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World Surf League reveals plan to become carbon neutral and eliminate plastic use this year
The World Surf League (WSL) has pledged to become carbon neutral by the end of 2019, as part of a series of new sustainability commitments it claims will ‘set a new standard’…
read moreTennis Australia commits to United Nations climate change action
Tennis Australia has become the first Australian sporting organisation to commit to the United Nations Sports for Climate Change Action Framework. Speaking at an event for climate…
read morePrime Minister Scott Morrison names leisure portfolios in new cabinet
Having secured a majority Government, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced his new Cabinet and ministerial positions, with a comprehensive suite of changes across all…
read moreMajor parties make sport funding pledges a cornerstone of Federal election campaign
Australia’s major political parties have once again made funding pledges, particularly to sport, one of the key areas of the current Australian Federal election. Presuming that…
read moreSkills Active Aotearoa shares Cardrona Alpine Resort’s workforce development practices
Skills Active Aotearoa, the industry training organisation for snowsport in New Zealand, recently spoke with Cardrona’s People and Performance Manager Laura Hedley, about on-job…
read moreNew Zealand Old Ghost Road trail to receive Outdoor Access Champion Award
The Mokihinui-Lyell Backcountry Trust will receive an award tomorrow night for its work creating the popular biking and walking 85km-long Old Ghost Road trail. The Walking Access…
read moreCity of Darwin installs Replas recycled plastic bollards at four sports ovals
The City of Darwin has commenced installation of 1500 recycled plastic bollards at four community sporting ovals across the city, replacing aged pine log barriers and equating to…
read moreOmega Dubai Moonlight Classic the first professional golf tournament to be played under lights
The Emirates Golf Club’s Faldo Course has this week been the location for a piece of sporting history with the Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic becoming the first professional golf…
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