News: Recreation
UK Councils to banish 'cotton wool' culture
UK Councils are planning to install thousands of new adventure playgrounds for children in an attempt to diminish the effects of parents 'wrapping their kids in cotton wool'....
Jun 8, 2009
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Recreation /
Play
Report Calls for 'more facilities for physical activity'
More facilities for physical activity and a greater focus on teaching children the importance of healthy eating and exercise are key recommendations of the House of...
Jun 5, 2009
Education /
Recreation /
Wellness /
Fitness
Broome Success for LIWA Aquatics
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) Aquatics has just completed its 13th Annual North West Pool Managers seminar. Held at the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre...
Jun 4, 2009
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Aquatics
Leisure at the Heart of Council Stimulus Projects
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has released details of more than 3,300 projects currently being rolled out by Australia's 562 councils under the Federal...
Jun 3, 2009
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Aquatics
Upgrades to Counter Declining Pool Visits
Newcastle City Council has announced that its Lambton Swimming Centre will be remodelled as the city's premier aquatic and leisure centre as part of a plan to provide a better...
Jun 1, 2009
Design /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Push for Reforms for University Sport
Federal Minister for Youth Kate Ellis has released the final guidelines that will underpin the Federal Government's student services reforms. The Minister unveiled the proposed...
May 28, 2009
Sport /
Education /
Recreation
Bartley Sets ALFA on Course
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) has appointed Loren Bartley as its Executive Officer, with her primary task being to work closely with ALFAâs Board to bring...
May 26, 2009
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Aquatics
$50 million for New Zealand cycle network
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has announced that his Government will spend $50 million over three years to build a New Zealand cycle way. Prime Minister Key stated that...
May 26, 2009
Tourism /
Recreation /
Government
Gold Coast Event to focus on the business of having fun
Representatives from the Australian amusement, leisure and recreation industries are set to converge on the Gold Coast next week to attend the Australian Amusement, Leisure and...
May 20, 2009
Events /
Legal /
Recreation /
Attractions /
Aquatics
Stanley to Head New Zealand Olympic Committee
Olympian and Millennium Institute Chief Executive Mike Stanley has been elected President of the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) replacing the retiring Eion Edgar. A member...
May 18, 2009
Sport /
Recreation /
Venues
UK Paintball Ruling Has Implications for Australia
A court case resulting from an accident at a Scottish paintball centre has implication for Australia according to risk management expert Steve Dymond. Calvin Blyth, a paintball...
May 18, 2009
Legal /
Recreation /
Attractions
UK Leisure Director joins Smart Connection Company
Following a period of continued growth, the Smart Connection Company has announced the appointment of Gary Topp as Consultancy Manager. Topp has over 20 years experience in the...
May 15, 2009
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Venues /
Consultants
Perisher village plan gets go-ahead
The ski industry says an 880-bed village to be built in the Snowy Mountains after a NSW Government deal with a Packer-owned company will boost the local economy. The deal...
May 15, 2009
Tourism /
Recreation /
Environment
Budget Implications for Leisure Sectors
Martin Sheppard, Managing Director of Smart Connection Company believes that the 2009 Australian Federal budget presents "many opportunities". In an advisory note, Sheppard has...
May 14, 2009
Sport /
Culture /
Recreation /
Government
Minister Meets with Recreation Professionals
The Minister for Local Government, Rodney Hide, spoke to a large audience of recreation professionals at a NZ Recreation Association (NZRA) event in Ellerslie on Monday about...
May 13, 2009
Sport /
Recreation /
Government /
Parks
Bike fund now open
The Australian Government is seeking proposals for the National Bike Path Program. The Government has set aside $40 million over one year for the construction of bike paths...
May 12, 2009
Recreation /
Environment /
Parks
Avanti Reaches New Heights
Unveiled at the recent Australian Fitness Expo, the Avanti Fitness distributed Skywall is a motorised, indoor climbing wall that will help exercisers and climbers to put their...
May 12, 2009
Recreation /
Wellness /
Technology /
Fitness
Water Playground Plans for Ipswich Park
Ipswich City Council is planning to build a swimming lagoon and water playground at its Springfield Central Parklands development. The $20 million Springfield Central Parklands...
May 11, 2009
Design /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Parks
Legacy pool set for Geelong Leisurelink installation
Construction of the new Leisurelink centre in Geelong, is nearing completion, with the base recently being poured ready for the installation of a 50 metre legacy swimming pool...
May 8, 2009
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Venues /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
Kokoda Trail Closed by Protestors
Papua New Guinea's historic Kokoda Trail, where Australian soldiers fought in the Second World War, has been closed by protesting villagers. Locals have declared that trekkers...
May 8, 2009
Tourism /
Legal /
Recreation /
Government
Australians and New Zealanders high on Global Sleeping Charts
The French spend more time sleeping than anyone else in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. They also devote more time to eating than anyone...
May 7, 2009
Education /
Culture /
Recreation
SportingPulse supports Arafura Games
The 2009 Arafura Games gets underway in Darwin this Saturday (9th May) with the opening ceremony marking the start of nine days of top class sporting competition from the...
May 7, 2009
Events /
Sport /
Recreation /
Venues
Leisure Facilities Association Set to Launch
For the first time ever Australia is set to have a national organisation representing the people who work in, supply to and have responsibility for aquatic, recreation and sport...
May 6, 2009
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Aquatics
Contract awarded for South Australian swim centre
Candetti Constructions has been awarded a $100 million contract to build Adelaide's new state aquatic centre at Marion. The project was in some doubt recently when the private...
May 6, 2009
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Aquatics