Australasian Leisure Management

03/01/2026

The Sunshine Coast’s largest dedicated live music venue, The Station, has ceased operations - highlighting the ongoing pressures facing Australia’s live music and events sector, particularly in regional markets.
Live Performance Australia Australian Live Music Business Council

The Sunshine Coast’s largest dedicated live music venue, The Station, has ceased operations - highlighting the ongoing pressures facing Australia’s live music and events sector, particularly in regional markets.

03/01/2026

The Craigie Leisure Centre in Perth was evacuated on Friday as a result of a chlorine spillage that resulted in two members of staff being taken to hospital for checks.

The Craigie Leisure Centre in Perth was evacuated on Friday as a result of a chlorine spillage that resulted in two members of staff being taken to hospital for checks.

03/01/2026

From coastal links in Sydney to multi-day hikes through World Heritage landscapes, Australia’s outdoor adventure and leisure landscape continues to expand with a suite of recently opened and enhanced walking trails.

Australia’s outdoor adventure and leisure landscape continues to expand with a suite of recently opened and enhanced walking trails attracting locals and international visitors alike. From coastal links in Sydney to multi-day hikes through World Heritage landscapes, these trails reflect growing de...

03/01/2026

Planet Fitness Australia, the local franchisor of the American budget gym chain, has looked back on its club count having grown to 30 locations in 2025.

Planet Fitness Australia, the local franchisor of the American budget gym chain, has looked back on its club count having grown to 30 locations in 2025.

03/01/2026

As authorities respond to last month’s Bondi Beach terror attack, security arrangements around the final 2025/26 Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) have been significantly bolstered, with an armed NSW Police Force presence to be deployed throughout the precinct.
Cricket Australia

As authorities respond to last month’s Bondi Beach terror attack, security arrangements around the final 2025/26 Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) have been significantly bolstered, with an armed NSW Police presence to deployed throughout the precinct.

03/01/2026

A man is in a critical condition after a near drowning incident at Coast Entertainment Holdings' WhiteWater World waterpark on the Gold Coast.

A man is in a critical condition after a near drowning incident at Coast Entertainment Holdings' WhiteWater World waterpark on the Gold Coast.

03/01/2026

With no new appointment yet announced to the vacant position of Chief Executive of New Zealand Rugby and December seeing the sudden departures of the chief executives of Netball New Zealand and Cricket New Zealand, the New Zealand Amateur Sport Association ( ) has expressed its concerns at the significant operational and leadership challenge for all three organisations.

With no new appointment yet announced to the vacant position of Chief Executive of New Zealand Rugby and December seeing the sudden departures of the chief executives of Netball New Zealand and Cricket New Zealand, the New Zealand Amateur Sport Association (NZASA) has expressed its concerns at the s...

03/01/2026

The year 2025 drew to a sombre close as a number of serious coastal incidents unfolded across the nation’s coastline in the final days of December and into the New Year holiday period.

The year 2025 drew to a sombre close as a number of serious coastal incidents unfolded across the state’s coastline in the final days of December and into the New Year holiday period.

03/01/2026

Marking one of the most significant private cultural infrastructure investments in Australia in recent years, Tasmania’s of Old and New Art has unveiled a major new wing.

Marking one of the most significant private cultural infrastructure investments in Australia in recent years, Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has unveiled a major new wing.

03/01/2026

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) has marked a defining first year of operations, rapidly establishing itself as one of Asia’s leading sports and entertainment precincts and a cornerstone of the city’s events strategy.

03/01/2026

Counting down to the opening of new facilities at Perth's WACA, WACA - Western Australian Cricket Association Chief Executive, John Stephenson has advised of a significant milestone in the Ground Improvement Project with Constructions formally handing over the facility.

With the opening of new facilities at Perth's WACA scheduled for early next year, WA Cricket Chief Executive, John Stephenson has advised of a significant milestone in the WACA Ground Improvement Project with ADCO Constructions formally handing over the facility.

03/01/2026

The Gurner Group is counting down to the opening of its exclusive private club concept, Saint Haven, in Sydney.

The Gurner Group is counting down to the opening of its exclusive private club concept, Saint Haven, in Sydney in early 2026.