News: Play
New $25 million Inverell Aquatic Centre counts down to opening
Progress on the new $25 million Inverell Aquatic Centre in Northern NSW is advancing with completion and handover scheduled for December and an official opening likely to be...
Nov 26, 2024
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WORLD Sporting Precinct among major projects to open in East Gippsland
Three major sport and recreation projects will be officially opened by East Gippsland Shire Council in coming days, celebrating with the community new facilities that are...
Nov 26, 2024
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Exhibitor registrations open for Germany’s co-located 2025 aquanale and FSB industry ‘mega events’
After a successful event in October 2023, preparations are underway for the next edition of the biennial dual trade fair: aquanale, the International Trade Fair for the aquatic...
Nov 25, 2024
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Australian Sports Commission announces nine organisations as Play Well Affiliates
To mark the one-year anniversary of Australia’s Sport Participation Strategy - ‘Play Well’ - the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has announced nine organisations as Play Well...
Nov 21, 2024
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New Australasian leader and Sydney office announced for Waterplay
Canadian splashpad manufacturer, Waterplay, has announced an expansion that sees the aquatic play experts open a new office in Sydney having brought an impressive Australian...
Nov 21, 2024
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Four key Brisbane park precincts to be revitalised ahead of 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Four key Brisbane park precincts to be revitalised ahead of 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Four key Brisbane park and lifestyle destinations are to be revitalised in the lead...
Nov 19, 2024
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Defence witness Professor David Eager involved in tense exchange at Hillcrest jumping castle trial
Defence witness Professor David Eager has been involved in a tense back and forth with the Crown Prosecutor during a cross-examination at the trial of operator of the jumping...
Nov 15, 2024
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Fire destroys Kiama playground
Kiama Council on the NSW South Coast has closed the Reid Park playground in Jamberoo to the public after an overnight fire destroyed most of the play equipment. In a statement...
Nov 12, 2024
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Fitness stations and art trails among offerings of planned suburban linear park in Perth
The final master plan for a seven-kilometre-long linear park in Perth has been unveiled revealing its offerings within the new public open spaces under the elevated METRONET...
Nov 11, 2024
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Work progresses on new Perth Zoo gibbon habitat as part of multi-million dollar masterplan
Perth Zoo has advised that construction of its new gibbon habitat - expected to be complete in early 2025 - is moving forward The latest phase of the Zoo’s Western Australia...
Nov 5, 2024
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Funtopia Maribyrnong fined $60,000 following WorkSafe Victoria prosecution over child’s rope ladder fall
Indoor play centre Funtopia Maribyrnong has been fined for breaching safety laws plea after an incident where an eight-year-old girl fell from a rope ladder. Operator...
Nov 1, 2024
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Sport NZ campaign spotlights importance of play
Play Week Aotearoa 2024 runs from 26th October to 1st November with a Sport NZ Campaign introducing the ‘Play Lab’ where children will show the importance of play and how it...
Oct 24, 2024
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Member vote falls short on Parks and Leisure Australia's constitutional change
Parks and Leisure Australia has advised that a member vote on a new constitution put up at its 2024 national conference in Brisbane last week failed to secure sufficient votes....
Oct 23, 2024
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Parks and Leisure Australia honours former President Paul Jane at annual awards
Paul Jane, Manager of Recreation and Open Space for Maribyrnong City Council and Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) President from 2018 to 2022, has been honoured by for his...
Oct 22, 2024
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Water quality testing impasse set to prevent reopening of Bathurst Aqua Park
The owner of the Bathurst Aqua Park has cancelled his plans to reopen the waterpark at the Chifley Dam in the NSW Centre Tablelands after being unable to reach a satisfactory...
Oct 17, 2024
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Parks and Leisure Australia names Anand Pillay as its new Chief Executive
Anand Pillay, described as “a visionary leader in the leisure industry”, has been named as the new Chief Executive at Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA). Announcing the...
Oct 14, 2024
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Imagination Play chosen as official playground partner for Bluey’s World
Imagination Play has been chosen as the official playground partner for Bluey’s World - a new immersive attraction based on the popular children’s television series Bluey -...
Oct 9, 2024
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Fremantle’s Hilton Park Masterplan receives community and club support
The Hilton Park Masterplan, having received widespread community and club support, has been adopted by Fremantle Council and is comprehensive, contemporary and achievable -...
Oct 4, 2024
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PLA National President condemns ‘hostile actions’ and 'misinformation' over body's planned constitutional change
With Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) set to consider changes to its constitution at an upcoming annual general meeting and extraordinary general meeting, Kristin Davies, the...
Oct 3, 2024
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Life Floor completes its largest Southern Hemisphere installation at Hervey Bay’s WetSide
The WetSide aquatic play park at Hervey Bay - newly reopened after upgrades were carried out during the winter months - is now the site of the largest Life Floor installation in...
Oct 3, 2024
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Newcastle community invited to celebrate Gregson Park reimagined playspace
City of Newcastle is inviting the community to celebrate the completion of the $3.5 million playground upgrade at Gregson Park. With fences coming down ahead of the long...
Oct 3, 2024
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Dunedin Botanic Garden playground expands play opportunities
The new children’s playground at the Dunedin Botanic Garden is scheduled to open on Tuesday 1st October and offers an inclusive, accessible experience. The project is the...
Sep 30, 2024
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Enhanced Seddon Park facility caters for Mosgiel BMX community
Dunedin City Council’s Play Space Plan, adopted in 2021, identified the need for more challenging play areas for children aged between 10 and 14 – including BMX and pump tracks....
Sep 19, 2024
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Life Floor a key component at Dreamworld's refreshed Ocean Parade
Since opening late last year, the refreshed children’s aquatic play space at Dreamworld's Ocean Parade precinct has proven to be one of its biggest drawcards. PicoPlay’s design...
Sep 16, 2024
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