News: Parks
New amenities to enhance visitor experience at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
New amenities at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens aim to improve accessibility and enhance the visitor experience. Refurbishment works to the Gardens’ visitor centre have...
Aug 7, 2024
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Boodjamulla National Park secures additional flood recovery funding
Boodjamulla National Park - situated in the remote north-west highlands of Queensland, and encompassing Lawn Hill Gorge and the Riversleigh World Heritage Area - was devastated...
Aug 6, 2024
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Hamilton residents make the most of the city's aquatic facilities
Hamilton City Council has advised of higher than usual visitation at its aquatic and recreation centres driven by successful initiatives for residents to swim, be active, and...
Aug 6, 2024
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Penrith City Council announces opening of new Gipps Street Recreation Precinct
Penrith City Council has announced the grand opening of the long-awaited 32-hectare sport and recreation destination in Claremont Meadows on 31st August 2024. Residents and...
Aug 5, 2024
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New ideas sought for Victorian dog parks to support wellbeing of both dogs and owners
More locations are being sought by the Victorian Government to build and upgrade dog parks across the state – providing Victorians and their dogs with more dedicated spaces to...
Aug 5, 2024
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Christchurch Council’s Play Space Plan to review large network of assets
The way in which the hundreds of play spaces in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula are used and what people want for their future will be uncovered through a new network plan....
Aug 5, 2024
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Upgraded water access and recreational facilities opened for Tweed Shire
Revitalised facilities at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed Heads, which were officially opened today, have enhanced access to swimming, water-based recreation and waterfront...
Aug 3, 2024
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Fitzroy River National Park expanded under Western Australia’s Plan for Our Parks
Recognised as one of the world's most pristine and free-flowing river systems, Western Australia’s Fitzroy River and its 20 tributaries will be forever protected following...
Aug 2, 2024
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Western Australia’s Karijini National Park to be transformed with new facilities
Western Australia’s Karijini National Park attracts more than 650,000 visits a year, with many tourists visiting between April and October. To enhance the experience of these...
Aug 1, 2024
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New inclusive $6.4 million play space opens in Bankstown
The new $6.4 million ‘Ian Stromborg Play Space’, named after a former Bankstown Mayor, has opened in Bankstown’s CBD located south west of Sydney. The NSW Government contributed...
Jul 31, 2024
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Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service acknowledges the role of its state Rangers
To mark World Ranger Day, which is recognised worldwide annually on 31st July, the Tasmanian Government has spotlighted the important role played by Tasmania Parks and Wildlife...
Jul 30, 2024
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Parramatta's Newington Reserve to receive $17.5 million overhaul
Silverwater's newest emerging community premium facility, Newington Reserve, located within the City of Parramatta, will undergo a $17.5 million transformation. The new ground...
Jul 30, 2024
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West Beach Parks to transform into $2.9 million Adelaide community precinct and play space
Set on the coastal precinct of Adelaide’s West Beach Parks and nestled among natural vegetation, a new public square and open space will be developed to provide facilities for...
Jul 29, 2024
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Wagga Wagga Council to fence 10 playgrounds
Wagga Wagga City Council has announced it will install fencing at all of its regional and suburban level playgrounds as part of its revised Playground Strategy 2024-2044. The...
Jul 29, 2024
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Green corridor stretch enhanced for Sydney’s Great West Walk
A tree planting project undertaken by Blacktown City Council and the NSW Government has enhanced a green corridor stretch of the 65 kilometre Great West Walk - one of Sydney’s...
Jul 28, 2024
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KOMPAN releases new research on inclusive play
Play and outdoor fitness equipment leaders KOMPAN have released an online publication offering new insights and recommendations for universal and inclusive playgrounds. The...
Jul 28, 2024
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Gumil Campground upgraded at Gregory National Park
The Northern Territory Government has invested $1 million in the redevelopment of Gumil Campground at Gregory National Park. Located a few hours west of Katherine on the...
Jul 28, 2024
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Parks and Leisure Australia President moves to consulting role
Kristin Davies, the National President of Parks and Leisure Australia, had advised that she is moving from her role as Coordinator Social Infrastructure and Open Space Planning...
Jul 26, 2024
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Australia's largest monolith to be within Western Australian newly created national park
The monolith - Mount Augustus (Burringurrah) – which is one-and-a-half times the size of Uluru, lies within the 816,000 hectares to be made into new national parks under Western...
Jul 25, 2024
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Wagga Wagga City Council adopts new 20-year Playground Strategy
Wagga Wagga City Council adopts new 20-year Playground Strategy Following the adoption by Wagga Wagga City Council of the revised Playground Strategy 2024-2044, Council will...
Jul 24, 2024
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Innovative smart seating project launched to enhance public space safety
Outdoor benches featuring motion-activated LED lighting and monitored by AI technology are the result of an innovative new smart seating project launched by UNSW Sydney...
Jul 22, 2024
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$1.6 million makeover opened at Eurobodalla Shire’s Malua Bay park
New playground and picnic facilities at Malua Bay in southern NSW have been opened, with hundreds of people enjoying a recent family fun day hosted by Eurobodalla Shire Council....
Jul 22, 2024
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Australia’s oldest National Park receives its first health scorecard
In a world-first, Sydney’s Royal National Park - Australia’s oldest national park - has received its first health report, with the publication of an EcoHealth Scorecard. The...
Jul 21, 2024
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Parkes Shire Council to mark National Tree Day 2024 with woodland initiative
National Tree Day held on 28th July 2024 is Australia's largest community tree-planting and nature care event. Each year, approximately 300,000 Australians volunteer their time...
Jul 21, 2024
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