News: Recreation

New ideas sought for Victorian dog parks to support wellbeing of both dogs and owners

More locations are being sought by the Victorian Government to build and upgrade dog parks across the state – providing Victorians and their dogs with more dedicated spaces to get…

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Aug 6, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Christchurch Council’s Play Space Plan to review large network of assets

The way in which the hundreds of play spaces in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula are used and what people want for their future will be uncovered through a new network plan. Christchurch…

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Aug 5, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Agoda reveals Bali as top Asian dive destination

Ahead of International Scuba Day on 6th August, digital travel platform Agoda has revealed that Bali in Indonesia is Asia's most popular dive destination. The ranking highlights the…

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Aug 5, 2024 Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Shortened shark net season still puts endangered grey nurse sharks at extinction risk   

The Humane Society International (HSI) and Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS)  have advised that new shark net data released today shows shortened shark net season will…

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Aug 5, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Funding secured for Monaro Rail Trail to get underway in Bombala

Snowy Monaro Regional Council has advised the $1 million funding agreement has been finalised for the Monaro Rail Trail project in Bombala. Construction of a new trailhead and sealed…

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Aug 5, 2024 Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Johor aquatic facility to close until January due to pool water contamination

The Johor Baru City Council Aquatic Centre (MBJB) Larkin Arena in the Malaysian city of Johor is to be closed until January next year as a result of E.coli contamination in its pool…

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Aug 4, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Upgraded water access and recreational facilities opened for Tweed Shire

Revitalised facilities at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed Heads, which were officially opened today, have enhanced access to swimming, water-based recreation and waterfront connectivity…

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Aug 4, 2024 Aquatics / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

UNSW research indicates confusion over beach safety signage

New research has suggested that beach safety signage designed to save lives are instead putting lives at risk with messages that are unclear to the people they are supposed to help…

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Aug 2, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

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