News: Parks
$7.7 million revamp for Kalbarri National Park
A $7.7million upgrade of the magnificent Kalbarri National Park, designed to boost tourism in Western Australia’s Mid-West region, has been officially opened by Western...
May 8, 2014
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Asian leaders and IUCN establish new partnership for protected areas
Senior government officials from 12 Asian countries and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have agreed to establish a new transboundary Asian partnership...
May 6, 2014
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Parks
$13.35 million to boost Victorian national parks assets
Victorian Premier Denis Napthine has announced that the Victorian Government will invest $13.35 million in Victoria’s national parks. Making the announcement while visiting the...
May 5, 2014
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New splashpad opens in western Sydney
Parramatta’s first Splashpad opened to the appreciative smiles of local Merrylands residents on the 9th April 2014. Divided into three age-appropriate zones and accessible by...
Apr 29, 2014
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New park provides pedestrian link to Barangaroo headland
One of Sydney’s most historic areas will get a new park and playground as part of a major street upgrade to improve pedestrian access to Barangaroo. The City of Sydney will...
Apr 27, 2014
Parks
Excellence to be recognised at Western Australia parks and recreation awards
Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA)'s Western Australian region is to hold its WA Awards of Excellence at the South Perth Community Hall on the afternoon of Thursday 8th May 2014....
Apr 26, 2014
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New monitoring and reporting system for national parks in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service (TPWS) has developed an innovative state-wide jurisdictional performance measurement system to monitor, evaluate and report on...
Apr 22, 2014
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South Australia honours aquatic, fitness, parks and recreation projects and professionals
Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre's Bio Mass Boiler and Adelaide City Council’s Active Ambassador Program have been presented with awards recognising their outstanding achievements...
Apr 18, 2014
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Symposium to present solutions for governance and management of parks and environments
The Parks Forum and the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) have joined to stage a symposium on the Co-governance and Co-management of Parks and Environments. To be held...
Apr 16, 2014
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Parks
Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre opening a right royal affair
In Christchurch as part of their official visit to New Zealand, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge officially opened the eye-catching new Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, which...
Apr 13, 2014
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Parks
Park pals to boost national park management
Volunteer involvement in the management of parks and forests across Queensland will be aided by new Friends of Parks contracts worth almost $880,000. Four organisations have...
Apr 10, 2014
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Parks
Conservationists outraged at horse riding trial in NSW wilderness areas
Declared wilderness areas in New South Wales are set to open for horse riding in a move that has been slammed by conservationists. The NSW Government's two-year trial, which...
Apr 10, 2014
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Parks
Western Australian parkland guide aimed at planners, developers and designers
A guide for the planning and design of future public parklands has been released by the Western Australian Government as part of the Perth Garden Festival. The Public Parkland...
Apr 4, 2014
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South Australia/Northern Territory conference to present ideas to 'transform' leisure
The upcoming South Australia/Northern Territory aquatics, parks and recreation conference will present key ideas on how south and central Australia can grow as a dynamic region...
Mar 31, 2014
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City of Adelaide backs ‘Active Ambassador’ program
An innovative program aimed at removing barriers to exercise continues to gain momentum in the Adelaide community. In less than a year, Adelaide City Council's ‘Active...
Mar 29, 2014
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Green Guide training helps rangers protect Alps
More than 25 ACT Parks and Conservation Service rangers will take part in alpine rehabilitation training which promotes best-practice techniques in areas such as seedling...
Mar 26, 2014
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International scientists condemn Australian Prime Minister's 'no more parks' pledge
International scientific group ALERT (the Alliance of Leading Environmental Researchers and Thinkers) has decried Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's recent "no more parks"...
Mar 22, 2014
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New Sydney playground lets imaginations run wild
Inner-city children are invited to imagine their own lost world when the City of Sydney's latest individually-designed playground is officially opened in Glebe this month. The...
Mar 21, 2014
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Earthcheck event to address tourism sustainability
With United Nations World Water Day being held on 22nd March, EarthCheck, the internationally recognised environmental management and certification program, has today brought...
Mar 21, 2014
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Melbourne's horticultural excellence to be displayed at Royal Palace flower show
Victoria has formed a series of partnerships aiming to create an innovative show garden at the Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in London, a move...
Mar 20, 2014
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Centennial Park looks to attract pop-up activities and performances
Centennial Parklands is seeking experienced and professional event and performance organisers with pop-up and performance business ventures to contribute to the diverse range of...
Mar 18, 2014
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Victoria Park decision boost for sports and recreation
An Auckland cricket club has lauded a decision by the Waitemata Local Board to limit non-sporting use on Victoria Park. The Waitemata Local Board's historic decision in favour...
Mar 14, 2014
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Queens Park outdoor gym rejuvenated for growing active and sporting community
Centennial Parklands has completed a full upgrade to the popular Queens Park Fitness Station, which involved replacing the much-loved but increasingly dilapidated equipment with...
Mar 13, 2014
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NSW Legislative Council report calls for new tourism operations in national parks
A NSW Legislative Council committee report on tourism is backing the expansion of private sector tourism initiatives in NSW National Parks among a range of potential reforms....
Mar 13, 2014
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