News: Recreation
City of Stirling slashes planned training policy charges
On the back of its consultation with Fitness Australia, Western Australia's City of Stirling has made major changes to its planned Personal Training Policy that will see...
Jul 26, 2010
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Popular swimming spots prove unsafe
Popular New Zealand swimming spots contain high levels of bacteria that cause diarrhoea or infection, a new report shows. Of 206 New Zealand rivers, lakes, lagoons and estuaries...
Jul 26, 2010
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Leaders consider 'Our Sporting Future' on the Gold Coast
Key national sports leaders will gather on the Gold Coast this week to explore innovative and contemporary thinking about the business of sport in the 21st century. The...
Jul 26, 2010
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NZ Visitor arrivals hit 2.5 million
Annual visitor arrivals to New Zealand hit the 2.5 million mark last month for the first time, according to Statistics NZ. Population Statistics Manager Bridget Hamilton-Seymour...
Jul 23, 2010
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Sports Without Borders calls for urgent action for Australian Youth
The Chairman of Sports Without Borders, James Demetriou has launched a major attack on declining youth participation in sport. Demetriou highlights recent research from the...
Jul 23, 2010
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Balmain skaters campaign for skatepark
Skateboarders and BMX riders in the Sydney suburb of Balmain have taken their calls for a skatepark to Leichhardt Council. At a recent Council meeting, 20 teenagers stood up in...
Jul 22, 2010
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Parks
Consultancy to 'revive the soul' of sport and recreation
Sue Marriage, until recently the Director of Sport and Recreation Services for the ACT Government and the current National Deputy President of Parks and Leisure Australia, has...
Jul 21, 2010
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Free Parks Entry Makes Victorians healthier
Visitor numbers at national and metropolitan parks in Victoria are expected to rise by between 25 and 50% following the abolition of entry fees. Since 1st July 2010, Victorian...
Jul 21, 2010
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TIANZ welcomes ACC experience rating
New Zealand tourism businesses will benefit from the decision to recognise individual workplace safety and injury management in their levies to the Accident Compensation...
Jul 19, 2010
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Awards for James Christou + Partners Architects
The designs of Perth based architects James Christou + Partners Architects have been rewarded at the Australian Institute of Architects WA (AIAWA) Architecture Awards. The...
Jul 16, 2010
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Parks for Life Announces World Parks Day
Details of the third World Parks Day, to be held on Saturday 18th September 2010, have been announced by Parks for Life. Parks for Life is also a worldwide network for those who...
Jul 16, 2010
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Ezypay Wins at Telstra NSW Business Awards 2010
Direct debit service provider Ezypay has been named the Panasonic Best Medium Business of the Year in the Telstra NSW Business Awards. This is the third recognition that the...
Jul 14, 2010
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Parks Forum Launches Sir Edmund Hillary Parks Award
The Parks Forum has announced the creation of the Sir Edmund Hillary Parks Award - for outstanding contribution to parks. To be presented as part of the upcoming inaugural Parks...
Jul 13, 2010
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Lessons Must Be learned from Canyoning Deaths
Lessons must be learnt from the deaths of six students and their teacher at the Mangatepopo Stream while participating in a canyoning activity according to the New Zealand...
Jul 13, 2010
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Rotorua Aquatic Centre Wins Gold Environment Award
Rotorua Aquatic Centre has become the first swimming facility in New Zealand to achieve Qualmark's prestigious Enviro-Gold Award, which recognises the countryâs highest...
Jul 9, 2010
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Opportunity to Manage Newington Armory Lodge
The Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) is offering the opportunity to manage the Sydney Olympic Park Lodge, a unique accommodation venue located within the Newington Armory....
Jul 7, 2010
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Counting Made Fun at Luna Park
Landmark amusement attraction Luna Park Melbourne has introduced an innovative approach to people counting. A free to enter, un-gated venue, Luna Park wanted to be able to...
Jul 7, 2010
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Cowra opens paintball assault course
A new paintball facility has opened in the village of Wyangala in the Cowra Shire. The centre opened early in May and already more 100 people have taken the opportunity to play...
Jul 6, 2010
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New big mountain skiing experience at Roundhill
The world's longest and steepest rope tow has opened up access to some of the biggest terrain in Australasia at New Zealand's Roundhill Ski Area this winter. The ski area,...
Jul 6, 2010
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Iconic West Australian cycling trail wins national Award
The Munda Biddi Trail Foundation has received the national Award for Bicycle Friendly Business for their iconic tourist trail. The trail, set be the longest of its kind anywhere...
Jul 5, 2010
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Green Light for Hanmer Springs Pool and Spa Development
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa has been given the go ahead to proceed with its $7.5million dollar extension. Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa General Manager Graeme Abbot...
Jul 1, 2010
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Paintball age limit review sparks fiery debate
A review of legislation covering the legal age of paintball in New South Wales has sparked a heated debate between the game's enthusiasts and gun control groups. NSW guidelines...
Jun 30, 2010
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Award Winners at NZ Holiday Parks Conference
Winners of this year's Holiday Parks Awards were announced at the Holiday Parks Association of New Zealand (HAPNZ) annual conference held in Rotorua. North South Holiday Park in...
Jun 30, 2010
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Extensive recommendations from Rock Pool Water Park drowning inquest
Queensland Coroner Annette Hennessy has made extensive recommendations at the coronial inquest into the drowning of a nine-year-old boy at Rockhampton's The Rockpool Water Park...
Jun 30, 2010
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