News: Parks
National Geographic recognises Adelaide as a top sustainable destination city
The latest National Geographic Traveller has named Adelaide as one of the world’s best sustainable destinations for 2022 - one of only two Australian destinations to feature....
Nov 30, 2021
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New Sydney CBD walking trail planned to connect major tourism locations and attractions
Plans are being developed by the NSW Government to create an urban walking trail stretching along Sydney’s Harbour foreshore from Lady Macquarie’s Chair, past the Opera House...
Nov 30, 2021
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Phillip Island Little Penguin Parade celebrates 100 Year Milestone
Phillip Island Nature Park and the very popular little penguins − were put on the map as a must-see experience 100 years ago. Locals began gathering casually on the Summerland...
Nov 30, 2021
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Decade-long campaign sees Munga-Thirri-Simpson Desert declared Australia's largest national park
Following a decade-long campaign to protect the area from exploration by fossil fuel companies, the Munga-Thirri-Simpson desert has been declared Australia’s largest ever...
Nov 29, 2021
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Parks and Leisure Australia recognise Nick Cox for long term support
Celebrating the achievements of the parks and recreation industry, Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) has announced its 2021 Awards of Excellence winners, with Belgravia Leisure...
Nov 25, 2021
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New play attraction to spiral above Gold Coast’s Broadwater Parklands
As part of a $5 million upgrade to replace existing play equipment in the northern precinct of the Broadwater Parklands, a new play attraction will feature a four-level spiral...
Nov 24, 2021
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Fremantle’s Walyalup Koort playground inspired by industrial and maritime heritage
Fremantle’s colourful new Walyalup Koort playground will officially open on Friday with the playground having been inspired by Fremantle’s industrial and maritime heritage and...
Nov 24, 2021
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Newcastle trials new sustainable technology for the city’s raingardens
The City of Newcastle is trialling new sustainable technology to maintain the health of the city’s garden beds with the technology aimed at improving cleanliness of stormwater...
Nov 24, 2021
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Innovative use of green reserve delivers new outdoor pop-up summer venue for Sydney
As a direct response to the COVID restrictions affecting the live music and events industries in NSW, Australian live music industry stalwarts Architects of Entertainment have...
Nov 23, 2021
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Christchurch community encouraged to explore parks and walking trails not previously visited
With this week being New Zealand’s national - 'Get Outdoors Week' - Christchurch City Council is encouraging its community to explore parks and trails beyond their...
Nov 23, 2021
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Toowoomba Escarpment open space upgrade project sees works completed at Meewah and Redwood Park
Toowoomba Regional Council’s ongoing improvements to its landmark escarpment parks are continuing to progress with Council recently delivering $100,000 of works to enhance...
Nov 22, 2021
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Mooloolaba Boardwalk and Parkland Project secures National horticultural award
The Mooloolaba Boardwalk and Parkland Project has been awarded for its excellence and environmental responsibility in design by the Australian Institute of Horticulture Inc...
Nov 17, 2021
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NSW national park to be get new name after study shows current title's links to 'blackbirding'
A national park on the NSW far south coast is to be renamed over links to slavery-related practice of 'blackbirding'. Ben Boyd National Park, south of Eden, is currently named...
Nov 13, 2021
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160 kilometre Grampians Peak Trail opened in western Victoria
A new 160 kilometre hiking trail running the length in Victoria’s Grampians National Park will be open to the public from tomorrow. Looking to meet growing demand for multi-day...
Nov 12, 2021
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South Australian Government funding to activate nature and heritage-based tourism initiatives
South Australia tourism destinations are anticipating being able to deliver new specialty tours, pop-up and seasonal experiences and events with the new $550,000 round in State...
Nov 9, 2021
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City of Stirling's Bina Parkland secures national Landscape Architecture award
City of Stirling's Bina Parkland development in the Perth suburb of Balga has been recognised by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture (AILA), with Ecoscape - who...
Nov 9, 2021
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Works to start on multi-sport pavilion at City of Monash’s Mulgrave Reserve
The City of Monash has advised that construction is set to begin on an upgraded multi-sport pavilion at Mulgrave Reserve at Wheeler’s Hill in south east Melbourne with the new...
Nov 7, 2021
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Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens sees return of ‘The Wind in the Willows’ interactive family experience
Australian Shakespeare Company founder and Artist Director, Glenn Elston returns Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story ‘The Wind in the Willows’ to the stage at Melbourne’s Royal...
Nov 6, 2021
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NSW National Parks commit to net zero in seven years
The release of the NPWS Carbon Positive Plan will make the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) the first national parks agency in Australia to commit to being carbon...
Nov 5, 2021
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Wollongong Council opens its first Mountain Bike park
Wollongong Council’s first Mountain Bike park has opened with Cringila Hills Recreation Park offering riders new purpose-built trails, with almost 12 kms of trails to explore....
Nov 4, 2021
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New infrastructure installed to protect ancient petroglyphs at Ewaninga
A new viewing platform and boardwalk have been installed at Napwerte/Ewaninga Conservation reserve south of Alice Springs, enabling visitors to have an optimal view of the...
Nov 2, 2021
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World Urban Parks announces partnership with International horticultural producers to promote greener cities
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and World Urban Parks (WUP) have announced the signing of a statement of collaboration that formalises their...
Oct 31, 2021
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Scenic Rim the only Australian destination included in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022
Queensland’s Scenic Rim has been named by global travel authority Lonely Planet as one of the top destinations to visit in 2022 and is being touted to become one of Australia’s...
Oct 27, 2021
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Auckland Council Green Bond offers raises $300 million
Auckland Council’s retail Green Bond offer last week has raised $300 million, seeing the Council surpass $1 billion in funds raised through the sustainable finance framework....
Oct 27, 2021
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