News: Recreation
AALARA Acts on Queensland Weapons Law and Laser Skirmish
Responding to proposed changes in firearms law in Queensland, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has called for Laser Tag and Laser Skirmish...
Oct 1, 2010
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Light Show and Award for WetSide Water Education Park
Hervey Bay's WetSide Water Education Park is set to host a 'Light Show Spectacular' on the evenings of 1st and 2nd October. The sold-out gala events include a light and music...
Oct 1, 2010
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Sport SA Slams Closure of Parks Community Centre
Peak body Sport SA has slammed the South Australian Government's decision to close the Parks Community Centre. The Angle Park centre, which includes a swimming pool, fitness...
Sep 30, 2010
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Recreation
New coastal park purchased by ARC
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) has purchased its final regional park, Te Muri Regional Park. Fittingly, it is the neighbour to the first regional park that ARC purchased,...
Sep 29, 2010
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Splash Park Opens at Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre
A new splash park has opened at the Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre at Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast. A joint venture between centre managers Swim Fit and the Sunshine Coast...
Sep 29, 2010
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Canyoning Safety Initiative Moves Beyond Research
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) and the New Zealand Outdoors Instructors Association (NZOIA) have just completed a workshop for commercial canyoning operators. Held over the...
Sep 28, 2010
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Expansion revealed at Brisbane's Sleeman Sports Complex
Queensland Sport Minister Phil Reeves has revealed artist's impressions of what Sleeman Sports Complex will look like after a $13.3 million upgrade. Minister Reeves also...
Sep 27, 2010
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Aquatics
National Leadership on Cycling
Australia's Transport Ministers have outlined a new National Cycling Strategy, which aims to double the number of cyclists by 2016. The Australian Transport Council of Federal,...
Sep 27, 2010
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Recreation
NZRA to hold Presidential Elections
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) is to hold a ballot to decide its next President having received two nominations to fill the post. The nominations were from...
Sep 25, 2010
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Parks
Over budget Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre opens
The Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre has opened. ‘TRAC’ as it has become affectionately known over the years, has been experiencing a huge face-lift to become, according...
Sep 24, 2010
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Fitness
Plan to ban 100 activities on Cottesloe beach
Various media are reporting that beachgoers could soon be fined up to $500 for flying kites, using oversized umbrellas, taking commercial photographs or digging holes at Perth's...
Sep 23, 2010
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Aquatics
Four New Faces on NBL Commission
Basketball Australia (BA) has confirmed that the National Basketball League (NBL) Commission will see four new faces for the 2010/11 season, with BA Board Member Bruce Spangler...
Sep 22, 2010
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Recreation
Participate in the 2010 Sportspeople Salary Survey
Industry professionals have been invited to participate in the 2010 Sportspeople Salary Survey, designed to collect data on salary levels across the aquatic, fitness and sport...
Sep 21, 2010
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Department of Defence fails to get with the spirit of World Parks Day
As countries around the world mark World Parks Day, Australasian Leisure Management has learned that the Department of Defence is denying the community access to Randwick...
Sep 18, 2010
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Parks
Free entry to Western Australian parks on World Parks Day
West Australians can celebrate World Parks Day on Saturday (18th September) with free entry to the State's national parks. Western Australian Environment Minister Donna Faragher...
Sep 17, 2010
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Parks
South Australian Government cuts to hit arts and parks?
The South Australian Government's plans to reduce its spending by $1 billion look set to affect the State's arts and national parks. According to Adelaide newspaper The...
Sep 16, 2010
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Parks
PyeongChang's Alpensia Resort ranked key sport and tourist destination
More than 25,000 visitors to PyeongChang's Alpensia Resort have ranked it as one of the South Korea's top destinations. Bang-rae Jo, Chief Executive of the Alpensia Resort,...
Sep 14, 2010
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NSW Government Approves Wanda Beach development
Australand and Breen Holdings have received the green light from NSW Planning Minister Tony Kelly for the rezoning of 130 hectares of land near Wanda Beach making way for a...
Sep 14, 2010
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Recreation
National award for Mackay's Bluewater Trail
Mackay Regional Council's investment in the health and wellbeing of the community has been recognised with a National Local Government Heart Foundation award. The region's...
Sep 13, 2010
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Parks
China Marks Olympic Anniversary with National Fitness Day
China has marked the second anniversary of the opening of the Beijing Olympic Games by staging its National Fitness Day. Launched in 1995, as part of China's National Fitness...
Sep 13, 2010
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Fitness
$31 million Geelong Leisurelink Opens
Geelong’s eagerly awaited $31 million Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre has opened this week. City of Greater Geelong Mayor Councillor John Mitchell officially opened the...
Sep 10, 2010
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Waterparks
Funding gives multicultural community a sporting chance
Sports Without Borders has received a $380,000 grant from the Victorian Government. Anouncing the funding this week, Victorian Community Development Minister stated “when people...
Sep 10, 2010
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Recreation
People Vote Shotover Canyon Swing Best Bungy
Shotover Canyon Swing has scooped a top award as one of New Zealand's best experiences at The 2010 Ranker Traveller Voted Awards. The Rankers Awards named the Queenstown giant...
Sep 10, 2010
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Consultant Martin Sheppard antagonises Parks and Leisure Australia's National President
Leading industry consultant Martin Sheppard has been slammed in a communication from the President of Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA). Responding to comments made by Sheppard...
Sep 9, 2010
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