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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.

Perth’s Fringe World organiser ends partnership with Woodside

Following a multi-year campaign by members of the Western Australian arts community to remove Woodside’s involvement in Perth's Fringe World Festival, the organisation that runs the…

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Jan 3, 2024 Karen Sweaney Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Environment / Events /

 
 

Digital winter theme park opens in Vietnam resort complex Phu Quoc

Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. announced on 29th December that it has opened 'Ice Jungle', a digital theme park in a luxury residential resort complex on Phu Quoc…

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Jan 3, 2024 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Entertainment / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

Nutrition and fitness expert spotlights benefits of MyFitnessPal app

With New Year resolutions underway for Australians, data from health and fitness tracking smartphone app MyFitnessPal shows that many could need help staying on track, as over half (57%)…

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Jan 3, 2024 Karen Sweaney Fitness / Technology / Wellness /

 
 

Disney expands presence in China with world’s first Zootopia-themed land opening in Shanghai

Disney's expanding presence in the Chinese market has been highlighted by its opening of the world's first Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland. Based on the hugely successful…

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Dec 21, 2023 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism /

 
 

WAIS announces new Board Directors and adoption of sport integrity framework

Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) has announced the appointment of three new Board Directors along with the announcement yesterday that WAIS is the first National Institute Network…

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Dec 14, 2023 Karen Sweaney Safety / Sport /

 
 

$1.5 million otter habitat at Brooklands Zoo causes concern for New Plymouth Council

New Plymouth District Council’s last meeting of the year was held this week during which councillors were divided on the next long-term plan budget with the future of New Plymouth free…

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Dec 14, 2023 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Environment / Finance / Zoos /

 
 

Christchurch Disc Golf course endorsed by community board

Christchurch City Council has advised that the temporary disc golf course in Bottle Lake Forest Park, a production forest and recreational park located north-east of Christchurch, is staying…

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Dec 12, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport /

 
 
 
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