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URBNSURF artificial wave park opens in Melbourne
One of the most anticipated attraction and surf sport innovations of recent years, URBNSURF - Australia’s first surfable wave park has opened in the Melbourne suburb of Tullamarine. With waves driven by Wavegarden technology, the attraction has been more than seven years in the making for founder Andrew Ross. Located just a three-minute drive from Melbourne Airport, the $28 million attraction is divided into three zones: the first has knee-high whitewater for beginners, the second has unbroken waves around waist-height for intermediate surfers, and the third is for experienced surfers with waves up to two metres high.
Recreation Aotearoa and Water Safety NZ emphasise importance of parental supervision at pools
29-30 JULY 2020
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Following an increase of pool incidents over the summer, New Zealand industry bodies Recreation Aotearoa and Water Safety NZ have released a statement stressing the importance of parental supervision of children at public pools. The statement advises “we are at the time of the year when parents and caregivers are starting to return to work, however our children are still enjoying the summer, typically at the local swimming pool” before warning “parents of the dangers at the pool and remind them of their supervision responsibilities around children and water safety”. It goes on to stress the role of lifeguards as “an important safety feature”, but they are not intended to replace the close supervision of parents or caregivers.
Woodfordia the site of Australia’s largest all-natural conservation and recreation lake
Attendees at the latest Woodford Folk Festival were able to not only be entertained by the extensive event program but were also able to enjoy a new feature on the Woodfordia site - Australia’s largest all-natural conservation and recreation lake. Lake Gkula features waterfalls, native fish, aquatic plants, a 90-metre-long beach along one bank, an island to swim to and explore, and plenty of large rocks to jump off.
The Y NSW starts operations at three Western Sydney University Gyms
The Y NSW has officially become the new provider at Western Sydney University’s three gyms. The gyms at Hawkesbury, Penrith and Bankstown reopened to the public in January, with some exciting changes and familiar faces. Advising that the Y is embarking on its “own university orientation”, the Y’s Area Manager, Shane Simmons commented “it’s been an incredibly busy time for the team. As a youth organisation the Y thrives in a university setting and we’re looking forward to becoming an embedded part of this community.”
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