News: Recreation

Launceston newspaper publishes fake letter about trans person entering female changing room

A Tasmanian newspaper has published a transphobic letter that falsely claimed a “man” undressed in front of children in the female change rooms at the Launceston Leisure and…

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Mar 15, 2023 Aquatics / Culture / Recreation /

 
 

Fair Work Ombudsman secures penalties against former Gold Coast horseriding recreation centre

A total of $21,978 in penalties has been secured in court by the Fair Work Ombudsman against the former operators of a horseriding recreation centre in the Gold Coast hinterland. The…

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Mar 15, 2023 Legal / Recreation /

 
 

Entries invited for 2023 Australian Sport Recreation and Play Innovation Awards

Returning in July, the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention will again be hosting the Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Industry Innovation Awards – with entries for…

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Mar 15, 2023 Marketing / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

45-metre suspended ladder and zip line attraction opened at Saudi Arabia’s AlUla heritage site

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region has opened the ‘The AlUla Stairway‘ a first of its kind attraction in the Arabian Gulf featuring a 45-metre suspended ladder and zipline. The…

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Mar 15, 2023 Attractions / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Whitehorse Council reviews operations at its Aqualink facilities

The City of Whitehorse has resolved to review its future operating model for its Aqualink Box Hill and Aqualink Nunawading facilities, considering that it may look for external management…

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Mar 14, 2023 Aquatics / Fitness / Recreation /

 
 

Cost of living pressures sees almost one in five Australians walking more

Newly released research into the behaviour of Australians in the post pandemic environment was revealed that almost one in five (18%) of the population agree that, with the cost of living…

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Mar 14, 2023 Environment / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

QSport appoints new chief executive

The QSport Board has announced the appointment of Tim Klar to the position of Chief Executive. Klar’s appointment to the role coincides with long-standing Chief Executive Peter…

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Mar 13, 2023 Recreation / Sport /

 
 

The Y appoints inaugural National Director of Advocacy and Public Policy

The Y in Australia (formerly the YMCA) has announced the appointment of Jarrod Dobson as its inaugural National Director of Advocacy and Public Policy. Most recently Chief of Staff to…

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Mar 13, 2023 Aquatics / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

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