News: Parks
Recreation Aotearoa announces new partnership with Xyst
Recreation Aotearoa has revealed that has agreed a new partnership with open space consultants Xyst. Advising of her excitement at the partnership, Recreation Aotearoa Chief...
Mar 19, 2024
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Parks and Leisure Australia unveils new look executive team
Parks and Leisure Australia has announced a generational change in its leadership with the unveiling of a new executive team. The changes have seen Kristin Davies appointed as...
Mar 18, 2024
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Parks Victoria reopens flood impacted Buchan Caves Reserve ahead of Easter long weekend
Following a major flooding impact on Boxing Day 2023, the Buchan Munji (Buchan Caves Reserve) located in the alpine region of East Gippsland, will reopen to visitors ahead of...
Mar 18, 2024
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Draft Joint Management plans for Northern Territory conservation reserves released for public input
The draft Joint Management Plans for Mac Clark (Acacia peuce) Conservation Reserve and Kuyunba Conservation Reserve have been released by the Northern Territory Government draft...
Mar 17, 2024
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New trails and amenities open at Perth Hill’s John Forrest National Park
Western Australia's inaugural national park - John Forrest National Park situated in the Perth Hills - has received a makeover with a new day-use area and trails now open to...
Mar 17, 2024
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NSW Government looks for community feedback on new sport field synthetic turf guidelines
Synthetic surfaces are sometimes considered in place of natural grass to accommodate the different demands placed on open spaces. The NSW Government is currently looking for...
Mar 16, 2024
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Mildura’s Quandong Park chosen as half basketball court location
Mildura Rural City Council’s Red Cliffs community has chosen Quandong Park as the preferred location for a new half basketball court. The site, which was identified following...
Mar 16, 2024
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Perth secures international tree city award
The City of Perth has been recognised internationally as a 2023 Tree City of the World for its urban forest and greening efforts. Advising that prestigious award recognises the...
Mar 14, 2024
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NSW Government introduces major environmental laws in response to asbestos contaminated parks
The findings over the past two months of asbestos in Sydney parks have led the NSW Government to introduce changes to the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO...
Mar 14, 2024
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Snowy Monaro Open Spaces and Recreational Committee invites applications
Snowy Monaro Open Spaces and Recreational Facilities Section 355 Advisory Committee is inviting “recreation-loving, civic-minded residents” to apply for a position on their...
Mar 12, 2024
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Dedicated Aboriginal women's ranger program among Western Australian projects to share $13 million
Building a dedicated women's ranger program is among the 21 Western Australian on-Country projects to share $13 million as part of the seventh round of the State Government's...
Mar 12, 2024
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Sydney's City of Ryde erects signage urging green space users not to defecate in park
The City of Ryde of Sydney’s north has resorted to installing signs urging park users not to defecate in the green space at Outlook Park in the suburb of Eastwood. The sign,...
Mar 11, 2024
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Landscaping project unveiled for Ballarat Botanical Gardens Fernery
Transformational designs and a new landscaping project have created an impressive new experience at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens that opened to the public at the Ballarat...
Mar 10, 2024
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Queensland Government to activate 148-hectare eco-parkland site on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is set to become home to one of Australia’s largest eco-parklands, with plans unveiled to develop land in the heart of Currumbin. The 148-hectatre site will...
Mar 10, 2024
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Wolli Creek national park gains additional 4.7 hectares of land to complete Sydney ‘green ribbon’
The creation of one of Sydney’s largest green corridors has moved step closer with almost five hectares of rare native bushland in the city’s southern suburbs added to Wolli...
Mar 7, 2024
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G’day Group’s new adventure playground at Discovery Parks Narooma Beach proves to be resounding success
Australia’s largest regional accommodation provider G’day Group, has advised that for popular NSW South Coast holiday park, Discovery Parks - Narooma Beach, which was officially...
Mar 6, 2024
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New Wi-Fi technology trialled at Yarrangobilly Caves thermal pool
The Yarrangobilly Caves thermal pool, located within Kosciuszko National Park, has launched new Wi-Fi technology - being trialled by the NSW Government in partnership with Wagga...
Mar 5, 2024
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Blue Mountains City Council highlights benefits of being outdoors during Parks Week 2024
Blue Mountains City Council is among the Councils and organisations across Australia and New Zealand celebrating Parks Week, 2nd-10th March 2024. Council is marking the occasion...
Mar 3, 2024
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Woman falls to death near waterfall at Gold Coast's Lamington National Park
A woman has died after falling while taking photographs of a waterfall during a hike with friends in the Gold Coast Hinterland. As reported by ABC Gold Coast, emergency services...
Mar 3, 2024
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Perth Stadium precinct offerings more accessible with increased transport options
Perth Stadium precinct offerings, including the Matagarup Zip+Climb, sensory playground and parklands have become more accessible with trains now stopping at Stadium Station...
Mar 1, 2024
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Australia’s Junior Ranger program expands via $50 million funding boost
The Australian Government is giving the Junior Ranger program a $50 million funding boost, to deliver on-Country learning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students...
Mar 1, 2024
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Last chance for local business and tourism operators to partner with Murrumbidgee Trails Tourism
Narrandera Shire Council has advised that entries close for local business and tourism operators to partner with Murrumbidgee Trails this Friday 1st March. The Murrumbidgee...
Feb 27, 2024
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Alpine Resorts Victoria launches vehicle season permit valid at all resorts for winter 2024
Alpine Resorts Victoria has launched a vehicle season permit valid at all six of Victoria’s alpine resorts for the 2024 winter season - Mt Buller, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Stirling, Mt...
Feb 27, 2024
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Fees waived and new sustainable standards for national and marine park operators in Western Australia
New industry standards for Western Australian national and marine park operators were announced by Tourism Council WA with support from the Department of Biodiversity,...
Feb 27, 2024
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