News: Parks
Sydenham Park benefits from Victoria’s $315 million Suburban Parks Program
With the Victorian Government upgrading playgrounds, parks and reserves across Melbourne with the aim of improving access to green, open spaces for the city’s residents, the...
Oct 19, 2023
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Christchurch community fundraising supports restoration of historic Mona Vale bathhouse
Christchurch community fundraising efforts by the Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens committee delivered more than $25,000 to restore the quake-damaged Mona Vale...
Oct 18, 2023
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Concepts revealed for Wellington’s Frederick Street Park
Wellington City Council has revealed the concept for a new public park and open space in the city’s centre which has been created in line with their Green Network Plan. In July...
Oct 18, 2023
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Leading landscaping businesses combine to form premium open space maintenance brand
Four of Australia and New Zealand's most well-established landscaping businesses have formally come together, leading to the creation of Australasia's largest and most-awarded...
Oct 17, 2023
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Showground and caravan park managers among those eligible to apply for NSW Crown land funding
The NSW Government has opened applications for $16 million funding to maintain and improve Crown land reserves for the use of communities across the state, with $14 million in...
Oct 17, 2023
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Christchurch City Council propose alcohol ban for large events at QEII
Christchurch City Council has advised it is considering amending its Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw to provide an alcohol ban for QEII park and its surrounding...
Oct 16, 2023
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End of the road for Parks and Leisure Australia's printed journal
Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) has advised that its Australasian Parks and Leisure journal, produced by the association and its predecessor body the Royal Australian...
Oct 16, 2023
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Tweed Shire’s Jack Evans Boat Harbour to be enhanced for accessible aquatic recreation
Tweed Shire Council is calling for community feedback on a draft concept plan to improve water access for swimming and water-based recreation at Jack Evans Boat Harbour at Tweed...
Oct 16, 2023
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Parks and Leisure Australia to stage Queensland/NSW aquatic play and water features forum
Parks and Leisure Australia is expanding from its usual focus on parks management and recreational planning with the upcoming staging of a Queensland/NSW Recreational Aquatics...
Oct 15, 2023
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Draft plan released for Hobart's AFL stadium precinct
The Macquarie Point Development Corporation has released a draft plan outlining the urban redevelopment that has Hobart's AFL stadium at its heart. Following the receipt of more...
Oct 15, 2023
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Over 2,500 hectares of Queensland timber reserve and state forest to be transferred to national park and conservation park
The Queensland Government has started the process to dedicate more than 2,500 hectares of timber reserve and state forest as national park and conservation park aiming to afford...
Oct 13, 2023
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Christie barbecues and cooktops installed at Reflections Holiday Park Evans Head
Owners of Reflections Holiday Parks’ facility at Evans Head in Queensland have installed Christie barbecues and cooktops, encouraging guests to cook and enjoy meals outdoors in...
Oct 13, 2023
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ActiveXchange extends Recreation Aotearoa partnership
Data intelligence provider ActiveXchange has announced an extension of its partnership with Recreation Aotearoa for a further three years that will see ongoing collaboration on...
Oct 12, 2023
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Recreation Aotearoa reveals nominees for 2023 Awards
Celebrating the best and brightest of New Zealand's recreation industry and looking to recognise excellence, innovation and effectiveness of outstanding activity, Recreation...
Oct 11, 2023
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NSW Government retains on-grass parking for Moore Park event accessibility
While the grass at Sydney’s Moore Park East has been used as a game day carpark for a century, in 2022, the former NSW Government amended the Centennial Park and Moore Park...
Oct 11, 2023
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Supercars race organisers surprise City of Adelaide with plans for parklands trailer park
The organisers of the Adelaide 500 Supercars race have sought access for an extra 16,000 square metres of Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka for this year's event to potentially...
Oct 10, 2023
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Guy Fawkes River National Park precinct closes during upgrades
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking a $5 million upgrade to Ebor Falls in Guy Fawkes River National Park situated in the New England Tablelands. To...
Oct 10, 2023
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Auckland Council secures land to expand and protect Botanic Gardens
Auckland Council has paid $12.37 million for 1.6 hectares of land on Hill Road in Manurewa to extend the Auckland Botanic Gardens and protect access to this treasured park....
Oct 8, 2023
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service survey lists top 10 visited national parks
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 2022 Park Visitor Survey shows the top 10 visited national parks in NSW with Blue Mountains National Park retaining its top spot. The...
Oct 8, 2023
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Cairns’ Munro Martin Parklands to have synthetic turf installed for improved access
Cairns Regional Council has advised that Munro Martin Parklands is temporarily closed this month for improvement and maintenance works. Council will be installing synthetic turf...
Oct 2, 2023
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Rockingham’s new Community Infrastructure Plan 2023 adopted
The City of Rockingham, comprising Perth's southern coastal suburbs, has adopted its new Community Infrastructure Plan (CIP) 2023 which will guide the delivery of community...
Sep 29, 2023
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Outdoor fitness equipment to activate Ballarat’s De Soza Park
The City of Ballarat, in partnership with the Lions Club of Buninyong-Mount Helen and the Buninyong Community District Association, is asking the community to help inform...
Sep 25, 2023
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New site needed for Mildura’s Riverfront Adventure Park following cuts to insurance coverage
This year's Murray River flood event has resulted in cuts to insurance coverage of up to 90%, leading Mildura Rural City Council to consider a new location for the proposed...
Sep 25, 2023
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Community input informs wildflower trial across Christchurch’s green spaces
Earlier this year, Christchurch City Council asked their community to advise on what green spaces they would like to see flourishing with wildflowers. Following this feedback,...
Sep 24, 2023
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