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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.

Sunshine Coast Marathon secures spot in global Top 20 Trending Marathons for 2025

SportsShoes, a leading footwear and apparel retailer, has looked at the most popular marathons across the globe, as one in 10 runners say they have either completed or are training for a…

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Mar 20, 2025 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

360 Fitness Club to expand wellness services and capacity of Learn to Swim School

To ensure that it continues to meet members’ needs into the future, Tamworth's 360 Fitness Club AU is planning a major renovation to reconfigure the lap pool in their indoor aquatic…

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Mar 20, 2025 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Education / Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

Sunshine Coast Council engages Briometrix to conduct additional mobility mapping

Sunshine Coast Council has engaged Briometrix, a leading provider of technology solutions for people with disabilities, to conduct more mobility mapping to provide easy wayfinding information…

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Mar 20, 2025 Karen Sweaney Access / Education / Technology /

 
 

Body dissatisfaction driving youth away from sport

Australia's leading charity for eating disorders and body image issues, The Butterfly Foundation, has launched a new campaign in collaboration with top AFL players to shed light…

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Mar 19, 2025 Karen Sweaney Fitness / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Dubai World Trade Centre Authority announces launch of new sports, entertainment free zone cluster

The Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) has announced the launch of the UAE’s first dedicated sports and entertainment business cluster within the Free Zone environment. DWTCA…

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Mar 14, 2025 Karen Sweaney Entertainment / Events / Marketing / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Concept2 ownership 100% transferred to a Perpetual Purpose Trust

The founders of Concept2 - pioneers of modern indoor rowing equipment - Peter Dreissigacker, Dick Dreissigacker, Bari Dreissigacker and Judy Geer announced the 100% transferral of…

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Mar 13, 2025 Karen Sweaney Finance / Fitness / Technology / Wellness /

 
 

TRX showcases enhanced studio line and innovative freestanding solutions at HFA Trade Show   

TRX, a global leader in functional training products and education, has unveiled an expanded Studio Line and innovative freestanding solutions at the Health & Fitness Association (HFA)…

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Mar 13, 2025 Karen Sweaney Events / Fitness / Technology /

 
 
 
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Authors

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.

Click here for more information.

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.

Click here to contact her via LinkedIn.

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.

Arnold Williams

Marketing Manager, Hygiene Express

Arnold Williams is Marketing Manager at Sydney-based Hygiene Express.