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Newmarket Olympic pool marks 80 years with redevelopment plans

Celebrating a historic anniversary as it hits 80 years as an Auckland landmark and community hub, the operators of the Olympic Pool Newmarket have advised of proposed redevelopment plans…

Feb 20, 2020 Aquatics / Environment / Fitness / Recreation /

New marketing campaign aims to boost Victorian tourism

In support of Victorian Tourism in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak and recent bushfires, the Victorian Government has today launched a major new interstate and international campaign.…

Feb 20, 2020 Arts / Entertainment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

Baw Baw Council set to construct fenced dog parks

Baw Baw Shire Council have advised that they will be soon be constructing three new fully fenced dog parks in Drouin, Warragul and Trafalgar. Baw Baw Shire Mayor Cr Danny Goss advised…

Feb 19, 2020 Parks / Recreation /

Baulkham Hills’ Waves Aquatic Centre to close at end of March for $48 million redevelopment

The Waves Aquatic Centre in Baulkham Hills is to close for up to two years from 31st March, for a redevelopment that will include a FINA standard Olympic-sized 50 metre pool with a total…

Feb 18, 2020 Aquatics / Design / Fitness / Recreation /

The 21st International Walk21 Conference calls for papers

The call for papers for the 21st International Walk21 Conference is open until 30th March 2020. The 21st International Walk21 Conference on Moving forward: Smart walkable city is to be…

Feb 18, 2020 Design / Environment / Parks / Recreation /

Shark drumlines returned to Far North Queensland beaches within Marine Park

Conventional shark drum lines were returned to Far North Queensland waters within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMPA) yesterday (Monday, 17th February) to boost swimmer safety.…

Feb 18, 2020 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Safety /

Belgravia Foundation breakfast event highlights two years of impacting communities

Helping to connect people with a disability, of diversity and those who experience disadvantage, to sport, aquatic, fitness, recreation and health programs, the Belgravia Foundation has…

Feb 17, 2020 Aquatics / Recreation / Sport /

Parks Victoria collaborates to protect historic huts from bushfires

Parks Victoria rangers, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) firefighters and the Victorian High Country Huts Association (VHCHA) have recently been challenged with protecting hundreds…

Feb 17, 2020 Environment / Parks / Recreation /