News: Parks
Ningaloo coastal reserves to be jointly managed
Recognising the importance of cultural values as well as nature-based tourism, the Western Australian Government will jointly manage the Ningaloo coastal reserves with...
Oct 24, 2022
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NSW Government encourages residents to help shape the future of open spaces
The NSW Government is encouraging residents to help shape the future of open spaces with NSW Department of Planning and Environment’s Commissioner of Open Space Fiona Morrison...
Oct 23, 2022
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Penrith City Council receives almost $30 million of WestInvest funding for two transformational projects
Penrith City Council receives almost $30 million of WestInvest funding for two transformational projects Penrith City Council has advised of its success in securing close to $30...
Oct 23, 2022
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Wollumbin National Park’s future to be guided by Aboriginal custodians
Aa Memorandum of Understanding between NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service with the Wollumbin Consultative Group will see Aboriginal custodians guide the future of Wollumbin...
Oct 20, 2022
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Penrith City Council celebrates mobile Playvan’s 40th Birthday
Penrith City Council is celebrating 40 years of its Mobile Playvan - a valuable service offering families free play sessions in parks, reserves and community facilities...
Oct 20, 2022
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Parks and Leisure Australia announces 2022 Awards of Excellence winners
Parks and Leisure Australia has presented its annual Awards of Excellence, with consultant Suzanne Suter presented with the Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award, the body’s...
Oct 19, 2022
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Mindarie Park sees rise in visits by all children including those with disabilities
Parkequip, the designers of the inclusive Mindarie Park All Abilities Playground, undertaken for Lane Cove Council, have advised of the increased usage of this popular...
Oct 19, 2022
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500 delegates attend 2022 Parks and Leisure Australia National Conference
Returning for its first face to face event in three years, Parks and Leisure Australia has welcomed more than 500 delegates to its 2022 National Conference, staged at Melbourne...
Oct 18, 2022
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Work commences on construction of Penrith’s new City Park
Work has commenced on the construction of Penrith’s new City Park with the design and features set to transform the City Centre and encourage visitation to stimulate the local...
Oct 17, 2022
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Flinders University experts call to protect Exmouth Gulf marine haven
Experts from Flinders University’s Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab (CEBEL) are warning that threatened inshore dolphins and other species need protecting from...
Oct 16, 2022
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Auckland regional parks will continue to be owned and managed by Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events (PACE) Committee has voted to approve the Regional Parks Management Plan 2022 to guide management of the regional parks...
Oct 16, 2022
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Attractions, gardens and precincts to be transformed for Sydney WorldPride 2023
Attractions, botanical gardens, and beach precincts are among the spaces contributing to Sydney’s transformation into a Rainbow City for Sydney WorldPride 2023. Organisations...
Oct 13, 2022
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Dunedin City Council seeks community input on destination playgrounds
Dunedin City Council is asking the community for input on how they would like Council to invest in destination playgrounds. Destination playgrounds are large, themed playgrounds...
Oct 12, 2022
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Waterplay’s release of 18 new Splash Pad products its biggest in years
Hitting the global market with their biggest product launch in years, Waterplay has introduced 18 new splash pad products, ranging from towering, multi-leg characters to quirky...
Oct 12, 2022
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New off-leash dog parks across Melbourne and regional Victoria offer spaces to exercise
As part of the $315 million Suburban Parks Program, the Victorian Government is delivering 31 new off-leash purpose-built dog parks across Melbourne and regional Victoria...
Oct 9, 2022
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Severe weather causes cancellation of events and closure of sporting grounds, parks and zoos across NSW and ACT
Many regions across NSW and ACT have been impacted by storms and flash flooding over the past few days resulting in the cancellation of events and closure of sporting grounds...
Oct 8, 2022
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New walking tracks and cycling links through Blue Mountains funded through WestInvest
The NSW Government’s $5 billion WestInvest Fund is delivering new dedicated walking tracks and pedestrian and cycling links connecting towns in the Blue Mountains. The projects...
Oct 7, 2022
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WestInvest to fund upgrades to community and aquatic centres, parks and sport reserves in Blacktown
The NSW Government’s $5 billion WestInvest Fund will see $34.6 million allocated to Blacktown Council for six transformational projects. $26.8 million for the Revitalisation of...
Oct 6, 2022
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The Calyx offers nature-filled event space in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
The Calyx in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney offers event planners the opportunity to immerse their guests among 20,000 plants which are on display as part of the horticulture...
Oct 6, 2022
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service need volunteers to guide tours
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is looking for volunteers ranging from teenagers to retirees to guide tours at the Copeland Tops State Conservation Area and Mountain...
Oct 5, 2022
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Ben Boyd National Park renamed ‘Beowa’ as current title has links to 'blackbirding'
After months of consultation between the NSW Government and the Aboriginal community, Ben Boyd National Park on the NSW South Coast has been renamed as Beowa National Park,...
Oct 4, 2022
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Kokoda Track Memorial Walk reopens after major storm recovery process
The popular destination 1,000 Steps, also known as the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk in Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges National Park reopens to visitors today following a big storm...
Oct 3, 2022
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Northern Territory Supreme Court rules on Director of Parks Australia damage to sacred site
The Northern Territory Supreme Court has today found the Director of Parks Australia not criminally liable for damaging a Kakadu sacred site because the Commonwealth Government...
Sep 30, 2022
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Outdoors WA encourage Western Australians to get active outside during October
Outdoors WA - the peak body for outdoor activities in Western Australia – has organised the month long event ‘Outdoors October’ which celebrates outdoor active recreation and...
Sep 29, 2022
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