News: Environment

Poligras to deliver hockey’s first carbon zero turf for Paris 2024

Sport Group’s global hockey turf brand, Poligras has developed the world’s first carbon zero hockey turf which will provide the stage for the world’s best teams at Paris…

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Feb 23, 2023 Environment / Events / Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

Dubbo Regional Council plans for restoring flood impacted Pioneer Park

Severe flooding events in 2022 caused significant damage to the highly utilised sporting venue Pioneer Park in Wellington with the walking trail and internal access road destroyed and…

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Feb 20, 2023 Access / Environment / Parks / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Top skiers and snowboarders call for winter sport’s international governing body to act on climate change

Leading winter sport athletes are demanding that the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) overhaul its sustainability strategy and take action over climate change. Close to 200…

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Feb 18, 2023 Environment / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Sports Environment Alliance announces new Chief Executive

The Board of Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) has announced the appointment of Jan Fitzgerald as its new Chief Executive commencing on 20th February 2023. SEA Chair Margot Foster said the…

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Feb 17, 2023 Environment / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Auckland Council urge community not to visit storm impacted parks, sports grounds and beaches

With Cyclone Gabrielle having impacted New Zealand's north just weeks after Auckland and surrounding areas endured record rainfall and flooding, Auckland Council is encouraging the…

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Feb 15, 2023 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Penrith City Council secures $152 million in funding for major greening, play, sport and recreation projects

Penrith City Council has secured $152 million in funding through the NSW Government’s $5 billion WestInvest program for eight successful greening, play, sport and recreation projects…

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Feb 3, 2023 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

New partnership launched between WNBL Townsville Fire and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

A new partnership between WNBL team, the Townsville Fire and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services aims to promote women’s sport and a career as a firefighter.   The Townsville…

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Jan 23, 2023 Environment / Marketing / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Stadiums Queensland trials reusable drinking cups at venues

Stadiums Queensland is trialling alternatives to single use drinking cups at venues in Brisbane, Townsville and on the Gold Coast with the first trial being conducted at today’s…

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Jan 22, 2023 Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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