News: Parks
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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Australian garden exhibit triumphs at Chelsea Flower Show
An Australian garden presentation has created history by claiming 'best in show' honours at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in London. The Trailfinders Australian Garden...
May 22, 2013
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Toro Australia notes rise in demand for used turf care equipment
Small regional golf courses, rural councils and amateur sporting bodies are increasingly turning to Toro Australia for good quality used turf care equipment to stretch already...
May 21, 2013
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Wollongong outdoor fitness operators unhappy at City Council 'sweat taxes'
Fitness businesses conducting outdoor classes in the Illawarra are continuing to object to plans by Wollongong City Council to increase annual fees for the use of parks,...
May 21, 2013
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Fitness Australia backs objections to Wollongong City Council's 'sweat taxes'
Peak body Fitness Australia is backing local fitness businesses' concerns over Wollongong City Council's plans to introduce significant increases in annual fees payable by...
May 16, 2013
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Canberra's woodlands restored and reconnected
Revegetation and the placement of woody debris is underway throughout the ACT to restore and reconnect woodlands, parks and nature reserves. Explaining the initiative, ACT...
May 3, 2013
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Waverley Council unveils plans for Bondi Beach makeover
A plan to upgrade Australia's most famous beach will see Bondi's Pavilion reinstated as the grand entry to the promenade, the upgrading of outdoor fitness stations and shade...
May 1, 2013
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Botanic Gardens rated students' favourite Dunedin City Council service
The Otago University Student Association (OUSA) has released a survey of student opinion about Dunedin City Council (DCC) services which shows the Botanic Gardens rated as...
Apr 29, 2013
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Green Space Report reveals Australians spend less time in parks
The Husqvarna Group's comprehensive Global Green Space Report 2013 reveals that Australians are dissatisfied with the amount of time spent in green space compared to what they...
Apr 27, 2013
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Adelaide to host fitness, health and sport festival
The inaugural Adelaide Sport, Fitness & Health (ASFH) Festival will be held at the Festival Centre - River Torrens precinct on 7th and 8th of December 2013 with exciting and fun...
Apr 22, 2013
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Bush Rangers WA celebrates 15 years with Excellence Awards
Western Australia's Bush Rangers cadet program is celebrating 15 successful years that have seen thousands of young people volunteer millions of hours for nature conservation...
Apr 19, 2013
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Active kids coming to Hutt City Council parks
Hutt City Council's Active Kids park sessions are set to keep hundreds of children active and energised during the school holidays. Offering two hours of fun and games in Hutt...
Apr 18, 2013
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Mountain biking tourism boost for Launceston
Launceston's appeal as a mountain biking venue has been boosted with two tracks upgraded at the Trevallyn and Kate Reed Nature Recreation Areas. The Launceston Mountain Bike...
Apr 16, 2013
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Research identifies living needs of central Christchurch
Nearly 50% of respondents to a Christchurch City Council survey said they would consider the central city as a place to live. To help developers and other stakeholders...
Apr 14, 2013
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Auckland Council launches multi-day kayak trail
Auckland Council has opened a multi-day kayak trail at Tawhitokino Regional Park on the city's south-eastern coast. Te Ara Moana the seagoing pathway, takes kayakers from Omana...
Apr 12, 2013
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Children can now splash and play at Port Hedland's Marquee Park
Residents of the Town of Port Hedland can enjoy the whole of Marquee Park Splash and Play facility, with the water spray ground/splashpad now open to the community. With recent...
Apr 4, 2013
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Tips and hints for Kidsafe gardening
Kidsafe NSW has released 'Grow me Safely', a new website resource that provides information related to gardening with children. The website provides plant lists for vegetable...
Mar 28, 2013
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New Zealand fitness organisations keen to work with councils to improve Personal Trainers' access to
With outdoor group and personal trainers in parks growing in popularity in New Zealand, fitness industry organisations Fitness New Zealand and the New Zealand Register of...
Mar 24, 2013
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Melbourne flower and garden show in full bloom
The 2013 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is officially underway with Victorian Premier Denis Napthine launching the event at Melbourne's magnificent Carlton...
Mar 21, 2013
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Auckland prepares to host International Federation of Landscape Architects Congress 2013
With the theme 'Shared Wisdom in an Age of Change' the International Federation of Landscape Architects will be holding its 50th Congress in Auckland from 10th to 12th April...
Mar 19, 2013
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Fitness Australia rejects claims that outdoor personal training is a 'middle class' indugence
Industry peak body Fitness Australia has rejected claims in the Sydney Morning Herald that outdoor personal training is a "middle class" indulgence that can embarrass onlookers...
Mar 14, 2013
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Sarah Beaman named New Zealand Recreation Association Chairman
Implementing governance changes agreed in 2011, the new board of the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has elected Sarah Beaman as the new Chair of the Association....
Mar 8, 2013
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Changes recommended following Fraser Island Dingo Review
An immediate end to hazing, changes to dingo tagging practices and veterinary checks are just some of the measures being considered by the Queensland Government following the...
Mar 6, 2013
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Landmark environmental attraction to be built in Sydney's Royal Botanical Garden
The pyramid glasshouse at Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens is to be demolished and replaced by the 'Biome', an environmental attraction which aims to inspire a new generation of...
Mar 5, 2013
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