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Parks and Leisure Australia names Anand Pillay as its new Chief Executive

Anand Pillay, described as “a visionary leader in the leisure industry”, has been named as the new Chief Executive at Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA). Announcing the…

Oct 15, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation /

Imagination Play chosen as official playground partner for Bluey’s World

Imagination Play has been chosen as the official playground partner for Bluey’s World - a new immersive attraction based on the popular children’s television series Bluey -…

Oct 10, 2024 Attractions / Entertainment / Play / Recreation /

Fremantle’s Hilton Park Masterplan receives community and club support

The Hilton Park Masterplan, having received widespread community and club support, has been adopted by Fremantle Council and is comprehensive, contemporary and achievable - providing…

Oct 5, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation /

PLA National President condemns ‘hostile actions’ and ‘misinformation’ over body’s planned constitutional change

With Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) set to consider changes to its constitution at an upcoming annual general meeting and extraordinary general meeting, Kristin Davies, the…

Oct 4, 2024 ByNigel Benton Legal / Parks / Play / Recreation /

Life Floor completes its largest Southern Hemisphere installation at Hervey Bay’s WetSide

The WetSide aquatic play park at Hervey Bay - newly reopened after upgrades were carried out during the winter months - is now the site of the largest Life Floor installation in the…

Oct 4, 2024 Aquatics / Play / Safety / Surfaces / Waterparks /

Newcastle community invited to celebrate Gregson Park reimagined playspace

City of Newcastle is inviting the community to celebrate the completion of the $3.5 million playground upgrade at Gregson Park. With fences coming down ahead of the long weekend, City of…

Oct 4, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation /

Dunedin Botanic Garden playground expands play opportunities

The new children’s playground at the Dunedin Botanic Garden is scheduled to open on Tuesday 1st October and offers an inclusive, accessible experience. The project is the biggest…

Oct 1, 2024 Design / Parks / Play / Recreation /

Enhanced Seddon Park facility caters for Mosgiel BMX community

Dunedin City Council’s Play Space Plan, adopted in 2021, identified the need for more challenging play areas for children aged between 10 and 14 – including BMX and pump…

Sep 20, 2024 Play / Recreation / Sport /