News: 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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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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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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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
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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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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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IPA Asia Pacific Play Conference to be staged in Melbourne
Set to offer “a conference like no other” the inaugural International Play Association (IPA) Asia Pacific Play Conference is aiming to attract a diverse mix of stakeholders from...
Apr 30, 2025
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Auckland’s Snowplanet marks 20 years of operations
Snowplanet, the largest indoor ski field in the Southern Hemisphere, has marked 20 years in business, during which it has welcomed more than 2.6 million visitors through its...
Apr 30, 2025
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New Chief Executive among leadership appointments announced for Parks Victoria
New leadership appointments have been announced for Parks Victoria to ensure that the state's public land remains open and accessible for all Victorians to enjoy. Lee Miezis has...
Apr 30, 2025
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Record crowds drive third successive surplus for Netball Australia
Record crowds and rising broadcast audiences have helped drive Netball Australia to its third consecutive operating surplus. Netball Australia’s full year financial results for...
Apr 30, 2025
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Aerial Shark patrol season extended for beaches along South Australia's coastline
Shark surveillance aircraft will continue to monitor beaches on weekends along South Australia's coastline for an additional month following sustained warmer weather and shark...
Apr 29, 2025
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Revo Fitness provides 4,500 balls for WA Football competition
Thousands of young Australian rules players across Western Australia are set to benefit from a grassroots sporting initiative, with Revo Fitness match-balls set to be...
Apr 28, 2025
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EOI opens for commercial operations to activate Bega Valley Shire Council reserves
Bega Valley Shire Council has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) from mobile vendors keen to operate in some of the region’s most picturesque and frequently visited public...
Apr 28, 2025
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Blue Mountains City Council presents first designs of Neighbourhood Parks program
Blue Mountains City Council is inviting the community to contribute feedback on the next stage of the Neighbourhood Parks Program, as draft designs are released for upgraded...
Apr 28, 2025
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Queenstown Lakes District Council invites feedback on tree succession plan for Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens
The Queenstown community is being encouraged to plan for the future of Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens by giving feedback on a draft tree succession plan to help protect this...
Apr 28, 2025
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Aquatic classes and Swimsmart programme contribute to successful first year for Matatiki Hornby Centre
Christchurch City Council’s popular pool and library facility - Matatiki Hornby Centre – recently celebrated its first anniversary with figures revealing the centre had an...
Apr 27, 2025
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Australian ski resorts reveal investments in advance of 2025 winter season
Charlotte Pass Snow Resort, Falls Creek and the Selwyn Snow Resort have each advised of infrastructure investment in advance of the 2025 winter season. Over the past summer,...
Apr 26, 2025
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Four respondents shortlisted to tender for Tasmania’s new online parks booking platform
The delivery of a contemporary online booking system for Tasmania’s Parks has moved to the next phase following response to the government’s Expression of Interest process. The...
Apr 26, 2025
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Insurer HIF secures naming rights for Perth's Joondalup Oval
Health Insurance Fund of Australia (HIF) has announced that it has entered into a new three-year sponsorship agreement with West Perth Football Club (WPFC), securing naming...
Apr 25, 2025
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