News: Parks
Penrith students help shape design of new Cambridge Park playspace
As part of the Penrith Mayoral Challenge (PMC) program, Year 7 students from Cambridge Park High School have collaborated with Penrith City Council to create an inclusive,...
Aug 30, 2025
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Floriade returns in 2025 with ‘Science and Nature’ theme and impressive line-up of sponsors and partners
Floriade, Australia’s largest celebration of Spring held in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park, returns in 2025 from 13th September to 12th October with the theme ‘Science and Nature’...
Aug 29, 2025
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Upgraded facilities at Girraween National Park support ecotourism and cultural heritage
The Queensland Government has delivered upgraded facilities at Girraween National Park with the upgrade supporting ecotourism, while showcasing the park's natural beauty and...
Aug 28, 2025
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New Urban Park for Melbourne’s east
A massive new urban park - ngarrak nakorang wilam park – will run from Forest Hill, through Vermont and connect to the Dandenong trail. The trail across Melbourne’s east will...
Aug 23, 2025
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30 kilometres of new MTB trails opened at Warburton Bike Path in Victoria’s Yarra Ranges
Aiming to deliver fresh trails for diverse riding preferences and skill levels, the first 30 kilometres of the Warburton Bike Path has opened in Victoria’s Yarra Ranges. Part of...
Aug 21, 2025
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Smart equipment company Pandag Tech introduces first commercial electric Robotic Mower
International smart equipment company, Pandag Tech, will present its flagship innovation, the PANDAG-G1, at AgQuip 2025, Booth I|16c. Held from 19th to 21st August, AgQuip 2025...
Aug 18, 2025
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New $3.8 million Callan Park Tidal Baths swimming site planned for Sydney’s inner west
Planned to complement Sydney’s inner west Bay Run, a new $3.8 million swimming spot - the Callan Park Tidal Baths - is on the way with a development application lodged and the...
Aug 13, 2025
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Campgrounds and hiking trails upgraded from Alpine region to Central Victoria
Campgrounds and hiking trails from the Alpine region to Central Victoria are being upgraded so visitors can experience the very best of Victoria’s great outdoors. The completion...
Aug 12, 2025
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Neighbourhood parks across Ballarat to receive upgrades including engaging play spaces
City of Ballarat has advised that five neighbourhood parks across Ballarat will receive significant upgrades as part of the City’s ongoing Neighbourhood Parks Upgrade Program....
Aug 12, 2025
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International Trampoline Park Association announces ROLLER partnership
The International Adventure and Trampoline Park Association (IATP) has revealed a new partnership with ROLLER software, naming it as the preferred point-of-sale (POS) provider...
Aug 11, 2025
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Felton Industries opens third grant program offering prize pool of $40,000
Felton Industries, Australia’s leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of Australian-made premium aluminium outdoor furniture has opened its 2025 Felton Grant program with...
Aug 10, 2025
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New Tasmanian Government ministry announced
Forming a new minority government, Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has presented his new Cabinet, in which Nick Duigan will remain as Minister for Energy and Renewables,...
Aug 8, 2025
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More quality green open spaces planned for communities to connect and play across NSW
The NSW Government is planning for more quality green open space with a nearly $4 million investment from the state’s longest-running open space grants program. The latest round...
Aug 7, 2025
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Whitehorse City Council adopts Open Space Strategy 2025
Whitehorse City Council has adopted the Whitehorse Open Space Strategy 2025 providing a clear framework for delivering a well-connected, high-quality, and sustainable open space...
Aug 7, 2025
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Aquatic engineering expert Murray Booth joins team at Atlantis Liquid Dynamics
Murray Booth, an expert in water play, public recreation and related engineering design has joined the team at public aquatic experts Atlantis Liquid Dynamics. Leaving Swimplex...
Aug 5, 2025
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NSW Heritage additions safeguard Sydney Harbour’s natural beauty
Sydney Harbour’s natural beauty is being safeguarded for future generations following the addition of six inner harbour reserves and parks to the NSW State Heritage Register....
Aug 3, 2025
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Dubai Municipality parks and facilities welcome over 16.7 million visitors in first half of 2025
Dubai Municipality’s public parks and recreational facilities attracted more than 16.7 million visitors in the first half of 2025, an increase of over 250,000 compared to the...
Aug 3, 2025
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NSW National Park network expands with acquisition of three retired stations
The NSW Government is adding more than 34,000 hectares across three large land holdings in north-west NSW to the state’s network of national parks. Combined, the new reserves...
Aug 3, 2025
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Features restored and reopened for George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Playground
The George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Children's Playground has had its popular treehouse feature restored following its closure in 2023 for safety concerns. The popular...
Aug 3, 2025
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Playgrounds and outdoor gyms among possibilities for Victorian local parks
Victorians are being invited by the state government to have their say on how local parks and green spaces can be improved as the government delivers more homes across Victoria....
Aug 1, 2025
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New appointments announced for Burswood Park Board
Former Western Australian Government Minister Bill Johnston and Town of Victoria Park Mayor Karen Vernon have been appointed to the Burswood Park Board, which manages the...
Aug 1, 2025
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New national park to protect vital koala habitat in southwest Sydney
Enhanced protection for Sydney’s largest koala population is being made possible via the state’s newest national park that winds along the Georges River in the city’s southwest....
Jul 31, 2025
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Maleny Botanic Gardens voted Queensland’s top tourism attraction and in Top 20 Attractions in the South Pacific
The Sunshine Coast’s Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World has been voted by tourists as the top attraction in Queensland and in the Top 20 Attractions in the South Pacific with...
Jul 28, 2025
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Alex Graham to lead NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Alex Graham has been appointed to head the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) from 18th August 2025, after previously working with City of Gold Coast Council,...
Jul 28, 2025
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