News: Recreation
AMPSEA and STWS - Sports Tech World Series agree partnership for Australia Sports Innovation Week
The Australian Mass Participation Sporting Events Alliance (AMPSEA) has announced a collaboration with the upcoming Australia Sports Innovation Week (ASIW) with the aim of...
Sep 2, 2025
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Recreation
New $52 million aquatic and recreation facility opens in Mount Barker
Aiming to support activity and wellbeing in its local community in the Adelaide Hills, the new Summit Aquatic and Leisure Centre has opened in Mount Barker. Opened at the...
Sep 1, 2025
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Recreation
NSW Government backs Surf Life Saving's introduction of 26 new jet skis
The NSW Government has revealed that its ongoing funding for Surf Life Saving NSW will result in a fleet of 26 new rescue jet skis patrolling beaches across the state this...
Sep 1, 2025
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Safety
Details released of Sydney Academy of Sport's new athletics track
The NSW Government has announced the project scope and timeline for the new athletics track at the Sydney Academy of Sport. Released at an athletics community briefing at the...
Aug 31, 2025
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Venues
BlueFit appoints AFL executive Josh Mahoney as Chief Operating Officer
Community aquatic and recreation facility management company BlueFit has announced the appointment of Josh Mahoney as its new Chief Operating Officer, further strengthening its...
Aug 29, 2025
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Cumberland City Council continues to fight for protection of Carnarvon Golf Course green space
Cumberland City Council has advised that it vehemently opposes the NSW Government’s proposal to convert 45 hectares of valuable green, open space, at Carnarvon Golf Course into...
Aug 25, 2025
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Recreation
All-access trail opens along Adelaide’s southern beaches
The South Australian Government has delivered a new accessible pathway along Adelaide’s southern beaches, with the Witton Bluff Base Trail now fully completed and open to the...
Aug 25, 2025
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Tourism
PCYC NSW wheelchair sport ensures ‘life-changing inclusivity’ for youth
To ensure every young person can access and participate in sport and recreation activities regardless of where they come from or their ability, PCYC NSW is offering wheelchair...
Aug 25, 2025
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New Urban Park for Melbourne’s east
A massive new urban park - ngarrak nakorang wilam park – will run from Forest Hill, through Vermont and connect to the Dandenong trail. The trail across Melbourne’s east will...
Aug 23, 2025
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Recreation
Paddle Australia activates relationship with Western Sydney Lakes
Paddle Australia has announced the sponsorship of Western Sydney Lakes for the 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships that will continue to build on its water sports legacy that...
Aug 23, 2025
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PCYC NSW clubs support local communities impacted by weather disasters
Local communities across NSW have this year been significantly impacted by severe weather events and natural disasters from cyclones to bushfires and historic flooding....
Aug 23, 2025
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Venues
Aquatic industry looks to advance diversity, equity and inclusion
Launched today to a webinar audience of more than 400 industry leaders and staff, a landmark study led by Swinburne University in partnership with VicHealth, Royal Life Saving...
Aug 22, 2025
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Recreation
Deniliquin’s aquatic facility set for return to community management
Following a competitive tendering process for the operation and management of the Deniliquin Swim Centre and Hydrotherapy Pool, Edward River Council unanimously resolved to...
Aug 21, 2025
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Recreation
30 kilometres of new MTB trails opened at Warburton Bike Path in Victoria’s Yarra Ranges
Aiming to deliver fresh trails for diverse riding preferences and skill levels, the first 30 kilometres of the Warburton Bike Path has opened in Victoria’s Yarra Ranges. Part of...
Aug 21, 2025
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Sport
Development Victoria announces construction firms to undertake Bendigo venue upgrades
Development Victoria has revealed that builders have been appointed to deliver major upgrades at the Bendigo Showgrounds and Bendigo Stadium (commercially known as Red Energy...
Aug 21, 2025
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Sport
R U OK? Campaign encourages grassroots community sport participants to address mental health challenges
As people plan activities to mark R U OK?Day on Thursday 11th September, national suicide prevention charity R U OK? is helping Australians bridge the confidence gap through...
Aug 20, 2025
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Wellness
Newcastle Basketball launches virtual tour of Hunter Indoor Sports Centre
Coinciding with the facility’s re-exhibition from 21st August, Newcastle Basketball has launched a virtual tour of the proposed Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC). The virtual...
Aug 19, 2025
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Future of Mass Participation Events in focus at upcoming 2025 AMPSEA conference
Excellence and best practice in mass participation events are set to be addressed at the upcoming 2025 conference of the Australian Mass Participation Sporting Events Alliance...
Aug 18, 2025
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Tourism
Harry Konstantinou welcomes HFA’s acknowledgement of Viva Leisure’s high performing member and unit growth
Harry Konstantinou, Chief Executive and Managing Director of Viva Leisure, has welcomed findings of the group's high performance in the Health & Fitness Association's newly...
Aug 18, 2025
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Wellness
East Pilbara’s Nullagine Aquatic Centre set for October opening
The Shire of East Pilbara has advised that the long-anticipated Nullagine Aquatic Centre is on track to open before the end of the year, with final construction works now...
Aug 18, 2025
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Recreation
PlayOn WA highlights sport facility upgrades across Western Australia
The Western Australian Government is continuing its investment in sport and recreation infrastructure, with $2,863,524 million in funding to local groups throughout the state to...
Aug 16, 2025
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Sport
Conference triumph for ARI NSW and ASSA’s combined SPARK event
Providing a strong reinforcement of the benefits of industry collaboration, the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) and Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW have...
Aug 14, 2025
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CONVIC designed $3.9 million Lismore skatepark designed for community and competitions
The new CONVIC designed $3.9-million Lismore skatepark, part of the newly upgraded Lismore Regional Sports Hub, has officially opened offering both ‘street’ and ‘park’ (bowl)...
Aug 14, 2025
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Recreation
St Kilda Life Saving Club hosts men's health and wellness organisation WNOW
The City of Port Phillip has spotlighted the hosting of men's health and wellness organisation WNOW (When No One's Watching) at the St Kilda Life Saving Club. WNOW is a...
Aug 14, 2025
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