News: Recreation

Contract awarded for $60 million redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council has advanced its plans for the redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre, awarding the construction contract to South…

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Apr 2, 2024 Aquatics / Design / Play / Recreation /

 
 

New Zealand tourism industry experiences one of its busiest seasons

Tourism Industry Aotearoa has advised that New Zealand tourism industry’s summer season has ended on a very healthy note, with many tourism operators across the country reporting…

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Apr 2, 2024 Attractions / Hospitality / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

NSW Government’s Myuna Sport and Recreation Centre at Lake Macquarie to be demolished

Five years on from the closure of the Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre at Lake Macquarie, the NSW Government has announced that the facility will be demolished. The Centre was closed…

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Apr 2, 2024 Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Crack in pool shell prompts closure of Katherine Aquatic Centre

Katherine Town Council has closed the 50 metre lap pool at the Katherine Aquatic Centre as a result of cracks being found in its pool shell. While the Council had been planning to…

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Mar 31, 2024 Aquatics / Finance / Recreation /

 
 

New 13 kilometre section of Northern Rivers Rail Trail now open

A new 13.4 kilometre section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail - running along the Richmond Valley between the Northern NSW towns of Casino and Bentley - is now open, attracting cyclists…

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Mar 31, 2024 ByNigel Benton Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

IAKS ANZ announces exclusive Speedo partnership for members

The International Association for Sport and Leisure Facilities Australia and New Zealand (IAKS ANZ) has announced a strategic partnership with leading swimwear and aquatic fitness brand…

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Mar 31, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Retail / Sport /

 
 

Mt Perisher’s long serving double lift gets retired

The Mt Perisher Double Chair, in operation for 63 years of age, has been retired. With the linking towers removed by helicopter last week, the mountain’s longest standing fixed-grip…

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Mar 30, 2024 Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Upgrades improve accessibility for Shoalhaven’s popular walking tracks

Upgrades to some of the Shoalhaven’s most popular walks and foreshores are improving accessibility for the community while showcasing some of the region’s spectacular coastal…

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Mar 30, 2024 Access / Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

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