News: Recreation

Professional ocean lifeguard patrols ramping up for summer

Both the City of Lake Macquarie and Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council are preparing their professional lifeguarding services for the 2022/23 beach season. Lake Macquarie Council has…

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Sep 18, 2022 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Sunshine Coast Council to spend $5.7 million on lifeguard services this financial year

With volunteer lifesavers set to return to beaches for the 2022/23 volunteer patrol season of today (Saturday 17th September), Sunshine Coast Council has advised that it will inject $5.7…

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Sep 17, 2022 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Rising drowning toll prompts AUSTSWIM to emphasise importance of educating new swimming teachers

Figures showing that Australia recorded its highest drowning toll in more than 25 years during the year from July 2021 to June 2022 has prompted AUSTSWIM - the national organisation for…

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Sep 17, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Works commence to expand Wollongong’s outdoor dining opportunities

Wollongong City Council has expanded its outdoor dining trial to lower Crown Street and to create a walkable outdoor dining spine through the CBD. Council has been supporting an outdoor…

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Sep 17, 2022 Hospitality / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

2021/22 drowning toll the highest in more than 25 years

New research by leading water safety authorities Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has revealed a tragic rise in drowning deaths over the past 12…

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Sep 16, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Sleeman Sports Complex renews swim school partnership agreement with Aquatic Achievers

The Brisbane Aquatic Centre at Sleeman Sports Complex (SSC) has renewed its agreement with Aquatic Achievers, resulting in one of the longest running partnerships for a learn-to-swim…

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Sep 16, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Development plan approved for popular Christchurch aquatic reserve

A reserve management plan and a long-term development plan have been adopted for Roto Kohatu Reserve - one of Christchurch’s most popular spots for water sports situated on the…

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Sep 16, 2022 Aquatics / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Olympic standard skate park enhances skate culture within Adelaide

An Olympic standard skate park designed and constructed by award winning Australian company Convic, recently opened in Adelaide, delivering skateboarders and all wheeled sport enthusiasts…

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Sep 16, 2022 Recreation / Sport /

 
 

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