News: Recreation
Phuket to host Asian Beach Games 2014
The Olympic Council of Asia has announced that Phuket is set to host the fourth-ever Asian Beach Games in 2014. Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradecha said the sporting extravaganza...
Jan 31, 2012
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Fitness helps disadvantaged get back on track
A City of Sydney outreach exercise program, which offers free fitness classes for people experiencing homelessness and mental illness, has helped hundreds of people get their...
Jan 27, 2012
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Ausfit simplifies fitness club management
Working on the premise that everybody likes two things for the price of one, club management software providers Ausfit have launched an integrated solution for health and...
Jan 25, 2012
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Malaysia's green and clean tourism campaign keeping it green and clean
Malaysia's latest 'green tourism' campaign 1 Malaysia Green, 1 Malaysia Clean (1MG1MC) began last year with the aim of instilling an environmentally friendly mindset among...
Jan 24, 2012
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Proposed new dive and snorkel laws to ensure safety
The Queensland Government is proposing stronger dive and snorkelling laws to enhance Queensland's reputation as a safe diving destination. Queensland Industrial Relations...
Jan 23, 2012
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Media 'beat up' artificial turf: synthetic grass
Sydney newspaper The Sun-Herald has published a full page feature warning of the 'Threat of toxic playgrounds' and alleged dangers associated with recycled rubber infill with...
Jan 22, 2012
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Australia's biggest surf, skate and music event set to explode on Manly Beach
The world's best surfers and skaters, along with Aussie musicians, are set to converge at the birthplace of professional surfing, Sydney's Manly Beach, for the country's...
Jan 21, 2012
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News Digital Media increases stake in SportingPulse
News Digital Media has increased its stake in Sporting Pulse, Australia's largest grassroots sporting network, to 51%. Making the announcement, News Digital Media Chief...
Jan 21, 2012
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SPARC launches sport and recreation knowledge library
The New Zealand Government's sport and recreation agency SPARC has launched a new Sport and Recreation Knowledge Library ('the Knowledge Library') for all those working or...
Jan 20, 2012
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Mackay venue welcomes 20,000 ice skaters
Since opening on Boxing Day, nearly 20,000 skaters have been to the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC) to experience the 'Ice City at the MECC' and try ice skating...
Jan 20, 2012
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Giant dragons welcome Lunar New Year at Resorts World Sentosa
With Monday's Chinese New Year set to welcome the Year of the Dragon, Resorts World Sentosa has unveiled a range of dragons of all shapes and sizes, blessing guests at Resorts...
Jan 20, 2012
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Australian indoor play standard set for autumn release
A draft of a new Australian/New Zealand standard for the design, construction and management of indoor/contained play facilties is set to be released for public and industry...
Jan 20, 2012
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City of Monash appoints leisure centre Social Media Manager
The City of Monash has appointed a social media manager to look after all online content for its three leisure centres. The role of eMarketing Officer for the City of Monash...
Jan 19, 2012
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PoolSafe Achieves Record Numbers
The poor weather that New Zealand has endured so far this summer has not stopped swimming pools around the country from putting safety first. New Zealand public pools are taking...
Jan 18, 2012
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Gagudju Dreaming alive with Intelligenz and Micros
Intelligenz Solutions have implemented the IntelliRecreation software management solution to manage tours, cruises, campsites, retail, inventory and POS at Gagudju Dreaming in...
Jan 17, 2012
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Plantbank vital for bio-diversity
NSW Minister for the Environment Robyn Parker led a recent ground-breaking ceremony to commence construction of a PlantBank vital for the future of Australian bodiversity....
Jan 17, 2012
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Floating pool for Adelaide's River Torrens?
A floating swimming pool opposite the Adelaide Convention Centre on the city's River Torrens is among suggestions to redesign, renew and reactivate the capital of South...
Jan 17, 2012
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YMCA puts fitness and aquatic information on to industry-first mobile website
The YMCA of Sydney has unveiled its first mobile website, giving its 60,000 members in NSW and the general public access to fitness and aquatic information at the click of a...
Jan 17, 2012
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Australia's major leisure facilities switching to Links
In the past two months over 70 leisure and fitness centres have made the change to Links Modular Solutions for their facility software solution. These facilities include: the...
Jan 16, 2012
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Guests reach the heights at SkyPoint Climb opening
SkyPoint Climb, Australia's highest external building walk, welcomed its first climbers on Saturday (14th Janaury). The new attraction, on top of Q1, the Gold Coast's tallest...
Jan 16, 2012
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AFL Players' Association releases Annual Development & Wellbeing report
The AFL Players' Association have announced an extension to their PlayWell Program, providing a framework for vocational, social, emotional, physical and psychological health to...
Jan 16, 2012
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World Snooker unveils latest Chinese event
World Snooker has furthered its presence in the Chinese market by announcing a third event in the shape of the Haikou World Open. The tournament will be staged in the city of...
Jan 12, 2012
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Construction to start on Kapiti Coast's new aquatic centre
Construction of Kapiti Coast District Council's new Coastlands Aquatic Centre is set to commence early next month. Before Christmas, the Council voted unanimously for an overall...
Jan 12, 2012
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Battlefield Business Success Summit heads to USA
Live gaming entrepreneur Peter Lander is to present at the Your Battlefield Business Success Summit in Reno, Nevada, USA on 7th and 8th February. Billed a major event for combat...
Jan 11, 2012
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