News: Recreation
South Australian national parks expanded to boost tourism, biodiversity and threatened species
The South Australian Government is adding almost 725 hectares – the equivalent of 450 Adelaide Ovals – to three popular South Australian parks, enhancing access and protection...
May 11, 2025
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Victoria's ageing aquatic facility infrastructure in need of resources
With more than half of Victoria's public swimming pools aged over 50 years and considered beyond their end-of-life date, a report from the ABC has highlighted the financial...
May 10, 2025
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NSW Rugby League looks forward to election funding pledges to deliver multi-million dollar facility upgrades
New South Wales Rugby League Clubs have received a significant boost following the Federal Election with more than $12.3 million in commitments from Labor candidates for...
May 10, 2025
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Venues
SportLogic data powers two million hours of tennis court bookings
With tennis participation across Australia having enjoyed significant resurgence in 2024, booking software platform SportLogic has revealed that it recorded a staggering...
May 8, 2025
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Technology
New splash park among Cumberland City Council’s rebuild offerings at Granville Park
Cumberland City Council has announced the upcoming rebuild of Granville Park, Merrylands, with construction set to commence in the middle of 2025. The rebuild will feature a...
May 8, 2025
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Warringah Golf Club appoints Prime Projects to build new clubhouse
The Warringah Golf Club on Sydney’s Northern Beaches has announced that it has contracted Prime Projects to build a new, state-of-the-art clubhouse on the site of the former...
May 8, 2025
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Golf
Operator secures 10-year concession to run New Zealand’s Whakapapa ski field
Whakapapa Holdings Limited (WHL) will be the new operator of the North Island’s Whakapapa ski field on Mount Ruapehu after the Department of Conservation (DOC) granted a 10-year...
May 8, 2025
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Snowsport
SA Motorsport Board and GWS Giants among list of creditors of embattled lighting business Vailo
The SA Motorsport Board, the University of Adelaide, the AFL’s GWS Giants, banks and the Australian Taxation Office are among a list of creditors seeking redress from failed...
May 7, 2025
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Hobsons Bay City Council pauses plans for proposed aquatic centre
Hobsons Bay City Council has announced it will pause advocacy efforts for its proposed Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre in Altona Meadows pending a review of the project....
May 7, 2025
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Aquatics
IAKS ANZ event to explore co-existence of high-performance and community sport
In the lead up to the 2025 National Sports and Physical Activity (NSC), the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities Australia and New Zealand (IAKS ANZ) is...
May 7, 2025
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MI Global and Sports Environment Alliance combine to drive greater sustainability in Sport
The announcement by Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) of a renewed partnership with MI Global Partners (MI) marks a deeper collaboration to drive more effective and practical...
May 7, 2025
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City of Newcastle seeks public feedback on reduced pool entry fees
Newcastle swimmers are being invited to consider a proposal to trial reduced entry fees at City of Newcastle Council’s five inland pools next season. Community members are being...
May 7, 2025
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Billing
Study shows record high female participation in sport in Victoria
New findings from long-running research conducted by Federation University have revealed that sports participation levels among women and girls in Victoria are at the highest...
May 7, 2025
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Recreation
Little Athletics Australia and Playbk Sports launch elearning partnership
Coles Little Athletics Australia and Playbk Sports have joined forces to launch a first-of-its-kind eLearning platform designed to transform volunteer training and elevate the...
May 6, 2025
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YMCA to manage new Adelaide Aquatic Centre
The South Australian Government has awarded the contract to manage the under-development Adelaide Aquatic Centre to the YMCA. Described in reports as ‘YMCA Aquatics’,...
May 5, 2025
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Aquatics
Restoration and protection works continue for Gold Coast beaches
Following the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, beach restoration and protection works are continuing for Surfers Paradise with the installation of geoboxes into the dunes near...
May 5, 2025
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Environment
Felton Industries launches new solar-lit sheltered seating
Felton Industries, Australia’s leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of premium Australian-made aluminium outdoor furniture is expanding its innovative customisation...
May 5, 2025
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Gold Coast Aquatic Centres reach 100% compliance under the Royal Life Saving Society’s Platinum Pools Program
Marking a significant achievement in aquatic facility safety in Queensland, all eight of the Gold Coast City Council aquatic centres have reached 100% compliance under the Royal...
May 4, 2025
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Aquatics
Australian Olympic Committee makes appointment to new Executive Manager role
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) had announced the appointment of experienced sports administrator, Ana Croger, to the newly created role of Executive Manager, a strategic...
May 4, 2025
Sport /
Recreation
Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre edges towards completion
Christchurch’s long-awaited Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre is moving towards completion, with construction teams pushing to complete its final stages. Understood to be...
May 3, 2025
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Blue Mountains’ Gordon Falls Reserve reopens following accessibility enhancement
With works to improve accessibility and enhance the popular recreation space and natural attraction now complete, Blue Mountains City Council has advised of the reopening of...
May 3, 2025
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City of Maitland aquatic facilities secure near-perfect Royal Life Saving safety rating
Maitland City Council’s aquatic facilities have been recognised for the safe operations having achieved a near-perfect score in this year’s Royal Life Saving Australia Aquatics...
May 2, 2025
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Aquatics
New Playground Centre play tower for Upper Hutt’s Timberlea Park
New Zealand’s Upper Hutt City Council Open Spaces and Facilities team will be replacing the old play tower at Timberlea Park with a new tower to be installed this May by...
May 1, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure releases plan to cut waste, emissions and water use
Belgravia Leisure has rolled out a new five-year sustainability plan, focusing on reducing plastic, emissions, energy use and water waste across the more than 220 community...
Apr 30, 2025
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Golf