News: Parks
New Board members appointed for Western Australia’s Botanic Garden and Parks Authority
Western Australia’s Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, which oversees the operation of Kings Park and Bold Park will benefit from the wealth of local knowledge and experience...
Dec 15, 2022
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New community trustee boards to shape the future of Sydney’s parks
41 locals will play a greater role in the future of Sydney’s public parks as the inaugural members of Greater Sydney Parklands’ new community trustee boards. The new boards are...
Dec 15, 2022
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Australia’s newest and largest combined mountain bike and BMX facility at Western Sydney Parklands heralded a success
Australia’s newest and largest combined mountain bike and BMX facility at Western Sydney Parklands, known as Wylde, has been heralded a success by local community groups and...
Dec 14, 2022
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Funding delivers lighting for Nagambie recreation and sporting reserve
Strathbogie Shire Council, a local government area in the Hume region of north eastern Victoria, has received State Government funding for the Nagambie Recreation Reserve’s...
Dec 13, 2022
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New playground at popular Jacka Park one of many completed on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
A new playground at popular Jacka Park in Freshwater is one of many playground projects completed on Sydney’s Northern Beaches over recent years. Highlights of the new...
Dec 13, 2022
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New Brindingabba National Park protects biodiversity in NSW
A property spanning nearly 34,000 hectares in NSW has officially become a new national park, protecting a vital refuge for rare and threatened species in perpetuity. The...
Dec 12, 2022
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World renowned immersive light experience to transform Perth’s Kings Park
Perth’s Kings Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland light spectacular with the arrival of global phenomenon 'Lightscape' in June 2023. More than 190,000 tickets have...
Dec 12, 2022
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Surfacing Contractors Australia spotlights recent installations
Surfacing Contractors Australia, a leading provider of surfacing products and contracting services to the Education, Sports, Recreation, Childcare and Local Government sectors...
Dec 5, 2022
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2,500 hectares added to protect Queensland’s national and conservation parks and nature refuges
An additional 2,500 hectares across Queensland have been formally dedicated to the State’s protected areas system, including the new Broad Sound Islands Conservation Park, which...
Dec 4, 2022
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Parks
Queenslanders encouraged to explore their State’s National Parks
Queenslanders are being encouraged to explore their State’s national parks and protected areas with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) launching a competition on its...
Dec 4, 2022
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Ballarat Botanical Gardens trials sustainable gardening alternatives
City of Ballarat advise that their horticultural staff have been trialling a range of sustainable gardening alternatives at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens this year. These trial...
Dec 4, 2022
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Parks Pass to be introduced in Northern Territory in 2023
Most Northern Territory parks and reserves will require all interstate and international visitors from April 2023, to have a Parks Pass. Territorians are exempt from requiring a...
Dec 2, 2022
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Parks
City of Sydney deploys food hydrator for fertilising its green spaces
A state-of-the-art food dehydrator is being used by the City of Sydney to turn all the food waste generated in Town Hall House at 456 Kent Street into soil conditioner. The soil...
Nov 21, 2022
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Parks
Penrith City Council delivers more play spaces for Colyton residents
An upgrade of the Brooker and Day Reserve playspace in Colyton has been completed by Penrith City Council with the new playspace design developed in close consultation with the...
Nov 20, 2022
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Korea Forest Service certifies its 7th National Forest Trail
The 138km-long Daejeon Dullesan-gil Trail was recently certified as Korea's 7th National Forest Trail by the Korea Forest Service. The national forest trail is a system...
Nov 20, 2022
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South Burnett Council reveals $36 million plan for Kingaroy’s Memorial Park and swimming pool
A yarning circle, ceremonial area and bush tucker garden are among several interlocking ‘precincts’ proposed in South Burnett Regional Council’s newly draft Master Plan for the...
Nov 15, 2022
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Taliban Government bans Afghani women from parks and gyms
Afghanistan’s Taliban Government has prohibited women from access to public parks and gyms in its latest edict cracking down on women's rights and freedoms. The religious group,...
Nov 13, 2022
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Northern Territory Art Gallery contract awarded
Local company Sitzler, has been awarded an $88 million contract for the revitalisation of Darwin’s Civic and State Square precinct which includes planning and design of the...
Nov 7, 2022
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1300 hectares added to NSW National Park Estate
An additional 1,300 hectares of land has been added to the NSW national park estate to permanently protect important habitat for threatened and endangered species. The NSW...
Nov 6, 2022
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Parks
Destination NSW partners with National Parks and Wildlife Service in new tourism campaign
For the first time, a joint National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Destination NSW tourism campaign has been launched, encouraging Australians to ‘find your path’ in the...
Nov 6, 2022
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Abu Dhabi's new campaign welcomes visitors to discover experiences at their own pace
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled its latest campaign: ‘Experience Abu Dhabi. Find Your Pace’ which shares the variety of...
Nov 4, 2022
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Study looks to assess Sunshine Coast’s urban ‘heat traps’
A study is underway to find the ‘hot spots’ of the Sunshine Coast – and then use high-tech 3D modelling to inform ways to cool them down. The Cool Urban Forests project is being...
Nov 2, 2022
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Sunshine Coast Council's mobility maps wins national accolade
A project that makes it easier for people to get out and enjoy life on the Sunshine Coast has gained national recognition. Praised by the award program's judges for “creating...
Oct 26, 2022
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First board appointed for Greater Sydney Parklands Trust
The first board has been appointed for the Greater Sydney Parklands Trust, delivering on the NSW Government’s vision of Sydney as a city in a park. NSW Minister for Cities Rob...
Oct 25, 2022
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Parks