News: Recreation
YOHKA flags growth of interest in fitness and endurance racing
Fast growing fitness and endurance racing brand YOHKA has advised how the mass participation trend is booming across Australia, with tens of thousands of enthusiasts testing...
Apr 14, 2025
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Development Application approved to restore Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink
The Sydney South Planning Panel has approved the Development Application to restore the Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink with upgrades including a new roof, concrete ice floor and...
Apr 14, 2025
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National Sports Convention and Australian Sports Commission combine to promote Play Well Strategy
Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the National Sports Convention (NSC), the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has, for the first time, partnered with the event to develop...
Apr 14, 2025
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FITREC and HealthyPeople collaboration supports Les Mills Asia Pacific recruitment
Les Mills Asia Pacific, FITREC Registration and HealthyPeople Recruitment have announced a partnership that will deliver a groundbreaking, free instructor sourcing tool for Les...
Apr 13, 2025
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Noosa Coastal Walk $1 million revamp enhances accessibility
A $1.1 million upgrade to Noosa National Park’s Coastal Walk has revitalised several sections of the popular track, from Dolphin Point to the Fairy Pools, and includes track...
Apr 13, 2025
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City of Newcastle delivers multi-million dollar upgrade for Smith Park
The City of Newcastle delivery of a multimillion-dollar upgrade for Smith Park in Hamilton North includes a significantly improved playing surface with the installation of new...
Apr 13, 2025
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Concepts for aquatic centre, new outdoor stage and Ferris wheel revealed for Canberra's Commonwealth Park
The National Capital Authority (NCA) has released a vision for the renewal of Canberra’s Commonwealth Park, which includes an aquatic centre to replace the city’s ageing Olympic...
Apr 11, 2025
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Fremantle Leisure Centre's 50 metre pool scheduled to close for repairs
The Fremantle Leisure Centre's 50-metre pool will close from mid-June 2025 to allow for major repairs with the City of Fremantle advising that, in order to minimise the impact...
Apr 11, 2025
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Auckland Council advises of ‘new era’ for city’s aquatic and recreation centres
Transitioning to new contracts for the management of its aquatic and recreation centres as of 1st April, Auckland Council has advised that the change represents a “new era” for...
Apr 10, 2025
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Rising costs driving young gymnasts away from participation
Olympic gymnast and World Cup gold medallist Emma Nedov is using her platform to highlight how rising costs are driving young gymnasts from the sport they love. Teaming up with...
Apr 10, 2025
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Tasmania’s Three Capes Track welcomes its 100,000th walker
Tasmania’s popular multi-day walk - the Three Capes Track - has reached a significant milestone having welcomed its 100,000th walker this week. The four-day, three-night walk...
Apr 10, 2025
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UNSW researchers call for more education on dangers of ocean rip currents
A 20 year study of drowning deaths at Australian beaches due to rip currents has found a small reduction in the deaths of men, but little change to the total number of people...
Apr 10, 2025
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World Athletics launches Relay Around the World challenge
Ahead of this year’s Kids’ Athletics Day on 7th May, World Athletics has launched its new Relay Around the World Challenge - aiming to engage 500,000 children across all...
Apr 10, 2025
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Innovative SportsBox locker looks to ‘change the way Australia plays’
Designed to support active lifestyles and encourage outdoor play, new venture SportsBox has launched a self-serve hiring locker system providing sports equipment on demand....
Apr 10, 2025
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Sydney’s Inner west Council commences major renovation of Leichhardt Pool
The first stage of works on the major Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre renovation is underway with Sydney’s Inner West Council Mayor Darcy Byrne noting "this is the biggest...
Apr 9, 2025
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ROI 4 Events supports mass participation events through benefits of aggregation
With record number of participants registering for fun runs, marathons, ultra events, off-road events, obstacle races, cycling races, open water swims, triathlons and other...
Apr 9, 2025
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New $1.4 million urban recreation park opens beneath Sydney motorway
The City of Parramatta has opened a new $1.4 million urban park built underneath one of Sydney’s major motorways. Sited beneath the M4 Motorway, Junction Street Plaza offer...
Apr 9, 2025
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SA Dragons Abreast among South Australian grassroots clubs to receive funding boost
SA Dragons Abreast, a local club for breast cancer survivors and supporters, is one of hundreds of South Australian sport and active recreation clubs to have successfully...
Apr 9, 2025
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Wairoa Young Achievers Trust programme inspires new generation of leaders
The WYAT Wairoa College Aspiring Leaders Programme is continuing to transform the lives of young people at Wairoa College, fostering confidence, resilience, and leadership...
Apr 8, 2025
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National Sports and Physical Activity Convention offers agenda to help navigate the future of sport
The upcoming 2025 edition of the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) will bring together local and international leaders to share insights, strategies, and...
Apr 8, 2025
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APOLA partnership sees growth of annual conference to cover wider elements of local government coastal safety
Counting down to its 2025 annual conference, the Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Association Incorporated (APOLA) has partnered with the Randwick City Council and the...
Apr 7, 2025
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Report shows the positive impact of community pools in remote regions
A new report has highlighted the critical role of community pools in remote communities in Western Australia - providing a range of benefits including water safety education,...
Apr 7, 2025
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Bunya Mountains National Park allocated $6.4 million for upgrades
The Queensland Government is allocating $6.4 million worth of upgrades for one of the state’s most popular national parks - the Bunya Mountains National Park. The ecotourism...
Apr 7, 2025
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PerfectGym backs Revo Fitness and Ryderwear Gym openings
Fast growing fitness chains Revo and Ryderwear Gym are being helped in their expansion by their partnership with Perfect Gym Solutions. In December 2024, Ryderwear Gym joined...
Apr 7, 2025
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