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Sydney encourages roof top leisure
New roof gardens, where residents and workers can relax high above the city's streets, will be encouraged under a new policy being developed by the City of Sydney. With 49...
Jul 6, 2012
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Palmerston North residents want 'easy' leisure
Palmerston North residents are avoiding making use of the City Council's $155 million investment in parks, recreation and community facilities. A recent report by Fairfax NZ...
Jul 2, 2012
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10,000 people visit Gardens by the Bay in first 12 hours
Singapore opened its S$1 billion (US$782 million) 101-hectare Gardens by the Bay attraction on Friday (29th June) welcoming 10,000 visitors in it first 12 hours of operations....
Jun 30, 2012
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PLA Queensland 'cashing in' conference a huge success
Over 90 delegates attended this week's Parks and Leisure Australia (Queensland Region) one-day conference on the commercial use of open space. Held on the Gold Coast on...
Jun 22, 2012
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New leadership for Sydney Botanic Gardens Trust
NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has appointed a new Chair of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust to bring in a new era of showcasing Sydney's gardens to Australians...
Jun 21, 2012
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How to make the most of your skate park
Skate parks are a great way to connect with young people, link them to the wider community and encourage physical and social activity, according to YMCA Skate Services Manager...
Jun 13, 2012
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More Wellington Parks Go Smoke-Free
All of Wellington City Council's sportsgrounds, parks and playgrounds are to become smoke-free areas as the Council moves to support the Government's goal of making New Zealand...
Jun 8, 2012
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Sydney Olympic Park opens NSW's largest regional playground
New South Wales's largest public playground facility, the Blaxland Riverside Park, at Sydney Olympic Park has been opened. The $7.7 million facility was opened yesterday (Sunday...
Jun 4, 2012
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Whiteman Park hits magic million mark
Yearly visitor numbers at Western Australia's Whiteman Park hit the million mark for the first time over the past weekend. Western Australian Planning Minister John Day welcome...
Jun 4, 2012
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Gold Coast Botanic Gardens begin recycling program
Visitors to Gold Coast Botanic Gardens can now recycle their waste thanks to the new recycling bins recently installed throughout the gardens. Funded by the Gold Coast City...
May 28, 2012
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Parks Beyond Boundaries conference reminded 'parks are for people'
Urban parks should focus on providing amenities for people, not just environments for wildlife, according to a keynote speaker at this week's fifth International Parks...
May 24, 2012
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Go-ahead for major upgrade of Perry Park
Sydney City Council is to develop a new multipurpose sports centre at Perry Park in the city's southern suburbs of Green Square and Alexandria. The Council is to tender the...
May 17, 2012
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Proposal to sell off National Parks to preserve Australia's biodiversity?
A controversial proposal to sell off some of Australia's less viable national parks has been suggested by one of the country's leading ecologists. Professor Hugh Possingham,...
May 15, 2012
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My Parx reaches out to smart phone users
The Parks Forum and Two Bulls have developed an exciting product to provide a new park experience for 21st century parks users. My Parx is an iPhone Application which enhances...
May 4, 2012
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New marine park to protect Kimberley coast
Thousands of humpback whales that annually migrate along the coast of Western Australia now have increased protection within a new marine park created by the WA Government....
Apr 23, 2012
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Biennial Parks Forum heads to Adelaide
The fifth International Parks Management and Leadership Conference, 'Parks Beyond Boundaries', is to be held at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide from 22nd to 24th May. The...
Apr 23, 2012
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Singapore announces Bay South Garden opening
Singapore's Bay South Garden, the largest of three gardens that make up the city's Gardens by the Bay project, will open on 29th June. Located on the shores of the downtown...
Apr 18, 2012
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Programmed expands with Turnpoint acquisition
Perth-based Programmed Maintenance Services has bought golf course, race track and stadium turf maintenance company Turnpoint for $9.1 million. Turnpoint, which began as a golf...
Apr 11, 2012
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Parks Victoria staff close gates at metropolitan and regional parks
50 of Victoria's metropolitan, state and national parks are closed this weekend as a result of industrial action by Parks Victoria staff. Rangers have refused to unlock park...
Apr 8, 2012
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Christchurch Schools jump aboard the Fitness Trail
Christchurch's Aranui High School and Linwood College have launched fitness trails as part of New Zealand's national fitness trail initiative being rolled out by Youthtown to...
Apr 7, 2012
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Mark Band appointed Parks and Leisure Australia Chief Executive
Industry consultant Mark Band has been appointed Chief Executive of Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA). Replacing long standing PLA Chief Executive Garry Henshall, Band, and his...
Apr 2, 2012
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Newman fills leisure ministries
Recently elected Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has announced his Ministry and its key leisure industry appointments. Currumbin MP Jann Stuckey has been named Minister for...
Mar 31, 2012
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Singapore Government calls for public help to 'co-create' three new regional parks
Three of Singapore's national parks, Admiralty Park, East Coast Park and Jurong Lake Park, are to be developed into large regional parks, with the Government calling for the...
Mar 21, 2012
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New F1 grandstand completed and Paddock Club sold out
The 2012 Formula 1 Qantas Australian Grand Prix, which starts today, is expected to be one of the most successful Australian Grands Prix in recent years as demand for...
Mar 15, 2012
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