News: Recreation

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 /

 
 

ACT Government announces two-week closure of all its sportsgrounds

Looking to revitalise its 127 irrigated sportsgrounds for the summer months, the ACT Government has announced that all grounds will be closed from Sunday 17th to Thursday 29th September…

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Sep 15, 2022 Recreation / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Vale: Terry McDermott

Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report the death of Waverley Council Lifeguard Terry 'Tezz' McDermott. A fan-favourite of TV’s Bondi Rescue, Tezz died on 1st…

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Sep 15, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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