News: Parks
Tuncurry water playground proves popular since September opening
The MidCoast Council’s newest inclusive playground, the aquatic playspace at the Vincent Fazio Park in Tuncurry has proved to be a popular local amenity since its opening in...
Nov 20, 2023
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Waterparks
NPWS fines 4WD driver for illegally entering flood damaged Mooball National Park
A 4WD driver has been fined almost $5,000 after illegally entering a flood recovery work zone and becoming stuck in a remote part of Mooball National Park, south east of...
Nov 20, 2023
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Outdoor recreation platform AllTrails named iPhone App of the Year finalist
AllTrails, one of the world's largest and most trusted outdoor platforms, has been named by Apple's global App Store editors as one of three iPhone App of the Year finalists....
Nov 16, 2023
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Play Spaces Strategy underway for Central Goldfields
Central Goldfields Shire Council has advised that over 350 residents provided feedback to help with the development of their Places for Play: Play Space Strategy. The Strategy...
Nov 15, 2023
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Yarra’s Cambridge Street Reserve doubles in size
The City of Yarra’s Cambridge Street Reserve has doubled in size offering the Collingwood community larger green spaces for play and recreation. Collingwood has the lowest level...
Nov 15, 2023
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Western Australian Government backs urban forest initiative in the Swan Canning Riverpark
The Western Australian Government has announced that more than $1 million will be shared between four local governments for new riverside conservation projects with the Swan...
Nov 15, 2023
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Parks and Leisure Australia to charge up to $60 for tour of the new Parramatta Aquatic Centre
Recreation planning and parks body Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) has announced a tour of the newly opened Parramatta Aquatic Centre - charging members $35 and non-members...
Nov 15, 2023
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Penrith’s Gipps Street Recreation Precinct to deliver array of play, recreation and sport offerings
Penrith’s Gipps Street Recreation Precinct is scheduled to open in Claremont Meadows next year with the 32-hectare precinct featuring sport fields and multi-sport courts, skate...
Nov 14, 2023
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Detailed Precinct Plan announced for Gold Coast’s Spit
The Queensland Government has announced a detailed precinct plan for the Gold Coast’s Spit aiming to realise the parklands full potential. The Spit offers a range of...
Nov 5, 2023
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Christchurch Rangers support children to create bike jump track
A group of children living next to Christchurch’s Avon River Corridor are being helped by Council rangers in building and maintaining a small jump track in the regeneration...
Nov 4, 2023
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2023 New Zealand Recreation Awards winners revealed
Recreation Aotearoa has celebrated some of the best and brightest in the New Zealand recreation industry with the presentation of its 2023 Awards yesterday evening. Over 200...
Nov 2, 2023
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Sport New Zealand looks to promote ‘under threat’ childrens play
With Play Week Aotearoa 2023 set to commence as of 6th November, Sport New Zealand is encouraging children and their families/carers to find ways to play. Aiming to highlight...
Nov 1, 2023
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Penrith City Council continues to prioritise playspace accessibility
With accessibility at the forefront of its design, Penrith City Council has unveiled a new amenities building at David Currie Playspace in St Clair. The amenities building...
Oct 31, 2023
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Parks and Leisure Australia recognises Dr John Tower with top award
Parks and Leisure Australia has presented its Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award - its highest individual honour - to Dr John Tower. Presented at its Awards of Excellence...
Oct 30, 2023
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Learn well, live well the theme of Dunedin's upcoming World Leisure Congress
The Department of Tourism at the University of Otago is looking forward to its hosting of the 2023 World Leisure Congress. Being held in Dunedin from 11th to 15th December, the...
Oct 29, 2023
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Cull of feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park to avert ‘danger of extinction’ of native species
NSW Environment Minister, Penny Sharpe has announced that feral horses in the Kosciuszko National Park will be shot from the air declaring it essential for protecting the park’s...
Oct 27, 2023
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Parks
Golf Australia backs public golf facilities highlighting benefits of Moore Park Course
Following the weekend announcement from the NSW Government that it plans to halve the Moore Park Golf Course, Golf Australia has released a statement advising that it is “again...
Oct 25, 2023
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BeaverFit brings outdoor fitness solutions to Australia with Gold Coast manufacturing
Leading outdoor fitness solutions provider BeaverFit has announced the expansion of its operations to Australia, expanding on its established presence in the United Kingdom and...
Oct 24, 2023
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Mosman’s Hunter Park Playspace features inclusive equipment
The Hunter Park Inclusive Playspace has been completed in Balmoral with the project being part of Mosman Council's Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-26 and developed with...
Oct 24, 2023
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New Master Plan to ensure protection of Victoria’s Wattle Park
A long-term vision for Surrey Hills’ Wattle Park has been set by the Victorian Government aiming to preserve the beautiful bushland for generations to come. Wattle Park is a...
Oct 23, 2023
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Geelong Botanic Gardens collaborates with Werribee Open Range Zoo for sustainability
Geelong Botanic Gardens is donating bamboo for Werribee Open Range Zoo animals to enjoy in a move that also helps the Gardens maintain their commitment to sustainability. In a...
Oct 22, 2023
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to recruit Aboriginal trainee ranger for south coast region
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is looking to recruit an Aboriginal trainee ranger to join the Narooma team on the state’s far south coast. NPWS Area Manager...
Oct 22, 2023
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Green spaces and air quality to be enhanced in Melbourne’s West
The Victorian Government will be planting 56,000 new trees across local communities in Melbourne’s west early 2024 - delivering more green spaces and improving air quality....
Oct 22, 2023
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NSW Government announces plans to transform half of Sydney's Moore Park Golf Course to parkland
The NSW Government has today announced plans to create a new public park by reducing the 18-hole Moore Park Golf Course to nine-holes with land being repurposed to meet the...
Oct 21, 2023
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Golf