News: Recreation

City of Newcastle welcomes recognition of Ocean Baths for historic significance

The City of Newcastle has welcomed the NSW Government's decision to list Newcastle Ocean Baths on the State Heritage Register as Council progresses with the final stage of the…

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Mar 28, 2025 Aquatics / Culture / Recreation /

 
 

GymbaROO programs building resilience in young children

Leading childhood education and movement group GymbaROO has shared how its programs help children grow resilience and mental fitness - essential capabilities for lifelong happiness and…

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Mar 28, 2025 Education / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

City of Newcastle delivers vital multilingual water safety information for beachgoers

An increase in beach rescues among non-English speaking residents and visitors has prompted City of Newcastle to provide multilingual water safety information. The messaging is now…

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Mar 27, 2025 Aquatics / Education / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Federal budget 2025/26 looks to back a more resilient economy

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers last night (Tuesday 25th March) delivered his fourth budget, laying out Government spending priorities 2025/26 - laying out five key priorities; helping with…

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Mar 26, 2025 Finance / Government / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Regional venues feature in Brisbane 2032 infrastructure plans

Yesterday’s announcement of the Games Delivery Plan for the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics has included plans for events to be held outside south-east Queensland with Rockhampton…

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Mar 26, 2025 Events / Government / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Stadium at Victoria Park confirmed as main Brisbane 2032 Games venue

A controversial revisiting of plans to build a 63,000 capacity stadium as the main venue for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics has been announced today by Queensland Premier David…

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Mar 25, 2025 ByNigel Benton Aquatics / Government / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

UniSA research shows exercise boosts brainpower at all ages

Whether it's kicking a football, an early morning jog, or a touch of Tai Chi, innovative research from the University of South Australia shows that any form of exercise can…

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Mar 25, 2025 ByKaren Sweaney Education / Fitness / Recreation / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Humane World for Animals ired by misinformation on shark net removal and swimmer safety

Humane World for Animals has spotlighted an article appearing in The Daily Telegraph this week, airing concerns over the removal of shark nets, with the conservation group noting this…

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Mar 25, 2025 ByKaren Sweaney Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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