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YMCA South Australia extends partnership with the City of Charles Sturt

The Y in South Australia has announced the extension of its successful partnership with the City of Charles Sturt, continuing the management of the St Clair Recreation Centre for a further…

Nov 14, 2024 Recreation / Sport /

Two new directors welcomed to the Board of Sports Environment Alliance

Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) has advised of the election of two Directors, Fiona Young and Neil Dalrymple, following its recent AGM. SEA advise that Dalrymple, a returning director…

Nov 14, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Sport /

Fire destroys Kiama playground

Kiama Council on the NSW South Coast has closed the Reid Park playground in Jamberoo to the public after an overnight fire destroyed most of the play equipment. In a statement the Council…

Nov 13, 2024 Play / Recreation / Security /

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 /

Venue uncertainty to see NSW Institute of Sport end track cycling program

Uncertainty over the future of Sydney 2000 Olympic venue the Dunc Gray velodrome is reported to have led the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) to drop its high-performance track cycling…

Nov 13, 2024 ByNigel Benton Recreation / Sport / Venues /

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 /