News: Recreation
Duty Managers Networking at MSAC
The MSAC Institute of Training has developed a series of networking events for duty managers across the sport, recreation and leisure industry. The second in this series of...
May 20, 2010
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World-class conservation facility at Whiteman Park
A unique, predator-proof conservation and education facility has been created at Whiteman Park, the popular bushland in Perth's northern suburbs. Western Australia's Environment...
May 19, 2010
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Funding to Upgrade Forster Aquatic and Leisure Centre
The Federal Government will provide $1.8 million to expand the Great Lakes Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Forster in New South Wales. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing...
May 18, 2010
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Plans to Open Sydney's Wentworth Park
Parts of Wentworth Park will be opened up permanently to the public for the first time under a $1 million upgrade plan by the City of Sydney and Wentworth Park Sporting Complex...
May 17, 2010
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Fitness Centres Hit by Tribunal Decision on Music Fees
Fitness clubs, recreation facilities and aquatic centres that provide members with popular tunes to move to will have to pay higher fees as a result of decision handed down...
May 17, 2010
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New Neighbourhood Park For Hauraki Residents
Residents of the Hauraki area in Auckland's North Shore City will soon be enjoying a brand new neighbourhood park, following the recent purchase of an area of land by the...
May 14, 2010
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Parks
HF Industries named exclusive distributor for FitWall
HF Industries has announced an exclusive distributorship for FitWall® products in Australia and New Zealand. "We are so proud to add this outstanding brand to our growing range...
May 14, 2010
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Local Government Calls for Infrastructure Boost
Future investment in local community infrastructure should be on the Government's agenda as the budget is restored to surplus in the next three years according to the president...
May 14, 2010
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ASC Chair welcomes funding boost for sport
David Gallop, acting Chairman of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has welcomed the release of Australian Sport: The Pathway to Success and the $325 million in additional...
May 13, 2010
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Fewer drownings the priority at Water Safety Conference
Leading Australian and international water safety experts are gathering in Sydney today for the 2010 Australian Water Safety Conference to seek answers as to why there has been...
May 13, 2010
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Aquatics
Brisbane Pools Reduce Water Consumption
Innovative water saving initiatives implemented in Brisbane City Council aquatic centres have seen pool water consumption reduced by 72% since 2005. Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell...
May 12, 2010
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Environment
Go Karts Set to be the next hot FEC development trend
Family Entertainment Centres in the Arabian Gulf are introducing go kart tracks to cater for their growing teenage and young adults market segments. Recent examples of this...
May 12, 2010
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Bungy accident at Waiau Ferry Bridge
A NSW mother is recovering in hospital after her bungy cord became detached during a 35-metre jump above the Waiau River near Hanmer Springs in New Zealand's South Island....
May 11, 2010
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Funding Boost for Victorian Sport Facilities
The Victorian Government has announced $434.3 million in funding for elite and grassroots sport facilities. Victorian Sports Minister James Merlino believes that the funding...
May 11, 2010
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Siemens Delivers consistent water quality at Goulburn Aquatic Centre
Goulburn Aquatic Centre has improved safety and ensured consistent water quality over the longterm with Pulsar® dry chlorine briquette feed systems in its 25 metre indoor and 50...
May 10, 2010
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Aquatics
Sydney to boost infrastructure and leisure facilities
The City of Sydney has allocated $133 million to a comprehensive program of projects in the next 12 months to upgrade parks and cultural venues, to improve youth recreational...
May 10, 2010
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Go for your life Physical Activity Forum
An upcoming Melbourne seminar 'Examining the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Policy and Strategy Context' will be held on Friday 28th May 2010 at the Melbourne Sports and...
May 7, 2010
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Wellness
New Zealand Cycle Trail gives $3.4 million to Waikato River Trail
Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail project has reached a major milestone with the signing of its first contract for the Waikato River Trail. The contract for $3.4 million...
May 7, 2010
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Wilderness Society Splits in Management Dispute
One of Australia's largest environmental groups, The Wilderness Society, has split, with two factions claiming to be the legitimate administrators of the 46,000-member...
May 6, 2010
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Environment
International Guidelines for Open Water Safety
An international task force has announced new guidelines for open water safety. The guidelines emphasise swimming and water safety survival skills for everyone and provide...
May 6, 2010
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Aquatics
Free swimming to end in Wollongong?
With free swimming initiatives growing in England and in the week that Manukau Leisure's free swimming program was awarded in New Zealand, Wollongong City Council looks set to...
May 5, 2010
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YMCA Partners in New Riverwood Facility
Construction has commenced on the Riverwood Indoor Sports and Fitness Centre. Explaining the project City of Canterbury Mayor, Councilor Robert Furolo commented that "following...
May 4, 2010
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Manukau swim initiative earns national excellence award
Manukau Leisure's Community Swim program has received the 2010 Project Collaboration Award at the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Sector Awards. As Brett Jude, Manukau Leisure...
May 3, 2010
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Record Attendance for revamped Australian Fitness & Health Expo
A change in focus has proved successful for the 2010 Australian Fitness & Health Expo, with the revamped event seeing record trade numbers through the doors of the Sydney...
May 3, 2010
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