News: Parks
Royal Botanic Gardens chief thanked for 20 years of achievement
Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith has this week thanked the Director and Chief Executive of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Dr Philip Moors, for his...
Mar 15, 2012
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Christchurch begins earthquake repairs begin on community facilities
Minor earthquake repairs have commenced on 46 community facilities owned by Christchurch City Council. The repairs are being carried out under the Council's Facilities Rebuild...
Mar 10, 2012
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Registrations open for 2012 International Awards for Liveable Communities
Registrations are now open for the 2012 International Awards for Liveable Communities (the 'LivCom Awards') which focus on international best practice in environmental...
Feb 27, 2012
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Major project to rejuvenate Abel Tasman National Park ecology
An extensive 30-year multi-million dollar project to restore Abel Tasman National Park's natural ecology is being launched with initial funding from a private family trust. The...
Feb 22, 2012
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NSW to ban smoking at playgrounds, sports grounds and swimming pools
The NSW Government is to introduce a ban on smoking at playgrounds, public sports grounds, swimming pools, public transport stops and entrances to public buildings. The ban,...
Feb 21, 2012
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Revitalised Foley Park just what the Doctor ordered
New landscaping and work to improve accessibility is currently underway as part of the second stage of the revitalisation of Foley Park in the inner Sydney suburb of Glebe....
Feb 14, 2012
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Sydney's Centennial Park celebrates Charles Dickens bicentenary
Sydney's Centennial Park will today mark the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birthday with a special event at the foot of one of the only two life-sized statues of Dickens...
Feb 7, 2012
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New Signs Improving One of Tasmania's Natural Wonders
Walkers on Tasmania's Overland Track now have better signs to help them appreciate and protect the State's alpine environment. Tasmanian Minister for Environment, Parks and...
Jan 24, 2012
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Malaysia's green and clean tourism campaign keeping it green and clean
Malaysia's latest 'green tourism' campaign 1 Malaysia Green, 1 Malaysia Clean (1MG1MC) began last year with the aim of instilling an environmentally friendly mindset among...
Jan 24, 2012
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Floating pool for Adelaide's River Torrens?
A floating swimming pool opposite the Adelaide Convention Centre on the city's River Torrens is among suggestions to redesign, renew and reactivate the capital of South...
Jan 17, 2012
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Plantbank vital for bio-diversity
NSW Minister for the Environment Robyn Parker led a recent ground-breaking ceremony to commence construction of a PlantBank vital for the future of Australian bodiversity....
Jan 17, 2012
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Foundation chief urges Australians to make the most of 'Parks for People'
Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife Chief Executive Steve Corbett is urging Australians to enjoy Australia's "amazing national parks and all the fantastic things they have...
Dec 28, 2011
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'Wild play' movement comes to Centennial Parklands this summer
Centennial Parklands in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, has been pioneering 'wild' play experiences which aim to teach children bush skills, confidence and an appreciation of the...
Dec 20, 2011
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Scenic Otago walkway restored to former glory
Restoration work has been completed on a scenic walkway alongside Otago's Purakaunui Inlet to ensure the area remains accessible for future generations. The Purakaunui Inlet...
Dec 19, 2011
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North Sydney Council restricts outdoor fitness group activities
North Sydney Council is to restrict outdoor fitness group activities, including boot camps, in its parks and reserves. Aggressive, intimidating or military-style squad training...
Dec 7, 2011
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Endangered Rock-wallaby gets more parkland to call home
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in northern NSW will become even bigger with the announcement of a 2,891 hectare addition to the park. NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker said...
Dec 4, 2011
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Parks
Work begins on $500,000 Grand Strzelecki Track
Construction of the 85 kilometre Grand Strzelecki Track is now underway. Launched by Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan, the...
Nov 29, 2011
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Wi-Fi access in Brisbane parks
Brisbane City Council has extended Wi-Fi connectivity to 20 of its public parks after successful trials in the city's Botanical Gardens and New Farm Park. About 5,000 people...
Nov 22, 2011
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New Zealand recognises recreation industry leaders
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has announced the winners of its annual industry awards. Presented at the annual NZRA Conference Gala Dinner in Dunedin, the...
Nov 18, 2011
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$1 million funding for Western Australia's recreation trails
Recreation trails from Onslow to Dumbleyung will be upgraded following the announcement of this year's successful Lotterywest Trails Grants projects. Western Australia Sport and...
Nov 14, 2011
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City of Joondalup internationally recognised for lifestyle opportunities
The City of Joondalup has been named the World's Most Liveable City of 2011 at the United Nations-endorsed International Awards for Liveable Communities (LivCom), winning the...
Nov 11, 2011
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Study calls for $103 million for Auckland's rain-hit sports fields
Auckland's 20% cancellation rate for winter sports games because of water-logged fields has led to a call for a $103 million boost to field improvements over the next decade. A...
Nov 7, 2011
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Kings Park facility to entice children back outside
A new nature-based facility in Perth's Kings Park aims to promote outdoor play while connecting children with nature. The revolutionary Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park has been...
Oct 17, 2011
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Toro Australia helps Roma Street Parklands reduces water usage
Recent droughts around eastern Australia have been a driving force behind finding more efficient ways to save water at Brisbane's Roma Street Parklands. The world's largest...
Oct 13, 2011
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Parks