News: Play
Auckland Council secures awards for parks and playgrounds excellence
Auckland Council's Healthy Waters team in partnership with Fulton Hogan, Boffa Miskell and AECOM secured four awards at the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Awards and one at...
Nov 16, 2019
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Australia’s biggest Outdoor Classroom Day led by Nature Play WA
Western Australia's outdoor play advocacy group Nature Play WA has co-ordinated the country's biggest-ever Outdoor Classroom Day - registering over 308,000 Australian children...
Nov 7, 2019
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Recreation textiles distributor advises of importance of right fabric choices for gymnastic, trampoline and play facilities
Ensuring that appropriate fabrics and textiles are chosen for gymnastic, trampoline, play and related facilities can be difficult choice, but Ricky Richards, a distributor of...
Nov 6, 2019
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PLA presents national awards for excellence in parks, playgrounds and facilities
Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) has celebrated the brightest minds and most creative, sustainable and innovative initiatives from across its membership at its National Awards...
Oct 30, 2019
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YMCA and City of Casey release guidelines for safer skate parks
YMCA Victoria and City of Casey have this week released guidelines for local government into the development and management of skate facilities aiming to improve and benefit...
Oct 24, 2019
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New skate park opens in Sydney’s northern beaches
Launching a new $400,000 skate park at Lionel Watts Reserve in the Sydney suburb of Frenchs Forest, Northern Beaches Council Mayor Michael Regan has advised that the site is...
Oct 23, 2019
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NSW Government delivers $4 million package for inclusive play
The NSW Government has advised of a package of $4 million in funding available for councils to create inclusive playgrounds for their local communities. Introducing the funding,...
Oct 22, 2019
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Event Cinemas launch new immersive experience for children
Event Cinemas has launched Event Junior, an immersive experience specially designed for children - with the first Event Junior opened yesterday at Event Macquarie and Event...
Oct 15, 2019
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Vortex secures aquatic industry award
Vortex Aquatic Structures International, a manufacturer and world leader in water attractions, recently received its second Leading Edge Award from the World Waterpark...
Oct 15, 2019
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Sport NZ’s new Disability Plan looks to address inequality
Aiming to improve the wellbeing of disabled New Zealanders by addressing inequalities in play, active recreation and sport, Sport New Zealand has released its new Disability...
Oct 14, 2019
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Wellington City Council consultation sees playgrounds transition to play spaces
Treating New Zealand's capital city as one large ‘play space’ is at the heart of Wellington City Council’s review of the city’s 14-year-old Playgrounds Policy. Explaining that...
Oct 13, 2019
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Brisbane City Council reveals concepts for the transformation of Victoria Park golf course into new open space
A series of concept images revealing the transformation of Brisbane’s Victoria Park golf course into an expansive 45-hectare public park have been unveiled as part of Brisbane...
Oct 13, 2019
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Shoalhaven Council opens new inclusive playground
Shoalhaven City Council has opened Sanctuary Point’s Clifton Park which has recently undergone an impressive transformation with the installation of a new, inclusive playground....
Oct 9, 2019
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PLA 2019 Conference a forum for sharing of ideas and learnings
Looking forward to its upcoming 2019 National Conference in Perth, Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) is to focus on the importance of linking parks, open spaces and facilities...
Oct 8, 2019
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Finest examples of play and sport project construction recognised at SAPIA Industry Awards
The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) has announced the winners of its 2019 Industry Awards, presented at the Association's recent annual Conference. A remarkable 81...
Oct 3, 2019
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New parkland opens in Sydney’s west
Ismay Reserve, a new 2.5 hectare park at Powells Creek, opened today transforming an unused corridor in Sydney’s west into a new recreation and green space for the local...
Sep 28, 2019
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Waterplay unveils new Water Weaver series
In collaboration with Markus Ehring, founder of German design company Public Poetry, Waterplay Solutions has released a new innovation in splash pad solutions. Delivering...
Sep 27, 2019
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Site heritage plays a role in Armidale regional playground planning
Armidale Regional Council is working with archaeology experts at the University of New England (UNE) to identity the heritage significance of Curtis Park, once the heart of...
Sep 22, 2019
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Aktive brings Auckland mayoral candidates together to debate sport and recreation matters
More than 100 people, including sport, recreation and community leaders, academics and advocates, have attended a mayoral debate on sport and recreation in Tāmaki Makaurau,...
Sep 18, 2019
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Winton aquatic playground approaches completion
Winton Shire Council has advised that a $1.7 million aquatic playground is expected to be open by the end of the month. Having prioritised youth engagement in the town, Winton...
Sep 11, 2019
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Upgraded green spaces reopened in Townsville
Townsville’s Charles Moroney Park and Heatley Park have reopened following a $7.5 million program of upgrades. In Townsville last week for the official opening of two parks,...
Sep 8, 2019
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Work commences on redevelopment of Townsville’s Tobruk Memorial Baths
Work on Townsville City Council’s $11.3 million redevelopment of the Tobruk Memorial Baths has commenced. The historic pool - which has been one of Townsville’s principal...
Aug 25, 2019
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Adelaide's AFL Max offers themed indoor sport and activity experiences
A new indoor attraction, sited next to Adelaide Airport, is providing what the operators describe as "Australia's first AFL skills and family entertainment centre". Opened in...
Aug 19, 2019
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Sandgate Aquatic Centre reopens with new gym and indoor pool
Brisbane City Council's Sandgate Aquatic Centre has reopened after a 12 month long redevelopment that has seen the addition of a heated 25 metre and a gym with a yoga and...
Aug 18, 2019
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