News: Recreation

Surf scientist Professor Rob Brander advises of what to do when caught in an ocean rip current

With summer being the peak period for drownings in Australia, Professor Rob Brander - known as ‘Dr Rip’ - a surf scientist with UNSW Sydney's School of Biological, Earth…

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Dec 30, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Belgravia Leisure says thank you to its communities

Belgravia Leisure has released a booklet and video celebrating its successes through 2023. Belgravia Leisure Chief Executive Nick Cox advised on LinkedIn “the year has been full of…

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Dec 29, 2023 Aquatics / Events / Fitness / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Landscaping works completed at Yarra Bend Park Regional Netball Facility

Parks Victoria has advised that works to finalise the landscape surrounds at new netball courts in Yarra Bend Park are complete, with the facilities set to open to the public and local…

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Dec 29, 2023 Parks / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

South Australia Government expands smoke and vape free areas to include beach jetties and patrol flags

The South Australian Government has introduced new laws effective 1st March 2024, which will see on-the-spot fines of $105 and prosecution penalties of $750 in place for people caught…

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Dec 29, 2023 Legal / Parks / Play / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

NSW acting Premier plays down safety fears after Penrith Beach drowning

NSW Deputy and acting Premier Prue Car has played down safety concerns after a man died at the newly opened Penrith Beach in Western Sydney just a week after it opened. Father-of-five…

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Dec 28, 2023 Aquatics / Attractions / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Enhanced accessibility and protection for North Wollongong beach

The seawall at North Wollongong beach with its large, sand-coloured steps has been designed to improve accessibility and to protect the North Wollongong Surf Club building and foreshore…

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Dec 27, 2023 Access / Aquatics / Environment / Recreation /

 
 

CONVIC to design new Wellington skate park in Kilbirnie

Following a thorough selection process including Wellington Skate Association committee members, Wellington City Council has confirmed the Destination Skatepark in Kilbirnie will be…

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Dec 27, 2023 Design / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Drowning reported at newly opened at Penrith Beach

A man has been reported drowned at the newly-opened Penrith Beach in Western Sydney in a Boxing Day tragedy. The man entered the water with a paddleboard before he went under and failed…

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Dec 27, 2023 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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