News: Recreation
CENTAMAN Entrance Control launches new web site for the security market
CENTAMAN Entrance Control, provider of intelligent entrance control solutions, has announced it has launched a new web site which provides customers, prospects, and security...
Sep 24, 2011
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YMCA's Cox to feature on Undercover Boss Australia
YMCA Australia Chief Operating Officer, Nick Cox is set to feature in an episode of the second season of the Ten Network's Undercover Boss Australia. It's the first time in the...
Sep 23, 2011
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TRAC uses social media to share client's success story
The recently opened Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC) is using social media to promote the weight loss achievements of one of its gym members. With a film posted...
Sep 21, 2011
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Cockatoo Island hosts Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour finale
The world's undisputed number one freestyle motocross (FMX) competition today (17th September 2011) converges on Cockatoo Island on Sydney Harbour for the climax of the Red Bull...
Sep 17, 2011
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Lake Wanaka continues upwards trend in visitor numbers
Lake Wanaka is continuing its upward trend in domestic and international visitor numbers, guest nights and length of stay with record numbers across the board. The July figures...
Sep 17, 2011
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SPARC approves funding for Active Communities projects
A Taranaki pilot project to teach pre-school children the skills they need to ride a bike independently has been given the green light after securing Active Communities funding...
Sep 16, 2011
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Gym wear becomes lifestyle wear
Leading gym wear supplier Devotion Active Wear have recently expanded its client base from stocking gyms and boutiques in Australia to new markets in the UK and USA. Created and...
Sep 13, 2011
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Improvements bring Darwin waterhole back to life
Work is set to begin on improvements to a popular rural Darwin waterhole. The Howard Springs Nature Park, which has been closed to swimming for five years due to poor water...
Sep 8, 2011
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Resorts World Sentosa unveils its Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium
Singapore's first maritime museum - the Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium (MEMA) is set to open at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) on 15th October. Housed in an iconic steel...
Sep 6, 2011
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TIANZ appoints adventure tourism safety specialist
Rachael Moore has taken on a new dedicated safety role with the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ), assuming the role of Adventure and Outdoor Project Leader....
Sep 6, 2011
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PRAV evolves into Play Australia
With the aim of becoming a national organisation providing services and support to the development of play across all states and territories in Australia - the Playground and...
Sep 6, 2011
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Stayz Group survey reveals investment in eco-friendly holiday properties leads to increased bookings
New research released from The Stayz Group highlights a significant number of holiday property owners are making environmental investments to make their accommodation more...
Sep 5, 2011
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Environment
2011 Kings Park Festival has trees for life
Western Australian Environment Minister Bill Marmion has launched the 48th Kings Park Festival themed Trees for Life, which celebrates the United Nation's International Year of...
Sep 5, 2011
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Maytronics forms NSW business unit
Maytronics Australia, the manufacturer of the Dolphin Robot cleaner, is delighted to announce the creation of a dedicated NSW Maytronics office, based in Sydney. In line with...
Sep 1, 2011
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FSB presents 'the future for the world of recreation'
The biennial event, to be held in Cologne from 26th to 28th October, is expected to attract in excess of 600 companies from over 40 countries within a total exhibition space of...
Aug 30, 2011
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ACC PoolSafe Assessors and Advisory Group
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) is calling for nominations from professionals interested in being either an Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) PoolSafe...
Aug 30, 2011
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Baypark's New TECT Arena Opens for the Community
Adding nine courts of sporting and event space to the Tauranga's indoor sports network, Tauranga city's TECT Arena has opened to the public. Part of the fast-growing city's...
Aug 29, 2011
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QEII Fitness reopens at Parklands
Christchurch City Council is once again offering health and fitness opportunities to communities in eastern Christchurch with the move of the QEII fitness centre to Parklands...
Aug 29, 2011
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New qualification launched for New Zealand park rangers
A new national qualification for people working in the parks and reserves sector has been launched by Skills Active Aotearoa and New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA). The...
Aug 28, 2011
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Positive Sporting Experiences Key For Children's Development
On a weekend when junior sporting finals in winter sporting competitions are being played across Australia, a study has revealed elements that are vital to children having a...
Aug 27, 2011
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Futsal on show as Wellington's Indoor Stadium opens
Futsal (indoor five-a-side football) will be one of the sports helping to christen Wellington's new ASB Sports Centre in Saturday's grand opening. The 12 court, $47.5 million...
Aug 26, 2011
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Victorian Government steps up fight against childhood obesity
A practical healthy eating advice hotline for early childhood services and schools will be at the heart of the Victorian Government's new fight against childhood obesity....
Aug 25, 2011
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Wellness
Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort executive under investigation
Melbourne newspaper The Age has reported that Leona Turra, Chief Executive of Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort, is being investigated over allegations of serious impropriety and...
Aug 24, 2011
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International sport grants now available
Support from the Australian Government will allow African and East Timorese children the chance to participate in sport and physical activity programs that aim to achieve...
Aug 23, 2011
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