News: Recreation

Construction tender awarded for Warburton Mountain Bike Destination

The Warburton Mountain Bike Destination is one step closer to becoming a reality following the tender for construction being awarded to World Trail at a recent Yarra Ranges Council…

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Apr 8, 2019 Environment / Finance / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Ex-HMAS Tobruk opened as a wreck-dive experience

The new ex-HMAS Tobruk dive site will be ready for divers to explore on 25th February, after a series of delays following its scuttling last year. Queensland Minister for Environment and…

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Feb 9, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Yarra Ranges Council recruits for new projects

The Yarra Ranges Council Recreation and Active Living team is currently recruiting project managers for a number of exciting projects, including the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination,…

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Jan 30, 2019 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Sports Environment Alliance looks to improve facilities’ sustainability

Since its launch in 2015, the Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) has set about highlighting best practice in reducing sport's impact on the environment and increasing the sustainability…

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Jan 21, 2019 Environment / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

New Caloundra mountain bike trail set to entertain locals and visitors

The new Beez Kneez black-diamond mountain bike trail in Caloundra opened today. The trail in Caloundra Town Reserve on the Sunshine Coast has received $150,000 in support from the…

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Dec 8, 2018 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Parks and Leisure Australia NSW ACT 2019 Conference call for abstracts now open

The 2019 Parks and Leisure Australia NSW/ACT Conference 'Solid Foundations: Vibrant Futures' will inform delegates of innovative ideas and emerging trends, and provide an…

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Nov 28, 2018 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Queensland Sporting Clubs among community groups benefiting from recycling

Earlier this month, more than five million containers were returned and recycled in the first week of Queensland’s Containers for Change container deposit scheme.  As part of…

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Nov 21, 2018 Environment / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Ballinger Sports Fields complete major LED lighting upgrade

The Sunshine Coast Council has unveiled a major lighting upgrade at the Ballinger Sports Fields which will brighten next season’s games and training sessions for the Buderim…

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Oct 31, 2018 Environment / Government / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

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