News: Parks
Australia's Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands declared one of the world’s largest marine sanctuaries
Conservationists have welcomed the Federal Government’s declaration of two new marine parks off Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, which together form one of the...
Mar 19, 2022
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Upgrades underway on Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens
The Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens in Daylesford, Victoria is undergoing upgrades to protect the gardens’ 19th century heritage while ensuring it is equipped with modern facilities...
Mar 19, 2022
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Murray River Adventure Trail closer to completion
With Parks Victoria having engaged consultants to plan and design a priority section, the new Murray River Adventure Trail - a long-distance walking, cycling and water-based...
Mar 17, 2022
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NT Major Events supports return of Pop-Up Parks series to Alice Springs
The popular Pop-Up Parks series returns to Alice Springs this year, providing opportunities for families to connect for some free fun in the great outdoors. The first takes...
Mar 17, 2022
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Dunedin’s hosting of 17th World Leisure Congress rescheduled to December 2023
The World Leisure Organisation has advised that the 17th World Leisure Congress, due to be held in Dunedin, has been rescheduled to 11th to 15th December 2023. Originally...
Mar 17, 2022
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Penrith City Council switches off lights in support of Earth Hour
Penrith City Council is supporting Earth Hour by turning off non-essential lighting at its facilities across the LGA and is also encouraging their community to join them in...
Mar 16, 2022
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Replas recycled picnic tables to be installed in Melbourne parks
The Victorian Government’s $21 million Urban Parks Active Wellbeing Program is funding the installation of new picnic tables made from recycled plastic in a number of parks...
Mar 16, 2022
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Rangers and volunteers mobilise to clean up national and marine parks following recent floods
Hundreds of rangers and volunteers have mobilised to clean up Queensland’s national and marine parks and re-ignite the state’s eco-tourism industry after large swathes of the...
Mar 13, 2022
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Greater Hamilton Volcanic Trail Masterplan adopted to promote and preserve environment and heritage
Southern Grampians Shire Council has adopted the Greater Hamilton Volcanic Trail Masterplan providing strategic direction on Council’s vision for the development of the local...
Mar 11, 2022
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Ballarat Begonia Festival celebrates 70th anniversary with opening of Fernery
The Ballarat Begonia Festival is celebrating its 70th year from today until Sunday 20th March 2022 with markets, live music, children’s activities and the opening of the...
Mar 10, 2022
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New Zealand Government’s Jobs for Nature programme supports new Eco-sanctuary
The New Zealand Government’s Mahi mō te Taiao/Jobs for Nature programme is supporting the delivery of a new 2700 hectare inland island sanctuary – ‘The Pōkākā Eco-sanctuary’ for...
Mar 10, 2022
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Logan City Council begins restoring playgrounds and park trails impacted by recent floods
With more than 230 of Logan City’s 958 parks flooded or affected by the recent extensive rain, Council has now commenced a recovery program to restore playgrounds, facilities,...
Mar 9, 2022
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Northern Territory Parks Pass to be introduced in 2023 for National and International visitors
Northern Territory Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has released the structure of fees for the Parks Pass, which will be introduced in 2023. The introduction...
Mar 8, 2022
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Redevelopment of Hobart Showgrounds to create a vibrant hub of retail, regular events and entertainment
The final $42.15 million funding agreement for the redevelopment of Hobart Showgrounds between the Tasmanian Government and Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania to deliver a...
Mar 5, 2022
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Australia’s largest annual heritage event to inspire curiosity
Australia’s largest annual heritage event to inspire curiosity Held across NSW from 1st April to 31st May, the Australian Heritage Festival 2022 has the theme of ‘Curiosity’ and...
Mar 3, 2022
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Penrith City Council asks for community feedback on Urban Heat Planning Controls
Penrith City Council is committed to cooling their city and reducing heat impacts from the urban environment to provide community with a liveable, active and healthy lifestyle...
Feb 28, 2022
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TECT All Terrain Park in Bay of Plenty named one of Green Flag Award top ten parks in the world
TECT All Terrain Park in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty has been named one of the Green Flag Award® top ten parks in the world. The award sets a benchmark standard for recreational...
Feb 28, 2022
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New online booking system improves Northern Territory camping experience
A new online booking system in operation from today, provides Northern Territory campers and multi-day trail walkers with access to important information including which parks...
Feb 28, 2022
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International Association of Horticultural Producers invites entries for the World Green City Awards
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) is counting down to the closing date for its World Green City Awards, the flagship initiative of its Green City...
Feb 28, 2022
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Rare tree relocated at Perth Zoo
A rare Cassia fistula has been successfully transplanted from Perth Zoo’s main lawn to make way for a new café as part of the attraction’s 20-year Master Plan. Relocating the...
Feb 24, 2022
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New Hub and upgraded playgrounds designed to keep children active in Newcastle
City of Newcastle is upgrading four playgrounds and awaiting the completion of a $1.5 million Active Hub in Federal Park – all of which should offer children in Newcastle’s west...
Feb 24, 2022
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Darwin Waterfront Corporation reveals plan for $250 million saltwater surf lagoon
The Northern Territory-owned Darwin Waterfront Corporation has revealed an ambitious plan for the precinct centred on the development of a saltwater surf wave lagoon. The...
Feb 24, 2022
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Poll confirms most Australians are protective of National Parks and reserves
A poll recently commissioned by the National Parks Australia Council confirms that the vast majority of Australians do not want to see prime protected areas like National Parks...
Feb 22, 2022
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Parks and Leisure Australia launches professional certification program
Claiming that it “continues to lead professionalism within the industry”, Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) has announced that it is bringing its Certified Parks and Leisure...
Feb 21, 2022
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