News: Play
Revolutionary childrens play space opens in the Sydney Corporate Park
Nubo, a new concept in children’s play spaces, has launched in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria. The first facility of its kind in Australia, Nubo, meaning cloud, is a highly...
Apr 20, 2017
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Activity to enhance confidence among children in southern Perth
The opening of four new Ready Steady Go Kids locations across the southern Perth metropolitan area is set to contribute to the nurturing of confidence and self-esteem in...
Apr 11, 2017
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Aligned Leisure seek new manager in Nillumbik
Set to commence management of the Eltham Leisure Centre in July, Aligned Leisure are currently seeking applications for the position of Nillumbik Leisure Manager. The Nillumbik...
Apr 10, 2017
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Wine inspired splash park opens in the Barossa Valley
Looking to provide enhance facilities for children and families, South Australian holiday park Discovery Barossa Valley has opened a new outdoor aquatic play feature. Working in...
Apr 4, 2017
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National Sports Convention to feature case studies on growing participation
Against a backdrop of studies showing declines in participation in many traditional sports, the upcoming National Sports Convention (NSC) will feature leading advocates in sport...
Apr 4, 2017
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Kempsey Shire Council agrees new management for Macleay Valley Coastal Holiday Parks
Macleay Valley Coastal Holiday Parks will benefit from $1 million in investment as part of a new management lease agreement decided on by Kempsey Shire Council. Councillors...
Apr 2, 2017
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$22.2 million Aquatic Recreation Centre opens in Gympie
The community of Gympie celebrated the opening of its new $22 million ‘ARC’, aquatic recreation centre, on Saturday. Attending the opening, Federal Minister for Regional...
Apr 2, 2017
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Bayside Council moves to provide innovative playgrounds
Listening to the community’s input and then creating innovative playgrounds has been a key focus for the recently formed Bayside Council. Located in Pagewood, Gaiarine Gardens...
Mar 25, 2017
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National Gallery of Victoria ends security contract over pay scandal
The Victorian Government has cancelled its contract with the company responsible for security at the National Gallery of Victoria over allegations that it underpaid guards....
Mar 23, 2017
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Port Hedland invests $520,000 in new community playground
The Town of Port Hedland has announced that construction has commenced on a new playground at Marapikurrinya Park, replacing an earlier playground that was burnt down by vandals...
Mar 22, 2017
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New generation Playground Rocket lands in Australian parks
Rhinoplay, in collaboration with distributors Curb Markers Australia, have released a new generation modular play system that draws inspiration from moon rocket playground...
Mar 21, 2017
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Camden Council recreation area offers innovative features for youth
Located in Mount Annan in Sydney’s south west, Camden Council’s Birriwa Reserve is an adventurous and exciting outdoor youth space offering play and sports equipment that meets...
Mar 8, 2017
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Waterplay marks 30 years of aquatic play innovation
Leading international aquatic play solutions provider Waterplay® Solutions Corp. is celebrating 30 years in business this year. Back in 1987 Waterplay’s founders helped pioneer...
Mar 3, 2017
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Whangarei District Council introduces climbing spheres on Hatea Loop
Whangarei District Council’s Parks Team have completed the installation of three geodesic globes on the city’s Hatea Loop. The installation of the Kompan Climbing Bloqx...
Mar 1, 2017
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Keynote speakers announced for National Sports Convention
The National Sports Convention has released the program for its 2017 event with more than 50 global, Australian and New Zealand speakers confirmed. With a strong focus on...
Feb 28, 2017
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SAPIA announce 2017 Awards program
The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) has announced details of its 2017 Industry Awards. Supporting the Association's goal of promoting excellence in sports and...
Feb 28, 2017
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New Craigieburn aquatic centre ready to make a splash
Construction of the new $35.5 million Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre in Craigieburn is moving forward with the new facility on target to open towards the end of this year....
Feb 17, 2017
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Playscape Creations enhances Smart Play concept
Having introduced the ‘Smart Play’ concept to the Australian market with Smart Play Motion in 2014, followed by the Smart Play Cube in 2015, Playscape Creations have now...
Feb 15, 2017
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Australian Waterslides and Leisure installs slides and play features
Leading waterpark and aquatic leisure supplier Australian Waterslides & Leisure (AWL) has reported a range of completed and upcoming installations of waterslides and aquatic...
Feb 12, 2017
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Mattel Play! Town develops children’s social skills through play and fantasy
Since opening in April last year, the Mattel Play! Town in Dubai’s City Walk precinct has presented an environment that has stimulated children’s imagination and love for...
Feb 7, 2017
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Auckland Council opens new Albany Stadium Pool
Auckland Council has opened its new state-of-the-art Albany Stadium Pool, catering to the growing population in the North Auckland area. Located near QBE Stadium, the new centre...
Jan 29, 2017
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Kings Park adventure playground to get $3 million expansion
New designs including an expanded rock pool, an aerial walkway almost seven metres high, a hidden tunnel and additional climbing and balancing features have been announced for...
Jan 12, 2017
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New Bibra Lake playground gets instant recognition
Opened in November, City of Cockburn’s new Bibra Lake Regional Playground has received almost instant acclaim with the play space named winner of the National Growth Areas...
Jan 7, 2017
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SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre impacts community and elite swimmers in remarkable year
The acknowledgement of its hosting of South Australia’s most Significant Event of the Year at the 2016 Sport SA/KPMG South Australian Sport Awards, has been just one of many...
Jan 3, 2017
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