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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.

Hong Kong Disneyland records another year without profit while spotlighting some of its altruistic community initiatives

Operating in adverse conditions, amid a series of pandemic-related closures and a near-complete absence of tourists, Hong Kong Disneyland has reported a loss of US$307 million (HK$2.4…

Mar 22, 2022 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Finance / Tourism /

Federal Government invests $60 million in recycling - but is it enough to stem the tide of plastic pollution?

The Federal Government has announced that it is investing in sophisticated recycling technology and infrastructure, with a $60 million new funding stream targeted at advanced plastic…

Mar 22, 2022 Karen Sweaney Environment / Finance / Government /

NSW Councils to celebrate return of Seniors Festival in 2022

This year’s NSW Seniors Festival with its theme of ‘Reconnect’, is anticipated to see more than 500,000 seniors take part in events across the state. The theme was chosen to…

Mar 22, 2022 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Arts / Events / Fitness / Recreation /

ATTA explains the influence and impact of women in adventure travel

A new report released by Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), in partnership with Switzerland Tourism, describes the findings of a 2022 survey on women in adventure travel - relating to…

Mar 5, 2022 Karen Sweaney Recreation / Tourism /

Community invited to participate in Taronga Rubbish Run event to help save wildlife

The Taronga Conservation Society Australia is inviting the community to participate in the Taronga Rubbish Run, a 30-day fundraising challenge in April that involves picking up litter while…

Mar 4, 2022 Karen Sweaney Education / Environment / Events / Fitness / Zoos /

Wildlife sanctuaries struggle to care for animals affected by flooding

The recent devastating floods in South East Queensland and Northern NSW have unfortunately led to the death of thousands of animals as animal sanctuaries and volunteer rescue services…

Mar 4, 2022 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Environment / Finance / Safety / Zoos /

Paralympics Australia endorses IPC decision to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from Beijing Paralympics

The Beijing Winter Paralympic Games will begin today without 83 athletes from the Russian and Belarusian delegations after a backlash from members of the International Paralympic community.…

Mar 4, 2022 Karen Sweaney Events / Legal / Security / Sport /