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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.

2021 ARIA Awards to be hosted by Taronga Zoo for the first time

ARIA has revealed the incredible lineup of talent coming to the 2021 ARIA Awards in partnership with YouTube Music which, for the first time, will be broadcast live from…

Nov 17, 2021 Karen Sweaney Arts / Attractions / Entertainment / Zoos /

AMCS and Climate Council respond to Australia’s contribution at COP26

While the final declaration from the COP26 conference gives some hope for our oceans and reefs, the Australian Marine Conservation Society and Climate Council highlight that Australia…

Nov 15, 2021 Karen Sweaney Environment / Events / Government /

Australian Government called upon to firm up environmental commitments ahead of COP26

Ahead of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and following Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement earlier this week, that the Government will…

Oct 28, 2021 Karen Sweaney Environment / Government /

Skills Active Aotearoa spotlights a commitment to yoga and Pilates

Skills Active Aotearoa shares Rebecca Harford’s commitment to Yoga and Pilates and her support and mentoring of staff as they progress through the Skills Active Exercise Professional…

Oct 22, 2021 Karen Sweaney Education / Fitness / Wellness /

URBNSURF Melbourne set to reopen once 70% vaccination target reached

URBNSURF Melbourne - Australia’s first surf park - is set to reopen on Saturday, 23rd October 2021 following a tumultuous 18 months with more days closed as a business than open.…

Oct 21, 2021 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Attractions / Sport / Waterparks /

Western Australian Government marks National Water Week by acknowledging Action Plan achievements

The Western Australian Government has marked National Water Week 2021, by acknowledging the first two years' achievements of the inaugural Waterwise Perth Action Plan which include the…

Oct 20, 2021 Karen Sweaney Design / Education / Environment /

Banyan Tree launches ‘wellbeing sanctuary’ at properties in Thailand’s Koh Samui and Krabi

Redefining its hospitality experience following the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Banyan Tree Group has rolled out a new healthy living concept at its properties around the world,…

Oct 11, 2021 Karen Sweaney Hospitality / Tourism / Wellness /