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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.

Organisers postpone Vintage Vibes Festival citing ‘current economic pressures’

The organisers of the Vintage Vibes Festival, which was scheduled to take place at Tomich Wines, Adelaide Hills on 27th and 28th January, have announced that the event has been…

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Jan 12, 2024 Karen Sweaney Entertainment / Events / Finance /

 
 

Rafael Nadal racquet from Australian Tennis Museum collection up for auction

Rafael Nadal's championship point winning racquet from his 2007 French Open Final victory over Roger Federer is up for auction. It is expected to achieve $150,000, with bidding…

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Jan 11, 2024 Karen Sweaney Culture / Education / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Children a focus at openings of 2024 Adelaide International Tennis Tournament and Australian Open

Children are a focus at this year’s opening week of tennis tournaments in Adelaide and Melbourne with family activities, children’s challenges and offers of free…

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Jan 11, 2024 Karen Sweaney Entertainment / Events / Sport /

 
 

New Zealand, Tasmania and Brisbane listed by New York Times as among top 2024 destinations

New Zealand by train, Tasmania and Brisbane are the three ‘Down Under’ destinations listed by global news outlet, the New York Times, as among the top destinations to visit in…

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Jan 10, 2024 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Plans and proposed site for Art Museum of Kangaroo Island unveiled

The plans and proposed site have been revealed for the new Art Museum of Kangaroo Island in South Australia, set to cost $23.4 million. The Art Museum of Kangaroo Island Establishment…

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Jan 9, 2024 Karen Sweaney Arts / Culture / Design / Education / Venues /

 
 

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers investigating after girl bitten by dingo on K’gari

A seven-year-old girl was bitten on her thigh by a dingo at K’gari (formerly known as Fraser Island) on 4th January with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) investigating…

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Jan 8, 2024 Karen Sweaney Environment / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Merlin Entertainments announce 2025 opening for Legoland Shanghai Resort in China  

Global attractions giant, Merlin Entertainments, has announced the new Legoland Shanghai Resort will debut in China in 2025 with the US$1.4 billion resort anticipated to welcome three to…

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Jan 7, 2024 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Tourism /

 
 
 
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