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Calderwood Golf Course Sale Under Offer

POSTED ON June 10, 2026 @ 10:14 am

The sale of a popular Illawarra golf course could result in a new tourist mecca for the region, though local residents fear the potential loss of a vital community recreational space. The picturesque Calderwood Golf Course, nestled directly under the escarpment, is currently under offer …

New Kid on The Block 4 Pines Landers Pocket Named Queensland’s Best Pub

POSTED ON June 4, 2026 @ 4:00 pm

BRISBANE, QLD – In the competitive landscape of Australian hospitality, establishing a reputation usually takes decades of poured pints, community storytelling, and local loyalty. Yet, a homegrown newcomer in Brisbane has shattered the traditional timeline. Open for just 190 days, the all-new 4 Pines Landers Pocket brewery …

Australia’s First Purpose-Built 12-Hole Golf Course Opens in Sydney

POSTED ON June 4, 2026 @ 9:23 am

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA —  Newgreens Chatswood Golf Club has officially unveiled the nation’s first purpose-built 12-hole golf course. Located in Sydney’s Lower North Shore just five minutes from the Chatswood CBD, the highly anticipated course opened its gates with a community launch event on Sunday, 31 …

Powell Appointed Course Superintendent at Country Club Tasmania

POSTED ON June 4, 2026 @ 9:20 am

(Keegan Powell courtesy of VGCSA) Keegan Powell has been appointed as the new Course Superintendent at Country Club Tasmania in Launceston. The appointment comes after a 10-year tenure at The Sands Torquay on the Victorian Surf Coast, where Powell served as superintendent. Powell will begin …

PGA Institute: Registration Open for PGA Leadership Program

POSTED ON June 3, 2026 @ 8:40 am

People with the vision and passion to lead Australian golf forward are being invited to register for the PGA Institute’s Emerging Leaders Program starting in June. A five-part online leadership series delivered by Rowan Dick of Executive Green, the Emerging Leaders Program provides aspiring and …

Paradise Palms Resort and Water Park Plans Abandoned After Costs Surge

POSTED ON June 2, 2026 @ 3:25 pm

PPNQ Developments has officially scrapped the resort and water park component of its $300 million Paradise Palms redevelopment near Cairns after rising construction costs added an estimated $30 million to the project budget. The decision leaves behind a partially excavated wave pool and stalled tourism …

Carramar Golf Course Redevelopment Approved, Marangaroo Upgrades Await Decision

POSTED ON June 2, 2026 @ 9:25 am

  The Western Australian Planning Commission has granted development approval for a major refurbishment of the Carramar Golf Course, marking a significant step forward for the public facility. The $10 million project is designed to upgrade the course’s existing infrastructure, with construction potentially commencing as …

Woodford Golf Club Unveils New Driving Range

POSTED ON June 1, 2026 @ 1:33 pm

Woodford Golf Club, located just over an hour north of Brisbane, has officially opened a new driving range facility for both members and the public. The development was initiated after data collected through Golf Australia’s Player 1st Survey Tool highlighted a strong demand for improved …