News: Recreation

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 /

 
 

Camden Get Active Youth Academy looks to aid disadvantaged young adults

Aiming to uplift disadvantaged youth in south western Sydney, a collaboration between the BlueFit Foundation, AFL NSW/ACT and Camden Council has led to the successful launch of the Camden…

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Feb 11, 2025 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Strong exhibitor demand for FSB 2025

With just under nine months before the International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities opens in Cologne from 28th to 31st October,  FSB is reporting a strong…

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Feb 11, 2025 ByKaren Sweaney Events / Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Ararat Rural City spotlights popularity of its outdoor pools

The Rural City of Ararat, a local government area in western Victoria, has highlighted how their outdoor pools have proven to be a popular attraction this summer, drawing crowds from…

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Feb 10, 2025 Aquatics / Recreation /

 
 

Penrith’s Great River Walk now safer and more connected

Penrith City Council has advised that the popular bridge-to-bridge loop of Penrith’s Great River Walk is now a safer, more connected and enjoyable experience with the new pedestrian…

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Feb 10, 2025 Access / Parks / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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