioneering’ ecological park secures national landscape award

The Sunshine Coast Ecological Park Master Plan has secured  the Landscape Architecture Award for Landscape Planning at the recent Australian Institute of Landscape Architects national…

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Nov 22, 2024 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Snap Fitness to launch in Cairns with Franchisees looking to fill fitness positions

Leading 24/7 fitness franchise Snap Fitness is opening its first Cairns club in February 2025 at Raintrees Shopping Centre. Snap Fitness has over 1,000 clubs worldwide and more than 260 in…

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Nov 22, 2024 Fitness / Retail / Wellness /

 
 

New Australasian leader and Sydney office announced for Waterplay

Canadian splashpad manufacturer, Waterplay, has announced an expansion that sees the aquatic play experts open a new office in Sydney having brought an impressive Australian team on board.…

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Nov 22, 2024 Aquatics / Play / Waterparks /

 
 

Quayclean ready for a busy summer of cricket

Quayclean has advised how it has been marshalling its cleaning teams across Australia in readiness to deliver an outstanding event day experience for over one million spectators during this…

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Nov 22, 2024 Environment / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Aventuur and RCVRI partner to launch recovery and wellness centre at Perth Surf Park

Aventuur, a global creator of surf and wellbeing destinations has partnered with RCVRI, Australia’s leading recovery destination, to deliver a premium recovery and wellness destination…

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Nov 22, 2024 Aquatics / Attractions / Fitness / Waterparks / Wellness /

 
 
 
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Shawn Zeng

Solutions Director, Accedo

Shawn Zeng is Solutions Director for unified cloud platform Accedo.

Accedo helps the world's leading content providers, TV operators, broadcasters and brands deliver multi-screen video services.

Linda Tillman

Managing Director, Tilma Group Pty Ltd

Since 2008, Linda Tillman has been combining her skills in tourism development, destination marketing and event management, with a passion for regional and rural Australia to grow Tilma Group, a boutique regional tourism and events agency servicing clients throughout regional Australia.

Tilma Group employs a dedicated, professional and highly skilled team that works with businesses and organisations of all sizes to achieve one common goal - growing regional and rural Australia! Developing and promoting the industry excites me and every achievement, big or small, drives me to go the extra mile to achieve the best results for my clients and the industry.

Linda previously worked in tourism, events and development roles in the government, education and private sectors, is a board member on the Australian Regional Tourism Network (ARTN),  a judge and mentor for the NSW and Queensland Tourism Awards, and has presented on rural tourism and sustainable events at conferences and summits.

Her current role takes here across the nation, providing services to local government, regional and state tourism organisations, event committees and small business.

Click here to visit the Tilma Group website.

ALM Correspondent/Contributor

Australasian Leisure Management aims to report all that is best about the industry that is leisure - focussing on aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues.

Our news content, which is independent and unpaid for (except where noted), is drawn from contributions, industry contacts and experience, media releases and a range of other sources while we also are fortunate to have a range of respected authors writing for us, whom we acknowledge. 

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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RJ Houston

National Manager - Aquatics, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia

RJ Houston is the National Manager - Aquatics at Royal Life Saving Society - Australia.

He has an extensive background in leadership roles across local government, non-profits, aquatic facility management organisations and peak bodies.

RJ’s role at Royal Life Saving focusses on advocating aquatics and bringing industry, community and government organisations together to develop joint strategies and guidance. RJ’s most recent major work projects have focussed on advocating the health, social and economic benefits of the aquatic industry as well as its social value and social impact.

He is the current author of both the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations and the Guidelines for Inland Waterway Safety, and has contributed to a range of recent Royal Life Saving research reports.

RJ is currently studying a Masters of Business Administration - Social Impact Specialisation at the Australian Graduate School of Management at the University of New South Wales.

Hayley Fisher

Country Manager Australia and New Zealand, Adyen

Hayley Fisher is Country Manager Australia and New Zealand for Adyen.

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Belinda Lawton

National Manager - Strategic Communications and Partnerships, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia

A communications professional focused on the not-for-profit and government sectors, with a specific interest in international development. I have extensive experience in government relations and journalism.

Click here to connect with Belinda via LinkedIn.