Australian Athletics enters 2025 with a bold new identity, unveiling a rebrand that reflects the sport’s evolution and growth, connects to its storied legacy, and sets its sights on an exciting future. Previously known as Athletics Australia,…

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The Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia and New Zealand (SPASA) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Lindsay McGrath has resigned after 10 years at the helm. McGrath will continue as CEO until SPASA's AGM in May. “On…

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The federal government has shown a strong commitment to women’s health by announcing several measures that will improve access to reproductive healthcare. AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen said the federal government’s…

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Wellington is the compact, connected capital of New Zealand. The city offers excellent flight access, impressive venues, key government and industry leaders, and a vibrant hub of dining and entertainment within easy reach. It makes hosting conferences easy for organisers, and offers a fresh perspective for delegates. Wellington is the seat of New Zealand Government and headquarters for many central government agencies and industry associations. It’s not surprising that…

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Key Insights from the Associations Forum Large Conference Leaders Meeting Associations Forum recently convened a meeting with key leaders from various associations responsible for delivering significant large conferences in 2025.  The discussions highlighted several critical challenges facing the industry: Declining Sponsorship: Securing sponsorship funding has become increasingly difficult.

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The Australian Community Workers Association Limited (ACWA) is delighted to share that it is changing its name to Community Work Australia Limited, trading as Community Work Australia. The move comes after a member vote at the organisation’s annual general meeting in November in favour of the change. This exciting development reflects our organisation’s commitment to advancing the profession of community…

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The nation’s peak body for builders has turned against Anthony Albanese’s cornerstone free TAFE policy and warned apprenticeships were going backwards under the scheme. Master Builders Australia said that while it was “supportive in principle of the intent” of the bill, committing free TAFE to legislation would be “unnecessary and will have an unintended…

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A new year has just arrived, and the Australian corporate and investment landscape will continue to evolve. How it will turn out, and what the biggest issues might be, are clearly open-ended questions. But if lessons from 2024 have been learned, there is a good chance that the next 12 months will result in a significant increase in transparency, accountability and good corporate governance. Reflecting on 2024 Throughout 2024,…

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The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) is delighted to announce Paula Taylor as its new President for 2026–27. She will be the President-elect for 2025, President 2026–27 and Past President for 2028. A celebrated leader in STEM education with over 25 years of experience, Paula brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to advancing science education across Australia.   Paula has served as Assistant Director at the Academy of Future Skills with the ACT Education Directorate,…

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The NSW Tourism Association has announced the appointment of a new board of directors led by former NSW tourism minister Stuart Ayres as independent chair. Ayres is currently CEO for the Urban Development Institute of Australia NSW development industry body. “There…

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Cricket Australia (CA) has announced Todd Greenberg as its next chief executive officer, set to succeed Nick Hockley in March. Greenberg, currently serving as CEO of the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA), will bring extensive experience in sports administration and a track record of negotiating critical agreements, including the Memorandum of Understanding that has advanced women’s remuneration in cricket. Greenberg, the 15th person to lead CA since its establishment in 1892, steps…

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