News: Parks
Lower Blue Mountains to have its first accessible bushland track
As part of a $2 million upgrade, the lower Blue Mountains is set to have a fully accessible bushland track from Lapstone Zig Zag Walking Track to Siding Lookout, opening up the...
Sep 24, 2021
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Consultation underway on new marine park for Western Australia’s south coast
The Western Australian Government's ‘Plan for Our Parks’ initiative has opened consultation on a proposed marine park for the State’s south coast - extending from Bremer Bay...
Sep 24, 2021
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Community input invited on Shoalhaven Heads erosion prevention strategies
With significant erosion occurring at Shoalhaven Heads impacted by the recent hazardous ocean conditions, Shoalhaven City Council is preparing Coastal Management Programs (CMPs)...
Sep 23, 2021
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Marine conservationists partner with Indigenous Rangers to rescue endangered sawfish
The Australian Marine Conservation Society has partnered with the Northern Land Council’s Malak Malak Rangers, and Charles Darwin University (CDU) to support a long-running and...
Sep 23, 2021
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New playspace at Stamford Park designed to co-exist with wetlands
An adventure play precinct built as part of the redevelopment of Stamford Park Parklands – an expansion of the Melbourne Water wetlands – has been sensitively designed to...
Sep 23, 2021
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Visitor centre to be constructed at Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens
Construction of a new Biodiversity Visitor Centre is being planned for the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, adding to the city’s tourism assets and expanding the appeal of...
Sep 22, 2021
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KOMPAN Australia names new Managing Director
Industry-leading playground and outdoor fitness equipment manufacture KOMPAN has announced the appointment of Justin Edwards as its new Managing Director for Australia. Regarded...
Sep 21, 2021
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Sydney’s Northern Beaches plan for crowd management as COVID restrictions ease
With COVID restrictions anticipated to be easing in the coming months, Northern Beaches Council has released a plan to manage crowds and maximise public safety in public open...
Sep 21, 2021
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Cathedral Square site in Christchurch temporarily transformed into urban park
A prominent vacant site in Christchurch’s Cathedral Square has been temporarily transformed into an urban park by its owner, Surja Yang, of Emerald Development Limited, to make...
Sep 21, 2021
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Sydney Football Stadium redevelopment to see car parking moved from Moore Park’s grass
The development of a new ‘village precinct’ and carpark adjacent to the rebuilt Sydney Football Stadium will see car parking will be moved away from grass areas at Moore Park....
Sep 20, 2021
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Invercargill City Council partners with iwi to protect forest and support jobs
A groundbreaking new partnership between Iwi and the Invercargill City Council is set to support job growth, training and address climate change. The Council and the Te Tapu o...
Sep 19, 2021
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Maritime heritage and skate culture converge at Sunshine Coast’s beachside park at Dicky Beach
A $1.6 million upgrade of the Dicky Beach precinct by the Sunshine Coast Council is proving popular with its combination of public amenities, a new skate park and recognition of...
Sep 19, 2021
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ACT park rangers trial electric tools and e-bikes
Rangers at ACT’s Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve are trialling new electric tools and e-bikes to carry out work more easily while reducing carbon emissions. The new electric...
Sep 16, 2021
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City of Darwin looks for sustainable research projects to help improve urban forest
City of Darwin has opened its Climate Change and Environment Research Grants recognising that sustainable and innovative research projects are needed from organisations to help...
Sep 15, 2021
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Department of Conservation reports Lake Manapouri DOC huts vandalised
New Zealand’s Department of Conservation (DoC) has advised that Shallow Bay Hut located in Fiordland National Park and Lake Manapouri area in New Zealand’s Fiordland region has...
Sep 14, 2021
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Volunteers and government agencies help Eastern Barred Bandicoot conservation status change from extinct to endangered
Victoria’s Eastern Barred Bandicoot, while still endangered, has been brought back from the brink of extinction with the change in status for the nocturnal species − decimated...
Sep 14, 2021
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Randwick Council continues to offer pop-up pedal parks
Randwick Council’s popular temporary pedal parks at Clovelly Beach car park and Chifley Sports Reserve car park installed at the start of June this year will remain in place...
Sep 13, 2021
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NSW National Parks set target of zero extinctions of species
NSW National Parks are setting a target of zero extinctions under an historic National Parks plan to declare 221 sites as Assets of Intergenerational Significance (AIS) across...
Sep 8, 2021
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Campaign launched to promote Rockhampton’s mountain bike trails
Advance Rockhampton, Rockhampton Regional Council’s Economic Development arm, has launched its latest promotional campaign including a new video featuring the region’s two...
Sep 8, 2021
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Study proves feasibility of proposed multi-day walking experience in Tasmania's Tyndall Range
A study into a new overnight experience in the Tyndall Range on Tasmania’s West Coast has shown the proposal to be feasible and will deliver a new multi-day walking experience....
Sep 6, 2021
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Revitalisation of the Nepean River showcased through online interactive map
A new online interactive map developed by Penrith City Council showcases the ongoing revitalisation of the Nepean River, and helps residents and visitors discover everything to...
Sep 6, 2021
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Platypus returns to The Royal National Park after more than 50 year absence
Following its absence for over half a century, the iconic platypus is set to make its return to Australia’s first National Park - The Royal National Park - just south of Sydney....
Sep 5, 2021
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Dubbo’s Victoria Park upgrades and reconfigures its play space
As part of the Victoria Park Masterplan, Dubbo Regional Council will strategically be relocating the play space to the centre of the park, alongside the Dubbo Aquatic Leisure...
Sep 2, 2021
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Bands in the Park series returns to Darwin
City of Darwin is bringing back the free Band in the Park Sunday Series with the Arafura Wind Ensemble performing for people to enjoy throughout September and early October. The...
Sep 2, 2021
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