News: Parks
Snowy Monaro Council adopts Recreation and Open Space Strategy
Snowy Monaro Regional Council has announced the adoption of a new Recreation and Open Space Strategy (ROSS) that it sees as being a step forward in promoting community...
Jul 5, 2023
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Dunedin City Council to review its outdoor spaces policies
With Dunedin City Council’s outdoor spaces policies now out-of-date, the 2005 Reserves Management Plan General Policies is being reviewed. Council is seeking community feedback...
Jul 4, 2023
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New all-abilities playground for Malvern East
The City of Stonnington will be commencing construction of a new accessible playground at Central Park in Malvern East from 10th July. The new playground will be filled with...
Jul 4, 2023
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Coolangatta’s beach culture celebrated with $4 million revitalisation
Coolangatta’s main street and park is to receive a $4 million revitalisation in celebration of its beach culture, history and relaxed attitude. The City of the Gold Coast will...
Jul 3, 2023
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Award winning Chelsea Australian Garden re-created at Olinda Golf Course
Phillip Johnson’s re-creation of the Chelsea Flower Show award winning ‘Australian Garden’ is now open at Olinda Golf Course - located 50km east of Melbourne and set in the...
Jul 3, 2023
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Cairns Regional Council invites community input on new park plan
With a new playground, skate park and multipurpose court among a range of active spaces planned by Cairns Regional Council as part of a redevelopment of the youth activity space...
Jul 2, 2023
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Damaged seawall at Caloundra's Golden Beach Sailing and Boating Club to be restored
Disaster assistance funding of $4.5 million will help to restore 170 metres of the Golden Beach Sailing and Boating Club seawall at Caloundra damaged by storm surges, high tides...
Jul 2, 2023
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Townsville City Council invests to deliver active and engaged city
Townsville City Council’s 2023/24 Budget and Operational Plan includes more than $13.3 million to further develop Townsville as an active and engaged city. The impressive figure...
Jun 29, 2023
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Community feedback sought to help shape the future of Nepean River Precinct
With work now underway to update Penrith City Council’s ‘Our River Masterplan’, the Penrith community is being invited to share their ideas and aspirations for the Nepean River...
Jun 28, 2023
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New lookouts at Sydney’s North Head offer whale watching opportunities
Two new lookouts have been officially opened at Sydney’s North Head offering visitors more opportunities to enjoy the winter whale watching season. The National Parks and...
Jun 27, 2023
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Construction underway for new all abilities playground at Sir Zelman Cowen Reserve in Kooyong
City of Stonnington has advised that a new all abilities playground is being built at Sir Zelman Cowen Reserve in the south eastern Melbourne suburb of Kooyong. Replacing the...
Jun 27, 2023
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Stuart Smith appointed as new Director General of Western Australia DBCA
Western Australian Environment Minister Reece Whitby has welcomed Stuart Smith as the new Director General of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions...
Jun 27, 2023
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Queensland Government hands back Lawn Hill National Park to Traditional Owners
The Queensland Government has returned more than 79,000 hectares of the Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park to the Waanyi People. The area of land handed back includes the...
Jun 23, 2023
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Upgrades to Gorman’s Hill Park playground in Bathurst meet ‘Everyone Can Play’ principles
Bathurst Regional Council advise that work is underway to create a vibrant new inclusive play space at Gorman’s Hill Park that meets the ‘Everyone Can Play’ principles. Everyone...
Jun 21, 2023
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Reactivation of heritage winery to revitalise Perth’s Yellagonga Regional Park
A public/private partnership between the National Trust of Western Australia and Be Our Guest Holdings Pty Ltd will see a multi-million dollar reactivation of the...
Jun 21, 2023
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Upgraded popular whale-watching Crackneck Lookout reopens on NSW Central Coast
The popular whale-watching Crackneck Lookout has reopened on the New South Wales Central Coast following significant upgraded. The upgraded Crackneck Lookout now includes new...
Jun 20, 2023
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South Australia’s West Beach Parks invests $7.5 million to enhance the visitor experience
West Beach Parks - one of South Australia’s favourite holiday, sport and adventure destinations - is investing a record $7.5 million this year to enhance the visitor experience...
Jun 19, 2023
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Nightcap National Park marks 40 years of protection
Local community recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of the creation of Nightcap National Park – an ancient World Heritage-listed rainforest near Lismore in north-eastern...
Jun 19, 2023
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Western Australia’s Bibbulmun Track Foundation invites walkers to embark on immersive journey
In celebration of the trail’s 25th anniversary, the Bibbulmun Track Foundation is invites outdoor enthusiasts to join the Bibbulmun Track Virtual Hike Challenge. Starting on...
Jun 17, 2023
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Interactive map makes it easier to explore new walks and public spaces across NSW
A free ‘Walks Near Me’ interactive digital map has been launched by the NSW Government to make it easier to discover new walks and public spaces across the state - connecting...
Jun 15, 2023
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Lightscape attraction makes Perth debut at Kings Park
The Lightscape attraction's interactive trail of light, colour and sound will make its Perth debut today at Kings Park and will feature over the next six weeks. The event is a...
Jun 15, 2023
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Accessibility improved at Mount Cole State Forest Campground
Funded by the State Government’s Victoria’s Great Outdoors, the popular Mount Cole State Forest Campground, located in western Victoria, has received a $410,000 upgrade to make...
Jun 15, 2023
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The Calyx at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney hosts Australian Women in Business event
The Calyx at the Royal Botanic Garden was chosen by Mercedes-Benz Sydney to be the venue for their recent prestigious event celebrating the contributions of Australian women in...
Jun 14, 2023
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Parks and recreation bodies renew trans-Tasman partnership
Recreation Aotearoa and Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) have announced the renewal of their longstanding partnership through the signing of a new two-year Memorandum of...
Jun 13, 2023
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