News: Recreation
New Chief Executive to lead Centennial Parklands
Kim Ellis has taken up his new role as Director and Chief Executive of the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust. Ellis brings a wealth of public and private experience to the...
Mar 9, 2011
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Singapore's National Healthy Lifestyle Campaign to target obesity
Singapore's National Healthy Lifestyle Campaign is to be remade to inspire more Singaporeans. Speaking in the Singapore Parliament on Friday, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for...
Mar 8, 2011
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Action needed to protect Victoria's marine environment
A report by Victoria's Auditor-General into the management of the State's marine protected areas (MPAs) has highlighted some clear gaps and failings in the way this spectacular...
Mar 8, 2011
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Recruitment Begins at South Australian State Aquatic Centre
With its opening scheduled to be held in less than eight weeks, the process of recruitment for 250 new staff members at the South Australian State Aquatic Centre has began. The...
Mar 7, 2011
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Coffey Announces new Managing Director
Leading global professional services consultancy Coffey International Limited has announced that it has appointed John Douglas as Managing Director and Chief Executive....
Mar 7, 2011
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New General Manager at Ziptrek Ecotours Queenstown
A longstanding Queenstown local with a penchant for outdoor adventure has been appointed new General Manager at Ziptrek Ecotours Queenstown. Stuart Cordelle, will 'zip' into...
Mar 6, 2011
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Advanced Polymer Technology Australasia Pty Ltd launches sustainable 'Re-Creation' technology
Advanced Polymer Technology Australasia Pty Ltd (APTA) has launched a new, sustainable technology called 'Re-Creation' which converts post-consumer water and soft drink plastic...
Mar 4, 2011
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New Campbelltown mini golf complex pulls in crowds
Campbelltown's newly-opened Mega Mini Golf complex has turned into a regional tourist attraction. The American-style, multi-themed indoor mini golf centre was created using the...
Feb 28, 2011
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Central Coast Residents Back Artificial Reef Plan
NSW Central Coast residents have shown their support for a controversial plan to scuttle the decommissioned warship HMAS Adelaide off a local beach. Around 500 people clapped...
Feb 28, 2011
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Australian Squash Tour bigger and better in 2011
Squash Australia has unveiled an expanded 2011 Australian Squash Tour, featuring 14 tournaments in every state and territory over a four month period, The tour starts with the...
Feb 26, 2011
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The Benefits of Boutique Marketing
Boutique Marketing's Welcome Rewards Pack is one of the most exciting innovations to hit the aquatic, fitness and recreation industry in 2011. The product serves as an...
Feb 24, 2011
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South Australian Aquatic Centre set to make a big splash
The first splash of 10 million litres of water has begun flowing into the pools at South Australia's new State Aquatic Centre. South Australian Infrastructure Minister Pat...
Feb 22, 2011
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Whole of Football pilot ready to kick off
A pilot of a groundbreaking National Player Development Framework will be rolled out in up to 100 football clubs throughout New Zealand this winter in another key milestone for...
Feb 22, 2011
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Tragedy as 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Christchurch
Just five months after suffering from a major earthquake, Christchurch has been embolied in further earthquake tragedy. It has been reported that the tremor, which hit at...
Feb 22, 2011
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Work Begins at Geelong's Waurn Ponds Library
Work has begun on the City of Greater Geelong's new $5.3 million Waurn Ponds Library. The two-storey library, sited next to the Leisurelink aquatic centre, will house a...
Feb 17, 2011
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AJ Hackett Bungy develops two new adventure products
Adventure pioneer AJ Hackett Bungy is developing two new adventure activities at its Kawarau Bungy Centre near Queenstown. A new bungy trampoline and a zip ride are targeted at...
Feb 16, 2011
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Extreme Sports Entrepreneur returns with new board sport
Australian entrepreneur Kyle Dent is set to introduce 'BrushBoarding', which he believes will make a huge splash in the attractions and sports industry across Asia, Australia...
Feb 14, 2011
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Waiwera Resort drowning reinforces need for parents to watch children around water
The drowning of a two-year-old girl in a public swimming pool last week must serve as a reminder to parents that they have to watch their children around water at all times...
Feb 12, 2011
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Little Splashers take first step to water safety
Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope recently had over 100 children under two years old and their parents participating in a week-long infant water safety program - Surfees Little...
Feb 11, 2011
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Sand disappears at famous Thai beach
Thailand's famous Pattaya beach is losing its sand at a rate of nearly two metres a year. The eastern Thai city, a popular resort offering beaches, watersports and nightlife, is...
Feb 10, 2011
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Hanovia UV Disinfection Brings in youngsters at Victorian Pool
Kevin Fitzpatrick, owner and proprietor of the Eltham Swim School in Victoria, couldn't be happier with the difference his Hanovia UV system has made to his business....
Feb 9, 2011
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Networking Breakfast for Melbourne Leisure Professionals
Three leisure industry identities are to address an industry networking breakfast, relevant to anyone who owns, operates or works in the Victorian leisure industry. Service...
Feb 8, 2011
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DOC Gives Consent for Wakeboard Park Lease at Aotea Lagoon
The lease for a proposed wakeboard cableway at Porirua's Aotea Lagoon has just been approved by New Zealand's Department of Conservation. Along with the commercial wakeboard...
Feb 7, 2011
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UN declares 2011 as the International Year of Forests
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests to raise awareness on sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development...
Feb 6, 2011
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