News: Parks
Recreation Aotearoa celebrates New Zealand parks, play and open spaces at Awards Ceremony
New Zealand's Bay of Plenty’s TECT park, Taupo’s Great Lake Pathway and Rui Kohiti, and Upper Hutt’s Maidstone Max playground secured awards last night as Recreation Aotearoa...
Jun 23, 2022
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City of Melbourne plans for eight new off leash dog areas
With Melbourne having seen a booming population of household hounds since the start of the COVID pandemic, the City is proposing to designate eight new off leash areas for dogs...
Jun 22, 2022
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New KOMPAN outdoor spin bikes installed outside Darwin Convention Centre
Nine new state-of-the-art KOMPAN outdoor spin bikes have been installed on the grass area facing the Waterfront outside the Darwin Convention Centre. The permanent outdoor spin...
Jun 20, 2022
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New ideas trialled to activate Penrith's public spaces
Penrith City Council is piloting new, innovative ideas to activate the local streets, paths and public spaces in the heart of Kingswood. As a successful grant recipient in the...
Jun 16, 2022
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Rainforestation Nature Park Kuranda announced as global Peace Park
Award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park Kuranda has been announced as an IIPT Global Peace Park. In collaboration with SKAL International Cairns, and this week’s Australian...
Jun 16, 2022
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Hills Shire completes construction of recreational open spaces at Barry Road Reserve
Hills Shire Council advises that the final elements of Barry Road Reserve in North Kellyville are now complete and include a “kick-about play space” adjoining the existing...
Jun 15, 2022
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Asia's first AI-based mobile app launched for shark and ray fin identification to combat illegal wildlife trade
In an effort to combat illegal wildlife trade, Singapore National Parks Board, Microsoft and Conservation International have collaborated to create Asia’s first AI-powered...
Jun 15, 2022
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New ACT Government grants to foster outdoor nature play
Six local organisations have been selected to share in $39,000 to fund upgrades and initiatives encouraging young Canberrans to experience the outdoors. The grants – awarded as...
Jun 15, 2022
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Blue Mountains community feedback shapes delivery of Wentworth Falls Lake Park upgrade
Blue Mountains City Council has advised that community consultation on the current Wentworth Falls Lake Park upgrade has provided much valuable feedback that will help shape the...
Jun 14, 2022
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Works commence on first stage of Omeo Mountain Bike Trails project
Work has commenced on the first stage of Eat Gippsland’s Omeo Mountain Bike project – which will be backed by an additional $3.2 million investment from the Victorian...
Jun 13, 2022
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Queensland national park plan to protect Waanyi culture
Queensland’s Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park management plan takes a cooperative approach to national park management that incorporates the important cultural knowledge of...
Jun 9, 2022
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Work commences on expansion of Geraldton Cycling Network
Construction of Western Australia’s $4.24 million Geraldton Cycling Network Expansion Project is now underway with work commencing on the $220,000 Glenfield Beach Drive Shared...
Jun 7, 2022
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Hamilton City Council spends $40,000 on fixing vandalised playground
Hamilton City Council has revealed that spent more than $40,000 fixing and securing Dominion Park playground in Nawton in the last year. In the last three months, $25,000 has...
Jun 7, 2022
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Australian Walking Company awarded tender for new outback experience in Watarrka National Park
The Northern Territory Government and Traditional Owners aim to bring a new outback hiking experience to life in the Northern Territory’s Watarrka National Park - nestled in the...
Jun 6, 2022
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Mooloolaba Festival to celebrate opening of Sunshine Coast’s newest beachfront parkland
As the final pieces of the Northern Parkland’s adventure playground - the impressive ‘Pandanus Towers’ and slides, were crane lifted into place today, a Mooloolaba Foreshore...
Jun 5, 2022
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City of Greater Shepparton leads the world in planting largest number of trees for One Tree Per Child initiative
The City of Greater Shepparton has reached a global milestone, planting more than 100,000 plants and trees - the largest number of trees in the world - as part of the One Tree...
Jun 3, 2022
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Lotterywest funding allows complete construction of mountain bike trails in Fremantle’s Booyeembara Park
An $800,000 grant from Lotterywest has provided funding for the City of Fremantle to complete the construction of mountain bike trails in Booyeembara Park in one go, rather than...
Jun 2, 2022
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15 new Aboriginal rangers to protect South Australia’s parks and wildlife
The South Australian Government will employ 15 new Aboriginal rangers to work in national parks across the state as part of a $5 million State Budget initiative aimed at...
Jun 1, 2022
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Western Australian National Parks to be made more accessible for people with disability
A new $2 million initiative - Accessible Parks WA - is set to improve disability access in Western Australia’s national parks and across its conservation estate. Accessible...
May 31, 2022
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Bald Hill project receives funding for all-abilities trail at the summit
Following the completion of Stage 2 of the Bald Hill 1000+ steps project, the Victorian Government has announced $2.1 funding support from the Budget 2022/23 for delivering the...
May 31, 2022
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Theatres and parks to become more accessible in Parramatta
The City of Parramatta is finalising its new plan to make Parramatta more welcoming, inclusive and accessible for everyone – including people with a disability, families and...
May 31, 2022
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Knox City Council beautifies streetscapes
Knox City Council are beautifying local streetscapes and enhancing amenities to support business activation. Council received $300,000 through the COVID Safe Outdoor Activation...
May 30, 2022
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Rockingham Youth Centre secures PLAWA excellence award
The Rockingham Youth Centre (RYC) has secured the Community Facility of the Year Award at the 2022 Parks and Leisure Australia Western Australia (PLAWA) Awards of Excellence....
May 30, 2022
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Queenslanders invited to comment on major smoking law reforms
Coinciding with 'World No Tobacco Day' (31st May), and in an important step to strengthen Queensland’s anti-smoking efforts, Queenslanders are being invited to provide their...
May 30, 2022
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