News: Recreation
Fitness leader calls for Hobart beach fitness park
Respected Tasmanian fitness club owner, Dean Ewington has called for a beach park to be established at Hobart's Bellerive Beach to encourage and promote public fitness and...
Jul 1, 2011
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Ski resort operators join forces for national marketing campaign
Nine of Australia's leading ski resort operators have joined forces in a national marketing campaign to promote the NSW and Victorian snowfields. The Snow Australia campaign...
Jul 1, 2011
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Kings Park becomes home to 40,000 new native trees
Perth's celebrated Kings Park is about to look a lot greener with an army of volunteers planting 40,000 native plants within the much anticipated 'Rio Tinto Naturescape in Kings...
Jun 30, 2011
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Approval for Ku-ring-gai's indoor aquatic centre
Construction of Ku-ring-gai's new indoor aquatic and recreation centre at West Pymble's Bicentennial Park is set to proceed following approval of the project by the Sydney West...
Jun 28, 2011
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Kimberley operator to develop Purnululu National Park safari camp
A new operator has been selected to develop a commercial safari camp in the foothills of the Bungle Bungles in the Kimberley's Purnululu National Park. Western Australian...
Jun 28, 2011
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Gold Coast City Council defers pool contract management decision
The Gold Coast City Council has deferred making a decision on the award of a tender for the management of its eight aquatic centres. Council staff had recommended management...
Jun 27, 2011
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Sustainability funding for Bay and Basin Leisure Centre
Shoalhaven City Council's Bay and Basin Leisure Centre has been successful in securing funding of $70,000 to upgrade its energy efficient processes. The funding stems from the...
Jun 24, 2011
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Marlborough aquatic complex thrills swimmers
The new aquatic centre at Blenheim's Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 has opened this week. The new $15 million centre boasts a 25 metre heated indoor pool, hydrotherapy...
Jun 23, 2011
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Western Australian Government revitalises Perth Cultural Centre
An LED screen, feature lighting and a new children's play space are some of the latest improvements to be undertaken by the Western Australian Government in the Perth Cultural...
Jun 23, 2011
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Council consults lawyers over 'lifeguard' trademark
Brisbane's The Courier-Mail newspaper has reported that the Gold Coast City Council is consulting its lawyers after Surf Life Saving Australia trademarked the term 'lifeguard'....
Jun 22, 2011
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Queensland rugby league club bans booze on sidelines
Redbank Plains Bears have banned the consumption of alcohol from their home games in a radical move that is understood to be the first by a rugby league club in Queensland. The...
Jun 18, 2011
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Shark Bay to receive multi-function recreation and emergency evacuation shelter
Shark Bay residents can look forward to the construction of a multi-function community, sport and recreation centre, after receiving $4.15 million from the Western Australian...
Jun 17, 2011
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Cerebral Palsy teenager undertaking fitness qualification
Alex Ma, a teenager born with Cerebral Palsy and unable to walk until age six, is on the road to a career in fitness. Ma believes his dramatic recovery is a result of training...
Jun 16, 2011
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Football NSW to host Football4all Gala Day
More than 180 players with disabilities and/or special needs will be involved in Football NSW's annual Football4all gala day this Sunday. To be held at Footbal NSW's bases at...
Jun 16, 2011
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Queensland NRL clubs help Indigenous kids move from school to work
Indigenous youth will receive support in their transition from school to work, further education or training thanks to the Federal Government's Indigenous Youth Careers Pathway...
Jun 15, 2011
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Recreation
Taking the plunge on long term contract management
An innovative new approach to leisure facilities management contracts is set to cut costs, improve service and enhance long term planning for the City of Boroondara. The...
Jun 15, 2011
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World-class BMX supercross track opens in Brisbane
A new $4.8 million BMX track has opened at Brisbane's Sleeman Sports Complex. The track was launched by 330 riders along with Queensland Sport Minister Phil Reeves, State Member...
Jun 14, 2011
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Mountain Bike Endurance Race Moves to Australia's Largest Botanic Garden
The newly renamed Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan at Macarthur (believed to be the only botanic garden in the world with a mountain bike [MTB] track!) has been named the...
Jun 10, 2011
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Soccer5s Australia set for Central Coast opening
A new entrant in sports facility management is to launch its first site in Australia in July. Soccer5s will open eight x five-a-side and two x seven-a-side 'small-sided'...
Jun 10, 2011
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Special needs swimmers hoist launched at McKeon's Swim Centre
A new hoist for special needs swimmers has been launched at McKeon's Swim Centre in Unanderra, NSW. The new hoist results from the efforts of a number of local organisations who...
Jun 9, 2011
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Funballz sets the ball rolling
Gold Coast inflatable water ball attractions operator Funballz is expanding its business activities having been appointed Australian distributor of Funballz Original products....
Jun 9, 2011
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Play
Five year plan for the future of WA sport
Facing the challenges of an ageing population, increasing time pressures and the value of volunteers were key features of the Western Australian sport and recreation industry's...
Jun 9, 2011
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Numbers exceed expectations at Onehunga War Memorial Pool
Users numbers at the Onehunga War Memorial Pool (OWMP) are growing week by week, continuing to exceed the expectations CLM Management who reopened the facility on 1st April. CLM...
Jun 8, 2011
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Questions over $12 million Brisbane park purchase
An independent local councillor has questioned Brisbane City Council's decision to buy riverfront land for $12 million from a developer to turn into a park. The Council recently...
Jun 8, 2011
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