News: Recreation
10th ANZALS Conference heads to Dunedin
The Department of Tourism and the School of Physical Education at the University of Otago will be jointly hosting the 10th biennial Australian and New Zealand Association for...
Nov 28, 2011
Tourism /
Education /
Recreation
Regional winners dominate Western Australia's sport and recreation industry awards
Regional Western Australia has emerged as the clear winner of Western Australia's 2011 Sport and Recreation Industry Awards, with close to half of all category winners connected...
Nov 28, 2011
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Aquatics /
Environment
Sydney launches international standard tennis courts with wheelchair accessibility
Elite tennis players from around Australia will descend on the new Prince Alfred Park courts in Sydney's Surry Hills next month for the inaugural Metropolitan Open Wheelchair...
Nov 26, 2011
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Recreation /
Surfaces
Wi-Fi access in Brisbane parks
Brisbane City Council has extended Wi-Fi connectivity to 20 of its public parks after successful trials in the city's Botanical Gardens and New Farm Park. About 5,000 people...
Nov 22, 2011
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Technology /
Parks
Belgravia Leisure wins Dandenong aquatic facility contracts
Belgravia Leisure has been successful in winning the tender for the operation of the City of Greater Dandenong's aquatic and recreation facilities, including the existing...
Nov 21, 2011
Finance /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Centaman celebrates World Waterpark Association innovation award
The recent World Waterpark Association (WWA) innovation awards recognised Australian-based management technology company Centaman and its innovative customer counting and data...
Nov 19, 2011
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Waterparks
New Zealand recognises recreation industry leaders
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has announced the winners of its annual industry awards. Presented at the annual NZRA Conference Gala Dinner in Dunedin, the...
Nov 18, 2011
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Play /
Parks
Abel Sports' solution for goal post storage
Abel Sports has introduced storage system for rugby as well as AFL goal posts in its range of sports ground accessories. Working closely with several councils, Abel Sports are...
Nov 18, 2011
Sport /
Safety /
Recreation
New Chief Executive for Links Modular Solutions
The rapidly expanding staff team at Links Modular Solutions which, in recent months, has been augmented by the appointment of a new training coordinator, new trainers in NSW and...
Nov 17, 2011
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Technology /
Aquatics /
Fitness
2012 Australia Fitness & Health Expo gets Olympic fever
The date for the 2012 Australian Fitness & Health Expo has been confirmed with the fitness industries' big event set to take place at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre...
Nov 16, 2011
Recreation /
Wellness /
Fitness
Kiwi lifeguard tower wins architecture award
A Christchurch architect has won an award for the unique design of a lifeguard tower at a beach he patrolled as a teenager. Wilson & Hill Architects were co-winners in the small...
Nov 15, 2011
Tourism /
Safety /
Design /
Recreation
TIANZ highlights that top toilets attract visitors
Public toilets are arguably the most important piece of infrastructure that communities can use to boost their visitor economy, and they're useful to local people too!,...
Nov 14, 2011
Marketing /
Tourism /
Recreation
$1 million funding for Western Australia's recreation trails
Recreation trails from Onslow to Dumbleyung will be upgraded following the announcement of this year's successful Lotterywest Trails Grants projects. Western Australia Sport and...
Nov 14, 2011
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Parks
Eurobodalla Shire chooses commercial life saving services for its beaches
Eurobodalla Shire Council on the NSW south coast has this week awarded a three-year contract for life guarding services and beach patrols to Lifeguarding Services Australia. The...
Nov 13, 2011
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Aquatics
City of Joondalup internationally recognised for lifestyle opportunities
The City of Joondalup has been named the World's Most Liveable City of 2011 at the United Nations-endorsed International Awards for Liveable Communities (LivCom), winning the...
Nov 11, 2011
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Parks
WAFIC returns for 2012
The YMCA of Perth has announced details of the 2012 Western Australian Wellness and Fitness Industry Conference (WAFIC). Developed to 'build a better you', the event is Western...
Nov 10, 2011
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Wellness /
Fitness
Dare's new consultancy leads the way
Former Stratcorp Consulting Managing Director Chris Dare has returned to the leisure, sport and venue industry, establishing a new advisory business, Waypoint Pty Ltd. In...
Nov 8, 2011
Recreation /
Venues /
Aquatics /
Consultants
Influential golf summit links to Thailand's aspiration to be Asia's golf hub
Looking to turn back a "tide of pessimism and despondency sweeping over the game", the just completed 2011 Asia Pacific Golf Summit (APGS) called for seismic changes in the...
Nov 8, 2011
Tourism /
Recreation /
Golf
Entry fees rise at Newcastle swimming pools
Newcastle City Council has raised entry fees to the city's swimming pools by between 20 and 25%. As a result single admission to the city's Mayfield, Wallsend, Stockton and...
Nov 7, 2011
Recreation /
Aquatics
Wetlands Ecotourism project opens new opportunities for Fleurieu region
The recent opening of the Gemtree Wetlands Ecotourism Walking Trail project will add to the unique tourism attractions of South Australia's Fleurieu region and boost local...
Nov 7, 2011
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Environment
Study calls for $103 million for Auckland's rain-hit sports fields
Auckland's 20% cancellation rate for winter sports games because of water-logged fields has led to a call for a $103 million boost to field improvements over the next decade. A...
Nov 7, 2011
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Recreation /
Parks
Melbourne Sports Hub lights up
Melbourne Sports Hub's reputation as a leader in environmental initiatives and management has grown with the recent addition of LED lighting at the Hub's Melbourne Sports &...
Nov 5, 2011
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Aquatics
Awards showcase contributions to Queensland's outdoor recreation sector
The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF) has announced the winners of the 2011 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards. QORF established the Awards in 2001 to recognise...
Nov 4, 2011
Tourism /
Recreation
UNSW reopens 'finest university sporting facilities'
David Phillips Field, home to University of NSW sporting clubs since 1964, has been officially re-opened by Vice-Chancellor Professor Fred Hilmer and former NSW Premier and...
Nov 4, 2011
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Education /
Recreation