News: Recreation
More improved and healthier parklands for Melbourne
The Victorian Government today announced that $1.14 million in grants have been awarded to deliver improved and healthier parklands across Melbourne, ensuring families have...
Feb 24, 2025
Recreation /
Environment /
Parks
Christchurch City Council embarks on recruitment drive for Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre
Christchurch City Council is looking to fill around 200 positions via its largest ever recruitment drive ahead of New Zealand’s biggest indoor sport centre - Parakiore...
Feb 24, 2025
Recreation /
Venues /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Nike partners with Kim Kardashian-owned Skims to launch new active wear brand
Global sporting brand Nike is launch new range of women's activewear in partnership with Kim Kardashian-owned shapewear label SKIMS. The partnership with the reality media star...
Feb 24, 2025
Sport /
Marketing /
Recreation /
Wellness /
Fitness
City Venue Management take on operations contract at Townsville’s Northern Beaches Leisure Centre
Following a public tender, Townsville City Council has awarded the contract to manage its Northern Beaches Leisure Centre to City Venue Management (CVM) - commencing as of 1st...
Feb 23, 2025
Sport /
Education /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Surf Life Saving Australia recognised as Australia’s second most trusted charity
Surf Life Saving Australia has announced their ranking as Australia’s second most trusted charity in the annual national Charity and Not for Profit reputation conducted by...
Feb 23, 2025
Safety /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Environment
Aligned Leisure to manage Bass Coast Shire Council aquatic and recreation facilities
Aligned Leisure has announced that it has been appointed to manage the Bass Coast Leisure Facilities, including the Phillip Island Leisure Centre and the Bass Coast Aquatic and...
Feb 22, 2025
Recreation /
Aquatics
Latest CERM PI reports shows overall increase in expense recovery among aquatic and recreation centres
The latest annual National Operational Management Benchmarking Report for Aquatic and Recreation Centres from the CERM Performance Indicators research team at the University of...
Feb 22, 2025
Recreation /
Aquatics
Belgravia Foundation event raises over $63,000 for inclusive communities
The Belgravia Foundation has advised that its 2025 Inspiration Breakfast has raised over $63,000 for inclusive communities. Held at Melbourne’s Zinc, Federation Square on 13th...
Feb 21, 2025
Sport /
Access /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers generates $29 million for Queensland economy
The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers marked its 75th anniversary in 2024 with a contribution of more than $29 million to the Queensland economy and a record attendance. 82 events...
Feb 20, 2025
Events /
Tourism /
Recreation /
Parks
Swimmer dies at SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre
A swimmer has died at the South Australian Aquatic and Leisure Centre (SAALC) after being pulled from the water at the facility in Adelaide’s south yesterday afternoon. South...
Feb 19, 2025
Safety /
Recreation /
Aquatics
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service urges bushwalkers to plan ahead
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is encouraging bushwalkers to prioritise safety before heading out on long or remote walks by using two simple tools -...
Feb 19, 2025
Safety /
Recreation /
Technology /
Environment /
Parks
Bendigo Stadiums takes on management of Swan Hill Stadium
Following a formal tender process for the lease contract, Swan Hill Rural City Council has announced the appointment of Bendigo Stadiums as the new facility manager for its Swan...
Feb 19, 2025
Sport /
Recreation /
Venues
Trauma and bleeding control course offered for surfers
Eurobodalla Shire Council has advised that TacMed Military Medics will be conducting a one-off trauma and bleeding control course for surfers and ocean-users at Broulee this...
Feb 19, 2025
Safety /
Education /
Recreation /
Aquatics
New removable pump track for Mildura’s Nowingi Place playground
Mildura Rural City Council has advised of work starting on a new 55-metre pump track in the latest suite of upgrades to the popular Nowingi Place playground area. The pump track...
Feb 19, 2025
Recreation /
Play /
Parks
New splash park among recreational and tourism projects for Albury Wodonga
Federal funding of $7 million has been allocated to support the delivery of recreational, tourism and education projects in the Albury Wodonga region. Delivered as part of the...
Feb 18, 2025
Tourism /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Penrith Council to mark completion of Regatta Park with family event
To celebrate the completion of Regatta Park, Penrith City Council is hosting a special event on Saturday 8th March 2025. Regatta Park has been transformed into a leisure and...
Feb 18, 2025
Recreation /
Play /
Parks
Lifeguards to occupy H2O Xtream Aquatic centre following blessing
New Zealand’s Upper Hutt City Council's H₂O Xtream Aquatic Centre has celebrated a blessing (Karakia Waerea) - marking the beginning of its new journey. Staff, including...
Feb 18, 2025
Recreation /
Venues /
Aquatics
Xplor Recreation partners with ActiveXchange to drive data-driven growth and social impact for recreation facilities
Membership management Xplor Recreation has announced an Australasia-wide partnership with data intelligence provider ActiveXchange. The partnership sees Xplor’s API membership...
Feb 18, 2025
Sport /
Recreation /
Technology /
Aquatics /
Fitness
New video screen unveiled at Sydney's Drummoyne Oval
In a bid to further solidify the venue as a premier destination for local and elite sport, the City of Canada Bay Council has installed a state-of-the-art video replay screen at...
Feb 18, 2025
Sport /
Recreation /
Venues /
Technology /
Parks
New Standards Australia handbook provides guidelines for giant slides
Mindful of a rising number of injuries resulting from the use of giant slides in playgrounds, Standards Australia has released a new handbook with guidance that includes...
Feb 17, 2025
Safety /
Recreation /
Play /
Parks
Hiking and skiing unveiled as among favourite Australian sporting holidays
A new survey conducted by Budget Direct Travel Insurance reveals that more than a third of Australians have gone on a sporting or adventure holiday in the past year and age...
Feb 17, 2025
Tourism /
Recreation /
Snowsport
More than 200 delegates attend Melbourne's Diversity, Inclusion in Leisure Forum
Over 200 professionals from the aquatic and recreation industry from across the country gathered at Zinc at Federation Square in Melbourne for the third Diversity, Inclusion in...
Feb 17, 2025
Sport /
Access /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Alpine Shire Council counts down to opening of Myrtleford Splash Park
The highly anticipated Myrtleford Splash Park is now on track for completion with the project set to Open to the community by late April. Commenting on progress of the...
Feb 17, 2025
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Play
Felton Industries announces new comfort grandstand range
Felton Industries, Australia’s leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of premium Australian-made aluminium outdoor furniture, has unveiled its new comfort grandstand range....
Feb 16, 2025
Sport /
Design /
Recreation /
Venues /
Parks