News: Parks
Plans revived for $83 million Blue Mountains Wildlife Park
Plans have been revived to build an $83 million wildlife park in the Blue Mountains across ten hectares of land in Wentworth Falls. The renewed interest in the Wildlife Park...
Mar 14, 2025
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JCB announced as Premier Sponsor for 10th Edition of Sakura 2025 at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay
JCB, a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan, has been announced as the premier sponsor for the 10th Edition of Sakura 2025 (Japan...
Mar 12, 2025
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Nelson's Chin community to have community garden celebrating their culture and heritage
Nelson City Council, situated on New Zealand’s South Island, has advised that their Chin community will soon have a community garden to celebrate their culture and heritage....
Mar 11, 2025
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Playground renewal program continues across Rockhampton Region
Rockhampton Regional Council has advised that Alf Kele Memorial Park, Wandal, and Bartlem Oval, Depot Hill, will receive updates as Council continues its playground renewal...
Mar 10, 2025
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Victorian volunteer groups supported to improve local parks, waterways and reserves
Victorian local volunteer groups are being supported by state government funding in their efforts to help improve local parks, waterways and reserves. Victorian Minister for...
Mar 8, 2025
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Redeveloped Pyramid Parklands Gujura officially opens in Cairns
Stage 1 of the redeveloped Pyramid Parklands Gujura (formerly known as Kenrick Street Park) has been officially opened. This is the first phase of a masterplan designed to...
Mar 5, 2025
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Campground facilities to be revitalised for Tasmania’s Flinders Island
Upgrades are planned for three popular camp sites on Tasmania’s Flinders Island as part of a $1.1 million project funded by the Tasmanian Government. The upgrades are part of...
Mar 5, 2025
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Updated concept designs released for Tasmania’s ‘Next Iconic Walk’
Tasmania Parks and Wildlife has released updated concept designs for the ‘Next Iconic Walk’ with changes featuring a range of improvements to reduce its environmental impact and...
Mar 4, 2025
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Toowoomba Regional Council flags its Parks Week 2025 health and wellbeing offerings
Toowoomba Regional Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of various activities across the Region marking Parks Week 2025 taking place from 3rd to 10th March 2025....
Mar 3, 2025
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Mimosa Rocks National Park resilience to be strengthened against natural disasters
Mimosa Rocks National Park, one of the Sapphire Coast’s most popular destinations on the NSW Far South Coast, is receiving a $6.5 million funding boost to strengthen the park’s...
Mar 3, 2025
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New fitness and play equipment installed at Penrith's Jim Anderson Park
Penrith City Council has advised that the final stage of the playspace upgrade at Jim Anderson Park are complete. Council has also installed a range of new outdoor fitness...
Mar 2, 2025
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Contract awarded to develop Tasmania’s Dial Range Loop trail
The new Dial Range Loop located in Northwest Tasmania is one step closer following the award of a contract to develop the first stage of the project. Tasmanian contractor, Next...
Feb 25, 2025
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More improved and healthier parklands for Melbourne
The Victorian Government today announced that $1.14 million in grants have been awarded to deliver improved and healthier parklands across Melbourne, ensuring families have...
Feb 24, 2025
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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers generates $29 million for Queensland economy
The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers marked its 75th anniversary in 2024 with a contribution of more than $29 million to the Queensland economy and a record attendance. 82 events...
Feb 20, 2025
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service urges bushwalkers to plan ahead
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is encouraging bushwalkers to prioritise safety before heading out on long or remote walks by using two simple tools -...
Feb 19, 2025
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New removable pump track for Mildura’s Nowingi Place playground
Mildura Rural City Council has advised of work starting on a new 55-metre pump track in the latest suite of upgrades to the popular Nowingi Place playground area. The pump track...
Feb 19, 2025
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Penrith Council to mark completion of Regatta Park with family event
To celebrate the completion of Regatta Park, Penrith City Council is hosting a special event on Saturday 8th March 2025. Regatta Park has been transformed into a leisure and...
Feb 18, 2025
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New video screen unveiled at Sydney's Drummoyne Oval
In a bid to further solidify the venue as a premier destination for local and elite sport, the City of Canada Bay Council has installed a state-of-the-art video replay screen at...
Feb 18, 2025
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New Standards Australia handbook provides guidelines for giant slides
Mindful of a rising number of injuries resulting from the use of giant slides in playgrounds, Standards Australia has released a new handbook with guidance that includes...
Feb 17, 2025
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Felton Industries announces new comfort grandstand range
Felton Industries, Australia’s leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of premium Australian-made aluminium outdoor furniture, has unveiled its new comfort grandstand range....
Feb 16, 2025
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Monash University study highlights benefits of drones in wildlife studies
Newly research from Monash University and Phillip Island Nature Parks has found how drones are emerging as a critical scientific tool and revolutionising the way scientists...
Feb 15, 2025
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Dubai Municipality’s parks, facilities attract over 30 million visits through 2024
The Dubai Municipality has announced that its parks and recreational facilities welcomed over 31 million visitors in 2024, a 7% increase compared to 2023. The growth reflects...
Feb 13, 2025
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Horsham water recycling infrastructure helps parks and ovals stay green
Horsham, located on a bend in the Wimmera River, approximately 300 kilometres northwest of Melbourne, has secured new water recycling infrastructure aimed at helping parks,...
Feb 12, 2025
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Greater Sydney and Central Coast councils invited to apply for green space funding
Greater Sydney and Central Coast councils are invited to apply for a share of $4 million in grants via the Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25 to build more parks,...
Feb 12, 2025
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