News: Play
Passport to an Amazing Childhood program encourages outdoor play
An innovative program from Queensland community organisation Nature Play QLD has signed up 130,000 children for a series of outdoor play and recreation programs. Encouraging...
Dec 30, 2015
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Big Banana a favourite project for Swimplex
Swimplex Aquatics has flagged how work on the Big Banana Water Park has been one of their favourite projects. Based in Coffs Harbour and operating Australia-wide, Swimplex...
Dec 19, 2015
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Perth Elizabeth Quay set for spectacular January opening
West Australians and visitors will be treated to a spectacular display of lasers, lights and water fountains when Perth's new Elizabeth Quay precinct opens to the public on...
Dec 16, 2015
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Funfields opens new Kraken Racer speed slide and childrens rides
With its peak summer season set to commence, Victorian amusement and water park Funfields has launched its newest addition, a ProSlide four-lane Kraken Racer water slide....
Dec 12, 2015
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Bold Park Aquatic reopens after $12 million redevelopment
The redevelopment of the former Bold Park Aquatic Centre has been completed with the facility now open to the public. With a new brand, the centre is now known as Bold Park...
Dec 11, 2015
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New Otium consultancy highlights National Stronger Regions Funding project successes
The directors of the newly formed Otium Planning Group Pty Ltd - Sport + Leisure (OPG) have highlighted their involvement in a range of successful projects that have been...
Dec 8, 2015
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Landscape architects launch My Park Rules competition
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) in collaboration with 202020 Vision, has launched My Park Rules, a national competition that aims to encourage school...
Dec 1, 2015
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Safety fears see Leichhardt Council ban drones in parks and public spaces
Leichhardt Municipal Council in inner western Sydney has voted to prohibit the launching of drones in public parks and playgrounds within its local government area. Citing fears...
Nov 30, 2015
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Risky outdoor play positively impacts children’s health
New research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Child & Family Research Institute at the British Columbia Children’s Hospital shows that risky outdoor play is...
Nov 14, 2015
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Sydney park upgrade to offer play and relaxation for all
An updated playground and more seating and places for parents and carers to relax are just some of the improvements the City of Sydney will soon be making to a popular park in...
Nov 11, 2015
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Fish hooks and screws reportedly found in Perth playground sand
Parents of children using a playground at Thornlie in southern metropolitan Perth reportedly discovered more than 40 fish hooks, screws and broken glass in sand surrounding the...
Nov 8, 2015
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New park, gardens and cliff-side walk for inner western Sydney
A new public park covering more than three hectares with gardens, open space and a cliff-edge walk will provide a welcome connection between Forest Lodge and the Glebe foreshore...
Nov 1, 2015
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South Bank’s brand new playground
One of the most popular playgrounds on Brisbane’s South Bank, Riverside Green Playground, has undergone an exciting overhaul and has now re-opened. The works have made the...
Oct 30, 2015
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Outdoor Awards shine spotlight on Canterbury contributions
Canterbury was in the spotlight at the 2015 New Zealand Outdoors Awards last night in Wellington, with Adventure South Director Geoff Gabites bringing home the Skills Active...
Oct 23, 2015
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AquaClimb excitement returns to Australia
Leading aquatic, playground and urban water landscapes supplier Vortex Aquatics, a division of the PlayRope Group, has been named the exclusive distributor of AquaClimb®...
Oct 18, 2015
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Waterplay releases new Cirque product collection
Leading aquatic play solutions company Waterplay® Solutions has released Cirque, a theatrical collection of play features designed to create an aquatic spectacular for all ages...
Oct 16, 2015
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City of Darwin to outsource management of three public pools
An independent report has called on the City of Darwin to look at outsourcing its three swimming pools to a commercial operator in order to reduce deficits. The City of Darwin...
Oct 12, 2015
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Increased investment one of three key priorities for recreation industry
A ‘Recreation Manifesto’ from the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) calls for central and local government planners to consider the long term benefits of recreation...
Oct 8, 2015
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Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre first stage redevelopment gets official opening
The long awaited grand opening of stage 1 of the Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre redevelopment has been marked by a community day of free activities including swimming,...
Sep 30, 2015
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Wet’n’Wild Sydney now open for its third season
To coincide with the NSW school holidays, Wet’n’Wild Sydney has opened for its third season. Opened throughout the holidays, Wet’n’Wild Sydney is offering world-class slides and...
Sep 25, 2015
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New Sky Climb attraction opens at Sky Zone Alexandria
The Sky Zone Trampoline Park in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria has expanded with Sky Climb, an indoor climbing facility with over 30 different climbing features. Opened last...
Sep 22, 2015
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Campbelltown Leisure Centre approaches half way stage of $24.5 million redevelopment
With work having commenced on its $24.5 million upgrade in April, the redevelopment of the Campbelltown Leisure Centre is approaching the halfway mark in its year-long building...
Sep 22, 2015
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Last summer for Victor Harbor's Greenhills Adventure Park
After 33 years of providing entertainment and family fun, the Greenhills Adventure Park in the South Australian town of Victor Harbor will close its gates for the final time on...
Sep 22, 2015
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New Karumba Swimming Pool opens in Carpentaria Shire
A Gulf of Carpentaria Mayor says the opening of a long-awaited swimming pool and aquatic playground in Karumba is a huge step for the local community. Carpentaria Shire Council...
Sep 21, 2015
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