News: Recreation

Surf scientist warns of risks of swimming at unpatrolled beaches

With the peak summer holiday period approaching, Professor Rob Brander - known as ‘Dr Rip’ - a surf scientist with UNSW Sydney's School of Biological, Earth and…

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Dec 18, 2023 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Royal Life Saving flags safe and budget-friendly swimming at local public pools during holiday season

Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has highlighted the safety benefits of public pools as a safe and fun place for leisure, citing that they are “generally much safer than…

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Dec 18, 2023 Aquatics / Billing / Recreation / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Lambton Pool marks 60th anniversary with completion of new grandstand

City of Newcastle has marked the 60th anniversary of Lambton Park War Memorial Swimming Centre with the completion of a new $2.2 million grandstand. The concrete structure is capable of…

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Dec 18, 2023 Aquatics / Recreation /

 
 

Funding announced for Western Australian aquatic and sport facilities and Kimberley tourism

The Western Australian Government has announced a funding boost of more than $2.1 million for sport and recreation facilities along with a new $2.8 million Kimberley Tourism Program…

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Dec 18, 2023 Aquatics / Finance / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Te Araroa Trust provides new water tanks for New Zealand trail walkers

The Te Araroa Trust has provided 2000-litre rainwater tanks at six DOC huts to help keep water on tap for high numbers of Te Araroa trail walkers in the top of New Zealand’s South…

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Dec 18, 2023 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Report shows shortfall of sports facilities across northern Sydney region

A new report commissioned by the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) reviewing the supply and demand for sports facilities in the northern Sydney region has revealed…

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Dec 16, 2023 Consultants / Golf / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Dubai Sports Council agrees 10-year strategic plan

Dubai has approved a strategic plan for sports in the Emirate as it looks for the sector to make greater GDP contribution, encourage greater more participation and host more events in the…

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Dec 16, 2023 Events / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Sensationalist media target Surf Life Saving Australia over draft gender diversity guidelines

A draft gender diversity guidelines document circulating to surf lifesaving clubs by Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has been seized upon by sensationalist media including the Daily Mail…

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Dec 15, 2023 Aquatics / Culture / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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