News: Parks
Urban trees deliver green benefits
The economic benefits of greening urban areas outweigh the costs, a new US study has found. Dr Greg McPherson of the US Department of Agriculture's Forest Service in California...
Oct 19, 2009
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'Supertrees' for Singapore Garden Project
Landscape architecture consultancy Grant Associates has won an international design competition to plan Marina South Gardens, Singapore's largest garden project. The $610...
Oct 15, 2009
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Overhaul for Adelaide's Victoria Square
Public events, chill-out zones and food-themed activities are the keys to reinvigorating Adelaide's Victoria Square, according to a survey from the Adelaide City Council. The...
Oct 8, 2009
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World Parks Day one month away
The second World Parks Day will take place on Saturday 19th September 2009. Organised by Parks for Life, an international initiative created by the International Parks and Green...
Aug 19, 2009
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Sydney to host biennial parks forum
The Parks Forum has announced that its next biennial conference will be held in Sydney, from 24th to 26th August 2010. With the theme Common Ground, the conference will...
Aug 18, 2009
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Kangaroo Island a 'national landscape'
Kangaroo Island has been declared part of Tourism Australia's prestigious National Landscapes program. The announcement at the recent Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) cements...
Jun 24, 2009
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Afghans Get First National Park
Afghanistan has established its first national park in a spectacular region of deep blue lakes near the Bamyan Valley. Afghanistan's National Environmental Protection Agency...
Jun 1, 2009
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Minister Meets with Recreation Professionals
The Minister for Local Government, Rodney Hide, spoke to a large audience of recreation professionals at a NZ Recreation Association (NZRA) event in Ellerslie on Monday about...
May 13, 2009
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Bike fund now open
The Australian Government is seeking proposals for the National Bike Path Program. The Government has set aside $40 million over one year for the construction of bike paths...
May 12, 2009
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Water Playground Plans for Ipswich Park
Ipswich City Council is planning to build a swimming lagoon and water playground at its Springfield Central Parklands development. The $20 million Springfield Central Parklands...
May 11, 2009
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Community Infrastructure Projects Announced
The Federal Government has announced the first projects funded under its Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program. The Projects announced by the Australian Government...
Mar 11, 2009
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National heritage listing for Adelaide Park Lands
The influential urban design of Adelaide, Australia's first planned city, has been granted Australia's highest heritage honour with its inclusion on the National Heritage List....
Nov 7, 2008
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Caldera now a National Landscape
The Mt Warning Wollumbin Caldera stretching across northern NSW and south-east Queensland has been named as a 'National Landscape' and will be marketed as 'Australia's Green...
Oct 7, 2008
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NZRA Award winners announced
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has announced the winners of its annual industry awards. Made during the last weekâs NZRA Conference, which combined with the...
Sep 19, 2008
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Bike Hire Tender at Sydney Olympic Park
The Sydney Olympic Park Authority is seeking tenders from suitably experienced organisations to manage and operate a bike hire business within Sydney Olympic Park. 'Bike Hire at...
Sep 12, 2008
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Latimer to continue as NZRA President
In advance of the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA)âs AGM during its upcoming National Conference, it has been confirmed that current NZRA John Latimer will continue to...
Sep 9, 2008
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Parks professionals head for Christchurch
This year's 2008 New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) conference is linking with 2008 International Federation of Park and Recreation Administration Asia Pacific Congress...
Sep 3, 2008
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FieldTurf to distribute and install the world-leading range of synthetic turf products in Australia
FieldTurf Australia has been awarded exclusive rights to distribute and install the world-leading FieldTurf Tarkett range of synthetic turf products in Australia. Calling its...
Aug 28, 2008
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Mackay Lagoon opens with a spectacular splash
More than 9,000 people have attended the official opening of Mackay Regional Councilâs new Bluewater Lagoon. The $12.7 million lagoon project follows other Queensland lagoon...
Aug 26, 2008
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Parks Forum highlights value of parks
The Australian and New Zealand Parks Forum has released a new publication, The Value of Parks that aims to provide the parks industry with collateral to assist in promotion of...
Jun 27, 2008
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