News: Recreation
Outdoors NSW and ACT partners with Medibank Private to offer health cover benefits to members
Outdoors NSW and ACT has announced a new corporate partnership with Medibank Private, offering exclusive access to discounted health insurance and wellbeing rewards for its...
Jul 20, 2025
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Sport NZ releases roadmap charting how AI is revolutionising sport and recreation
Sport New Zealand has unveiled its landmark 'AI in Sport and Recreation 2025' report, mapping out the rapid transformation underway across the sector. Providing both real-world...
Jul 20, 2025
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City of Casey commits to transparent naming of community spaces
Melbourne’s City of Casey has unanimously endorsed a three-year Forward Works Program for the naming and registration of council-owned reserves and community facilities,...
Jul 20, 2025
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Northern Territory Parks reminds Larapinta Trail hikers of need for safety planning
Northern Territory Parks is reminding hikers of the need to carry personal location devices and be well prepared when they head into the outback after two recent rescues....
Jul 20, 2025
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Australian Sports Commission invites industry input for survey of community sport and recreation infrastructure
Currently developing a National Sport Infrastructure Action Plan, the Australian Sports Commission is inviting professionals working in sporting organisations, local and state...
Jul 20, 2025
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Bellingen Shire Council awards swimming pool management contract to Community Aquatics
Bellingen Shire Council on the NSW Mid North Coast has awarded a new five-year contract for the operation and management of its two swimming pool facilities to facility manager...
Jul 20, 2025
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Upgrades to commence on Victoria’s Cape Conran facilities
The Victorian Government has advised of upgrades to the existing campground at Banksia Bluff delivering a new multi-use recreation area which will host school visits and...
Jul 19, 2025
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Redeveloped Lyttelton Recreation Grounds supports array of sports in Christchurch
Christchurch City Council has advised that the $2 million redevelopment of Lyttelton Recreation Grounds involved building a new change pavilion, upgrading the grass sports...
Jul 19, 2025
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All-weather community hub to support year-round healthy, active lifestyles in Katherine
The Northern Territory Government is investing $1 million to deliver a new all weather, multi-purpose facility at the Katherine Country Club, supporting year-round community...
Jul 18, 2025
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Sunshine Coast Council starts work on Mooloolaba beachfront makeover
Works have begun to deliver an ocean viewing deck, relaxing new beachfront spaces, public artwork and modern public amenities at Mooloolaba’s foreshore. The Sunshine Coast...
Jul 18, 2025
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Port Melbourne Skatepark officially reopens delivering key recreational asset for City of Port Phillip
City of Port Phillip has advised that the Port Melbourne Skatepark officially reopened on 11th June in partnership with the Victorian Government with a vibrant community...
Jul 18, 2025
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Renewed Macquarie Park delivers enhanced recreation and play spaces for Hawkesbury community
Hawkesbury City Council has advised that the renewal of the popular riverside recreation area, Macquarie Park at Freemans Reach, is now complete, with new playground activities...
Jul 16, 2025
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Albany artificial reef delivers new surfing site for locals and tourists
Albany’s Southern Ocean Surf Reef has officially opened delivering a new surfing site for locals and tourists. The artificial reef offers an accessible surfing site offshore...
Jul 16, 2025
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Penrith City Council secures second award for Gipps Street Recreation Precinct
Penrith City Council secured the Outdoor Sport and Leisure Facility Design Award announced at the 2025 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards held as part of...
Jul 15, 2025
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NSW Police Force flag e-bike riders must primarily propel the bike with pedals and have cracked down on illegal use
Over a month-long operation in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, NSW Police Force Police conducted 305 e-bike compliance checks with 28 illegal e-bikes identified. The illegal e-bikes...
Jul 15, 2025
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Recreation
Fairfield City Council commits to delivering imaginative and adventurous play spaces
Fairfield City Council is prioritising opportunities for local families to enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and build healthy habits together. To deliver for families, Council...
Jul 15, 2025
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Judo Australia names new General Manager to drive participation
Judo Australia has announced the appointment of Gareth Watkins as its new General Manager of Participation. With senior management experience across financial technology,...
Jul 14, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure enhances fitness programs and equipment across Canberra facilities
Belgravia Leisure is enhancing its health and wellness offerings across the aquatic, fitness and recreation facilities it operates in Canberra with revamps and state-of-the-art...
Jul 14, 2025
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Mountain Bike Community launches manifesto in Canberra
The mountain biking (MTB) community is uniting for change with the official release of the MTB Merimbula Manifesto. Developed from the insights and priorities of more than 130...
Jul 14, 2025
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New emergency service equipment purchased to keep swimmers safe on Victoria’s Bellarine
Beachgoers, boaters and swimmers around the Bellarine will be safer following the purchase of new vehicles and equipment for volunteer emergency services down the coast. The new...
Jul 14, 2025
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BIG4 Holiday Parks achieves major milestone with 300 locations stretching across Australia
BIG4 Holiday Parks has announced a major milestone with 300 holiday parks now stretching across Australia. This landmark figure includes an array of offerings from coastal...
Jul 14, 2025
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Mt Buller marks 75 years of ski patrols
Mt Buller has celebrated 75 years of offering the longest continuous Ski Patrol service in Australia with a 100-torch parade down Bourke Street in front of a cheering crowd of...
Jul 13, 2025
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ASC welcomes latest Play Well Affiliates
Another seven organisations are joining the Australian Sports Commission’s Play Well Affiliates program to help more people be physically active. The organisations all play a...
Jul 10, 2025
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Global study led by University of Queensland shows exercise reduces early death risk by 40%
A global study led by the University of Queensland has found adults who stay consistently active throughout their life can lower their risk of early death by up to 40%....
Jul 10, 2025
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