News: Recreation
Service industries skills and training survey launched
Enterprises in the service industries are being invited to help shape the future of workforce and skills development by participating in the Service Skills Environmental Scan...
Jul 9, 2008
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Falls Creek Resort Management Awarded for Buying Green
Falls Creek Resort Management (FCRM) has been recognised for its achievements in green purchasing at the ECO-Buy awards ceremony in Melbourne, winning the Alpine Resort...
Jul 4, 2008
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Environment
Zorb inventors under fire in US
The New Zealand-based creators of the 'Zorb' inflatable ball ride are battling to save their reputation in the USA after a high profile accident in a fake version of their ball....
Jul 2, 2008
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Tennis: Australia's Most Popular Sport
Tennis has overtaken cricket as Australia's most popular spectator sport, according to a new survey from Sweeney Sports. After a break of 17 years, tennis was the top-ranked...
Jun 30, 2008
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Parks Forum highlights value of parks
The Australian and New Zealand Parks Forum has released a new publication, The Value of Parks that aims to provide the parks industry with collateral to assist in promotion of...
Jun 27, 2008
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Parks
New National Body for Aquatics and Recreation
Plans for a new national association to represent professionals in the aquatic and recreation industry have been released. A proposal for a new national aquatic and recreation...
Jun 27, 2008
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Aquatics
Super 14 set for revamp
The 2009 edition of Rugby's Super 14 competition is likely to be the last to be played under the existing 13-match format. Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Chief Executive, John...
Jun 18, 2008
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Recreation
By Industry for Industry
The new Clubware 2 software offers a complete club management solution that is fully compatible with FFA PaySmart's direct debit system. "It is a home grown Australasian...
Jun 18, 2008
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Fitness
YMCA Confirms LMS as preferred Australian supplier
After testing various other programs, the YMCA of Sydney is to install Links Modular Solutions as their preferred facility management software in their aquatic, recreation and...
Jun 16, 2008
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Childcare Regulations for NZ Fitness Centres
New Zealand's Ministry of Education (MoE) has recently realised draft guidelines for childcare in fitness centres. The draft standards are available from the MoE web site, and...
Jun 16, 2008
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Skills Shortages hit Sport and Recreation
Australia is suffering from a lack of fitness instructors, sport coaches and pool life guards, particularly in rural and regional areas. This is one finding of Skills to...
Jun 12, 2008
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Recreation
Industry Standards for WA Outdoor Adventure
The outdoor adventure industry in WA now has a set of standards for the safe and environmentally sustainable conduct of outdoor activities for groups. The standards represent...
Jun 12, 2008
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Recreation
Australian Ministers back coordinated approach to Sport and Recreation
Federal, State and Territory Sport Ministers have agreed that Australiaâs sporting future is of the highest national importance. In a global environment of ever-increasing...
Jun 9, 2008
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Government
Eagle Boys Pizza adds bite to Water Park
By incorporating an Eagle Boys Solution Store, Rockhampton's Rock Pool Water Park has been able to extend its offering to park patrons and foster a viable new business. The...
Jun 6, 2008
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Queensland to dispose of 'unprofitable and poorly patronised Active Recreation Centres'
Queensland Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport Judy Spence has announced that "unprofitable and poorly patronised Active Recreation Centres at Fick's Crossing,...
Jun 4, 2008
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Venues
Centaman Cruises New Waters
Whitsunday-based ferry and cruise operator Fantasea Adventure Cruising has selected Centaman systems for its point-of-sale, reservations, ticketing and internet bookings. As the...
Jun 4, 2008
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$800 million marina project for Hervey Bay
A consortium of the Seymour Group and Watpac has won the development rights for a $800 million boat harbour and marina precinct in Hervey Bay, Queensland. Developer Kevin...
May 28, 2008
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Living and Leisure Australia to Recapitalise
Living and Leisure Australia Group, formerly known as MFS Living and Leisure, has announced that it has entered into a series of arrangements, with its senior financier, other...
May 23, 2008
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Aquatics
Australian Libraries in Focus
To coincide with Library and Information Week (being held from 19th to 25th May), the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released data on library usage in Australia....
May 21, 2008
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SPARC appoints new Chief Executive
Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) has appointed Peter Miskimmin as its new Chief Executive. Speaking of the appointment to one of the most influential positions in New...
May 19, 2008
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A Strong Voice for Young Australians
Young Australians will be given a stronger voice in Government decision making with the establishment of the Australian Youth Forum and the Office for Youth. The 2008-09 Budget...
May 14, 2008
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Government
Budget Provides for Leisure
The Australian Government has stated that its 2008-09 Budget "delivers on the Australian Government's commitment to increase the number of healthy and active Australians and...
May 14, 2008
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Government
Labor charts new direction for Australian sport
The Federal Government has laid out its vision for Australian sport, with the release of a new directions paper and the appointment of five new members to the Australian Sports...
May 12, 2008
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Government
Joint Venture for Nationwide Wellness Centres
Perth-based wellness and health care company ATOS Wellness Limited has formed a joint venture with SOL Wellness Pty Ltd to establish up to 12 new Wellness Centres throughout...
May 9, 2008
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Fitness