News: Parks
Senior Leisure Appointments at New Auckland Council
Senior appointments with responsibilities for the broad range of leisure services to be delivered by the new unitary Auckland Council have been made. Appointments include: •...
Aug 2, 2010
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World Heritage Exhibition Centre Opens
The new World Heritage Exhibition Centre has been opened at the Mount Tomah Botanic Garden in the NSW Blue Mountains. The 155 metre2 Exhibition Centre has been created to help...
Jul 29, 2010
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City of Stirling slashes planned training policy charges
On the back of its consultation with Fitness Australia, Western Australia's City of Stirling has made major changes to its planned Personal Training Policy that will see...
Jul 26, 2010
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Balmain skaters campaign for skatepark
Skateboarders and BMX riders in the Sydney suburb of Balmain have taken their calls for a skatepark to Leichhardt Council. At a recent Council meeting, 20 teenagers stood up in...
Jul 22, 2010
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Free Parks Entry Makes Victorians healthier
Visitor numbers at national and metropolitan parks in Victoria are expected to rise by between 25 and 50% following the abolition of entry fees. Since 1st July 2010, Victorian...
Jul 21, 2010
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Parks for Life Announces World Parks Day
Details of the third World Parks Day, to be held on Saturday 18th September 2010, have been announced by Parks for Life. Parks for Life is also a worldwide network for those who...
Jul 16, 2010
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Parks Forum Launches Sir Edmund Hillary Parks Award
The Parks Forum has announced the creation of the Sir Edmund Hillary Parks Award - for outstanding contribution to parks. To be presented as part of the upcoming inaugural Parks...
Jul 13, 2010
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Auckland Council's CCO structure approved by Government
The final structure of Auckland’s council controlled organisations has been agreed by the New Zealand Cabinet, says Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide. Cabinet has...
Jul 8, 2010
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SCG Trust's Moore Park Expansion Plans Thwarted
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally has confirmed that Sydney's Moore Park is to remain under the control of the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust (CPMPT). The NSW Premier's...
Jul 8, 2010
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Opportunity to Manage Newington Armory Lodge
The Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) is offering the opportunity to manage the Sydney Olympic Park Lodge, a unique accommodation venue located within the Newington Armory....
Jul 7, 2010
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New Playground installed at Wollongong Boat Harbour
A new children's play area has opened at Wollongong Boat Harbour. Part of the Wollongong Blue Mile project, the playground features Moduplay Commercial Play Systems equipment...
Jun 21, 2010
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Mining to end on North Stradbroke Island
The Queensland Government is to phase out all mining and convert up to 80% of North Stradbroke Island to national park under a bold new plan released today. Queensland Premier...
Jun 20, 2010
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Open access playground launched in Auckland
Auckland's newest all-access playground for children of all abilities has opened in Pt Chevalier's Coyle Park. This unique playground features an inclusive, all-access play...
Jun 17, 2010
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Adelaide Park Lands Under Pressure
The parks and open spaces surrounding Adelaide's city centre are under siege from a range of planned developments, failure to return land designated for rehabilitation and...
Jun 16, 2010
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Parks Amendment Promotes and Protects
New South Wales' national parks and regional tourism will both benefit from the passing of the National Parks & Wildlife Amendment (Visitors and Tourists) Bill 2010 through the...
Jun 10, 2010
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Centennial Park trustees threaten resignation
NSW Government plans to move control of Sydney’s Moore Park from the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust (CPMPT) to the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust has led CPMPT...
Jun 2, 2010
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NZRA Announces National Conference Highlights
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has announced details of its major speakers and events for its 2010 Annual Conference. With the theme ‘Connect … The Dots, the...
Jun 2, 2010
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New Neighbourhood Park For Hauraki Residents
Residents of the Hauraki area in Auckland's North Shore City will soon be enjoying a brand new neighbourhood park, following the recent purchase of an area of land by the...
May 14, 2010
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St Patrick's Square Wins Supreme Award
Auckland's popular urban oasis, St Patrick's Square, has won the George Malcolm Supreme Award at the 2010 New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Awards. Awarded to Boffa...
Apr 30, 2010
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Fraser Island Inquest: 4WDriver may be charged
The Queensland coroner has asked prosecutors to consider criminal charges over a four-wheel drive death on Fraser Island. Coroner Michael Barnes has handed down his findings...
Apr 29, 2010
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Ceremonial walk opened at Perth's Kings Park
Western Australian Environment Minister Donna Faragher yesterday officially opened the new Kings Park Ceremonial Walk as part of a major $5.85 million upgrade to the State's top...
Apr 22, 2010
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Heart Foundation slams council 'sweat taxes'
The Heart Foundation says council moves to charge outdoor personal trainers higher fees is a shot in the arm for obesity. The City of Stirling in Western Australia has joined...
Apr 19, 2010
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Parks a key to physical activity
Public parks and recreation amenities play an important role in facilitating physical activity especially in low income communities, according to visiting United States academic...
Apr 16, 2010
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Illegal Shipping Routes to be Targeted
Cargo ships that venture into restricted zones of the Great Barrier Reef will feel the full wrath of the law, the Federal Government has warned. Australian Federal Police have...
Apr 13, 2010
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