News: Recreation

Penrith Budget 2022/23 has a focus on green spaces and places for recreation

Penrith Budget 2022-23 has a focus on green spaces and places for recreation The 2022-23 Penrith Budget will enable Council to deliver multi-million-dollar projects and have a focus on…

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Jul 14, 2022 Environment / Finance / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

25 New Zealand organisations secure Outdoor Activity funding

Recreation Aotearoa has announced that 25 organisations around New Zealand have been awarded a share of the $1.5 million Outdoor Activity Fund. The Outdoor Activity Fund is managed and…

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Jun 30, 2022 Education / Environment / Finance / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Environmental assessment released for Illawarra 50-kilometre mountain bike network

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has released its Draft Review of Environmental Factors for a proposed 50-kilometre mountain biking network in the Illawarra. The review is on…

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Jun 28, 2022 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

City of Melbourne commits $45.8 million for parks, gardens and open spaces in 2022/23 budget

The City of Melbourne will create new areas of open space, protect parks, plant new trees and continue to bring its planned Greenline project to life in commitments announced in its draft…

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May 23, 2022 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Sunshine Coast Council adds 214 hectare site to recreation and conservation assets

Sunshine Coast Council has revealed the completion of a $9.5 million land acquisition to expand its managed green space portfolio for recreation, sport and conservation purposes. Looking…

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May 9, 2022 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Aquatic and Recreation Institute counts down to 56th annual conference

The Aquatic and Recreation Institute’s upcoming annual conference is to be held with the Leadership and Sustainability, exploring, after two years of unprecedented disruption to the…

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May 3, 2022 Aquatics / Environment / Finance / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Wollongong City Council spotlights the challenges of weather impacted sport fields

While Wollongong City Council recognises their sporting community is keen to get back into weekend and weeknight sports, they have highlighted that many of the Council-managed fields remain…

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Apr 22, 2022 Environment / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

Sports Environment Alliance reveals departure of inaugural Chief Executive Dr Sheila Nguyen

The Board of Sports Environment Alliance has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive and co-founder Dr Sheila Nguyen. Commenting on her departure as she chooses a new focus, Dr…

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Apr 14, 2022 Environment / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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