News: Parks
New park, pavilion and playground for Melbourne Docklands
The Melbourne Docklands will get a brand new park and community oval under an $18 million Victorian Government initiative. Victoria Premier Denis Napthine said Western Park will...
Jul 30, 2013
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Manuka Oval top soil recycled at Canberra's National Arboretum
Redevelopment works at Canberra's Manuka Oval has led to 3,000 metres3 of top soil being transported to the National Arboretum Canberra where it is being used for a new events...
Jul 22, 2013
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City of Adelaide's Victoria Square redevelopment set for end of year completion
Work on the upgrade of Adelaide City Council's central Victoria Square is set to be completed by December 2013 with the location due to host the Tour Down Under event in January...
Jul 16, 2013
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DOC keen to see more people use conservation parks in Otago
New Zealand's Department of Conservation (DOC) is encouraging more recreational pursuits such as four-wheel driving, mountain biking, horse riding, hunting and tramping in its...
Jul 16, 2013
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Tasmanian Government to establish new body to manage parks and reserves
The future management of Tasmania's world class reserve system will be guided by a new authority to match its status. Introducing the new body, Tasmanian Environment, Parks and...
Jul 12, 2013
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Liverpool residents get their third free outdoor gym
Liverpool City Council have unveiled another outdoor gym at Lakeside Park in the suburb of Wattle Grove. The free-to-use outdoor is the Council's third in its local government...
Jul 11, 2013
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens celebrates its 150th birthday
The Christchurch Botanic Gardens today (9th July) celebrates 150 years of flourishing in the heart of the Garden City. Events to mark the anniversary include a ceremonial tree...
Jul 9, 2013
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Dunedin Botanic Garden celebrates 150 years
The Dunedin Botanic Garden, New Zealand's first botanic garden, is celebrating its 150th anniversary through 2013 with a celebration to be held this Sunday (30th June)....
Jun 28, 2013
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Governments to face backlash over exploitation of national parks
Environmental groups are predicting a public backlash to proposed shooting, logging and prospecting within national parks, after the Federal Government backed away from adding...
Jun 22, 2013
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Sydney's Centennial Park to have its first Master Plan
Centennial Parklands has released its 25-year Strategic Vision for the Parklands and concurrently announced the start of the Centennial Park Master Plan process. Explaining the...
Jun 18, 2013
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District takes a lead with advice on outdoor gyms
With a growing number of outdoor gyms and fitness trails being installed at parks, reserves and beaches across Australia, the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)...
Jun 17, 2013
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Eventfloor Australia helps APP Corporation deliver F1 Grand Prix grass protection and portable floor
Behind the scenes of the annual Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, in March this year Eventfloor Australia helped APP Corporation deliver a range of grass protection...
Jun 16, 2013
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New management, business as usual for Chamberlain Park Golf Course
Management of Chamberlain Park Golf Course will change next month but golfers will see no change in service at the popular Auckland course. Auckland Regional Council's lease...
Jun 15, 2013
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Softball and baseball pitch in together in South Australia
A $2 million investment in new facilities will bring softball and baseball together at a new facility in Adelaide's West Beach. The South Australian Government is to fund the...
Jun 14, 2013
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New Brisbane transport link to transform Gabba area into entertainment hub?
Responding to Brisbane City Councils' recent Ideas Fiesta, which invited transformative proposals from the community and business on how 16 key inner-city areas can be...
Jun 14, 2013
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Queensland's national parks showcased at RNA
Queensland's best national parks experiences were showcased in Brisbane over the weekend, to attendees at the 45th annual Brisbane Caravan, Camping and Touring Holiday Show....
Jun 11, 2013
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ACT Government to fund sport facility upgrades
The ACT Government's 2013-14 Budget continues to support sport and recreation, to ensure Canberrans continue to have access to top-class sporting facilities and programs. On...
Jun 9, 2013
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$1.9 million upgrade to facilities and access at Purnululu National Park
Western Australian Environment Minister Albert Jacob has announced the completion of $1.9 million worth of improvements to Purnululu National Park in the East Kimberley as part...
Jun 7, 2013
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Vandals destroy rare cacti in Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens
Vandals have damaged and destroyed rare cacti inside Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Cacti in the Arid Garden were hacked with a sharp implement, such as a machete or axe,...
Jun 6, 2013
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Queensland national park estate review to strengthen quality land protections
Queensland National Parks Minister Steve Dickson has announced more than $25 million will be invested in Queensland's national parks next year, while a scientific review of the...
Jun 5, 2013
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Dispute over private sector developments in Victoria's national parks
The Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) have claimed that new legislation will effectively put Victoria's national parks "up for sale" with 99 year development leases...
Jun 3, 2013
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Healthy Parks Healthy People grants announced
Victoria's parks and the people who use and work in them are set to benefit from 120 projects backed by $380,000 in Victorian Government grants. Victorian Minister for...
May 31, 2013
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New Spurtan BV track opens at Sydney's E.S. Marks Ahtletics Field
Sydney's Centennial Parklands is aiming to contribute to the development of the next generation of national sporting champions with the opening of a new synthetic running track...
May 31, 2013
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Adelaide City Council plan for a more active city and park lands
Adelaide City Councillors have endorsed the Active City Strategy 2013 - 2023 that sets out a series of strategies to help those who live, work, study or visit the city maintain...
May 27, 2013
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