News: Recreation

The Big Banana launches new duelling raft slides

Coffs Harbour attraction The Big Banana Fun Park has revealed the expansion of its waterpark with the addition a new waterslide feature, the Duelling Raft Slides. Launched from a…

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Nov 8, 2024 Aquatics / Attractions / Recreation / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Surf Life Saving Australia issues warning ahead of severe heatwave conditions

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe heatwave warning for many parts of Queensland, Western Australia and Northern Territory, with a hot air mass causing temperatures to…

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Nov 8, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Southland’s Hump Ridge designated as New Zealand’s 11th great walk

The Department of Conservation (DOC) has advised that Southland's Hump Ridge track near Tuatapere has been designated as New Zealand’s 11th great walk. The Tuatapere Hump Ridge…

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Nov 7, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Basketball Australia welcomes AusPlay statistics showing participation growth

In a year where four Australian teams competed across the Olympics and Paralympics, Basketball Australia has welcomed new statistics from the Australian Sports Commission that shows how…

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Nov 7, 2024 Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Australian Ski Areas Association names new Chief Executive

The Australian Ski Areas Association (ASAA) has today announced the appointment of Josh Elliott as its new Chief Executive, replacing the late Colin Hackworth who died last month.…

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Nov 7, 2024 Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Parks Victoria climbing decision for Mount Arapiles delivers mixed reactions

Parks Victoria has released a new management plan for Mount Arapiles, in western Victoria, with plans to close half of the climbing routes as well as the renowned Pines campground that for…

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Nov 6, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Culture / Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

National Park transformation to expand Newcastle’s green space

The City of Newcastle has proposed for an underutilised section of National Park to be transformed into open green space - activating an area in one of the city's largest and oldest…

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Nov 6, 2024 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Nominations open for 2025 Northern Territory Sports Awards

Nominations are now open for the annual Northern Territory Sports Awards which recognise the achievements of Territory athletes, coaches, sporting officials and volunteers throughout…

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Nov 6, 2024 Recreation / Sport /

 
 

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