News: Parks
Adventure playspace among Penrith Regatta Park’s first stage opening offerings
The first stage of Penrith’s Regatta Park opens this week ahead of the October long weekend offering the community an adventure playspace, multi-use lawn space, shaded picnic...
Sep 24, 2023
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Community encouraged to review nature reserve plans for Barunguba Montague Island
A new plan of management has been drafted for Barunguba Montague Island, located on the NSW south coast, with community feedback sought on how the nature reserve should be cared...
Sep 22, 2023
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More spaces created for off-leash dog parks across Melbourne and regional Victoria
The Victorian Government and local councils have partnered to deliver 31 new off-leash dog parks across Melbourne and regional Victoria, creating more spaces for dogs to run and...
Sep 21, 2023
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Funding to enhance Cape York’s protection of natural and cultural values
The Queensland Government’s 2023-24 State Budget includes additional funding to help protect the natural landscapes and cultural values of Cape York Peninsula for future...
Sep 20, 2023
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Felton Industries secures Good Design Award for Ribbon Range of street and park furniture
Leading outdoor furniture manufacturer and supplier Felton Industries has announced that its Ribbon Range of street and park furniture has been named as a winner at the 2023...
Sep 20, 2023
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Major new sport and recreation complex planned for Box Hill
Approximately 11.1 hectares will be transformed into one of Box Hill's great parklands, creating a central hub for sport and recreation in Sydney’s Hills Shire. The Hills Shire...
Sep 20, 2023
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NSW budget backs events and national parks but cuts funding for Destination NSW
Arts, culture and public transport are to benefit from funding commitments in the NSW Government’s 2023/24 budget but promotional agency Destination NSW has seen its total...
Sep 19, 2023
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Sunken garden and new amenities for Penrith’s City Park
Creating a welcoming green space for the community, Penrith’s City Park is installing a 78-metre sunken rain garden with native trees, shrubs and plants along with constructing...
Sep 18, 2023
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Development Application lodged for new sport and recreation space on Sydney’s North Shore
Hornsby Shire Council has resolved to provide owner’s consent and lodge a Development Application (DA) for its major park project at Westleigh – marking its commitment to the...
Sep 14, 2023
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Parramatta Council looks to place the river as central to the City’s identity
The City of Parramatta has advised it will be exploring options to develop an activation program to re-establish the Parramatta River as central to the identity of the City....
Sep 14, 2023
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Greenhill Reserve receives upgraded sports oval and playground
Greenhill Reserve situated in Wallan, 45 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, has received upgrades to both its sports oval and playground. The Victorian Government supported...
Sep 14, 2023
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City of Salisbury announces new community recreation management partners
The City of Salisbury have announced BlueFit and GreenSpace Management as their new community recreation management partners. BlueFit, which transitioned into management of the...
Sep 12, 2023
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Yarra Ranges spotlights its water play parks available for community enjoyment
Yarra Ranges community members and visitors are being encouraged to explore and play in Council’s water play parks in Lilydale, Seville and Warburton, when the season begins in...
Sep 12, 2023
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Contract for construction of inclusive playspace at Newcastle’s Gregson Park now open to tender
The City of Newcastle has opened the tender for construction of a new inclusive playspace at Hamilton's historic Gregson Park. Alongside a variety of traditional play equipment,...
Sep 12, 2023
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Playscape Creations spotlight their new playground installation for southwest Brisbane
Leaders in recreational innovation, Playscape Creations, have spotlighted one of their latest playground installations for Covella Heartland Central Park situated in Greenbank,...
Sep 11, 2023
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Wilsons Promontory Boardwalk to be upgraded for accessibility
Popular Sealers Cove boardwalk in Wilsons Promontory National Park is to be upgraded giving visitors easier and safer access to the stunning golden beach at Sealers Cove. The...
Sep 10, 2023
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North Keppel (Konomie) Island becomes first carbon negative island in Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
North Keppel (Konomie) Island - a tropical island off Queensland's Capricorn Coast - is being completely powered by renewable energy, making it the first carbon negative island...
Sep 9, 2023
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Victorian Government acquires land to expand Yarra Valley Parklands
The Victorian Government has expanded the Yarra Valley Parklands – one of Melbourne’s most significant open spaces - by acquiring a neighbouring property in Kearney Lane that is...
Sep 9, 2023
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More than 1400 reserves of publicly accessible land added to Outdoor Access Commission maps
New Zealand’s Outdoor Access Commission has this week added more than 1400 reserves of publicly accessible land to its maps with the combined area of the reserves, 3000...
Sep 7, 2023
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City of Sydney secures award for Green Square precinct revitalisation
The City of Sydney has secured a Property Council of Australia innovation and excellence award for government leadership in recognition of the Green Square precinct...
Sep 6, 2023
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Cairns Council halts consultation on naming Norman Park Pavilion as unaware already named
Cairns Regional Council has advised that it has stopped consultation for the proposed naming of the pavilion in Norman Park, Gordonvale. Following the commencement of...
Sep 5, 2023
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$6.7 million Tomaree Coastal Walk to enhance Port Stephens tourism opportunities
The $6.7 million Tomaree Coastal Walk offers a 27-kilometre walking adventure in the heart of Port Stephens and is anticipated to boost the tourism opportunities in the region....
Sep 4, 2023
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Wellington’s Botanic Garden is first in New Zealand to ditch glasshouse gas heating
Wellington’s Botanic Garden is the first plant nursery in New Zealand to switch from gas heaters and instead use heated pipes to keep their glasshouses warm. Previously, the gas...
Sep 3, 2023
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service investigate Pelican Island Reserve vandalism
Pelican Island Nature Reserve, which spans 40 hectares in the heart of Brisbane Water, has suffered a series of disappointing acts of vandalism which has led the NSW National...
Sep 2, 2023
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