News: Parks
Penrith Council upgrades Ironbark Reserve Playspace
Penrith City Council has recently upgraded the Ironbark Reserve Playspace installing a whirly gig spinner, frog rocker and birds nest swing alongside extensive landscaping, a...
Dec 2, 2020
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Port Phillip transforms parking bays into recreational parklets
Port Phillip has transformed a number of its parking bays into temporary community parklets, offering a new form of public space across the City. The Victorian Government...
Nov 30, 2020
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New tour experience showcases Kangaroo Island Wilderness trail recovery
A modified version of the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail (KIWT) will reopen to walkers from 1st December for the first time since last summer’s devastating bushfires, with the...
Nov 29, 2020
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24 parks and open spaces across New Zealand receive Green Flag Award
Recreation Aotearoa have announced that 24 parks across New Zealand, including two first time recipients, have just been awarded the internationally recognised Green Flag...
Nov 29, 2020
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Rockingham's foreshore secures PLA’s Community Facility of the Year Award
The City of Rockingham's Rockingham Beach Foreshore Revitalisation has been named Parks and Leisure Australia’s Community Facility of the Year at the association’s 2020 Awards...
Nov 29, 2020
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Penrith Council delivers more contemporary and inclusive playspace at The Carriageway
Joint funding from Penrith City Council and the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play Grant Scheme has made possible a recent upgrade to The Carriageway in Glenmore Park - making...
Nov 28, 2020
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Ongoing improvements to facilities at Sydney's Fairfield Showground
The redevelopment of the Fairfield Showground in western Sydney is moving forward with its new multipurpose amenities building now open and construction set to start on a new...
Nov 27, 2020
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Governments collaborate on monitoring Australian Marine Parks
The Federal and South Australian Government have collaborated on a six-day expedition off the remote western coast of Kangaroo Island in South Australia to learn more about...
Nov 26, 2020
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Darwin Lord Mayor calls for immediate action on Climate Change to mitigate impacts on facilities and environment
Darwin Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis has described Climate Change as an economic issue and Council’s leadership on this as critical to avoid irreparable damage to infrastructure...
Nov 26, 2020
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Leading ecotourism businesses inducted into Ecotourism Australia’s Hall of Fame
In recognition for having been ECO certified for 20 years, ten of Australia’s leading nature-based tourism businesses were inducted into Ecotourism Australia’s Hall of Fame this...
Nov 25, 2020
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Victorian Government supports extension of Murray to Mountains Rail Trail
The Victorian Government is supporting an extension of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail which is on track to deliver 25 kilometres of pristine trail by autumn next year and...
Nov 23, 2020
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Inaugural Victorian Marine and Coastal Awards recognise marine and coastal advocates
The inaugural Victorian Marine and Coastal Awards has celebrated the dedication of those who enhance and protect Victoria’s coastal and marine environments. Victorian Minister...
Nov 23, 2020
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Solar Power facility to be constructed for Tasmania’s Maria Island National Park
Tenders are now being called to design and construct a solar array and battery storage facility at Tasmania’s Maria Island. Tasmanian Minister for Environment and Parks, Roger...
Nov 23, 2020
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Hamilton residents favour creation of multi-purpose park on Founders Theatre site
Hamilton City Council has revealed that public feedback on options to replace the city’s Founders Theatre, shut since March 2016 due to health and safety concerns, favours...
Nov 22, 2020
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Double shade sail installed to complete transformation of Wagga Wagga's Gobbagombalin Parklands
A double shade sail has been installed over the existing playground to complete Wagga Wagga’s transformation of its Gobbagombalin Parklands providing much-needed shade to...
Nov 21, 2020
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Sunshine Coast launches its new destination brand 'For real'
Following the launch of a successful campaign by the same name, regional tourism organisation Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) has unveiled ‘For real’ as the destination’s new brand...
Nov 21, 2020
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Victorian Government commits to predator-proof fence at Wilsons Promontory to protect native wildlife
A 10-kilometre long fence to keep out deer, foxes and cats will be built across the Yanakie isthmus on Victoria’s Wilsons Promontory to create a 50,000-hectare native wildlife...
Nov 19, 2020
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Logan City Council Trails strategy aims to boost active recreation while protecting the environment
Logan City Council is promoting a strategy to position the City of Logan as a destination for recreation trails in South-East Queensland while also being mindful of the impact...
Nov 18, 2020
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Western Australia’s William Bay National Park reopens with improved facilities
The Western Australian Government has announced the completion of the first two stages of the William Bay National Park renewal project - including Greens Pool and Elephant...
Nov 18, 2020
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ICOMOS announces global cultural heritage event to be hosted in Australia in 2023
As announced today by the Australia Influential International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) alongside Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley and NSW Heritage Minister...
Nov 18, 2020
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City of Newcastle invites community to shape their Social Infrastructure Strategy
The City of Newcastle is inviting the community to help plan the City’s vibrant and accessible community spaces by sharing what they value about community, recreational, and...
Nov 16, 2020
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'Shared Village' initiative officially opens in Coogee to support businesses with COVID recovery
As part of a NSW Government and Randwick Council program to support local businesses bounce back from COVID-19, the Coogee Bay Road 'Shared Village' project has been officially...
Nov 16, 2020
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Surf Life Saving NSW deploys drones to keep Sydney’s northern beaches and parks COVIDSafe
Surf Life Saving NSW and Northern Beaches Council form partnership to monitor some of Sydney’s most popular northern beaches and parks this summer using UAV (drone) technology....
Nov 15, 2020
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Orange-bellied Parrot Tasmanian Program contributes to highest returns in 10 years
A $2.5 million investment from the Tasmanian Government into the Orange-bellied Parrot Tasmanian Program, for a new captive breeding facility has doubled Tasmania’s breeding...
Nov 15, 2020
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