News: Play
NSW Government to spend $20 million on public spaces in Sydney's inner west
The NSW Government has announced that it is to spend $20 million to create new public spaces and cycle paths in Sydney's inner west. The funding, from the NSW Government’s...
Apr 25, 2020
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Play Australia highlights children’s health matters to World Health Organization
With many families experiencing home isolation and physical distancing, Play Australia has advised that it is increasingly concerned about the impact this is having on...
Apr 23, 2020
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Randwick Council amends Coronavirus closures to make beaches available for exercise
Randwick City Council’s beaches including Coogee, Maroubra and Clovelly Beaches will be made available for exercise purposes only as of today Monday 20th April 2020. All...
Apr 20, 2020
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Wagga Wagga Riverside rejuvenation to include event spaces and adventure playgrounds
Wagga Wagga City Council has commenced clearing the site for Stage 2 of the Riverside Redevelopment which will include food and beverage outlets, event spaces, and an aquatic...
Apr 19, 2020
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PLA cancels National Conference and all events
Parks and Leisure Australia has announced that it has cancelled its 2020 National Conference and all of its other planned events "due to the escalation of COVID-19". In...
Apr 7, 2020
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Christchurch Council releases video on park safety during COVID-19
Christchurch City Council are keen for everyone to be able to enjoy their parks safely and as such has released a video highlighting what is required by Council park visitors...
Apr 6, 2020
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ActiveXchange outlines four activities for operators to undertake during Coronavirus shutdown
Industry data analytics experts ActiveXchange have shared suggestions on what businesses across all sectors of the industry might look to do while shutdown during the...
Mar 31, 2020
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Sunshine Coast Council closes holiday parks, play areas and ocean pools
Sunshine Coast Council has today announced that all its skate parks and all play equipment in the parks it manages is closed until further notice and that its six holiday parks...
Mar 26, 2020
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World Urban Parks emphasises that 'Nature Never Closes'
Amid global concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak, World Urban Parks has highlighted its advocacy and support for the power of parks, open spaces, and nature as essential...
Mar 25, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: Shoalhaven closes ocean pools, national park closures, Star lays off 8,000 staff - 25th March
The City of Gold Coast has advised that its 600 playgrounds, 389 barbecues and 347 pieces of gym equipment are now closed until further notice. With staff to erect signage at...
Mar 25, 2020
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces new measures aimed at slowing spread of Coronavirus
New restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of Coronavirus have been announced by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, with more businesses and public facilities to be...
Mar 24, 2020
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Play Australia advises that while playgrounds close outdoor play is fine
National play advocacy group Play Australia has announced today that "while playgrounds are to be closed, it’s still ok to play outside". With Australian Prime Minister Scott...
Mar 24, 2020
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Life Floor gains growing recognition as preferred safety surface for splash pads and pool surrounds
Since being introduced to the Australian market in 2016, Life Floor has gained increasing recognition for its performance and a growing list of significant installations....
Mar 15, 2020
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Lotterywest grant delivers additional features to Midvale Skate Park
A $1 million Lotterywest grant has enabled the City of Swan to deliver additional features to the Midvale Skate Park including a pump track and skate bowl. Prior to receiving...
Mar 15, 2020
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New surface transforms Springfield Water Park
An innovative new surface at the popular Springfield Water Park at Robelle Domain parklands in south east Queensland has transformed the aquatic play area with its improved...
Mar 8, 2020
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ACT Government opens applications for the 2020 Nature Play Grants program
Grants of up to $15,000 under the ACT Government’s Nature Play Grants program - designed to provide financial assistance to eligible organisations, programs and initiatives to...
Feb 28, 2020
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The City of Ballarat partners with community bank to create new play space
The City of Ballarat has partnered with the Buninyong and District Community Bank to create a new play space designed specifically for toddlers at De Soza Park, Buninyong. The...
Feb 14, 2020
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West Tamar Council looks for consultants input on future of Riverside Aquatic Centre
Mindful that its Riverside Aquatic Centre is close to reaching the end of its useful life and will require replacement (or extensive upgrades to the pools, water slide and...
Feb 12, 2020
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City of Geelong looks to expand wetlands access
Having last year acquired the 500-hectare Sparrovale wetlands, the City of Greater Geelong is looking to expand public access to the area under an innovative project. The future...
Jan 31, 2020
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Perth energises city spaces with basketball courts and imaginative activity areas
The City of Perth has turned an unused space on Wellington Street into an area of public amenity and vibrancy, with the new space between Barrack and Pier Streets including a...
Jan 31, 2020
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Brisbane’s $10 million playground at Northshore Hamilton attracts complaints from parents
The newly opened Hercules Street Park in Brisbane has attracted complaints from parents since its official opening on 10th January. Refurbished at a reported cost of $10 million...
Jan 27, 2020
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Mackay Regional Council develops new shared bike and pedestrian pathway, anticipates towering news play structure
Mackay Regional Council has commenced construction of a shared bike and pedestrian pathway that will link Mackay Harbour to the Mackay City Centre. The pathway will include four...
Jan 23, 2020
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New skate park opens in Geelong
The Northern Skate Park in Corio, a northern suburb of Geelong, has opened to the public offering about 520 metre² of skating space. Situated in Stead Park, on the corner of St...
Jan 23, 2020
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Penrith Council seeks community input for Regatta Park playground design
Penrith City Council is encouraging the local community to share their ideas on the design of the playground as part of the $24 million enhancement of Regatta Park. The...
Jan 23, 2020
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