WaterMarc’s Boccia Program has been named a finalist for Active Recreation or Leisure Initiative of the Year at the 2026 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards. Delivered by the WaterMarc
Meet Nicole, recognised for community water safety at SWELL Palmerston
Keeping communities safe around water comes naturally to Nicole Burge, a lifeguard at SWELL Palmerston who’s been recognised by Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory (NT) with an ‘Outstanding
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40 years, thousands of swimmers: Meet Karen, helping communities stay safe at SWIRL
As World Drowning Prevention Day approaches on 25 July, Smithton Wellbeing Indoor Recreation and Leisure Centre (SWIRL) Swim Teacher Karen Fisher is celebrating 40 years of helping north-west
Wai Ariki celebrates a thriving Māori workforce as it marks three years
Three years after opening on Rotorua’s lakefront, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is celebrating a workplace culture grounded in te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) with more than 80 percent of its
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Bundaberg Aquatic Centre hosts Queensland Pool Rescue State Championships
Bundaberg Aquatic Centre has hosted the prestigious Queensland Pool Rescue State Championships on 11 and 12 July, bringing almost 500 of the region’s leading lifesaving athletes, officials and
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Carnaby’s Head Chef, Simon George reveals new winter menu
Carnaby’s Cafe, Bar & Restaurant has launched a new menu utilising the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant is appealing to a growing preference for a broader range of dining
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Belgravia Leisure recognised across health, inclusion and sustainability at 50th annual ARV Awards
Belgravia Leisure venues and team members have been celebrated with three prestigious award wins and four highly commended honours at the 50th annual 2026
Paralympian Col Pearse brings elite swimming to Whitlam Leisure Centre
Australian Paralympic medalist Col Pearse has traded the podium for the pool deck, inspiring dozens of young swimmers in a once in a lifetime chance to swim alongside the athlete at a free GOswim
Bpro’s Queensland parks recognised at national tourism industry awards
In a fast-evolving caravan and camping industry contributing $27B+ to the Australian economy, Bpro’s tourism leaders were proud to attend the Caravan Industry Association of
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Small changes lead to big impact at Mornington Peninsula’s Elements Eatery with the reduction of over four tonnes of waste
Elements Eatery, located within the Yawa Aquatic Centre on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, is celebrating the reduction of annual landfill waste by more than four tonnes
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