News: Play

Innovative waterfront play space a gateway to Queenstown

A $1 million playground unveiled on Queenstown’s waterfront at the beginning of October is proving popular with young residents and visitors. The family-orientated Queenstown…

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Nov 12, 2018 Parks / Play / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Toddler suffers severe burns to feet after stepping on metal plate in Ipswich park

A Queensland mother has advised that her 18-month-old daughter suffered severe burns to the bottom of her feet while playing at the River Heart Parklands in the south east Queensland city…

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Nov 10, 2018 Parks / Play / Safety / Surfaces /

 
 

‘Fumes’ lead to three day closure of indoor pools at Orange Aquatic Centre

Orange City Council released a statement explaining the toddlers’ pool, which had been empty for a month, would also be repainted in the coming days. The statement advised that…

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Nov 8, 2018 Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Safety / Surfaces /

 
 

World’s fastest rollercoaster zip line takes off in Sydney

The world’s fastest rollercoaster zip line which sets riders suspended above ground by a harness flying through the air at speeds of up to 50 kilometres an hour has officially…

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Nov 7, 2018 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

VicHealth initiates new sports programs to get Victorians active

Health promotion foundation VicHealth is supporting new ways for Victorians to get active with three new innovative sport concepts greenlighted as part of the Innovation Challenge Sport…

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Nov 7, 2018 Fitness / Government / Marketing / Play / Sport /

 
 

Parks and Leisure Australia becomes 300th Nature for All movement signatory

Parks and Leisure Australia has just become the 300th signatory to the Nature for All movement. A global movement to inspire love of nature, Nature for All is founded on the knowledge that…

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Nov 3, 2018 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Ballinger Sports Fields complete major LED lighting upgrade

The Sunshine Coast Council has unveiled a major lighting upgrade at the Ballinger Sports Fields which will brighten next season’s games and training sessions for the Buderim…

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Oct 31, 2018 Environment / Government / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Bendigo’s Gurri Wanyarra Wellness Centre gets official opening

Bendigo’s new $32.2 million aquatic, recreation and wellness facility, the Gurri Wanyarra Wellness Centre is being officially opened this weekend. The new facility features a 50…

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Oct 27, 2018 Aquatics / Fitness / Play / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

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