News: Recreation
NSW Government continues its commitment to opening school sports fields and playgrounds to the community
In a trial allowing families and communities greater access to green space, schools across NSW are opening for the public to access their outdoor facilities outside of school...
Apr 7, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure achieve gold safety endorsement from Royal Life Saving Queensland
Two of the City of Moreton Bay aquatic facilities, the Burpengary Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre and Murrumba Downs Swimming Pool, have been awarded the prestigious Gold Safety...
Apr 6, 2025
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ARV and LSV to continue industry conference partnership
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) have announced an extended partnership collaboration, which will see the two organisations again deliver...
Apr 6, 2025
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Orange City Council lodges plans for John Davis Sports Stadium upgrades
Updated plans to make the grandstand at the John Davis Stadium at Orange’s new sports precinct among the biggest in the NSW Central West region, have been lodged by Orange City...
Apr 6, 2025
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Grants available to improve Victoria’s coastal access and beach safety
Applications are open for the Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants Program, which will deliver $1.4 million in total to land managers to improve Victoria’s coastal access and...
Apr 5, 2025
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Central Coast Wetlands community parkrun resumes
Up to 200 people are expected to turn out for the re-commencement of the NSW Central Coast Wetlands - Pioneer Dairy’s popular 5km parkrun community event following the...
Apr 4, 2025
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National Sports and Physical Activity Convention to mark a decade of leadership in community sport
The upcoming 2025 edition of the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) is set mark decade as the region’s leading knowledge-sharing and networking event for...
Apr 3, 2025
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West Tamar Council terminates longstanding service agreement with EFM Health Clubs
West Tamar Councillors have voted to terminate the service agreement with EFM Health Clubs for the facility at the Windsor Community Precinct in Riverside, north of Launceston....
Apr 3, 2025
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New Splash Park for Nambour Aquatic Centre
Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with Belgravia Leisure and the Queensland Government's Work's for Queensland program have delivered a new Splash Park at the Nambour...
Apr 3, 2025
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Feedback sought from Tweed Shire Community on Depot Road Sports Precinct Master Plan
The Tweed Shire community is being invited by Council to deliver feedback on plans for sport and recreation facilities to be developed at Kings Forest. The Depot Road Sports...
Apr 2, 2025
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Reopening of Kakadu’s Gunlom Falls anticipated to boost tourism
Kakadu’s waterfall and rock pools, Gunlom Falls will reopen in time for this year’s dry season. Gunlom Falls was made ‘famous’ following the release of the movie Crocodile...
Apr 2, 2025
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NZSki expands ‘Superpass’ to include access to 10 ski resorts across New Zealand
NZ Ski has expanded its ski ‘Superpass’ to now offer access to 10 ski resorts across New Zealand. Superpass gives skiers and riders the option to visit any of the 10 ski...
Apr 2, 2025
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Snowsport
International Paralympic Committee President calls for better accessibility to drive Para sport development
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons has called on governments and authorities around the world to invest more into accessible infrastructure to...
Apr 2, 2025
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Two major events announced for Youth Week celebrations in Shoalhaven
Two major events are on offer for young people across Shoalhaven with Firefly Bay and Basin partnering with Council to host a Bike Blast at Sanctuary Point while Headspace Nowra...
Apr 2, 2025
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Queensland Government offers immediate assistance for flood impacted outback sporting clubs
With flooding continuing to impact large areas of Western Queensland, immediate assistance is being offered to affected sporting clubs. Queensland Minister for Sport and Racing...
Apr 2, 2025
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Royal Life Saving Aquatic Infrastructure Symposium charts future for public swimming pools
Aiming to shape a future where every Australian community has access to a fit-for-purpose local swimming pool, last week’s National Aquatic Infrastructure Symposium saw the...
Apr 1, 2025
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Fluidra invests in Lynxight anti-drowning technology
Fluidra, through its investment fund Fluidra Ventures, has invested in Lynxight’s AI-powered anti-drowning technology for commercial pools. Lynxight drowning prevention...
Apr 1, 2025
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Murray Bridge Life Saving Club endorsed to be a Surf Life Saving affiliated ‘club’
The Board of Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) have endorsed the Murray Bridge Life Saving Club to be an affiliated ‘club’ under the category of Probationary Affiliation,...
Apr 1, 2025
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Western Australian Premier introduces new Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport in departmental overhaul
Following his recent election victory, Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has announced a series of "targeted reforms" to the public sector and government departments, with...
Mar 31, 2025
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Tasmanian Government looks to deliver long-term vision for women and girls in sport
The Tasmanian Government has launched the consultation on the development of its Women and Girls in Sport Strategy - aimed to enable greater access and participation for women...
Mar 31, 2025
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Recreation
Astra Lumina immersive night walk experience launches at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
The Gold Coast, renowned for its beaches, nightlife and attractions - has added another premium experience to its offerings with Astra Lumina immersive night walk having...
Mar 30, 2025
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Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre gets official opening
A highly anticipated occasion for the Clarence Valley community - who have waited more than two years to access their new facility - the $29.1 million Clarence Regional Aquatic...
Mar 30, 2025
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Aquatics
New Outdoor Accessibility Design Guidelines launched in New Zealand
New Outdoor Accessibility Design Guidelines have been launched in New Zealand to provide clear, practical advice for everyone involved in creating, maintaining, or advocating...
Mar 30, 2025
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Unused Melbourne spaces revamped into Vibrant Parks
The Victorian Government has transformed 29 former industrial lots and small streets into much needed recreational parks in the heart of Melbourne’s suburbs as part of the $315...
Mar 29, 2025
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Parks