News: Recreation

Safety barrier and new viewing platform for Observation Rock

New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC) has advised that the Observation Rock viewing platform - one of Rakiura/Stewart Island’s most popular viewing spots is to be upgraded…

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Jul 19, 2023 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

National Sports and Physical Activity Convention announces sell out of Expo

Advising that they have experienced “unprecedented demand” and that they are “expecting record attendance” the organisers of next week’s National Sports and…

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Jul 18, 2023 Aquatics / Events / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Parks Victoria continues to ensure safety of parks across the State

Parks Victoria continues to ensure parks across the state are available for communities to safely explore and connect with nature. The Asset Regeneration Program will remove, repair or…

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Jul 18, 2023 Parks / Play / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Last-Minute New Zealand Government bail-out enables Mt Ruapehu skifields to operate for winter

The ski fields at Mt Ruapehu opened for the winter ski season following Ruapehu Alpine Lifts’ liquidators having been granted a $5 million loan from the New Zealand…

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Jul 18, 2023 Finance / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Viva Leisure reports 55.4% revenue rise over last financial year

Canberra-based Viva Leisure has reported revenues of $141.2 million - a rise of 55.4% - over the past financial year across its brands including Plus Fitness, Club Lime, Hiit Republic and…

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Jul 17, 2023 Finance / Fitness / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Joe Wadkins to address 2023 SAPIA National Conference

Joe Wadkins, one of the world’s leading synthetic turf experts, has been announced as a keynote speaker for the 2023 National Conference of the Sports and Play Industry Association…

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Jul 17, 2023 Play / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

‘Go Gold Coast’ Active and Healthy program gets underway

The Gold Coast’s Active and Healthy Program - Go Gold Coast - is underway, offering 10 days of sporting events and free activities to celebrate a Brisbane 2032 Olympic and…

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Jul 17, 2023 Events / Recreation / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

Macedon Ranges Council votes down Parks Victoria’s plans for snow gum removal

A controversial plan by Parks Victoria to clear 0.79 hectares of native snow gum trees in the Macedon Regional Park to improve view from the Memorial Cross site on the summit of…

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Jul 17, 2023 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

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