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Golfing collective unveils counter proposal for Sydney’s Moore Park

The Moore Park Golf Collective, an alliance of golfing organisations, has revealed an alternative plan for Sydney’s Moore Park course, countering plans announced by the NSW…

Nov 9, 2024 Consultants / Golf / Parks / Recreation /

Australian Golf Industry Council emphasises community benefits of golf

Australia’s golf venues have been given a new roadmap to help maximise the benefits that golf can bring to the community. Headlining the new report from the Australian Golf Industry…

Nov 8, 2024 Golf / Recreation / Sport /

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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