News: Parks
Lighting upgrades enhance safety and visibility at Victoria Park Lake
Victoria Park Lake, situated in the City of Shepparton, has recently had its safety and visibility enhanced via the installation of new pedestrian lights along the shared...
Jul 23, 2023
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$10.6 million secured for Parramatta’s canopied pedestrian corridor
The NSW Government has announced it will invest $10.6 million towards Parramatta’s Civic Link - a green-canopied pedestrian corridor connecting the CBD with the river foreshore....
Jul 23, 2023
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Bayside to have its first Pétanque Court
The first pétanque court for the southern Sydney suburb of Bayside is to be completed in a few weeks at Bexley Park, giving residents and pétanque enthusiasts the opportunity to...
Jul 21, 2023
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Rare marsupial released onto Western Australia’s Dirk Hartog Island
100 rare brush-tailed mulgaras have been returned to Western Australia’s Dirk Hartog Island/Wirruwana off the coast of Shark Bay following a marathon 844-kilometre journey. As...
Jul 21, 2023
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Metropolitan Adelaide to become greener and wilder
Green Adelaide’s new Cooler, Greener, Wilder Grants Program sees seven local councils across metropolitan Adelaide sharing in $1.19 million for innovative environmental projects...
Jul 20, 2023
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University of South Australia study reveals importance of outdoor gyms for community wellbeing
An audit of outdoor fitness equipment in 34 out of South Australia’s 46 local government areas has identified factors that might motivate or deter people from using them....
Jul 19, 2023
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Christchurch City Council subsidises community events and activities
Christchurch City Council’s 'Summer With Your Neighbours' funding scheme provides a subsidy for events and activities to bring people closer together and celebrate the diverse...
Jul 19, 2023
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Laservision sound and light experience secured for Toowoomba
The inaugural Eclipse Toowoomba - a Laservision LUNA Light Journey - will be installed at Queens Park Botanic Gardens Toowoomba from 22nd March to Saturday 13th April 2024....
Jul 18, 2023
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Hills Shire Council looks to plant 4,500 trees this National Tree Day
The Hills Shire Council is looking to plant almost 4,500 native trees and shrubs this National Tree Day and is inviting the local community to join in on the event and help...
Jul 18, 2023
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Safety barrier and new viewing platform for Observation Rock
New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC) has advised that the Observation Rock viewing platform - one of Rakiura/Stewart Island’s most popular viewing spots is to be...
Jul 18, 2023
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Parks Victoria continues to ensure safety of parks across the State
Parks Victoria continues to ensure parks across the state are available for communities to safely explore and connect with nature. The Asset Regeneration Program will remove,...
Jul 17, 2023
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Penrith future horticulturalist Raychel White secures 2023 Apprentice of the Year award
Raychel White - a Penrith resident and former Penrith City Council apprentice - has been awarded the 2023 Apprentice of the Year award for the Western Sydney and Blue Mountains...
Jul 16, 2023
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Macedon Ranges Council votes down Parks Victoria's plans for snow gum removal
A controversial plan by Parks Victoria to clear 0.79 hectares of native snow gum trees in the Macedon Regional Park to improve view from the Memorial Cross site on the summit of...
Jul 16, 2023
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Darwin Waterfront Precinct to be site of Northern Territory’s first fully compliant Changing Places facility
Construction is underway on the Northern Territory’s first-ever fully accessible Changing Places facility to be situated at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. The new fully...
Jul 16, 2023
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Community feedback sought for Tweed Coast and Estuaries Coastal Management Program
Community feedback is being sought by Tweed Shire Council to help inform the development of a new coastal management program to help preserve and protect the Tweed Coast and its...
Jul 15, 2023
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Riverbank restoration aims to secure Shepparton Aquamoves infrastructure and enhance local landscape
Greater Shepparton City Council has announced that it will undertake major repair works to a section of riverbank along the Goulburn River, adjacent to the Aquamoves car park,...
Jul 14, 2023
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Community input sought on improving Ballarat's local parks
As part of their Neighbourhood Parks Improvements Program, the City of Ballarat is seeking community input towards improving seven of Ballarat's local parks. Users of these...
Jul 12, 2023
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National Parks and Wildlife flight team to train in Griffith
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) helicopter and aircraft flight team is flying into Griffith next week where more than 30 pilots and aircrew will hunker down for a...
Jul 12, 2023
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Designs revealed for park to transform final stage of Sydney's Barangaroo precinct
The NSW government has revealed the winning design created by First Nations-led and Sydney-based design team AKIN set to reshape 1.85 hectares of reclaimed land in the heart of...
Jul 10, 2023
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Parkes Pump Track and Skate Park open to community
Parkes Shire Council, situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, advises that the new Parkes Pump Track and Skate Park extension have officially been completed with...
Jul 10, 2023
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Finalists announced for 2023 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
Celebrating the achievements of the recreation and community sport sectors over the past year, the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC23) has announced the...
Jul 10, 2023
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Queensland Nature Refuge owners share in $1.1 million funding
The owners of 80 nature refuges across Queensland will share in almost $1.1 million in the latest round of the Queensland Government’s Nature Refuge Landholder Grants Program....
Jul 9, 2023
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Chinchilla Botanic Parkland partners with First Nations families to develop masterplan
Western Downs Regional Council, located in south-west Queensland, has advised that the rich cultural history of the region's traditional owners will be recognised and celebrated...
Jul 8, 2023
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Surface Designs highlights features of new solar-powered lights
BRAND POST: Surface Designs, based on Sydney’s northern beaches, is the Australian Distributor for the new eco-friendly solar-powered light - Solareye®80 - which gently...
Jul 5, 2023
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