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Nature Play Week looks to encourage children to engage with outdoor activity

Celebrating and promoting outdoor play opportunities in natural environment, Nature Play Week returns as of today. Developed collaboratively by individuals and organisations involved in…

Apr 8, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation /

EPA orders Hobsons Bay City Council to act on asbestos findings in parks and reserves

Hobsons Bay City Council, which stretches from the western side of Melbourne’s Yarra River mouth along the coastal western suburbs, was issued with two remedial notices yesterday by…

Apr 8, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation / Safety /

Myrtha Pools celebrates success of SWELL Palmerston

Myrtha Pools has shared the success of its work at Palmerston’s new Swimming, Wellness, Events, Leisure and Lifestyle (SWELL) precinct. With the anticipation of significant…

Apr 3, 2024 Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Safety /

Contract awarded for $60 million redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council has advanced its plans for the redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre, awarding the construction contract to South…

Apr 2, 2024 Aquatics / Design / Play / Recreation /

Entries open for 2024 Australian Sport Recreation and Play Innovation Awards

Returning in June, the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention will again be hosting the Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Industry Innovation Awards - with entries now being…

Mar 27, 2024 Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Sport /

United Nations General Assembly passes draft resolution designating 11th June as International Day of Play

The United Nations General Assembly has this week passed a draft resolution - co-sponsored by 138 countries - designating 11th June as International Day of Play. Passed on 25th March the…

Mar 27, 2024 Events / Play / Recreation / Wellness /

Life Floor announces Grassports Australia as new partner

Life Floor (Australia and New Zealand) Managing Director Grant Burgess has announced the appointment of Grassports Australia as Life Floor dealer representative and installer for Victoria…

Mar 22, 2024 Aquatics / Play / Safety / Waterparks /

Parks and Leisure Australia unveils new look executive team

Parks and Leisure Australia has announced a generational change in its leadership with the unveiling of a new executive team. The changes have seen Kristin Davies appointed as President,…

Mar 19, 2024 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation /