News: Recreation
Kiama Council releases masterplans for sport complex and beach reserve
The draft masterplans for Kiama Sports Complex and South Werri Beach Reserve have been released by Kiama Council. The draft masterplans will help the future layout and design of...
Jun 10, 2025
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Botanic Gardens among public spaces to secure NSW Government funding
The NSW Government has advised it will be investing $110 million in the 2025-26 Budget to revitalise and rebuild an array of public spaces – aimed at delivering enhanced and...
Jun 10, 2025
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Greater Shepparton City Council releases Goulburn River Trail Exploratory Report
Greater Shepparton City Council has released the findings of the Goulburn River Trail Exploratory Study Report outlining a preferred 46km shared-use trail route from Shepparton...
Jun 9, 2025
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Puff Walking included in Greater Shepparton’s 'Activities in the Park' Winter program
Greater Shepparton City Council has launched the 2025 Winter edition of its popular Activities in the Park program, running from June to August and filled with exciting free and...
Jun 6, 2025
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NSW Government decides to continue funding Beachwatch program
The NSW Government has, after extensive consultation, decided to continue the Beachwatch program funding under the current model for another two years and will continue to work...
Jun 5, 2025
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Refurbishment to commence on Dunedin’s Moana Pool hydroslides
Dunedin City Council has advised work on the next stage of a multi-year, $25 million upgrade of Moana Pool is to commence with refurbishment of the existing hydroslides to...
Jun 5, 2025
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Ararat Rural City Council invites community input on 10-year sport and recreation strategy
Ararat Rural City Council is inviting the community to deliver feedback on a new strategy aimed at identifying and addressing the community's sport and active recreation needs...
Jun 5, 2025
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Former park chiefs mark 50 Years of Victoria's Parks Act and challenge misinformation
Members of the newly formed Victorian Protected Areas Council (VPAC) recently gathered at Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Victorian...
Jun 5, 2025
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Queensland National Parks expansion includes additional 150 rangers
The Queenland Government is delivering a major expansion to protected areas across Queensland’s World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics and national parks along with an additional 150...
Jun 5, 2025
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Tasmanian community supports improving Wellington Park and securing the mountain’s future
Kunanyi / Mount Wellington is a popular landmark for both Tasmanians and visitors. Wellington Park, where it is located, offers great recreational, cultural, and environmental...
Jun 5, 2025
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Amphis increases capability in high-quality sports and venue lighting
With lighting one of the backbones of modern sport - from local courts to competition-grade arenas - Amphis is elevating it presence in sport lighting. A player in the lighting...
Jun 5, 2025
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2025 World Leisure Expo to be held in Chinese city of Hangzhou
The Chinese city of Hangzhou, dubbed the ‘Oriental Leisure Capital’ is counting down to hosting the 2025 World Leisure Expo and 27th Hangzhou West Lake International Expo....
Jun 5, 2025
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Achievement acknowledged at 2024 Victorian Sport Awards
Winners have been announced for the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs), honouring the Victorian sport and active recreation industry for achievements made during the 2024 calendar...
Jun 4, 2025
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Sustainable water management at Western Australian aquatic facilities recognised at Waterwise Aquatic Centre Program awards
Western Australian aquatic facilities including the Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre and Swan Active Ballajura have been recognised for excellence in water management at...
Jun 2, 2025
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PCYC Port Macquarie marks its first anniversary of supporting community
Following the recent flooding across the NSW Mid North Coast, PCYC Port Macquarie has, for the last week, acted as a recovery centre providing residents with vital support...
Jun 2, 2025
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Newcastle proposes record cycleway investment on World Bicycle Day
In April 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared 3rd June as World Bicycle Day and today as the world celebrates the many benefits of bikes, City of Newcastle is...
Jun 2, 2025
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Reconstruction completed of bushfire damaged Kosciuszko heritage huts
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has advised that the rebuilding of 10 heritage huts which were destroyed by the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires in Kosciuszko National...
Jun 2, 2025
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Sport NSW announces 19 Distinguished Long Service Honour recipients
Sport NSW will recognise 19 community sports volunteers with the prestigious Distinguished Long Service Honour, following their decades of unflagging and invaluable service to...
Jun 1, 2025
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Contract awarded for Tasmania’s Nut Walking Track accessibility improvements
Upgrades to one of North West Tasmania’s most renowned destinations is underway following the Tasmanian Government having awarded a contract to Phil Templeton Building Pty Ltd...
Jun 1, 2025
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EOIs open for Greater Shepparton community to participate in Wellbeing Leadership Program
High quality of life is driven by many things including having access to a healthy local environment, good parks and recreation facilities. Greater Shepparton City Council has...
Jun 1, 2025
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New Zealand designed catamarans contribute to new Fiji tourism offering
Designed in New Zealand and built in Fiji, two high-speed catamarans have been unveiled by South Sea Cruises Group to deliver Fiji's newest resort transfer service and provide...
Jun 1, 2025
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Surfing WA secures new partnership to boost surf safety
Surfing Western Australia has announced a new three-year partnership with the Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Fisheries), to expand...
May 31, 2025
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Regional Participation Grants deliver for all abilities sport in Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced 88 grants worth more than $1.5 million from the Regional All Abilities Participation Grants program for grassroots sport and active...
May 30, 2025
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Moreton Bay looks to become table tennis centre of excellence
City of Moreton Bay Council is set to partner with Table Tennis Queensland to become Queensland’s home of table tennis, with the recently redeveloped South Pine Indoor Sports...
May 30, 2025
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