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Dangerous pollution levels impact NSW’s Terrigal Beach

An investigation has confirmed one of NSW’s most popular beaches is flooded with "very dangerous" levels of human faeces every time it rains. Researchers have found that…

Nov 3, 2019 Environment / Recreation / Tourism / Wellness /

Tamworth’s new $17.2 sports facility now fully operational

Having been officially opened on Saturday 12th October, Tamworth’s Northern Inland Centre of Sporting Excellence is now fully operational. Described as a win for sport and the local…

Nov 2, 2019 Recreation / Sport / Venues /

Designs revealed for Gold Coast offshore dive site

The first designs for an artificial reef that is intended to become a recreational diving attraction site have been revealed by the Gold Coast City Council. The contract to design and…

Nov 1, 2019 Attractions / Recreation / Tourism /

Launceston City Council commences summer pool openings

The City of Launceston has advised that its First Basin Swimming Pool has opened to the public ahead of the November long weekend, with the Lilydale Swimming Pool on track to open later…

Nov 1, 2019 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

Fitness Australia announce a record number of professionals seeking election to its Board of Directors

With voting open for elections to its AusREP Members and Business Members between 1st and 18th November 2019, Fitness Australia has announced a record number of candidates contesting for a…

Oct 31, 2019 Education / Fitness / Recreation / Wellness /

Recreation Aotearoa reveals New Zealand’s best parks and outdoor spaces of 2019/20

Recreation Aotearoa have named the 29 Green Flag Award® winning parks and open spaces in New Zealand this year. The Green Flag Award® is an international programme that recognises…

Oct 31, 2019 Parks / Recreation /

Northern Territory’s Kilgariff Recreation Centre introduces functional training area

YMCA of the Northern Territory has announced the launch of its first functional training area at the Kilgariff Recreation Centre in Alice Springs this week. Called ‘Top Shelf’,…

Oct 31, 2019 Fitness / Recreation /

Ash Barty backs Tennis Australia campaign to encourage teenage girls to stay in sport

World No.1 tennis star Ashleigh Barty has today launched a new Tennis Australia television and social media campaign targeted at engaging teenage girls. To encourage participation through…

Oct 31, 2019 Marketing / Recreation / Sport /