While the game of golf and its players can sometimes be associated with exclusivity, the Australian reality is that more than 1300 golf clubs play an important role in communities large and small around the country. Globally, golf is one of the most charitable industries …
The President speaks. “We’re going in a different direction——–and it’s time for a change.” And with that the manager is ZAPPED, given their walking papers, paid off and pushed out. The Fall. Brutal. Wrenching. Painful. Ego-destroying. The Big Ugh. And the G.M. is left asking—WHY …
The Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 (Act) received Royal Assent on 10 September 2021 and commenced operation on 11 September 2021. This legislation also amends: the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) (“AHRC Act“). the Fair Work Act …
In partnership with adidas’ sustainability mission, the current apparel worn by the PGA of Australia staff will be recycled and uniforms issued from 2022 onwards will be selected from a range that is 100 per cent made with recycled materials in a movement to reduce …
Leisure and sports business X-Golf plans to open 100 venues across Australia within five years. “Interest in virtual sports and simulators is exploding. People have identified the indoor entertainment trend is on the up,” says newly appointed head of development at X-Golf, Ben Hatten. The experienced …
The Royal Queensland Golf Club has confirmed its position as the chosen host venue for golf for Brisbane’s bid to host the 2032 Olympics. There are still 4,019 days to go, but south-east Queenslanders are waking up to an Olympic buzz this morning after Brisbane …
Australia’s leading golf-specific insurance and finance provider Golf Business Australia (GBA) is celebrating five years in the trade by tallying over 100 golf clubs and facilities to their budding clientele. The Sydney based company has provided golf clubs and facilitates with cost-effective and broad coverage …
The Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC) is backing an exciting new venture aimed at reducing golf’s carbon footprint. Under the venture, used golf balls will be recycled into multiple applications including furniture, drainage systems, pathways, roads and sculptures. John Harrington, managing director of Professional Golf …
At 9 am this week in Sydney, a worker was cut in the neck with a chainsaw. It is understood the chainsaw had kicked back, striking him in the neck and shoulder. The 32-year-old victim was working with a group of people to cut down …
The Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) today announced an exciting new partnership with sustainability solutions company epar. With epar proudly innovating sustainability support functions that ensure environmental protection, worker safety, and improved efficiency, this new collaboration is bound for sport & …
