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Karen Sweaney

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Karen Sweaney

Co-founder and Editor, Australasian Leisure Management

Artist, geoscientist and specialist writer on the leisure industry, Karen Sweaney is Editor and co-founder of Australasian Leisure Management.

Based in Sydney, Australia, her specific areas of interest include the arts, entertainment, the environment, fitness, tourism and wellness.

She has degrees in Fine Arts from the University of Sydney and Geological Oceanography from UNSW.

SportAccord President describes World Combat Games in Riyadh as the ‘best ever’

The closing of the World Combat Games 2023 in Riyadh saw SportAccord President Ivo Ferriani 2023 describe them as the “best ever” during a festive Closing Ceremony at the King…

Nov 1, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport /

Crystal Lagoons signs contract to develop 16 new Public Access Lagoons in Australia

US-based multinational innovation company, Crystal Lagoons has signed an important contract with investment fund Vibranium Capital Partners to develop 16 new Public Access Lagoons™…

Oct 27, 2023 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Recreation /

Korean Arts Management Service and National Arts Council of Singapore to increase cross-cultural collaboration

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Korea Arts Management Service (KAMS) and the National Arts Council of Singapore (NAC) as a commitment to champion the creation and…

Oct 26, 2023 Karen Sweaney Arts / Culture /

FSB to explore sustainability in sports facility and playground construction

Set to commence next week, FSB, the International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities, is turning the spotlight on sustainability. Being held in the German city of…

Oct 20, 2023 Karen Sweaney Environment / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

Australian Golf Industry Council report reveals golf contributes $3.3 billion to Australia

A report unveiled today by the Australian Golf Industry Council shows golf as providing $3.3 billion in total annual benefits to the Australian community, economy and environment. The 2023…

Oct 17, 2023 Karen Sweaney Environment / Finance / Golf / Wellness /

Community consultation opens for Canberra Theatre Centre project

Planning for the future expanded Canberra Theatre Centre is moving to the next stage with a community consultation expected to contribute to design development and help the design team to…

Oct 17, 2023 Karen Sweaney Arts / Design / Entertainment / Venues /

Acromat instal retractable grandstand at Mildura Sporting Precinct

Sports engineers and facility planners, Acromat, are installing a permanent, 500-seat retractable grandstand at the Mildura Sporting Precinct, further improving the stadium’s ability to…

Oct 16, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport / Venues /