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Western Australia forum plans future of state’s trails industry

Western Australia's biggest-ever trails forum being held in Albany today has attracted more than 200 key decision-makers to discuss how the state can harness the economic potential of…

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Oct 14, 2021 Environment / Events / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet confirms cabinet appointments with few changes in leisure portfolios

Newly appointed NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced a new NSW Cabinet team with Ministers in leisure portfolio’s unchanged. Advising of minimal changes had been made to…

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Oct 6, 2021 Environment / Government / Parks / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Recreation Aotearoa opens applications for new Outdoor Education Support Fund

Recreation Aotearoa have opened applications to the new $1.5 million Outdoor Education Support Fund, managed and delivered on behalf of Sport NZ and aimed at outdoor education organsations…

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Oct 6, 2021 Education / Environment / Finance / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Christchurch’s flatwater sports groups propose partial straightening of the Avon River course

Christchurch’s flatwater sports groups have submitted a proposal to Christchurch City Council to straighten the course of the Ōtākaro Avon River north of Kerrs Reach to improve…

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Sep 27, 2021 Design / Environment / Safety / Sport /

 
 

KP Hardiman Hockey Field showcases potential of recycled materials

The KP Hardiman Hockey Field, home to La Trobe University Hockey Club and an internationally accredited hockey field in Melbourne’s City of Darebin has used 98% reclaimed tyres for…

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Sep 9, 2021 Design / Environment / Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

Sports Environment Alliance and YMCA Victoria announce new partnership project

Aiming to engage the YMCA Victoria community in identifying environmental strengths, gaps and opportunities, while also looking to build a sustainable path towards a future, the Y in…

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Sep 8, 2021 Aquatics / Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Submissions invited for Dunedin’s 2022 hosting of the World Leisure Congress

Set to be held in the New Zealand city of Dunedin from 12th to 16th December next year, the 17th World Leisure Congress 2022 is inviting special session and abstract presentation…

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Sep 3, 2021 Education / Environment / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Leisure and recreation planners need to take more decisive action on climate and weather change

Independent research undertaken by respected leisure and recreation planning consultant, Dr Ken Marriott, argues that that leisure and recreation planners are not taking a sufficiently…

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Sep 2, 2021 ByDr Ken Marriott Consultants / Environment / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

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