News: Parks
More than 360,000 hectares of Queensland’s Cape York returned to traditional owners
A special ceremony held today between Traditional Owners and the Queensland Government marked the handing back of more than 362,000 hectares of land on Australia’s Cape York...
Sep 6, 2022
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Penrith City Council partners with Destination NSW to launch new visitor campaign
Penrith City Council has collaborated with Destination NSW to launch a new consumer marketing campaign aimed at attracting visitors back to Penrith. The highly targeted campaign...
Sep 4, 2022
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Cringila Hills Mountain Bike Park expands offerings to include skills playground
Wollongong City Council has advised that the new mountain bike skills playground at Cringila Hills Mountain Bike Park in now open with the facility expansion including mountain...
Sep 4, 2022
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G’day Group adds to its leadership team to pursue diversification opportunities
Australia’s largest regional accommodation provider, the G’day Group, has appointed Ben Simons to the newly created Chief Strategy Officer role and Stella Thredgold as a...
Sep 4, 2022
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Lithgow Council challenged by vandalism and littering in parks and playgrounds
Lithgow Council has recently been struggling to respond to ongoing vandalism, illegal dumping of rubbish and carelessness within their public parks and open spaces. Lithgow...
Sep 1, 2022
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Pippita Rail Trail to improve access to parklands and open space in Cumberland City
With Cumberland City Council having secured $770,000 in funding for the Pippita Rail Trail, thousands of residents will soon have improved access to parklands and open spaces...
Aug 31, 2022
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Parks Victoria releases draft designs for Hotham Alpine Crossing track
Draft designs for the extended Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing track have been released by Parks Victoria for consultation. The draft designs offer hikers more options to cross...
Aug 31, 2022
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New Mountain Bike trails contribute to rising popularity of Western Australia’s national parks
Western Australia's latest 'trail towns', Dwellingup and Collie, are attracting large numbers of visitors following the construction of exciting new mountain bike adventure...
Aug 31, 2022
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Murrindindi Shire Council reveals final plans for Eildon Splash and Skate Park
Murrindindi Shire Council, situated in north-eastern Victoria, has presented final designs for the Eildon Splash and Skate Park and has invited the community to provide feedback...
Aug 30, 2022
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South Australian Government invites community feedback on draft management plan for Yorke Peninsula parks
South Australian Government invites community feedback on draft management plan for Yorke Peninsula parks The South Australian Department for Environment and Water in...
Aug 30, 2022
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Ballarat CBD green spaces enhanced by outdoor dining pods
Ballarat’s CBD green spaces have been enhanced with 12 outdoor dining pods aiming to attract more people to the area by creating a comfortable space for people to enjoy food and...
Aug 29, 2022
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Upgrades to St Johns and Neate Parks enhance play inclusivity in Blue Mountains
Significant upgrades to St. Johns and Neate Parks are improving accessibility and enhancing play inclusivity in the Blue Mountains region. The focus of the upgrades to St Johns...
Aug 28, 2022
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Western Australian Government amends CALM Act to support Traditional Owners in management of marine reserves
With the Western Australian Government having amended the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 (CALM Act), Traditional Owners - through an Aboriginal body corporate as the...
Aug 27, 2022
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AMCS fears for wildlife after Federal Government agrees to oil and gas exploration in marine parks
The Australian Marine Conservation Society is deeply concerned for marine wildlife following the recently elected Federal Government’s release of huge swathes of Commonwealth...
Aug 25, 2022
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Everlasting Kings Park Festival returns in 2022 to celebrate Western Australia’s flora
Everlasting Kings Park Festival returns in 2022 running from 16th – 30th September and celebrating the flora of Western Australia blossoming across the State and the thousands...
Aug 23, 2022
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Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers disgusted by illegal rubbish dumping
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers were disgusted by the amount of rubbish they found during a recent clean-up of bushland at the base of the Burra Range Lookout,...
Aug 23, 2022
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Community Assembly guides new Open Space Strategy for the Macedon Ranges Shire
Recommendations put forward by an Open Space Community Assembly are being closely reviewed for inclusion in the draft Open Space Strategy for the Macedon Ranges Shire. Towns and...
Aug 23, 2022
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Plan to transform Sydney's Central Station into vibrant destination
An ambitious NSW Government plan to reimagine Sydney's Central Station, with a hub of shops, restaurants, office space and housing constructed over the rail corridor has been...
Aug 22, 2022
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Queenstown’s Marine Parade upgrade to improve access and connection
Queenstown Lakes District Council has advised that work to enhance Marine Parade and improve public access and connection between Queenstown’s town centre, lakefront, and Te...
Aug 22, 2022
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New floodlights at Logan’s Beenleigh BMX facility create brighter and safer environment
New floodlights installed at Logan City Council’s multi-million-dollar redeveloped BMX freestyle and skate park - Beenleigh’s Doug Larsen Park – fully illuminate the facility...
Aug 20, 2022
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$5 million Broadwater Parklands Play Attraction officially opens
The $5 million Broadwater Parklands Play Attraction has officially opened spanning 5,000 square metres and including a four-level spiral tower and interactive play equipment...
Aug 17, 2022
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New camping area planned for Alligator Creek visitor precinct in Townsville
A new camping area is to be located near the Alligator Creek visitor precinct in Bowling Green Bay National Park, near Townsville, with enough separation to enhance the natural...
Aug 17, 2022
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New two-storey playground to open at Logan Reserve
The Logan community can celebrate the opening of a new adventure playground at Stoneleigh Reserve Park this Saturday 20th August with the upgrade to the Park including a...
Aug 17, 2022
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Tasmanian Walking Company launches Walk+ Collection
Tasmanian Walking Company has launched its 2022/23 Walk+ Collection – designed in collaboration with some of Australia’s most inspirational leaders the program targets...
Aug 17, 2022
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