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New Lifeguard pods could help save lives on beaches this summer

An innovative lifeguard tower could save swimmers from dangerous rips and even a shark attack, after being launched onto the Australian market in time for summer. Unlike the traditional…

Oct 20, 2020 Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

Tasman Tourism NZ unveils plans to upgrade New Zealand’s holiday park sector

With taking over ownership and operation of three existing holidays parks - Papamoa Beach Resort, Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Resort and Beachaven Top 10 Holiday Park - Tasman Tourism NZ…

Oct 20, 2020 Parks / Play / Recreation / Tourism /

Surf Life Saving Australia opens applications for 2021 National Leadership College

Applications for Surf Life Saving Australia’s (SLSA) annual National Leadership College are now open for the 2021 program, to be held in Sydney from 31st January to 6th February at…

Oct 20, 2020 Education / Recreation / Safety /

Mountain Bike Trails to be built on Tasmania’s Mt Owen

Tasmania’s West Coast Council has launched a Tender process calling for proposals to construct approximately 35 kms of Iconic Mountain Bike (MTB) trails on spectacular Mt Owen in…

Oct 20, 2020 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

ExerciseNZ cites growing evidence gyms and fitness clubs are safe

The Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) has highlighted growing evidence from around the world that gyms and fitness clubs are safe places to be in amid the COVID-19…

Oct 20, 2020 Fitness / Recreation / Safety /

New Northern NSW Rail Trail to boost jobs and tourism

A new rail trail in the northern NSW communities from Casino to Murwillumbah is expected to attract thousands of visitors a year and create much-needed jobs and investment in the…

Oct 20, 2020 Recreation / Tourism /

Framework for crisis management updated ahead of high-risk weather

An updated Australian Government Crisis Management Framework (AGCMF) came into effect on Monday 12th October. Version 2.3 of the crisis framework outlines the arrangements enabling the…

Oct 20, 2020 Environment / Government / Recreation /

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects calls for government to rethink the use of public spaces

The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) is calling on State and Local Governments to shift the focus on public spaces from short-term stimulus to long-term liveability,…

Oct 19, 2020 Design / Environment / Parks / Recreation /