News: Parks
Over 1100 riders enjoy recently opened first 30km of Warburton Bike Park
A soft opening by Yarra Ranges Council of the Warburton Bike Park’s first 30km of trails on 19th July saw over 1100 riders enjoy their first experience of the network. Yarra...
Jul 27, 2025
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Berrys Bay on Sydney Harbour to be transformed into spectacular new public park
The NSW Government is transforming a site formerly set aside for the construction of the Western Harbour Tunnel at Berrys Bay into a spectacular new public park, revitalising...
Jul 27, 2025
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Australian communities protect the environment on National Tree Day
Today on National Tree Day, Australians across the country have connected with their community and nature by planting a tree. National Tree Day in Australia is celebrated on the...
Jul 26, 2025
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Mobile connectivity upgrades for Kakadu National Park boosts emergency service access
New upgrades jointly funded by the Australian Government, Northern Territory Government and Telstra will see visitors to Kakadu National Park now having access to more reliable...
Jul 24, 2025
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Vacant parcels of land transformed into vibrant community parks
The City of Playford has transformed once vacant parcels of land on Virgo Street, Elizabeth South and Barrow Crescent, Elizabeth Vale into vibrant community parks, now open for...
Jul 23, 2025
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Marking its 25th anniversary SAPIA announces 2025 national conference details
The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) is to celebrate its 25 years of operations at its upcoming 2025 National Conference, being held at the Oaks Cypress Lakes in the...
Jul 21, 2025
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City of Casey commits to transparent naming of community spaces
Melbourne’s City of Casey has unanimously endorsed a three-year Forward Works Program for the naming and registration of council-owned reserves and community facilities,...
Jul 20, 2025
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Upgrades to commence on Victoria’s Cape Conran facilities
The Victorian Government has advised of upgrades to the existing campground at Banksia Bluff delivering a new multi-use recreation area which will host school visits and...
Jul 19, 2025
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Sunshine Coast Council starts work on Mooloolaba beachfront makeover
Works have begun to deliver an ocean viewing deck, relaxing new beachfront spaces, public artwork and modern public amenities at Mooloolaba’s foreshore. The Sunshine Coast...
Jul 18, 2025
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Renewed Macquarie Park delivers enhanced recreation and play spaces for Hawkesbury community
Hawkesbury City Council has advised that the renewal of the popular riverside recreation area, Macquarie Park at Freemans Reach, is now complete, with new playground activities...
Jul 16, 2025
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New research spotlights need for nature-based therapy to be embedded into routine health care
Researchers from the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia have conducted a study - the first of its kind and published in the journal Health and Place -...
Jul 16, 2025
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Penrith City Council secures second award for Gipps Street Recreation Precinct
Penrith City Council secured the Outdoor Sport and Leisure Facility Design Award announced at the 2025 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards held as part of...
Jul 15, 2025
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NRMA Parks and Resorts invests in Pumphouse Point retreat to add premium enhancements
Investment in Tasmania’s award-winning Pumphouse Point, situated within the ancient myrtle forests at Lake St Clair will deliver two new premium Retreats in late July offering...
Jul 14, 2025
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Significant expansion of Nilpena Ediacara National Park to boost tourism and biodiversity
Nilpena Ediacara National Park, South Australia’s newest national park - treasured for its collection of fossils containing Earth’s earliest complex animal life - will expand by...
Jul 13, 2025
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Popularuty of New Zealand’s Great Walks boosts tourism growth
New Zealand Department of Conservation has spotlighted a significant boost in the number of people booking bed nights along the country’s Great Walks with NZ Conservation...
Jul 9, 2025
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NSW National Parks staff join tour operators to spotlight need for safe distances when whale watching
With humpback whales undertaking their annual migration, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have teamed up with professional tour operators to help remind the...
Jul 8, 2025
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Kakadu National Park’s popular Gunlom destination reopens
One of Kakadu National Park’s most popular and photographed destinations - Gunlom, has today reopened - marking the first time the tourism drawcard has been accessible to the...
Jul 3, 2025
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Nature-based tourism projects continue to be supported across South Australia
The $2 million Experience Nature Tourism Fund, administered by the South Australian Tourism Commission in partnership with the Department for Environment & Water and the South...
Jul 1, 2025
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World Health Organization flags benefits of social connection to improved health
In its latest global report, The World Health Organization (WHO) Commission on Social Connection has flagged the benefits of social connection to improved health. The report...
Jun 30, 2025
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Largest land addition secured for Northern Territory’s Litchfield National Park in 25 years
An historic purchase by the Northern Territory Government marks the largest addition of land to the Litchfield National Park estate in 25 years. The NT Government has secured...
Jun 29, 2025
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Upgrades commence on Wilsons Promontory’s Tidal River Visitor Centre
Upgrades have commenced on Wilsons Promontory’s Tidal River Visitor Centre to attract even more people to one of Victoria’s most popular national parks. Victorian Minister for...
Jun 28, 2025
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New commercial opportunities available for Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails precinct
The Western Australian Government is seeking registrations of interest from individuals and organisations to operate new businesses in the Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails...
Jun 27, 2025
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Eco-trail anticipated to elevate Central Australia tourism experience
Central Australia’s newest eco-trail - the 'Uluru-Kata Tjuta Signature Walk' - is anticipated to redefine outback adventure, offering a hiking experience along a 54km trail...
Jun 26, 2025
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New national program places nature at forefront of disaster resilience
Nature's role in building resilience to bushfires, floods and other disasters is at the forefront of a multi-million dollar national program, announced yesterday at the...
Jun 26, 2025
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