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Four key Brisbane park precincts to be revitalised ahead of 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Four key Brisbane park precincts to be revitalised ahead of 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Four key Brisbane park and lifestyle destinations are to be revitalised in the lead up to the…

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Nov 20, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Defence witness Professor David Eager involved in tense exchange at Hillcrest jumping castle trial

Defence witness Professor David Eager has been involved in a tense back and forth with the Crown Prosecutor during a cross-examination at the trial of operator of the jumping castle at the…

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Nov 16, 2024 Attractions / Legal / Play / Safety /

 
 

Fire destroys Kiama playground

Kiama Council on the NSW South Coast has closed the Reid Park playground in Jamberoo to the public after an overnight fire destroyed most of the play equipment. In a statement the Council…

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Nov 13, 2024 Play / Recreation / Security /

 
 

Fitness stations and art trails among offerings of planned suburban linear park in Perth

The final master plan for a seven-kilometre-long linear park in Perth has been unveiled revealing its offerings within the new public open spaces under the elevated METRONET Armadale…

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Nov 12, 2024 Arts / Environment / Fitness / Parks / Play /

 
 

Work progresses on new Perth Zoo gibbon habitat as part of multi-million dollar masterplan

Perth Zoo has advised that construction of its new gibbon habitat - expected to be complete in early 2025 - is moving forward The latest phase of the Zoo’s Western Australia…

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Nov 6, 2024 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Environment / Play / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Funtopia Maribyrnong fined $60,000 following WorkSafe Victoria prosecution over child’s rope ladder fall

Indoor play centre Funtopia Maribyrnong has been fined for breaching safety laws plea after an incident where an eight-year-old girl fell from a rope ladder. Operator Entertainment…

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Nov 2, 2024 Attractions / Legal / Play / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Sport NZ campaign spotlights importance of play

Play Week Aotearoa 2024 runs from 26th October to 1st November with a Sport NZ Campaign introducing the ‘Play Lab’ where children will show the importance of play and how it…

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Oct 25, 2024 Events / Marketing / Play / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Member vote falls short on Parks and Leisure Australia’s constitutional change

Parks and Leisure Australia has advised that a member vote on a new constitution put up at its 2024 national conference in Brisbane last week failed to secure sufficient votes. Requiring…

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Oct 24, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

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We are the leading providers of kids fun multi-sports programs for Sport and Recreation Centres. Programs cover twelve common sports as well as Gross Motor Skill Development and suit children from as…

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Commercial Aquatics Australia provides aquatic solutions nationwide and is one of the largest and most experienced companies specialising in the design, construction, renovation, service, maintenance…

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Felton Industries is Australia’s leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of quality outdoor furniture and has been supplying premium seating solutions for all sporting, commercial, community…

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Hydrocare Pool Services

Hydrocare Pool Services Pty Ltd offer 30 years of experience in aquatic industry features, products and water treatment. Hydrocare Pools has undertaken water treatment for aquatic centres and…

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