News: Recreation

Fremantle Leisure Centre’s 50 metre pool scheduled to close for repairs

The Fremantle Leisure Centre's 50-metre pool will close from mid-June 2025 to allow for major repairs with the City of Fremantle advising that, in order to minimise the impact on the…

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Apr 12, 2025 Aquatics / Fitness / Recreation /

 
 

Auckland Council advises of ‘new era’ for city’s aquatic and recreation centres

Transitioning to new contracts for the management of its aquatic and recreation centres as of 1st April, Auckland Council has advised that the change represents a “new era” for…

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Apr 11, 2025 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Rising costs driving young gymnasts away from participation

Olympic gymnast and World Cup gold medallist Emma Nedov is using her platform to highlight how rising costs are driving young gymnasts from the sport they love. Teaming up with The Y NSW,…

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Apr 11, 2025 Finance / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Tasmania’s Three Capes Track welcomes its 100,000th walker

Tasmania’s popular multi-day walk - the Three Capes Track - has reached a significant milestone having welcomed its 100,000th walker this week. The four-day, three-night walk…

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Apr 11, 2025 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

UNSW researchers call for more education on dangers of ocean rip currents

A 20 year study of drowning deaths at Australian beaches due to rip currents has found a small reduction in the deaths of men, but little change to the total number of people who drowned…

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Apr 11, 2025 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

World Athletics launches Relay Around the World challenge

Ahead of this year’s Kids’ Athletics Day on 7th May, World Athletics has launched its new Relay Around the World Challenge - aiming to engage 500,000 children across all…

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Apr 11, 2025 Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Innovative SportsBox locker looks to ‘change the way Australia plays’

Designed to support active lifestyles and encourage outdoor play, new venture SportsBox has launched a self-serve hiring locker system providing sports equipment on demand. Partnering…

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Apr 11, 2025 Recreation / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Sydney’s Inner west Council commences major renovation of Leichhardt Pool

The first stage of works on the major Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre renovation is underway with Sydney’s Inner West Council Mayor Darcy Byrne noting "this is the biggest…

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Apr 10, 2025 Aquatics / Play / Recreation /

 
 

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