News: Play

Western Australia’s Nature Play initiative goes national

A Western Australian Government initiative that encourages more children to play outdoors is to be adopted by the Queensland and South Australian Governments, in a move that further…

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Feb 27, 2014 Environment / Government / Play / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Singapore’s largest themed outdoor playground opens at Westgate Wonderland

The Westgate shopping centre has opened Singapore's largest themed outdoor playground the 1,000 metre2 fantasy themed Westgate Wonderland. Located on Level 4 of the Westgate shopping…

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Feb 27, 2014 Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Retail / Venues /

 
 

Dreamworld announces inaugural ‘Mini Mayor’ election

Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has announced that it will elect its first ever 'Mini Mayor' and is calling for children aged 10 or under from around the country to join the…

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Feb 26, 2014 Attractions / Education / Events / Play / Tourism /

 
 

Attraction ordered to pay $4.6 million to quadriplegic for jumping pillow injury

A Canberra man has been awarded $4.6 million in damages after he became a quadriplegic after an accident at a holiday resort in NSW. Ben Ackland, 26, was a student at the University of…

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Feb 22, 2014 Attractions / Legal / Play / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Canadian study shows landborne inflatables account for 42% of amusement injuries

A new Canadian-led study has found that that more children are being injured on landborne inflatables (bouncy castles) than on mechanical amusement rides. Lead author Professor Kathryn…

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Feb 15, 2014 Attractions / Education / Marketing / Play / Safety /

 
 

Ready Steady Go Kids opens in Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie

Ready Steady Go Kids, Australia's largest multi-sport and exercise program for pre-schoolers, has started operating programs in Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie led by…

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Feb 4, 2014 Play / Recreation / Retail / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Adventure Cove Water Splashpark proves popular at BIG4 Merimbula Tween Waters

BIG4 Merimbula Tween Water's new Adventure Cove Water Splashpark has been the perfect antidote to scorching summer heat since its 23rd December opening. More than 300 visitors and…

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Feb 4, 2014 Aquatics / Attractions / Play / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Expansion still planned at Coffs Harbour’s The Big Banana

Having faced a challenging winter season, Coffs Harbour attraction The Big Banana has been enjoying a busy summer period and is once again looking at its expansion plans. The attraction,…

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Jan 31, 2014 Aquatics / Attractions / Design / Play /

 
 

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