News: Recreation

Industry wide response to address aquatic facility violence

Reacting to a growing number of reports of violence and anti-social behaviour at aquatic facilities, a comprehensive plan to address this challenge has been initiated by key organisations…

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Feb 14, 2025 Aquatics / Legal / Recreation / Safety / Security /

 
 

Viva Leisure reports 25% revenue rise and surging memberships through last half year

ASX-listed health club and facility operator Viva Leisure has that the international expansion of its Plus Fitness subsidiary - along with a rise in membership numbers - have helped it…

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Feb 14, 2025 Finance / Fitness / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Dubai Municipality’s parks, facilities attract over 30 million visits through 2024

The Dubai Municipality has announced that its parks and recreational facilities welcomed over 31 million visitors in 2024, a 7% increase compared to 2023. The growth reflects the…

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Feb 14, 2025 Attractions / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club to negotiate new lease for club house

Kiama Council and Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) have advised that the new club house and kiosk are now complete. Gerringong SLSC received development consent in April 2023 to…

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Feb 13, 2025 Recreation / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Olympic Pool cost blow out contributes to North Sydney Council rates increase

Despite resident protests, North Sydney Council has voted to increase rates by more than 87% over two years. Agreed by a vote late on Monday night, the Council will need to get approval…

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Feb 12, 2025 Aquatics / Finance / Recreation /

 
 

Greater Sydney and Central Coast councils invited to apply for green space funding

Greater Sydney and Central Coast councils are invited to apply for a share of $4 million in grants via the Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25 to build more parks, playgrounds, walking…

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Feb 12, 2025 Environment / Finance / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Work underway on new sports precinct at Campbelltown’s Bob Prenter Reserve

Works have started on a $7.8 million upgrade to the Bob Prenter Reserve in the Western Sydney suburb of Macquarie Fields, transforming the site into a leading regional sporting precinct.…

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Feb 12, 2025 Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Regeneration Projects advises of progress in making Melbourne’s Yarra River swimmable

The ambitious goal to make Melbourne's lower Yarra River/Birrarung swimmable is making progress with the Walk Talk Swim Birrarung environmental education program being designed to…

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Feb 11, 2025 ByNigel Benton Aquatics / Environment / Recreation /

 
 

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