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YMCA Broken Hill Integrated Wellness Centre opens

Advising that it will offer “a little more than just a gym or leisure centre” for the local community, the YMCA Broken Hill Integrated Wellness Centre has been opened.…

Jan 20, 2019 Fitness / Recreation / Sport /

Women in Fitness Association names global ambassadors

The Women in Fitness Association (WIFA) has named leading industry professionals from around the world as part of its Foreign Ambassador Program. As part of WIFA’s aims to back…

Jan 20, 2019 Fitness / Wellness /

Research highlights the destructive impact on Papuan National Parks from road construction

Recent research conducted by distinguished research Professor William Laurance and his team at Queensland’s James Cook University considers that the West Papuan Trans-Papua Highway…

Jan 20, 2019 Environment / Parks /

Western Sydney University scientist creates star rating for playground heat performance

With Australia’s current heatwave having a massive impact on outdoor play and recreation, urban ecosystem scientist Dr Sebastian Pfautsch of Western Sydney University is creating a…

Jan 20, 2019 Environment / Play / Recreation / Safety /

Sports Environment Alliance looks to improve facilities’ sustainability

Since its launch in 2015, the Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) has set about highlighting best practice in reducing sport's impact on the environment and increasing the sustainability…

Jan 20, 2019 Environment / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

Rugby Australia releases review of serious injuries at Queensland GPS schools

Rugby Australia has today released a report from a review of serious injuries sustained by four schoolboy rugby players in the Queensland Great Public Schools’ (QGPS) competition.…

Jan 19, 2019 Sport / Wellness /

National Aquarium of New Zealand relies on $35 million government boost

A multi-million dollar expansion of Napier's National Aquarium is hoping to attract $35 million from the Provincial Growth Fund. An application for funding is being sent to help…

Jan 19, 2019 Attractions / Education / Tourism /

Successful A-League bid group unveils new plans for Western Melbourne Stadium

Having been successful in their bid to join football’s A-League, the Western Melbourne Group (WMG) have been unveiled concepts for the new $150 stadium that they plan in Western…

Jan 19, 2019 Design / Finance / Sport / Venues /