News: Parks
Dunstan Playground awarded for its landscape architecture
The City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters' Dunstan Adventure Playground has secured the Landscape Architecture Award for Play Spaces at the Australian Institute of Landscape...
Jun 25, 2025
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Victorian Government criticised for broken National Parks promises
Victorian National Parks Association has highlighted that despite repeated assurances by the Victorian Government that legislation would be introduced to create 60,000 hectares...
Jun 25, 2025
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Sydney's historic Callan Park to be transformed into significant urban parkland
The NSW Government looks to end the neglect of Callan Park in Sydney’s inner west and is investing to restore more quality green space for the growing local community. 1.6...
Jun 22, 2025
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$13 million infrastructure upgrade for Queensland’s outback Boodjamulla National Park
Following an investment of almost $13 million by the Queensland Government towards infrastructure upgrades, Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land) -one of Queensland's most...
Jun 19, 2025
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Inaugural Indigenous-led research strategy launched for Kakadu National Park
Aimed at protecting the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, the first Indigenous-led Research Strategy for Kakadu National Park has been launched. The strategy was...
Jun 18, 2025
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Ambitious redevelopment plan released by City of West Torrens for Kings Reserve
A new, more ambitious redevelopment for Kings Reserve has been released by the City of West Torrens following delays to the original planned Playspace upgrade. The South...
Jun 17, 2025
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Wollongong Botanic Gardens launches new school excursion program
Wollongong City Council has advised that the Wollongong Botanic Gardens has launched a new school excursion program which offers new ways for students to have hands-on learning...
Jun 16, 2025
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Veterans given free access to NSW National Parks
In recognition of those who’ve served our country, the NSW Government will expand free vehicle access to national parks in NSW to all Commonwealth Veteran Card holders. The...
Jun 16, 2025
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Greater Shepparton’s Tatura Skate Park officially opens
Greater Shepparton City Council has advised that construction of the new Tatura Skate Park is now complete (ahead of schedule) and ready to be enjoyed. The design and...
Jun 14, 2025
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Strategy launched for Great Ocean Road Regional Trails to boost tourism
The Great Ocean Road is home to some of Victoria's most spectacular natural and cultural assets from the cascading waterfalls of the Otways to the rugged coastline of the Great...
Jun 13, 2025
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Melton Botanic Garden playspace secures landscape design award for nature play elements
Melton City Council has advised that it has secured a Landscape Architecture Award for its innovative nature-based playspace in the Melton Botanic Garden. The award was won in...
Jun 13, 2025
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City of Darwin continues to deliver enhanced and safer play spaces
As part of the ongoing Playground Revitalisation Program, City of Darwin is continuing its delivery of enhanced and safer play spaces, with several playground projects recently...
Jun 12, 2025
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Immersive Lightscape experience returns to Perth’s Kings Park with new trail and installations
Internationally acclaimed after-dark experience – Lightscape – is returning to Perth’s Kings Park for a third year with a brand-new trail design and more than 20 stunning...
Jun 11, 2025
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Wellness activities among community space activators sought for Geelong Gardens
Wellness activities, educational workshops and cultural programs are among the activities sought from individuals and community groups by the City of Greater Geelong to activate...
Jun 11, 2025
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Botanic Gardens among public spaces to secure NSW Government funding
The NSW Government has advised it will be investing $110 million in the 2025-26 Budget to revitalise and rebuild an array of public spaces – aimed at delivering enhanced and...
Jun 10, 2025
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Greater Shepparton City Council releases Goulburn River Trail Exploratory Report
Greater Shepparton City Council has released the findings of the Goulburn River Trail Exploratory Study Report outlining a preferred 46km shared-use trail route from Shepparton...
Jun 9, 2025
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Conservation graduates start regional careers with Western Australian Parks and Wildlife Service
Following a week-long orientation at Exmouth and nearby Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area, the next generation of conservation managers have commenced their careers with...
Jun 8, 2025
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South Australian Budget allocates funding to help protect the state’s environment
The wildlife rehabilitation sector, maintaining the health of River Murray and expanding a National Park at the centre of a World Heritage bid will be supported following the...
Jun 6, 2025
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Former park chiefs mark 50 Years of Victoria's Parks Act and challenge misinformation
Members of the newly formed Victorian Protected Areas Council (VPAC) recently gathered at Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Victorian...
Jun 5, 2025
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Queensland National Parks expansion includes additional 150 rangers
The Queenland Government is delivering a major expansion to protected areas across Queensland’s World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics and national parks along with an additional 150...
Jun 5, 2025
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Tasmanian community supports improving Wellington Park and securing the mountain’s future
Kunanyi / Mount Wellington is a popular landmark for both Tasmanians and visitors. Wellington Park, where it is located, offers great recreational, cultural, and environmental...
Jun 5, 2025
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Possum species thought extinct in NSW found in Kosciuszko National Park
The NSW Government’s threatened species team has discovered a Leadbeater’s Possum in Kosciuszko National Park. The species was long believed to be extinct in NSW. The...
Jun 3, 2025
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Reconstruction completed of bushfire damaged Kosciuszko heritage huts
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has advised that the rebuilding of 10 heritage huts which were destroyed by the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires in Kosciuszko National...
Jun 2, 2025
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Contract awarded for Tasmania’s Nut Walking Track accessibility improvements
Upgrades to one of North West Tasmania’s most renowned destinations is underway following the Tasmanian Government having awarded a contract to Phil Templeton Building Pty Ltd...
Jun 1, 2025
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