News: Play
Melbourne Sports Hub launches Kids Club
The Melbourne Sports Hub has launched a Kids Club Membership program for children aged five to 12 years. Developed in line with the Melbourne Sports Hub's philosophy of...
Oct 23, 2012
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ACT Labor pledges millions for new parks
ACT Labor is promising to spend $7 million on community parks in some of Canberra's newest suburbs if re-elected this month. Labor says it would deliver three irrigated...
Oct 15, 2012
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Continued growth for Sportybots children's activity programs
Nepal is the latest country to join the growing list of places where Sportybots programs are reaching children with Sportybots Pty Ltd Director Mel Faull "excited to see our...
Oct 10, 2012
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A world of opportunity for Ready Steady Go Kids
Ready Steady Go Kids, Australia's largest multi-sport program for preschoolers, has just announced that it will commence operations in England in 2013. Having expanded into...
Oct 9, 2012
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Interactive toddlers pool opening marks completion of Lithgow Aquatic Centre stage one upgrade
The recent opening of stage one of the Lithgow Aquatic Centre redevelopment features an interactive toddlers pool, a new amenities block, new public access, new parking area,...
Oct 3, 2012
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Sport facilities and activity programs make Melbourne the healthiest city
The City of Melbourne's sport facilities, Active Melbourne program, Food City policy and playgrounds have led to its recognition as the healthiest local government area in...
Oct 2, 2012
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PolySoft surface completes Dreamworld's DreamWorks Experience
Leading playground equipment supplier, Sure Play has recently installed PolySoft surfacing in two new and exciting lands at Gold Coast theme park, Dreamworld. The lands are Po's...
Oct 2, 2012
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Waterplay expands product line with full-scale waterslides
The Waterplay® Solutions Corp. has taken the next step in providing a comprehensive service to the aquatics community by adding waterslides to their extensive suite of products....
Sep 23, 2012
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Locals welcome new Bowen aquatic playground
A $1.5 million aquatic playground has opened on the foreshore at Bowen's Front Beach. The opening of the Splashpad, designed and constructed by Vortex Aquatic Playgrounds and...
Sep 12, 2012
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Waterplay introduces the Flow Booster
The Flow Booster, an exciting new accessory from Waterplay, boosts the flow of water to a play feature through interactivity. With a unique underground system made up of three...
Sep 8, 2012
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Glenbrook Swim Centre gets winter makeover
Blue Mountains City Council's upgrade of the Glenbrook Swim Centre is currently in full swing to improve the facilities for the lower mountains community in time for summer....
Aug 27, 2012
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New environment for sport and play
A new sports court concept from Kompan is set to change the face of team sports by providing a space that accommodates multiple games and functions. The innovative and original...
Aug 27, 2012
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Rainbow's End celebrates 30 years with record attendances
New Zealand Experience Limited, owner and operator of Rainbow's End Theme Park, has reported the highest level of attendance since acquiring the company 17 years ago. Following...
Aug 23, 2012
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Swimplex Aquatics wins building excellence awards
Specialist aquatic contractors and suppliers Swimplex Aquatics have been recognised in the NSW Master Builders' Association regional awards for building excellence. The Coffs...
Aug 4, 2012
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Poorer children struggling with movement skills competency
A growing number of Australian children show low levels of competency in fundamental movement skills, according to new research published in the international journal...
Aug 2, 2012
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Sportybots presents Australia-wide information sessions on children's multi-sports programs
From September, children's multi-sports programs provider Sportybots will be presenting a series of free information sessions in each of Australia's capital cities. Sportybots...
Jul 26, 2012
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Playscape Creations partners with Advantage Sports & Leisure
Play and recreation leaders Playscape Creations have announced a strategic partnership with North Queensland based Advantage Sports & Leisure to combine the respective strengths...
Jul 18, 2012
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Waterplay introduces new models for its slide activity centre line
Waterplay Solutions Corp. has announced the addition of two new models to its Slide Activity Centre 400 Series - the slide activity centre line, the SL 400.1 and 400.2. With...
Jul 15, 2012
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Standards Australia invites public comment on contained play safety standard
As of 5th July 2012, Standards Australia is inviting public comment on its new draft standard for indoor/contained play. Introducing the Standard in a feature in the May/June...
Jul 6, 2012
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New water cannon design represents new wave in aquatic toys
The ultimate children's play experience associated with interactive aquatic toys is more accessible than ever with the introduction of three new water cannons developed by Water...
Jul 5, 2012
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100,000 participant milestone reached in Australia's 'Just Play' program
A nine-year-old girl in the Solomon Islands has become the 100,000th participant in Australia's highly successful 'Just Play' program, according to Australia's Parliamentary...
Jul 5, 2012
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KidZania Singapore set to open on Sentosa Island
The Sentosa Development Corporation and Themed Attractions and Resorts (TAR) have announced that indoor 'edutainment' theme park, KidZania, will soon be opening on Singapore's...
Jun 7, 2012
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Sydney Olympic Park opens NSW's largest regional playground
New South Wales's largest public playground facility, the Blaxland Riverside Park, at Sydney Olympic Park has been opened. The $7.7 million facility was opened yesterday (Sunday...
Jun 4, 2012
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South Hedland Aquatic Centre development to feature artificial surf wave
The $10.5 million upgrade and redevelopment currently underway at the South Hedland Aquatic Centre is set to transform the facility into a state-of-the-art aquatic facility and...
May 30, 2012
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