Aimee Chanthadavong

Sydney

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Freelance journo & content writer with an insatiable appetite to eat, travel, and snap. The views expressed here are my own.

Articles

Take your club marketing to the next level with Mumbrella360

1 week ago | clubmanagement.com.au | Aimee Chanthadavong

Australia’s biggest media and marketing conference, Mumbrella360, returns to Sydney’s Carriageworks from 27-29 May. Now that Mumbrella is part of The Intermedia Group, which also publishes Club Management, we can offer all Club Management readers an exclusive 20% discount on tickets, using the code M360CM25.
How clubs are designing to impress

1 week ago | clubmanagement.com.au | Aimee Chanthadavong

The way a club looks and feels isn’t just about aesthetics – it’s about purpose. With competition from nearby pubs and hospitality venues only increasing, clubs are rethinking their fitouts to ensure their design stacks up. The goal? To create modern, welcoming spaces that keep the local community engaged while broadening the member base and appeal to new demographics.
Andrew Hinton joins City Golf Club

1 week ago | clubmanagement.com.au | Aimee Chanthadavong

Andrew Hinton, who was most recently managing properties for Endeavour Group (formerly ALH Hotels) in Toowoomba, has stepped into the general manager role at City Golf Club. Despite having only been in the role for three months, Hinton is no stranger to the club. “Since moving to Toowoomba, myself and the family frequented the club, using all of its facilities. I joined as a golf member and although my handicap hasn’t improved, the members and the vibes are great,” he said.
NSW clubs compete in 2025 Perfect Plate Awards

2 weeks ago | clubmanagement.com.au | Aimee Chanthadavong

Competition is heating up as celebrity chefs Matt Moran and Courtney Roulston, along with NRL legend Nathan Hindmarsh, hit the road again to uncover the best club meal in NSW for the 2025 Your Local Club Perfect Plate Awards. ClubsNSW CEO Rebecca Riant said many of the state’s best restaurants are now found inside registered clubs, and this year’s competition promises to be fiercely competitive.
IBM commits $150 billion to boost USA quantum investment

2 weeks ago | techfinitive.com | Aimee Chanthadavong

IBM has announced that it plans to invest $150 billion over the next five years in the United States to “fuel the economy” and to strengthen its position in the computing space. According to the Big Blue, it will set aside more than $30 billion in research and development to bolster its manufacturing of mainframe and quantum computers in America. “Technology doesn’t just build the future – it defines it,” said IBM Chairman, President and CEO Arvind Krishna.
Mounties ups support for children’s hospice build

2 weeks ago | clubmanagement.com.au | Aimee Chanthadavong

Mounties Group has significantly increased its financial support to build the only children’s hospice in Western Sydney, boosting its contribution from $3 million to $13 million over 10 years via the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF). The initial $3 million donation, committed through Mounties Care – a subsidiary of Mounties Group – to the GIANTS Foundation, is now part of a larger $13 million philanthropic pledge.
Sunnybank Community Sports Club commits $9.5m for reno project

2 weeks ago | clubmanagement.com.au | Aimee Chanthadavong

Sunnybank Community Sports Club (SCSC) has kicked off a major $9.5 million renovation to transform the club and the adjoining Sunnybank Rugby Union precinct. The club has set aside $7.5 million to completely overhaul its clubhouse, which will include giving its Sunset Bar and Grill a makeover with expanded seating, premium table service, and a new alfresco area. A new steak menu and a specialty cocktail list will also be launched to complement the new-look space.
Ballina RSL gives young people with disability a leg up

2 weeks ago | clubmanagement.com.au | Aimee Chanthadavong

Ballina RSL, located along the picturesque NSW North Coast, has teamed up with Biala Disability Support Services to launch a new work experience program designed for people living with disability. This initiative adds to the club’s existing Connect work placement program, marking another step in its commitment to fostering inclusivity in the local community. Ballina RSL food and beverage operations manager James Rogers explained the program’s significance.
Albanese makes $6m election pledge to Marrickville Golf Club

2 weeks ago | clubmanagement.com.au | Aimee Chanthadavong

In a final push to win over voters ahead of this Saturday’s 3 May federal election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a $6 million pledge to upgrade Marrickville Golf Club. The club is located in the Prime Minister’s local electorate, Grayndler. “I care deeply about my local community and understand how important this precinct is,” the Prime Minister said in a statement.
Great Northern partners with clubs on The Great Shout

2 weeks ago | clubmanagement.com.au | Aimee Chanthadavong

Up to 500 kegs of Great Northern beer will be donated to around 200 pubs and clubs across Queensland during the NRL’s Magic Round to raise money for flood victims. The Carlton and United brand has launched “The Great Shout” which aims to raise more than $200,000 going to Rural Aid to help flood victims in Queensland’s centre and west. As NRL teams head to Brisbane for Magic Round during 2-5 May, fundraisers will be held across the state.