News: Recreation

Industry tributes for Simon Weatherill

Australasian Leisure Management has received a number of tributes for respected aquatic, recreation, sport and venue manager and industry leader Simon Weatherill who died while competing…

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Jan 23, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

Logan City Council fined $80,000 over electrocution of Eagleby Aquatic Centre lifeguard

Following Beenleigh Magistrates Court having heard evidence of a dangerous series of safety oversights at the Eagleby Aquatic Centre, which culminated with a lifeguard suffering a…

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Jan 23, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

AFL releases new guidelines on community sport facilities

Looking to build on previous guidance on the development of new sporting facilities and/or those being considered for major refurbishment or redevelopment, the AFL has released the latest…

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Jan 23, 2024 Recreation / Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

Ambulance Victoria and Life Saving Victoria reinforce need for caution around inland waterways

Following an increase in fatal and non-fatal inland drownings in Victoria, Ambulance Victoria and Life Saving Victoria continue to call for caution in and around inland waterways this…

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Jan 23, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Sydney Olympic Park Authority appoints new Chief Executive

Sydney Olympic Park Authority has announced the appointment of Carla Armanet as its new Chief Executive. Armanet is described as “an experienced senior executive that has managed…

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Jan 22, 2024 Aquatics / Events / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Refurbished Springs Lookout unveiled at Hobart’s Mt Wellington

The City of Hobart has announced the completion and opening of the refurbished Springs Lookout on kunanyi/Mt Wellington which offers impressive views over Hobart, the River Derwent, Storm…

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Jan 22, 2024 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Playscape Creations welcomes new team members and spotlights latest project

Leaders in recreational and play innovation, Playscape Creations, has welcomed two design professionals who have recently joined their team. Aaron Nicholls as National Specification…

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Jan 22, 2024 Design / Environment / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Death of former Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre Chief Executive Simon Weatherill

Respected sport facility manager Simon Weatherill, the longtime Chief Executive of Victoria’s State Sport Centres Trust, has died after having what is believed to be a heart attack…

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Jan 21, 2024 Aquatics / Consultants / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

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