News: Play
New Owners for Lollipop's Playlands franchise
Alan Grant, founder of the Lollipop's franchise business of indoor play facilities and childcare centres, has sold the company. The sale to Australian master franchisee Tim...
Apr 8, 2011
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First Look at Palmerston's Water Park Design
Northern Territory Deputy Chief Minister Delia Lawrie has unveiled the chosen design for Palmerston's free water park and announced the opening of tenders to build the $13.6...
Mar 23, 2011
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$3 million attraction for Perth's Adventure World
Perth theme park Adventure World is to develop a new $3 million water attraction. Following a successful summer season, the Bibra Lake-based attraction will begin construction...
Mar 21, 2011
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Wibit takes a lead on open water inflatables
With a growth in the popularity of aquatic amusement inflatables for use in open water, leading German manufacturer Wibit Sports has been highlighting the importance of the...
Feb 15, 2011
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Little Splashers take first step to water safety
Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope recently had over 100 children under two years old and their parents participating in a week-long infant water safety program - Surfees Little...
Feb 11, 2011
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PurePlay Expands Operations into Korea
Denver Colorado-based PurePlay, the largest provider of waterpark restoration services in North America, has expanded its reach by developing a relationship with Seohee...
Dec 20, 2010
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Mercy Duck Dash Precedes West Wyalong Pool Reopening
The Holland Park Pool complex at West Wyalong in central western NSW has reopened. Swimplex Aquatics Pty Ltd undertook the $2 million dollar refurbishment that included a...
Dec 6, 2010
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$14.9 Million investment for Playgrounds in Victoria
Victorian Premier and State Labor Leader John Brumby has announced that a future Labor Government will invest $14.9 million in a network of adventure playgrounds in parklands...
Nov 9, 2010
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Adventure World Opens Kids Splash Zone
Perth based amusement park Adventure World has opened a new children's splash park, an interactive aqua playground featuring colourful spray loops, slides, climbing obstacles,...
Nov 3, 2010
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Kidzania Expands into Asia
Mexican children’s amusement park franchisor KidZania is expanding its footprint in Asia. With eight parks currently operating, KidZania plans to double in size by 2012 with...
Nov 2, 2010
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Playspace design awards recognise 'great places to play'
Coinciding with National Kidsafe Day, the winners of the Kidsafe 2010 National Playspace Design Awards have been announced. The Awards recognise excellence and innovation in the...
Oct 26, 2010
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Recognition for NZ Recreation industry leaders
The winners of the annual New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) Awards were announced at the annual NZRA Conference Gala Dinner in Wellington last night (Tuesday). The...
Oct 20, 2010
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Ballarat Aquatic Centre to reopen but clubs want 50 metre pool
After almost a year of work, the redeveloped Ballarat Aquatic Centre will be open to the public this weekend. The YMCA-managed facility's two new programmable warm-water pools...
Oct 8, 2010
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Lagoon key to Port Douglas' revival
Port Douglas business interests have identified a lagoon development as being key to the resort's revival as a haven for tourists and investors. Cairns Regional Council has...
Oct 7, 2010
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Light Show and Award for WetSide Water Education Park
Hervey Bay's WetSide Water Education Park is set to host a 'Light Show Spectacular' on the evenings of 1st and 2nd October. The sold-out gala events include a light and music...
Oct 1, 2010
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Splash Park Opens at Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre
A new splash park has opened at the Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre at Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast. A joint venture between centre managers Swim Fit and the Sunshine Coast...
Sep 29, 2010
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NZRA to hold Presidential Elections
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) is to hold a ballot to decide its next President having received two nominations to fill the post. The nominations were from...
Sep 25, 2010
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National award for Mackay's Bluewater Trail
Mackay Regional Council's investment in the health and wellbeing of the community has been recognised with a National Local Government Heart Foundation award. The region's...
Sep 13, 2010
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Renovation planned for Perth water playground
The Town of Vincent in Western Australia has this week approved a $90,000 upgrade for its popular Hyde Park water playground. The 30-year-old playground was closed in March due...
Aug 27, 2010
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Kidsafe launches National Playspace Design Awards
Kidsafe (the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia) has announced details of the 2010 National Playspace Design Awards. The Awards recognise excellence and...
Aug 4, 2010
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Rain Drop Products Appoint Australian Representative
Rain Drop Products, LLC, designers and manufacturers of interactive water play features for over 25 years, have announced that Farley Pools has been named to represent the...
Aug 3, 2010
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Virgin Active brings back the Hula Hoop
The Virgin Active Health Club in Sydney’s Frenchs Forest has revived the Hula Hoop craze familiar to many from their childhood years. The Club’s ‘Hoop and Tone’ classes started...
Jun 21, 2010
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New Playground installed at Wollongong Boat Harbour
A new children's play area has opened at Wollongong Boat Harbour. Part of the Wollongong Blue Mile project, the playground features Moduplay Commercial Play Systems equipment...
Jun 21, 2010
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Open access playground launched in Auckland
Auckland's newest all-access playground for children of all abilities has opened in Pt Chevalier's Coyle Park. This unique playground features an inclusive, all-access play...
Jun 17, 2010
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