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Geelong to host Commonwealth Games 2026 aquatic events in temporary competition pools

With the Victorian Government having designated Geelong as the host city for swimming, para swimming and diving events for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, details have emerged of the…

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May 26, 2023 Aquatics / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

VMA launches Venue Safety and Security education program

The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the launch of an education program aimed at improving safety and security in venues safe. Described as “an important step in…

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May 26, 2023 Education / Entertainment / Safety / Security / Sport /

 
 

ExerciseNZ’s Richard Beddie critical of New Zealand Government’s focus on elite sport spending

ExerciseNZ Chief Executive Richard Beddie has slammed funding allocations to elite sport in the New Zealand Government’s Wellbeing Budget 2023, highlighting that there should be more…

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May 26, 2023 Finance / Fitness / Government / Sport /

 
 

Queensland Government announces next steps in planning for 2032 Olympics legacy

The Queensland Government has advised that nearly 14,000 ideas have been shared as part of planning for the legacy of the Brisbane 2032 OIympic and Paralympic Games. The Hopes and Dreams…

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May 26, 2023 Events / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

ACT Government invites community input on urban open space management

The ACT Government has released a draft Urban Open Space Land Management Plan for community comment to help shape the future management of parks, sportsgrounds and other public open spaces…

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May 26, 2023 Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Citing need to ‘prioritise mental health’ Hawthorn Chief Executive Justin Reeves announces resignation

Justin Reeves, Chief Executive of the Hawthorn AFL club since 2017, has resigned from the role. Reeves, who signed a new five-year contract with the Hawks in 2021, told the Hawthorn board…

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May 26, 2023 Sport / Wellness /

 
 

European Commission to restrict use of rubber infill in synthetic sport pitches

A decision by a European Union committee to restrict microplastics introduced intentionally to many products is set to have a significant impact on the use of recycled rubber and plastic…

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May 25, 2023 ByNigel Benton Legal / Safety / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Collingwood to withdraw from Super Netball competition at end of 2023 season

The Collingwood Magpies has announced that it will withdraw from the Suncorp Super Netball competition at the end of the 2023 season. In a significant blow to the competition, the…

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May 25, 2023 Finance / Sport /

 
 

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