News: Parks
Strong exhibitor demand for FSB 2025
With just under nine months before the International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities opens in Cologne from 28th to 31st October, FSB is reporting a...
Feb 10, 2025
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Sacred Aboriginal site and threatened species habitat protected for NSW
Threatened plants and animals will be protected and a sacred Aboriginal site preserved with the NSW Government’s purchase of Broughton Vale Station, 75 kilometres east of Broken...
Feb 9, 2025
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Penrith’s Great River Walk now safer and more connected
Penrith City Council has advised that the popular bridge-to-bridge loop of Penrith’s Great River Walk is now a safer, more connected and enjoyable experience with the new...
Feb 9, 2025
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Baw Baw primary school to transform into new community recreational asset
Baw Baw Shire Council is transitioning the former Yarragon Primary School site into a brand-new community asset. The $1.77 million project is a joint venture between Council and...
Feb 2, 2025
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Ninja assault course among Ballajura Intergenerational Playspace offerings
Perth’s City of Swan has advised that the new $6.5 million Ballajura Intergenerational Playspace – Weitj Park on Oxleigh Drive has officially opened with offerings including an...
Feb 1, 2025
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Green Flag Award recognise Sunshine Coast parks
A pair of public parks on the Sunshine Coast have once again been internationally recognised, with Buderim Village Park and Kings Beach Park and Community Precinct receiving the...
Jan 30, 2025
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Brisbane City Council approaches final stretch of shade sail rollout
With the intention to protect the city’s youngest residents from the heat and sun, Brisbane City Council is on the final stretch of its three-year accelerated program to install...
Jan 29, 2025
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New 20km Southern Headlands Walk for NSW south coast
The addition of a new 20km walk between Narrawallee and Burrill Lake will support the NSW south coast become a leading destination for hikers and nature lovers. Thanks to...
Jan 27, 2025
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service opens Dorrigo Walk Environmental Review for community input
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has opened an environmental review for community input on the proposed Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk - a four-day walking track...
Jan 25, 2025
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Cumberland City Council advises of upgrades at multiple playgrounds
With an aim to help families connect, play and stay active, Cumberland City Council has advised of a series of upgrades to playground and recreational spaces across its local...
Jan 15, 2025
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Auckland Council replaces derelict tennis courts with green open space
Following the closure of Auckland’s Mt Roskill Tennis Club, the courts at Arthur Faulkner Park slowly became an eyesore - occupying much of the reserve space. Auckland Council...
Jan 15, 2025
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Flood resilience enhanced for Omeo’s Livingstone Park
East Gippsland Shire Council is enhancing flood resilience for Omeo’s Livingstone Park with mitigation works to begin soon on protecting the 24-hectare centrepiece of Omeo....
Jan 13, 2025
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Lifesaving defibrillators installed across City of Casey facilities
The City of Casey, located in the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, has installed new emergency defibrillators across public spaces frequented by older people. The...
Jan 12, 2025
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Floriade and Unisport Nationals deliver significant boost to ACT 2024 economy
Floriade, Australia’s largest celebration of Spring held in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park from 14th September to 13th October 2024, provided a significant boost to the ACT...
Jan 9, 2025
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NSW Herbarium offers global access to digital plant platform
People from around the world can now access digital records of more than one million plants with the launch of the first searchable image archive from the National Herbarium of...
Jan 5, 2025
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Project to deliver Singapore’s ‘second sports hub’ breaks ground
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction of Singapore’s Toa Payoh integrated sport and lifestyle development. Part of the nation’s Sports...
Jan 5, 2025
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‘Plan for Our Parks’ initiative conserves 6.5 million hectares of Western Australian land and water
The Western Australian Government has conserved 6.5 million hectares of WA land and water - equivalent in size to Tasmania - with the completion of their ‘Plan for Our Parks’...
Jan 2, 2025
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Illegal camping targeted in NSW MidCoast beach towns
New South Wales MidCoast Council rangers are working closely with the National Parks and Wildlife Service rangers and NSW Police and will be clamping down on illegal camping...
Dec 30, 2024
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Toowoomba’s Picnic Point Firetail and Fantail Walks re-open following flood recovery
Toowoomba Regional Council has advised that Picnic Point Firetail & Fantail Walks have re-opened on Toowoomba’s eastern escarpment following the completion of restoration works....
Dec 27, 2024
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NSW Environment Protection Authority lays more than 100 charges over Sydney asbestos mulch crisis
Following its investigation into asbestos being found in mulch used in parks in Sydney, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has advised of its commencement of...
Dec 26, 2024
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Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife restores rights to have crocodiles as pets
Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife are restoring the rights of Territorians to have crocodiles as pets. The decision by the current NT Government is a reversal of the former...
Dec 26, 2024
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Construction commences on Perth's newest beach and first ocean pool
Works have commenced on Perth's newest family-friendly beach and 50-metre coastal pool, marking an important step in the delivery of the $272.3 million transformation of the new...
Dec 22, 2024
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Mount Hotham spotlights its free summer guided walks
Mount Hotham’s popular free guided walks have returned, inviting participants to discover Victoria’s alpine trails. Mt Hotham is Australia’s second-highest alpine resort...
Dec 22, 2024
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New Chief Executive announced for Sydney Olympic Park Authority
The Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) has appointed Neisha D’Souza as the Chief Executive on an initial 12-month contract commencing from January. D’Souza’s appointment comes...
Dec 18, 2024
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