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Watarrka National Park a new addition to National Heritage List

The Federal Government has advised that the Watarrka National Park in the Northern Territory has been placed on the National Heritage List in recognition of the site's outstanding…

Nov 13, 2024 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

Landscaping complete on site of Georges River Council’s demolished Kogarah War Memorial Pool

Landscaping works on the site of the Kogarah War Memorial Pool in the Sydney suburb of Carss Park have been completed with the new open space area featuring turf, landscape planting and…

Nov 13, 2024 Aquatics / Finance / Government / Parks / Recreation /

Study finds failure to apply leisure planning models in developing aquatic and recreation centres in Melbourne

A newly released study from leading academics at Melbourne’s Victoria University has revealed a lack of awareness or adherence to specific planning models when local governments in…

Nov 12, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Recreation /

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…

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

AMPSEA releases program for upcoming National Conference

The Australian Mass Participation Sporting Events Alliance (AMPSEA) has released the full program for its 2024 National Conference - being staged on Tuesday 26th November at…

Nov 12, 2024 Events / Recreation / Sport /

Ingenia Holiday Parks and Surf Life Saving NSW promote surf safety in regional communities

Leading Australian holiday park operator, Ingenia Holiday Parks, is partnering with Surf Life Saving NSW to bring the vital Beach to Bush program to regional communities across New South…

Nov 12, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

Golfing collective unveils counter proposal for Sydney’s Moore Park

The Moore Park Golf Collective, an alliance of golfing organisations, has revealed an alternative plan for Sydney’s Moore Park course, countering plans announced by the NSW…

Nov 9, 2024 Consultants / Golf / Parks / Recreation /

Australian Golf Industry Council emphasises community benefits of golf

Australia’s golf venues have been given a new roadmap to help maximise the benefits that golf can bring to the community. Headlining the new report from the Australian Golf Industry…

Nov 8, 2024 Golf / Recreation / Sport /