News: Parks
Significant restoration project completed on Castle Hill Heritage Park
A significant project to restore the Blue Gum High Forest within Castle Hill Heritage Park has been completed by the NSW Environmental Trust in collaboration with The Hills...
Sep 28, 2022
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Kakadu National Park’s Cahills Crossing viewing area reopens
The viewing site at one of Australia’s best known crocodile spotting sites and a major tourist attraction - Kakadu National Park’s Cahills Crossing – reopens today following a...
Sep 28, 2022
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Central Coast Council invites community input on plan for Gosford to become major waterfront city
Central Coast Council is inviting community consultation on a new concept plan to reimagine Gosford’s waterfront as not only a major opportunity for the city’s renewal but also...
Sep 27, 2022
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New Chief Executive appointed for Greater Sydney Parklands
Joshua French has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Greater Sydney Parklands Trust. French has been with Western Sydney Parklands and more recently, Greater...
Sep 26, 2022
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Bundaberg Botanic Gardens boardwalk set for upgrade
Bundaberg Regional Council has announced that a new and improved structure made from upcycled plastic materials will soon replace the existing boardwalk at the Bundaberg Botanic...
Sep 26, 2022
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Global Botanic Gardens Congress opens in Melbourne
Coinciding with the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria’s 175th anniversary, the Global Botanic Gardens Congress has opened in Melbourne. With the theme Influence and Action: Botanic...
Sep 25, 2022
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Chaffey Park Masterplan review to ensure venue meets needs of existing user groups
Mildura Rural City Council has identified eight key action priorities as part of the 2022 Chaffey Park Masterplan Review including modifications to the existing Chaffey Park...
Sep 22, 2022
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City of Casey adopts Wilson Botanic Park master plan
The City of Casey, situated in the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, has endorsed the Wilson Botanic Park Master Plan 2022, which sets the vision, objectives and...
Sep 22, 2022
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Our City Canopy project to enhance Hobart’s urban forest
The City of Hobart is to fast-track its Urban Street Tree Strategy with the new Our City Canopy project. The project has been conceived by philanthropist couple Douglas and...
Sep 20, 2022
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BigBelly Smart Solar Bins installed in Jindabyne
Snowy Monaro Regional Council has installed BigBelly Bins at high traffic hotspot areas in Jindabyne’s Banjo Paterson Park and the Claypits area at the lake foreshore. These...
Sep 19, 2022
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G’day Group bolsters NSW portfolio with acquisition of Narooma holiday park
The acquisition of Beachfront Camping and Cottages Narooma, has seen Australia’s largest regional accommodation provider, the G’day Group, bolster its portfolio of holiday parks...
Sep 19, 2022
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Christchurch recreational park protected by Attentis fire detection sensors
One of Christchurch’s most popular recreational spots - Waitākiri Bottle Lake Forest Park - is now protected by New Zealand’s first environmental sensing and early fire...
Sep 18, 2022
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Works commence to expand Wollongong’s outdoor dining opportunities
Wollongong City Council has expanded its outdoor dining trial to lower Crown Street and to create a walkable outdoor dining spine through the CBD. Council has been supporting an...
Sep 16, 2022
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Development plan approved for popular Christchurch aquatic reserve
A reserve management plan and a long-term development plan have been adopted for Roto Kohatu Reserve - one of Christchurch’s most popular spots for water sports situated on the...
Sep 15, 2022
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Inclusive playground and waterplay area form centrepiece of Newcastle's Harbour Foreshore Masterplan
A draft masterplan for Newcastle's harbourside precinct reveals Foreshore Park will become home to the city's largest playground with the flagship Livvi’s Place inclusive...
Sep 14, 2022
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Draft concept plans for new youth recreation area at Tweed Heads open for feedback
Tweed Shire Council advises that with construction of the Tweed’s new inclusive play space in Goorimahbah – Place of Stories underway at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, their focus is...
Sep 13, 2022
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Marie Bashir Park's proposed playground equipment aims to ensure inclusivity
Narrandera Shire Council, situated in the Riverina region of south-western New South Wales, has been awarded $75,000 as part of the final round of the NSW Government’s Everyone...
Sep 13, 2022
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NZ Transport Agency funding supports Christchurch in making streets safer and more welcoming
Christchurch City Council has advised that two of its projects aimed at making streets safer and more people-friendly have won funding support from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport...
Sep 12, 2022
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Harald Falge Park upgrade includes new playgrounds, multicourt and lighting
Cairns Regional Council has advised that a bold community vision for Harald Falge Park in Manunda is taking shape with two new playgrounds installed, a multi-purpose sporting...
Sep 11, 2022
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New nature reserves created in Western Australia’s South-West region to protect threatened species
The Western Australian Government has created new nature reserves in the state’s South-West region to protect a wealth of native animals including threatened species such as...
Sep 9, 2022
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Christchurch City Council prepares for higher workloads for parks and sports field maintenance
With more than 1200 parks and gardens to look after across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Council has advised that the record-breaking wet winter could lead...
Sep 8, 2022
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Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal opens for tourism navigation
The Cangzhou city downtown section of the world's oldest and longest man-made river, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, has been opened to navigation for tourism activities....
Sep 7, 2022
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South Australian Government reveals site for new Adelaide Aquatic Centre
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has revealed that the new aquatic and recreation facility planned to replace the ageing Adelaide Aquatic Centre will be built...
Sep 7, 2022
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NSW Government spotlights the achievements of its rewilding project
The NSW Government has spotlighted the achievements of its rewilding projects – coinciding with today being commemorated across Australia as National Threatened Species Day. 10...
Sep 7, 2022
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