News: Play
New Australian Standard for playground and recreation safety
Standards Australia has announced the publication of the new standard for playgrounds that provides guidance on the development, installation, inspection, maintenance and...
Aug 30, 2017
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Town of Port Hedland’s Marapikurrinya Park playground attracts local children
Since reopening in June, the playground in the Town of Port Hedland’s Marapikurrinya Park has once again been attracting local children and their families. The playground was...
Aug 24, 2017
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Wodonga’s new trampoline arena offers complete fun environment
Trampoline arena operator Supatramp, owned by former AFL star David Schwarz, has opened its second centre in the Victorian country town of Wodonga. Occupying 2000 metre², the $2...
Aug 18, 2017
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Plans to introduce $180,000 seasonal city beach on Adelaide's River Torrens
Plans have been revealed for a city beach attraction on the banks of the River Torrens in central Adelaide. The South Australian Government’s Renewal SA agency is seeking...
Aug 11, 2017
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KidZania proves popular in Manila
Almost two years after it began operations, the Philippines outlet of the KidZania global educational entertainment brand has proved popular with a wide range of families and...
Aug 1, 2017
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New aquatic play park part of the revival of the Whitsundays
The upcoming opening of a major aquatic play area at the Big4 Adventure Whitsunday holiday park looks set to be a key element in the revitalisation of the cyclone-damaged...
Jul 29, 2017
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Queensland children to benefit from $1.87 million Nature Play funding
More Queensland children will have opportunities to play and learn in the natural environment, with the Queensland Government announcing a new three year commitment to an...
Jul 26, 2017
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Awards recognise sport, recreation and play innovation at 2017 National Sports Convention
Glen Eira City Council’s transformation of the Caufield Reservoir into a playground and open space play area has been recognised as the overall winner at the 2017 Australian...
Jul 20, 2017
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Napier Council looks at future aquatic facility options
Napier City Council has advised that it is currently considering a range of options for its future aquatic facility provision, with plans including options to spend $37 million...
Jul 19, 2017
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Waterplay’s Activity Towers named a top product
Waterplay® Solutions has revealed that its Activity Towers product line has been named a ‘Most Valuable Product’ (MVP) by Aquatics International. Part of Waterplay’s new...
Jul 9, 2017
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Otago Museum undergoing final stage of science-focused redevelopment
The Otago Museum in Dunedin has announced the closure of its Discovery World Tropical Forest to allow work to begin on the second stage of its $4 million redevelopment. The...
Jul 6, 2017
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Grassports Australia acquires the William Loud company
Leading synthetic surfaces supplier and installer Grassports Australian has purchased the business of the William Loud company. Grassports Australia Managing Director Bernard...
Jul 5, 2017
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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre offers new aquatic play options
Coinciding with the start of the winter school holidays, the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC) is offering a revitalised program of aquatic play options. Having...
Jun 30, 2017
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YMCA brings Playnasium to Boroondara
In celebration of National Families Week in May, YMCA Victoria brought its Playnasium initiative to the steps of the Boroondara Civic Centre. Playnasium aims to encourage family...
Jun 21, 2017
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Injuries the number one cause of death among children
The first ever national study on childhood injury in Australia has revealed that injuries are the number one cause of death in children under 17. The recently released study,...
Jun 14, 2017
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Sydney playground closed following salmonella outbreak
A playground Sydney's Northern Beaches has been closed after two children became sick with salmonella, apparently contracted after playing in the sandpit. The children are...
Jun 6, 2017
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Expressions of Interest Sought: Children’s play space, Fremantle
The City of Fremantle is seeking submissions for consultant services for the design of a children’s play space in Kings Square in central Fremantle. The play space will be a...
May 18, 2017
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Auckland Council committee approves pioneering partnership agreement for community facilities
Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee has this week approved a potential partnership with an Auckland high school which could set a precedent for cooperation...
May 17, 2017
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Belgravia Leisure wins contract to manage 10 Moreton Bay Regional Council facilities
Facility management contractor Belgravia Leisure has been appointed by Moreton Bay Regional Council in Queensland to operate 10 aquatic facilities across the region, undertaking...
May 17, 2017
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Proludic launches new nature inspired play equipment
Inspired by nature, the new wildlife-themed Kanopé play equipment from Proludic has been designed to engage children of all ages in fun, active play. Using curved lines and...
May 16, 2017
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Children's input shapes new Yarra Ranges Council playground
Yarra Ranges Council's recently opened playground at Lilydale Lake Park has been developed as a result of asking children what they wanted in a play space. In looking to...
May 15, 2017
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Fast expanding Camden plans multi million dollar sport and recreation projects
Camden Council is to meet the leisure needs of its fast growing population with plans to spend more than $180 million on capital works, including major sport and recreation...
May 14, 2017
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CLM opens new children's program facility in Masterton
Community Leisure Management has opened its new, wholly owned, CLM Masterton, a multi functional space that will host its after-school and holiday programmes. Having recently...
May 9, 2017
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Nominations invited for National Sports Convention Awards
To be presented at the National Sports Convention in July, nominations are now open for the Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards. The awards, which recognise...
Apr 30, 2017
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