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City of Joondalup and Telstra build Australia’s smartest park

The City of Joondalup and Telstra have announced an Internet of Things (IoT) partnership to trial the latest Smart City applications and make Joondalup one of Australia’s most…

Jun 20, 2017 Parks / Recreation / Technology /

Boy George records iconic anthem for YMCA campaign

A new media campaign reintroducing the YMCA to the Australian public is seeing 80s pop icon Boy George covering the classic disco anthem 'YMCA'. The Why Not? Campaign aims to…

Jun 20, 2017 Entertainment / Recreation / Wellness /

NRMA expands holiday park operations with acquisition of Australian Tourist Park Management

The National Roads and Motorists Association (NRMA) is heading towards becoming Australia’s largest holiday park operators after its recent acquisition of Gold Coast-based Australian…

Jun 20, 2017 Hospitality / Recreation / Tourism /

Japan looks to future sport industry growth

With the country to stage the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and the Olympics in 2020, the Japan Sports Agency (JSA) is looking to expand sporting activity and infrastructure beyond these major…

Jun 19, 2017 Finance / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

Aquamoves wins in three categories at Aquatic and Recreation Victoria awards

Shepparton facility Aquamoves has achieved a remarkable success at Aquatic and Recreation Victoria’s 17th annual Industry Awards, winning in three major categories. Presented last…

Jun 19, 2017 Access / Aquatics / Fitness / Marketing / Recreation /

Free entry Tuesdays for seniors at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre

The Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC) is to introduce free entry for pensioners and seniors on Tuesdays. NSW Sports Minister Stuart Ayres today announced the initiative at the…

Jun 19, 2017 Aquatics / Recreation / Waterparks /

Spa Vision brings Arctic chill to Australian wellness

SnowBliss, a new spa and wellness innovation, that provides a key part of the Scandinavia spa and sauna tradition, is now available in Australia. The winter Nordic ritual sees people warm…

Jun 18, 2017 Recreation / Wellness /

$40 million budget commitment to revitalise Queensland’s national parks

The Queensland Government has announced plans to revitalise the State’s national parks and boost eco-tourism industry with more than $40 million provided for parks projects in this…

Jun 18, 2017 Finance / Government / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /