News: Parks
Global study of parks and gardens spotlights value of urban green space
An international study of parks and gardens, published in Science Advances , finds that while the city park may be an artificial ecosystem, it plays a key role in the...
Jul 11, 2021
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Wildlife protected areas to expand in Queensland
The Queensland Government is to protect more than 4,600 hectares of land for wildlife, while $500,000 will be provided to a number of property owners across the state to...
Jul 11, 2021
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Tasmania’s West Coast Council continues to deliver mountain bike trails
West Coast Council has opened its newly constructed Mt Owen Mountain Bike Trails to the public in Queenstown - with all remaining mountain trails to come on-line as completed....
Jul 11, 2021
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Yackandandah Creek master plan to guide recreation facility developments
A new master plan for Yackandandah Creek in eastern Victoria aims to assist in the development of new and upgraded facilities in the state forest for the benefit of the local...
Jul 7, 2021
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Melbourne’s green spaces to benefit from new funding for Parks and Reserves Trust
Some of Melbourne’s most popular parks and reserves, including the Royal Botanic Gardens at Cranbourne and Melbourne, are to benefit from $14.22 million funding having been...
Jul 6, 2021
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Otium Planning Group extends Generate Network Australia for another three years
Otium Planning Group has announced the renewal of their partnership with Parks and Leisure Australia to support the Generate Network Australia for a further three years. The...
Jul 5, 2021
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Hills Shire adventure playground upgrade completed at Turon Avenue Reserve
The Hills Shire playground at Turon Avenue Reserve in Baulkham Hills has been transformed into a vibrant play space with adventure equipment including a new play unit, swings,...
Jul 5, 2021
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Tasman National Park upgrades enhance visitor experience
The completion of several projects and upgrades at Tasman National Park will enhance the visitor experience to one of Tasmania’s most picturesque tourist destinations. In...
Jul 4, 2021
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Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens Development Plan underway
Stage one of the Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens Development Plan has commenced with the multi-stage project aiming to improve public safety and wayfinding in the area while...
Jul 3, 2021
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South Australia’s national parks attract record visitor numbers
South Australia’s national parks are reporting elevated attendances with more than 220,000 visitors having booked to camp in or visit national parks across the state from...
Jul 1, 2021
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Kakadu reopens two of its renowned tourism destinations
Two of Kakadu’s world-renowned tourism destinations – Ubirr and Jim Jim Falls – have reopened just as the Kakadu National Park’s peak season begins. Ubirr boasts some of the...
Jun 30, 2021
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Lake Macquarie budget places focus on lifestyle and wellbeing
Lake Macquarie City Council has advised that over the next 12 months, an investment of $365 million will be made through its Operational Plan 2021-2022 boosting lifestyle and...
Jun 29, 2021
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First Ballarat West Growth Area active open space Djila-tjarriu officially opens
The first Ballarat West Growth Area active open space Djila-tjarriu (jilla-ja-roo – “place of play”) officially opens today with the central park consisting of four hectares of...
Jun 27, 2021
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Katherine Ultra Marathon encourages athletes of all abilities
The Northern Territory's ultra-adventure race - the Katherine Ultra Marathon – which begins at Katherine’s stunning Nitmiluk National Park on 7th August, is encouraging entries...
Jun 26, 2021
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New Yallock-Bulluk Marine and Coastal Park launches
Stretching along 40 kilometres of Victoria’s Gippsland Coast, the new Yallock-Bulluk Marine and Coastal Park was launched today with a smoking ceremony by Traditional Owners....
Jun 26, 2021
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Recreation Aotearoa Chief Executive recognised with leadership award
Recreation Aotearoa Chief Executive, Andrew Leslie’s commitment to innovation has been recognised by being awarded the prestigious C.K Doig Leadership Award this week at the New...
Jun 26, 2021
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Urban tree canopy planned for trail linking Parramatta to lower Blue Mountains
The Great West Walk - a 65-kilometre urban trail linking Parramatta to the lower Blue Mountains –will have more than 26,000 new trees planted along the walk to provide cooler...
Jun 26, 2021
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New Zealand Walking Access Commission outlines legalities of locked gates over unformed legal roads
In response to the Mahia public access dispute, New Zealand Walking Access Commission is advising that landowners cannot put gates, locked or unlocked, on unformed legal roads...
Jun 25, 2021
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Victoria’s central west gains 65,000 hectares off new National Parks and Reserves
The Victorian Government has created three new national parks in the state's central west in an attempt to protect and preserve some of the region's most precious natural areas....
Jun 24, 2021
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Grant Associates join ASPECT Studios in Melbourne’s new Southbank project
Recognised globally for designing Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, urban design practice - Grant Associates - have joined the locally based studio of design practice ASPECT...
Jun 24, 2021
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney calls for public contribution to NAIDOC Week art exhibition
As part of the 2021 NAIDOC Week celebrations, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is partnering with ANTaR, the national organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
Jun 23, 2021
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Global Wellness Institute spotlights public art and wellness trend
The Global Wellness Institute has spotlighted a new kind of architecture and design trend in which public spaces are specifically aimed at nurturing our wellbeing. The pandemic...
Jun 23, 2021
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NSW Budget allocates funds for Hunter Park sporting and entertainment precinct
City of Newcastle has welcomed the NSW Government’s budget allocation of $6.7 million for a significant urban renewal proposal to transform 63 hectares surrounding McDonald...
Jun 23, 2021
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AllTrails navigation platform helps Australians spend more time outdoors
Industry leading outdoor recreation and trail navigation platform - AllTrails - has experienced unprecedented growth as Australians look to the outdoors for mental and physical...
Jun 23, 2021
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