News: Play
BK’s Gymnastics launches new class programs offering clear progression pathways
With the aim of creating a clear progression pathway for children through gymnastics, the national BK’s Gymnastics network is re-launching its class programs this week. There...
Jul 19, 2022
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Community comment invited for Freshwater Beach infrastructure proposals
With several infrastructure proposals earmarked for Freshwater Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the community is being invited to share their opinion. As part of the...
Jul 18, 2022
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Victorian Parks Program aims to deliver equivalent of more than 170 Royal Botanic Gardens
The Victorian Government’s $315 million Suburban Parks Program is delivering upgrades to playgrounds and exercise equipment in 41 parks and reserves across Melbourne ensuring...
Jul 13, 2022
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AusCycling's Brisbane Cycling Festival secures overall win at 2022 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
The Brisbane Cycling Festival has been named the overall winner at the 2022 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards presented in Melbourne on the opening day of...
Jul 11, 2022
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Revamped Pirate Park playground at Palm Beach Parklands showcases new inclusive play area
Following a five month upgrade, the revamped Pirate Park playground at Palm Beach Parklands on the Gold Coast now showcases a new pirate ship and increased play area for...
Jul 10, 2022
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New playgrounds in Newcastle opened ahead of school holidays
The City of Newcastle continues to invest in recreational spaces, with two new playgrounds opened in the western corridor and plans for five more across the city unveiled....
Jul 1, 2022
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Design work begins on Canberra’s Acton Waterfront park
Design work has started on Canberra’s new Acton Waterfront park to be located next to the lake-edge boardwalk on land reclaimed from Lake Burley Griffin as part of the project....
Jul 1, 2022
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Finalists announced for 2022 Sport, Recreation and Play Industry Innovation Awards
The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has today announced the finalists for the Sport, Recreation and Play Industry Innovation Award Finalists for 2022....
Jun 30, 2022
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Wollongong Council prioritises upgrading its playgrounds
Wollongong City Council is making play a priority by investing and upgrading in their existing playgrounds. As such, Council has recently completed upgrades to three of its...
Jun 23, 2022
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Recreation Aotearoa celebrates New Zealand parks, play and open spaces at Awards Ceremony
New Zealand's Bay of Plenty’s TECT park, Taupo’s Great Lake Pathway and Rui Kohiti, and Upper Hutt’s Maidstone Max playground secured awards last night as Recreation Aotearoa...
Jun 23, 2022
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New ideas trialled to activate Penrith's public spaces
Penrith City Council is piloting new, innovative ideas to activate the local streets, paths and public spaces in the heart of Kingswood. As a successful grant recipient in the...
Jun 16, 2022
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Hills Shire completes construction of recreational open spaces at Barry Road Reserve
Hills Shire Council advises that the final elements of Barry Road Reserve in North Kellyville are now complete and include a “kick-about play space” adjoining the existing...
Jun 15, 2022
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Fremantle’s new Dick Lawrence Oval playground opens to the public
Following an extensive community engagement campaign, Fremantle’s new Dick Lawrence Oval playground has been unveiled to the public and features a massive three-level cubby...
Jun 15, 2022
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New ACT Government grants to foster outdoor nature play
Six local organisations have been selected to share in $39,000 to fund upgrades and initiatives encouraging young Canberrans to experience the outdoors. The grants – awarded as...
Jun 15, 2022
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WACA stand demolished making way for all-abilities playground
The Prindiville Stand at the WACA Ground is now completely demolished, making way for an all-abilities playground as part of the $115 million WACA Ground Improvement Project...
Jun 14, 2022
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Works commence on first stage of Omeo Mountain Bike Trails project
Work has commenced on the first stage of Eat Gippsland’s Omeo Mountain Bike project – which will be backed by an additional $3.2 million investment from the Victorian...
Jun 13, 2022
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Achievements of industry figures recognised in Australia’s Queen’s Birthday Honours
A range of industry achievements have been recognised in the Australia’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list announced today, with Ash Barty and the late Shane Warne among the most...
Jun 12, 2022
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Australia’s largest Wibit Sport Park to be installed at Darwin Waterfront
Australia’s largest Wibit Sport Park is to be installed at Darwin Waterfront’s Recreation Lagoon on Saturday 25th June 2022 and will be able to accommodate up to 250...
Jun 9, 2022
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Hamilton City Council spends $40,000 on fixing vandalised playground
Hamilton City Council has revealed that spent more than $40,000 fixing and securing Dominion Park playground in Nawton in the last year. In the last three months, $25,000 has...
Jun 7, 2022
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Two new indoor playgrounds planned for New Plymouth
Bowlarama and MegaBounce Trampoline Arena have advised on plans to open new indoor playgrounds in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Bowlarama, which already has tenpin bowling, laser...
Jun 6, 2022
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Mooloolaba Festival to celebrate opening of Sunshine Coast’s newest beachfront parkland
As the final pieces of the Northern Parkland’s adventure playground - the impressive ‘Pandanus Towers’ and slides, were crane lifted into place today, a Mooloolaba Foreshore...
Jun 5, 2022
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Western Australian National Parks to be made more accessible for people with disability
A new $2 million initiative - Accessible Parks WA - is set to improve disability access in Western Australia’s national parks and across its conservation estate. Accessible...
May 31, 2022
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Rockingham Youth Centre secures PLAWA excellence award
The Rockingham Youth Centre (RYC) has secured the Community Facility of the Year Award at the 2022 Parks and Leisure Australia Western Australia (PLAWA) Awards of Excellence....
May 30, 2022
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Replas recycled park seating installed in Bendigo play space
The City of Greater Bendigo has recently installed new park seating at the Garden Drive Play Space in Epsom made from recycled soft plastics collected through REDcycle and...
May 30, 2022
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