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Injuries the number one cause of death among children

The first ever national study on childhood injury in Australia has revealed that injuries are the number one cause of death in children under 17. The recently released study, which…

Jun 15, 2017 Design / Play / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

Sydney playground closed following salmonella outbreak

A playground Sydney's Northern Beaches has been closed after two children became sick with salmonella, apparently contracted after playing in the sandpit. The children are believed to…

Jun 7, 2017 Play / Recreation / Surfaces / Wellness /

Expressions of Interest Sought: Children’s play space, Fremantle

The City of Fremantle is seeking submissions for consultant services for the design of a children’s play space in Kings Square in central Fremantle. The play space will be a major…

May 19, 2017 Consultants / Design / Play / Recreation / Tenders /

Auckland Council committee approves pioneering partnership agreement for community facilities

Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee has this week approved a potential partnership with an Auckland high school which could set a precedent for cooperation between…

May 18, 2017 Education / Play / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces /

Belgravia Leisure wins contract to manage 10 Moreton Bay Regional Council facilities

Facility management contractor Belgravia Leisure has been appointed by Moreton Bay Regional Council in Queensland to operate 10 aquatic facilities across the region, undertaking to deliver…

May 18, 2017 Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

Proludic launches new nature inspired play equipment

Inspired by nature, the new wildlife-themed Kanopé play equipment from Proludic has been designed to engage children of all ages in fun, active play. Using curved lines and organic…

May 17, 2017 Design / Play / Recreation /

Children’s input shapes new Yarra Ranges Council playground

Yarra Ranges Council's recently opened playground at Lilydale Lake Park has been developed as a result of asking children what they wanted in a play space. In looking to refurbish the…

May 16, 2017 Environment / Play / Recreation /

Fast expanding Camden plans multi million dollar sport and recreation projects

Camden Council is to meet the leisure needs of its fast growing population with plans to spend more than $180 million on capital works, including major sport and recreation projects, in its…

May 15, 2017 Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /