News: Play
Tamworth Regional Playground combines adventure, exercise, fun innovation and nature
Commissioned by Tamworth Regional Council, the recently opened Tamworth Regional Playground is providing youngsters and families with a remarkable range of activity and play...
Mar 23, 2016
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Perth’s Elizabeth Quay water playground cost $12.85 million
The troubled BHP Billiton Water Park water playground at Perth’s Elizabeth Quay, which has consistently been closed since the precinct’s opening in January, reportedly cost...
Mar 19, 2016
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Kids Corner and sport headlines family entertainment at Grand Prix
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation has unveiled its family-friendly Kids Corner precinct at this year’s 2016 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. The Kids Corner features a new...
Mar 18, 2016
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Hobart City Council moves forward with $15 million Aquatic Centre upgrade
Hobart City Councillors have given unanimous backing for a $15 million upgrade of the Hobart Aquatic Centre to include a new 35 metre pool, dual external waterslide, wellness...
Mar 15, 2016
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PolySoft slip-resistant surface cools aquatic playground in Roma
A new childrens’ water playground in the Queensland town of Roma is taking the edge off the heat in the humid subtropical centre, 500 kilometres inland from coastal Caloundra....
Mar 4, 2016
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Parks Week a chance to celebrate Hamilton’s green spaces
Hamilton residents are being encouraged to explore and enjoy the city's green spaces as part of Parks Week 2016, which runs from 5th to 12th March. An annual event for the parks...
Mar 3, 2016
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Wyndham Council approves residents-only aquatic facility
A development at Wyndham Vale in outer western Melbourne has moved one step closer to opening a private aquatic centre and indoor waterpark. The City of Wyndham Council recently...
Feb 25, 2016
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Waterplay releases Critters, a spray character for all ages
Aquatic play specialists Waterplay® have launched Critters, a new nature-inspired character in the Grasslands product line. Built with a water cannon design, these mud worm...
Feb 22, 2016
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New Zealand Greens say 'using poisonous weedkillers in parks, playgrounds and streets has to stop'
New Zealand's Green Party is calling on the country's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local councils to urgently reassess the safety of glyphosate, the carcinogenic...
Feb 17, 2016
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New awards to recognise innovation in sport, recreation and play
The upcoming National Sports Convention is to feature a new award initiative to recognise individuals, not for profits and businesses in the play, recreation and sport sectors...
Feb 16, 2016
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Kaleidoscope of colours at new Waterloo playground
The newly opened Wulaba Park in inner Sydney has a new state-of-the-art park with a softfall surface of Rosehill TPV Rubber Wetpour in a kaleidoscope of colours. Wulaba Park was...
Feb 15, 2016
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2016 St Kilda Festival draws record crowd
With record crowds of 440,000, the 2016 St Kilda Festival has proven to be one of the most successful years in the Festival’s rich history. Now in its 36th year, Australia’s...
Feb 14, 2016
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My Park Rules competition finalists announced
Hidden tree top cubbies, wetlands, lizard dens, bug hotels and forest swings have each been recognised by the My Park Rules competition for capturing the imagination of school...
Feb 10, 2016
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Elizabeth Quay splashpad debugged and reopened
With Perth enduring days of 40 degree plus temperatures, amoeba that caused the closure of the BHP Billiton Water Park at Elizabeth Quay late last week have been removed, with...
Feb 10, 2016
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KidZania to open on Singapore’s Sentosa Island
Children’s interactive indoor edutainment centre KidZania is to open in April at Palawan Beach on Singapore’s Sentosa Island. The 7,600 metre² facility will feature 60...
Feb 8, 2016
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Work begins on new Fairfield City Council waterpark
Fairfield City Council has begun construction on its long planned water park and aquatic playground at the Prairiewood Leisure Centre in South West Sydney. Following the success...
Feb 2, 2016
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Aflex inflatable waterpark launched at Fijian resort
Nelson-based Aflex Technology has added another impressive inflatable waterpark to its list of international clients, launching their custom-built obstacle course for Plantation...
Feb 1, 2016
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Competition launched to find Best Playground in Australia
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has launched a national competition, Australia’s Best Playground, to recognise well-designed public play spaces such as...
Jan 31, 2016
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Public space at Perth's Elizabeth Quay foreshore project gets official opening
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has officially opened Elizabeth Quay in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the $440 million development in Perth's Central Business District....
Jan 31, 2016
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Comments close on Horizontal Falls marine park plan proposal
A period of comment on draft plans by Western Australia’s Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPAW) to create two marine parks and a national park in and around the Kimberley's...
Jan 20, 2016
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Auckland mother starts campaign for more shade at playgrounds
An Auckland mother's petition for more calling for councils to install shade covers at playgrounds has struck a chord with parents, achieving over 1,000 signatures in just over...
Jan 19, 2016
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New range of outdoor fitness equipment for seniors
Outdoor gym pioneer a_space has expanded its Fit for Parks outdoor gym equipment range, incorporating items specifically addressed to the needs of seniors. These new items...
Jan 13, 2016
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New Moreton Bay splash pad quadruples patronage
Opened in December, Moreton Bay Regional Council's new splash pad at Deception Bay has been an overwhelming success, with usage quadrupling when compared with the same period...
Jan 12, 2016
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New parkland a key part of Craigieburn Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre development
Currently under development, the Craigieburn Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre will be located within a new 12.5 hectare area of parkland in the Victorian growth area of...
Jan 11, 2016
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