News: Parks
Plans endorsed for Sunshine Coast’s Honey Farm Sport and Recreation Precinct
Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed the Honey Farm Sport and Recreation Precinct Master Plan located on the northern side of Caloundra Road opposite the Sunshine Coast Turf...
Mar 28, 2021
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Kakadu Tourism focuses on upgrades and revitalisation in 2021
Kakadu is to experience a major upgrade of its tourism infrastructure and resources, with access to major attractions enhanced, refurbishments to tourism facilities completed,...
Mar 22, 2021
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Arts
Feedback invited on Queenstown Parks and Open Spaces Strategy
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is looking for feedback on a draft Parks and Open Spaces Strategy 2021 and a draft Future Parks and Reserves Provisions Plan 2021. QLDC...
Mar 21, 2021
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East coast capitals to swelter without more greening
More urban vegetation is urgently needed in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to protect residents against the likelihood of extreme temperatures by 2060, a new report claims....
Mar 20, 2021
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Queensland marks Global Recycling Day with launch of marine clean up
The Queensland Government is acknowledging Global Recycling Day with the launch of a new round of grants to help community groups clean up the state’s parks and waterways. The...
Mar 17, 2021
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Hills Shire commits to providing more accessible playspaces
Having received a $276,631 grant under the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE)’s ‘Everyone Can Play’ program, The Hills Shire Council is planning to...
Mar 17, 2021
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NSW Government announces funding for parks and play
The NSW Government has announced funds for parks and play areas with commitments to increase green open space throughout Greater Sydney and new funding to construct and upgrade...
Mar 15, 2021
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Christchurch City Council adopts new tree policy
A new policy recently adopted by Christchurch City Council will determine how Council manage the planting, maintenance and removal of trees on public land. The new policy sets...
Mar 14, 2021
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Queensland Government eases Easter holiday camping restrictions
With the Queensland Government having eased COVID-19 restrictions, more Queenslanders will be able to camp in the state’s national parks and forests this Easter. Queensland...
Mar 14, 2021
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Improved accessibility planned for Bega’s Tura Headland
The Tura Headland walking track will soon be accessible for more people to enjoy following upcoming works to improve the surface and create three new viewing platforms. Partly...
Mar 14, 2021
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Lori Modde named as AuSAE Association Influencer 2020
Outdoors NSW and ACT Chief Executive, Lori Modde has been selected as one of 13 Association Influencers in 2020, an inaugural program hosted by the Australasian Society of...
Mar 13, 2021
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Adelaide's Sturt River Linear Park Trail officially opens
A $3.5 million trail showcasing Coromandel Valley - a semirural south-eastern suburb of Adelaide - is now complete and ready for walkers, runners, cyclists and tourists to...
Mar 12, 2021
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City of Darwin to deliver new outdoor fitness stations and upgraded sporting facilities
Darwin Council is investing $5 million towards the Better Suburbs Projects program which will deliver new exercise stations, suburban shopping village beautification, lighting...
Mar 11, 2021
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National directory looks to connect Australia’s 30 million pets with pet-friendly places
With more Australians than ever owning a pet, Australia’s leading pet services platform PetCloud has launched a National Pet Directory to help pet owners easily locate...
Mar 11, 2021
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Input invited for draft Warden Head Lighthouse Master Plan
The Ulladulla Lighthouse Group supported by Shoalhaven City Council is inviting residents to have their say on the draft Warden Head Lighthouse Master Plan. Situated...
Mar 9, 2021
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Penrith Council plants 340 new trees in Chameleon Reserve
Penrith City Council has planted 340 new trees in Chameleon Reserve as part of their tree planting project with the NSW Government. The trees will create a framework of shade,...
Mar 9, 2021
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Construction commences on new Selwyn Snow Resort
Construction is now underway to rebuild a new and improved Selwyn Snow Resort following the site’s destruction during the 2019/2020 bushfires. A 40-year lease agreement with NSW...
Mar 8, 2021
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Sunshine Coast Council backs Parks Week 2021
The Sunshine Coast community is being encouraged to celebrate the region’s green spaces and green-thumbs for Parks Week 2021. Starting from Saturday 6th March, the Council...
Mar 7, 2021
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Wollongong plans for its first inclusive playspace
Wollongong City Council is planning to expand Stuart Park’s existing playground to incorporate new features designed for young people and adults with disability. Wollongong City...
Feb 28, 2021
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James Sutherland calls for 'need to protect' public golf
Amid growing pressures for landmark metropolitan golf courses to be repurposed as public open space, James Sutherland, the recently appointed Chief Executive of Golf Australia,...
Feb 22, 2021
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Golf
Gold Coast Parklands transformation to cater for future suburban growth
The City of Gold Coast has unveiled a $2.8 million upgrade to its Country Paradise Parklands featuring an Australiana-themed adventure playground. Now complete and open to the...
Feb 18, 2021
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Newcastle plan for $1.5 million sports play hub in Wallsend opens for community feedback
City of Newcastle anticipate that construction of a $1.5 million active hub in Wallsend will commence mid-2021, with the concept design for the project now open for community...
Feb 18, 2021
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Replas technology partnerships recycle most problematic plastics
Recycling organisation, Replas, in partnership with Coles, RMIT University and the RED Group have researched and developed new recycling technology allowing one of the most...
Feb 18, 2021
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Improvements to 13 playgrounds conducted in Wollongong
Wollongong City Council is improving 13 playgrounds to ensure they are a safe, accessible, and fun environment for Council’s younger community members. The plans are in line...
Feb 18, 2021
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