News: Parks
Te Araroa Wellington Trust looks for two new trustees to govern Wellington section of the trail
Te Araroa Wellington Trust is currently looking for two new trustees to help govern the section of the Te Araroa trail that runs from near Levin to Wellington’s South Coast. Te...
Apr 28, 2022
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Warlibirri National Park created through Western Australian Government Parks initiative
The Western Australian Government has announced the creation of the Warlibirri National Park, a milestone under the State’s Plan for Our Parks initiative with Traditional Owners...
Apr 28, 2022
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Blue Mountains National Park precincts to receive $3.2 million upgrades
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is to begin upgrading two major precincts in Blue Mountains National Park with work to improve facilities at the Conservation Hut...
Apr 28, 2022
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North Keppel Island Environmental Education Centre renamed to respect Indigenous history
North Keppel Island Environmental Education Centre has been renamed Konomie Island Environmental Education Centre in honour of the island’s traditional Indigenous name. Local...
Apr 27, 2022
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Construction to begin on new Cochrane Park Skate Park in Koo Wee Rup
Cardinia Shire Council has advised that construction is set to begin next week on the new Cochrane Park Skate Park in Koo Wee Rup. The skate park has been designed and will be...
Apr 25, 2022
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Melbourne’s revamped Enterprize Park opens
Marking the first phase of the Greenline development, the new look Enterprize Park has opened to the public following major works to make the north bank of the Yarra River –...
Apr 25, 2022
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City of Sydney spotlights civic spaces bearing witness to First World War
To mark ANZAC Day, City of Sydney has spotlighted a number of civic spaces bearing witness to the First World War which include its Moore Park Cricket Association Memorial...
Apr 25, 2022
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Queensland Parks Rangers call for improved visitor behaviour
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is calling for improved visitor behaviour this Anzac Day long weekend having issued 21 fines over the Easter weekend in the Lockyer Valley...
Apr 22, 2022
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Western Australian Budget includes funding to expand Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program
The Western Australian 2022-23 State Budget will include $11 million of new funding for the enhancement and management of the Murujuga National Park which will also see an...
Apr 22, 2022
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Dungog Shire Council continues development of its 10-year Open Space and Recreation Plan
Dungog Shire Council is continuing the development of its 10-year Open Space and Recreation Plan, which covers council-owned and managed land that provides parks, open space,...
Apr 21, 2022
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Northern Territory Government calls for public feedback on draft Parks Masterplan
A draft plan that outlines a significant 30-year management model of the Northern Territory Government’s 85 parks and reserves is now open for the final round of public comment....
Apr 20, 2022
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Construction commences on new dedicated dog park in South Yarra
The City of Stonnington has advised that construction has started on a new dedicated dog park in South Yarra - the first of its kind in the City and a big win for dogs and the...
Apr 13, 2022
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Recreation Aotearoa recognises outstanding industry professionals in national awards ceremony
Recreation Aotearoa recognises outstanding industry professionals in national awards ceremony Top performers in New Zealand’s recreation industry have been recognised at the...
Apr 11, 2022
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Australia’s latest high-end eco-resort opens adjacent to Blue Mountains National Park
Phase one of Chalets at Blackheath - Australia’s latest high-end eco-resort – is now open and is situated on 17 acres of bushland immediately adjacent to the UNESCO...
Apr 7, 2022
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New herbarium opens at the Australian Botanic Garden in Mount Annan
A new state-of-the-art herbarium facility has recently opened at the Australian Botanic Garden in Mount Annan and will house more than one million plant specimens kept for...
Apr 6, 2022
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Eighth national park created by Western Australian Government
The long-awaited Mungada Ridge National Park is the eighth national park to be created by the Western Australian Government with the area home to ancient rock formations, known...
Mar 31, 2022
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Conservationists plan to reintroduce platypuses to Sydney’s Royal National Park
Researchers from UNSW Sydney have confirmed the likely disappearance of platypuses from Sydney’s Royal National Park, based on results of recent environmental DNA (eDNA)....
Mar 29, 2022
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Upgrade to Auckland’s historic Myers Park aims to revitalise city centre
Upgrades to Auckland’s popular and historic Myers Park will begin in April, with the upgrade part of a wider programme of work happening to revitalise the midtown area and...
Mar 29, 2022
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Community feedback contributes to construction decisions on Blue Gums to Eildon Recreational Trail
The community feedback Murrindindi Shire Council received on its plans for the Blue Gums to Eildon Recreational Trail have contributed to constuction decisions. Murrindindi...
Mar 27, 2022
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Recreation Aotearoa names Michele Frey as new Chair
Recreation Aotearoa ha announced that Michele Frey, Director - Liveable Communities at Gisborne District Council, has taken on the role of Chair of the Association, replacing...
Mar 24, 2022
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Nearly half of Kakadu National Park returned to Aboriginal traditional owners
An historic ceremony taking place today sees the official handing back of nearly half of Kakadu National Park to Aboriginal traditional owners. The handbacks come after a long...
Mar 24, 2022
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Tender award for Williamina Sports Ground in Narangba features a green boost
Moreton Bay Regional Council has awarded a $790,000 tender to local company Auzcon IP Pty Ltd to give Williamina Sports Ground in Narangba a green boost by building a new...
Mar 23, 2022
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Wellington businesses encouraged to create parklets in CBD
Wellington businesses looking to create more outdoor space for dining or socialising are being encouraged by Wellington City Council to explore the possibility of transforming...
Mar 23, 2022
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Queensland communities offered funding to help rehabilitate National Parks
Queensland community organisations with a passion for conservation are being encouraged to seek funding for projects to help rehabilitate many of the flood impacted areas within...
Mar 20, 2022
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