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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.

China’s National Fitness Plan and the rise of the country’s Sportswear Industry

A significant element possibly contributing to China’s sports industry’s growth is the fact that the government supports it by rolling out initiatives such as the National Fitness…

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May 15, 2023 Karen Sweaney Fitness / Retail / Sport /

 
 

Woodside ‘Tossers’ show contempt for Australian environment and tourism industry

Activists from independent campaigning organisation Greenpeace Australia Pacific have occupied and documented a toxic, discarded oil tower owned by Australian petroleum exploration and…

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May 15, 2023 Karen Sweaney Environment / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

2023 Federal Budget allocates significant funding for environmental repair projects

The 2023/24 Federal Budget delivered by Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been described by Federal Minister for the Environment Tanya Plibersek as contributing towards “building a…

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May 10, 2023 Karen Sweaney Environment / Finance / Government /

 
 

Global Village in Dubai records its highest ever visitor number

Global Village in Dubai has announced that its Season 27 welcomed more than nine million guests over its 188-day run marking its highest ever visitor number. Global Village Season 27 brought…

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May 4, 2023 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Tourism /

 
 

Australian Tourism Exchange attracts 2300 delegates to Gold Coast 

The 43rd edition of Tourism Australia’s largest annual trade event, the Australian Tourism Exchange 2023 (ATE23) is currently being held on the Gold Coast with around 2,300 delegates…

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May 3, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Harnessing technology to enhance the in-person experience within the fitness space

Dipra Ray, Chief Executive Bodymapp moderated a panel discussion at the recent Ausfitness Industry held at ICC Sydney on 29th April exploring the concept of a new hybrid model for fitness…

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May 1, 2023 Karen Sweaney Fitness / Technology /

 
 

Roper Gulf Regional Council to develop Regional Sport and Recreation Master Plan

The Northern Territory’s Roper Gulf Regional Council will in the 2023/24 financial year, be undertaking the development of a Regional Sport and Recreation Master Plan. This project…

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Apr 24, 2023 Karen Sweaney Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 
 
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