News: Play
Mark Band to step down as Chief Executive at Parks and Leisure Australia
Parks and Leisure Australia Chief Executive Mark Band has announced that he is to step down from his contracted role at the body. In a statement on LinkedIn, Band advised "after...
May 30, 2022
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$18 million to boost participation in NSW outdoor recreation
The NSW Government is investing $18 million in innovative plans to improve open spaces and boost outdoor recreation for all ages. The Open Spaces and Metropolitan Greenspace...
May 29, 2022
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Comment invited on plans for Geelong’s Blue Waters Lake Reserve
City of Greater Geelong has endorsed the release of the Draft Blue Waters Lake Reserve master plan for public comment. Blue Waters Lake Reserve is a wetland habitat in Ocean...
May 26, 2022
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New Governance Model and Trustees set for Upper Hutt’s Maidstone Park
Following consultation with the community earlier this year, Upper Hutt City Council has formally adopted a proposal that will see a new Council Controlled Organisation (CCO)...
May 25, 2022
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City of Melbourne commits $45.8 million for parks, gardens and open spaces in 2022/23 budget
The City of Melbourne will create new areas of open space, protect parks, plant new trees and continue to bring its planned Greenline project to life in commitments announced in...
May 23, 2022
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Mooloolaba’s new adventure playground to have nature-inspired towers and slides
Mooloolaba’s multimillion dollar Northern Parkland will soon have installed the final elements of a new adventure playground - the first stage of the exciting Mooloolaba...
May 19, 2022
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Works complete on new playground at Townsville's Bluewater Park
Children can now enjoy a new state-of-the-art playground at Bluewater Park after Townsville City Council completed upgrades to the open space. The modern playground features two...
May 11, 2022
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Penrith continues to have its playspaces transformed
Penrith City Council will begin upgrading seven of its playspaces this month with new play equipment, surface upgrades, additional seating, shade sails, tree planting and...
May 6, 2022
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33,000 admissions to Corowa Aquatic Centre in first year of operations
Marking its first birthday last week, Federation Council has advised that its Corowa Aquatic Centre has recorded more than 33,000 admissions since opening, with numbers expected...
May 3, 2022
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AALARA updates operators with latest safety guidance
Committed to backing its members in ensuring safety is their day-to-day operations, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has shared a series of...
May 2, 2022
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Central Coast Council continues with program to update playspaces
Central Coast Council is updating several of its playspaces this financial year to provide safe, and engaging places for play for local families and visitors. Playspaces are...
May 2, 2022
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Construction to begin on new Cochrane Park Skate Park in Koo Wee Rup
Cardinia Shire Council has advised that construction is set to begin next week on the new Cochrane Park Skate Park in Koo Wee Rup. The skate park has been designed and will be...
Apr 25, 2022
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Melbourne’s revamped Enterprize Park opens
Marking the first phase of the Greenline development, the new look Enterprize Park has opened to the public following major works to make the north bank of the Yarra River –...
Apr 25, 2022
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Temporary maze attraction to be installed in Usher Park
In partnership with Creative Mazes, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has announced that the second instalment of the Pop-Up Project will commence on 14th May 2022 and run for nine...
Apr 23, 2022
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Queensland Parks Rangers call for improved visitor behaviour
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is calling for improved visitor behaviour this Anzac Day long weekend having issued 21 fines over the Easter weekend in the Lockyer Valley...
Apr 22, 2022
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New waterslides open at Perth's Beatty Park Leisure Centre
Young swimmers are now able to enjoy two new waterslides at Beatty Park Leisure Centre following the completion of series of upgrades at the facility by the City of Vincent. The...
Apr 14, 2022
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World Leisure Organisation marks 70 years advocating for global leisure
Promoting leisure as integral to social, cultural, economic, and sustainable environmental development worldwide since its foundation in 1952, the World Leisure Organisation...
Apr 14, 2022
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Recreation Aotearoa recognises outstanding industry professionals in national awards ceremony
Recreation Aotearoa recognises outstanding industry professionals in national awards ceremony Top performers in New Zealand’s recreation industry have been recognised at the...
Apr 11, 2022
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Ninja Parc to open its first Sydney facility
The Belgravia Group’s Ninja Parc indoor obstacle course franchise prepares to open its first Sydney Ninja Parc site at South Granville on Saturday 9th April. This is the fourth...
Apr 6, 2022
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Entries open for National Sports Convention Innovation Awards
The organisers of the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) have advised that entries are now open for the Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation...
Apr 5, 2022
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Upgrade to Auckland’s historic Myers Park aims to revitalise city centre
Upgrades to Auckland’s popular and historic Myers Park will begin in April, with the upgrade part of a wider programme of work happening to revitalise the midtown area and...
Mar 29, 2022
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Playground upgrades open for Canberra community consultation
Canberra’s largest suburban infrastructure program is underway, with consultation commencing on playground upgrades across the city. ACT Minister for Transport and City Services...
Mar 24, 2022
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Recreation Aotearoa names Michele Frey as new Chair
Recreation Aotearoa ha announced that Michele Frey, Director - Liveable Communities at Gisborne District Council, has taken on the role of Chair of the Association, replacing...
Mar 24, 2022
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Lake Macquarie Council’s draft Aquatic Facilities Strategy suggests expansion of swimming amenities
Lake Macquarie Council’s draft Aquatic Facilities Strategy suggests expansion of swimming amenities With the area’s population expanding, Lake Macquarie Council is inviting...
Mar 23, 2022
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