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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.

Athlete representation and rules for transgender athletes tackled at LawAccord

Topical legal issues confronting International Federations including athlete representation, rules for transgender athletes in international sport and how to ensure integrity in…

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Feb 16, 2024 Karen Sweaney Events / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Riyadh Marathon to incorporate newly-constructed Kingdom Arena

The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has announced that the Riyadh Marathon will have its start and finish point on Imam Saud bin Faisal Road, opposite the newly-constructed Kingdom…

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Feb 5, 2024 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Versatile functional strength training solution launched by Technogym

Technogym has launched Technogym Universe - a versatile functional strength training solution that fits any space - offering a diverse fitness experience with resistances such as magnetic,…

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Feb 2, 2024 Karen Sweaney Design / Fitness / Technology /

 
 

New inclusive heritage conservation campaign launched for Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), has launched a new, inclusive heritage conservation campaign aiming to enahnce the public's knowledge, awareness, and desire to…

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Feb 2, 2024 Karen Sweaney Arts / Attractions / Culture / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Global Wellness Institute ranks Australia 11th of 145 countries based on wellness market size

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has today released a comprehensive report delving into the wellness economies of 145 countries and ranking them by size. This new, in-depth research finds…

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Jan 31, 2024 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Fitness / Retail / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Human Rights Watch spotlights possible deportation of rock band from Thailand to Russia

Human Rights Watch has advised that members of the exiled Russian-Belarusian rock band Bi-2 face persecution for their public criticism of the Russian government if Thailand deports them to…

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Jan 30, 2024 Karen Sweaney Arts / Entertainment / Safety /

 
 

Wibit adds new product line to enhance safety at its modular water parks

Leading provider of floating modular aquatic play installations, Wibit Sports, has added a new product line to its catalogue, Wibit WatchLine, a haven for lifeguards offering a comprehensive,…

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Jan 22, 2024 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Attractions / Design / Safety / Waterparks /