News: Recreation
60 years on from the Freedom Ride campaign for Indigenous rights and facility access
This week marks 60 years from the 1965 Freedom Ride - a major milestone in the civil rights of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people in Australia - during which a group...
Feb 15, 2025
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Sports Commission launches ‘Warm up with Winter Sport’ campaign
Aiming to encourage children and adults to get active through sport during the cooler months through sport, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has unveiled its 'Warm up with...
Feb 15, 2025
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Queensland Government offers disaster relief payments to community sporting clubs
The Queensland Government is encouraging not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations impacted by the recent flooding events to apply for immediate relief of up to $5,000...
Feb 14, 2025
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Sunshine Coast Council’s Cérge partnership looks to increase access to entertainment and sporting venues
Sunshine Coast Council is moving to give residents and visitors improved access to a range of entertainment, sporting and art venues thanks to new partnership with a local...
Feb 14, 2025
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Industry wide response to address aquatic facility violence
Reacting to a growing number of reports of violence and anti-social behaviour at aquatic facilities, a comprehensive plan to address this challenge has been initiated by key...
Feb 13, 2025
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Viva Leisure reports 25% revenue rise and surging memberships through last half year
ASX-listed health club and facility operator Viva Leisure has that the international expansion of its Plus Fitness subsidiary - along with a rise in membership numbers - have...
Feb 13, 2025
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Dubai Municipality’s parks, facilities attract over 30 million visits through 2024
The Dubai Municipality has announced that its parks and recreational facilities welcomed over 31 million visitors in 2024, a 7% increase compared to 2023. The growth reflects...
Feb 13, 2025
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Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club to negotiate new lease for club house
Kiama Council and Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) have advised that the new club house and kiosk are now complete. Gerringong SLSC received development consent in April...
Feb 12, 2025
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Olympic Pool cost blow out contributes to North Sydney Council rates increase
Despite resident protests, North Sydney Council has voted to increase rates by more than 87% over two years. Agreed by a vote late on Monday night, the Council will need to get...
Feb 12, 2025
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Greater Sydney and Central Coast councils invited to apply for green space funding
Greater Sydney and Central Coast councils are invited to apply for a share of $4 million in grants via the Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25 to build more parks,...
Feb 12, 2025
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Work underway on new sports precinct at Campbelltown’s Bob Prenter Reserve
Works have started on a $7.8 million upgrade to the Bob Prenter Reserve in the Western Sydney suburb of Macquarie Fields, transforming the site into a leading regional sporting...
Feb 11, 2025
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Regeneration Projects advises of progress in making Melbourne's Yarra River swimmable
The ambitious goal to make Melbourne's lower Yarra River/Birrarung swimmable is making progress with the Walk Talk Swim Birrarung environmental education program being designed...
Feb 10, 2025
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Camden Get Active Youth Academy looks to aid disadvantaged young adults
Aiming to uplift disadvantaged youth in south western Sydney, a collaboration between the BlueFit Foundation, AFL NSW/ACT and Camden Council has led to the successful launch of...
Feb 10, 2025
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Strong exhibitor demand for FSB 2025
With just under nine months before the International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities opens in Cologne from 28th to 31st October, FSB is reporting a...
Feb 10, 2025
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Ararat Rural City spotlights popularity of its outdoor pools
The Rural City of Ararat, a local government area in western Victoria, has highlighted how their outdoor pools have proven to be a popular attraction this summer, drawing crowds...
Feb 9, 2025
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Penrith’s Great River Walk now safer and more connected
Penrith City Council has advised that the popular bridge-to-bridge loop of Penrith’s Great River Walk is now a safer, more connected and enjoyable experience with the new...
Feb 9, 2025
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Tasmania’s Bay of Fires tops annual Best Australian Beaches list
For the first time a Tasmanian beach has been recognised as Australia’s finest on the official annual list of the Best Australian Beaches. Following a comprehensive study of the...
Feb 8, 2025
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Study shows impact of COVID-19 on Australian community sport
A newly released study has revealed the profound effect of the COVID-19 pandemic had on community sport in Australia, disrupting training, participation, competitions and social...
Feb 7, 2025
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Nina Kennedy secures top honour at 2024 WA Sports Star awards
Following an extraordinary season of athletic prowess, pole vault Nina Kennedy has been named the Western Australia Sport Star of the year at the 2024 WA Sport Awards. The award...
Feb 7, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure spotlights impact of their 2024 Community Network Forums
In 2024, Belgravia Leisure engaged and consulted with over 1,000 community stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand through their Community Network Forums. This concept...
Feb 6, 2025
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Powertec Telecommunications appointed to expand mobile coverage at Western Australian regional surf beaches
The Western Australian Government is boosting mobile coverage at regional surf beaches, with Powertec Telecommunications appointed to upgrade telecommunications infrastructure...
Feb 6, 2025
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Royal Life Saving NSW to deliver Seniors Splash water safety program
Royal Life Saving NSW (RLSNSW), in collaboration with Canterbury-Bankstown Council Aquatic Centres will deliver a comprehensive 10 week swimming and water safety program -...
Feb 6, 2025
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New modular pump track for Dunedin
Dunedin City Council has announced the opening of a new modular pump track at Mayfield Avenue Playground, adjacent to Wakari School. The DCC began work on the pump track and...
Feb 6, 2025
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Lindsay McGrath to depart SPASA Chief Executive role
The Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia and New Zealand (SPASA) has today announced that its Chief Executive, Lindsay McGrath has resigned after 10 years at the helm....
Feb 5, 2025
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