News: Recreation
AOC Ends Year With Crawford Attack
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has ended the year with a substantive criticism of the Crawford Report, saying it lacks a "broader vision" for the future of Australian...
Dec 31, 2009
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Alarming Rise in Holiday Drownings
The Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) is urging vigilance around water following ten drownings across Australia since Christmas Eve. Justin Scarr, RLSSA's Chief...
Dec 30, 2009
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VenuesWest to open new WA Basketball Centre
The second stage of Perth's developing sporting precinct surrounding Challenge Stadium is almost complete, with the keys to the city's new basketball centre handed over to...
Dec 23, 2009
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Palmerston's $180,000 Dunny
Palmerston City Council has opened a new Exeloo toilet by the Sanctuary Lakes' playground in the suburb of Gunn. The $180,000 Exeloo III, model 01, is self-cleaning, can play...
Dec 22, 2009
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Beijing's Olympic Stadium Evolves Into Winter Sports Park
Beijing's 'Bird's Nest' Olympic Stadium has been transformed into a winter sports park offering skiing and snowboarding. 10 artificial snow machines have turned the showcase...
Dec 22, 2009
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Go ahead for Mariners Centre of Excellence
The Central Coast Mariners have been given the green light to become the sole owner of a 12 hectare site at Tuggerah on the NSW Central Coast, paving the way for the...
Dec 21, 2009
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Big Year for Belgravia Leisure
Belgravia Leisure has reported that 2009 has been "a year of stellar growth and achievement." Chief Executive Adrian Johnston explains that "in 2009 Belgravia Leisure grew by...
Dec 21, 2009
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Singapore and Western Australian Strengthen Sporting Ties
Aiming to further develop friendly relations and sporting collaboration between Singapore and the State of Western Australia, the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) has signed a...
Dec 18, 2009
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Gold Coast Playground is a Wreck
A themed playground featuring a Pirate Ship wreck, crocodiles and a rocky cave complete with a real treasure map has opened on the Gold Coast in time for Christmas. The ship...
Dec 18, 2009
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New adventure tourism activity zips to Queenstown
Ziptrek Ecotours has launched a new adventure tourism activity in Queenstown. The activity is a spectacular two hour flying fox operation and interpretative guided tour in the...
Dec 17, 2009
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Free Swimming: An End or a Beginning?
The just published November/December 2009 issue of Australasian Leisure Management includes a feature on the free swimming program run by the Manukau City Council (New Zealand)....
Dec 15, 2009
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Our Sporting Future 2010
The Australian Sports Commission will be holding its sports forum, Our Sporting Future, from 28th to 30th July 2010 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. The forum...
Dec 15, 2009
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UFS rebrands and expands
Universal Fabric Structures (UFS) has launched a new custom architectural architectural division, Fabrictecture. As Director David Gullis explains "Fabrictecture will set a new...
Dec 14, 2009
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NZ bodies to undertake canyoning research
The New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association (NZOIA) and Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) have announced a research project on the activity of canyoning in New Zealand....
Dec 14, 2009
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Waterski Park Reopens at Penrith
A rebranded and revitalised Cables Wake Park has opened at Penrith Panthers. As Panthers Chief Executive Glenn Matthews explained "with $30 million spent on our renovations,...
Dec 11, 2009
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Melbourne Aquarium owner reduces losses
Living and Leisure Australia, owner of Melbourne Aquarium and the Otway Fly and Illawarra Fly treetop walks, has announced that it has reduced debt and losses during 2009 and is...
Dec 10, 2009
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Sports bodies urged to consider needs of migrants
Sports codes should consider the needs of migrants if they want to attract players and supporters, says a new report by Massey University sociologist Professor Paul Spoonley....
Dec 10, 2009
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Obesity Experts Critical of Active After-School program
The Active After-School Communities (AASC) program has been criticised by obesity experts. Critics of the program, run by the Australian Sports Commission and funded at a cost...
Dec 9, 2009
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International Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress 2010
Parks Victoria is proud to be hosting the inaugural Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress, to be held at the new Melbourne Convention Centre from 11th to 16th April, 2010....
Dec 7, 2009
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New Rescue Equipment on Australia's beaches
BRP Australia, manufacturer of Sea-Doo® personal watercraft and Evinrude Outboard Motors, and Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) have announced a long-term partnership that will...
Dec 7, 2009
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SOPA assumes NSW Sports Centre Trust responsibilities
Following the NSW Government's repeal of the State Sports Centre Trust Act, the Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) has taken responsibility for the management of the Sydney...
Dec 4, 2009
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Western Australian Awards honour Shire of Katanning and LIWA Aquatic's Jeff Fondacaro and Tony Head
Tony Head, Executive Officer of LIWA Aquatics has been awarded the John Graham Award for exceptional service to the sport and recreation industry at this week's Sport and...
Dec 3, 2009
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Accommodation Plans for Queensland National Parks
Seven locations within Queensland's national parks are to be opened up for new resort developments. Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced that the Queensland Government...
Dec 3, 2009
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Christchurch Skate park extension delayed
A proposed extension to one of New Zealand's largest skate parks has been delayed as Christchurch City Councillors try to stop repeated vandalism affecting nearby businesses....
Dec 2, 2009
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