News: Parks
Sunshine Coast ‘pioneering’ ecological park secures national landscape award
The Sunshine Coast Ecological Park Master Plan has secured the Landscape Architecture Award for Landscape Planning at the recent Australian Institute of Landscape Architects...
Nov 21, 2024
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26 New Zealand parks and green spaces secure internationally recognised Green Flag Award status
26 parks and green spaces across New Zealand have achieved a prestigious international recognition of quality - Green Flag Award status - highlighting their recreational and...
Nov 20, 2024
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Four key Brisbane park precincts to be revitalised ahead of 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Four key Brisbane park precincts to be revitalised ahead of 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Four key Brisbane park and lifestyle destinations are to be revitalised in the lead...
Nov 19, 2024
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500,000 trees to shade parks and enhance wildlife habitats in Melbourne’s West
The Victorian Government is planting 500,000 new trees in Melbourne’s west to help provide more green open spaces, vital new habitats for local wildlife and reduce the urban...
Nov 19, 2024
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Tasmanian Government names location for new AFL High Performance Centre
The Tasmanian Government has announced that the High Performance Centre for the state’s AFL/AFLW teams will be located at Kingston’s Twin Ovals in south Hobart. Once complete,...
Nov 19, 2024
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Landscaping complete on site of Georges River Council's demolished Kogarah War Memorial Pool
Landscaping works on the site of the Kogarah War Memorial Pool in the Sydney suburb of Carss Park have been completed with the new open space area featuring turf, landscape...
Nov 18, 2024
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Advanteering Civil Engineers awarded contract for new bridge at John Forrest National Park
The Western Australian Government is continuing to rejuvenate John Forrest National Park with a $5 million contract now awarded to Advanteering Civil Engineers for an accessible...
Nov 17, 2024
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Christchurch’s Avon River Corridor identified as suitable location for outdoor events
With demand for large outdoor event space in Christchurch continuing to grow, Christchurch City Council has advised that Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor will be used for events this...
Nov 17, 2024
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Watarrka National Park a new addition to National Heritage List
The Federal Government has advised that the Watarrka National Park in the Northern Territory has been placed on the National Heritage List in recognition of the site's...
Nov 12, 2024
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Fitness stations and art trails among offerings of planned suburban linear park in Perth
The final master plan for a seven-kilometre-long linear park in Perth has been unveiled revealing its offerings within the new public open spaces under the elevated METRONET...
Nov 11, 2024
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South Australian Government announces new Field River Conservation Park
The South Australian Government has announced a new 177 hectare conservation park to be created in the southern suburbs running alongside the Field River to the south of Sheidow...
Nov 10, 2024
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Golfing collective unveils counter proposal for Sydney’s Moore Park
The Moore Park Golf Collective, an alliance of golfing organisations, has revealed an alternative plan for Sydney’s Moore Park course, countering plans announced by the NSW...
Nov 8, 2024
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Parks Victoria climbing decision for Mount Arapiles delivers mixed reactions
Parks Victoria has released a new management plan for Mount Arapiles, in western Victoria, with plans to close half of the climbing routes as well as the renowned Pines...
Nov 5, 2024
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National Park transformation to expand Newcastle’s green space
The City of Newcastle has proposed for an underutilised section of National Park to be transformed into open green space - activating an area in one of the city's largest and...
Nov 5, 2024
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New Zealand Conservation Boards strengthened by new appointments
New Zealand’s Department of Conservation (DOC) has made 64 appointments to 14 Conservation Boards aiming to strengthen environmental efforts across Aotearoa New Zealand....
Nov 5, 2024
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Koalas transferred from wildlife attractions to Perth's Yanchep National Park
Koalas have been transferred from Ballarat Wildlife Park in Victoria and Cleland Wildlife Park in South Australia and introduced into the Yanchep National Park, north of Perth....
Nov 4, 2024
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Consultation on new stages of Murray River Adventure Trail
Murray Regional Tourism is inviting final feedback on Stages 2 & 3 of its draft alignment for the Murray River Adventure Trail. In a media release, the agency - created in...
Nov 2, 2024
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Melbourne's south-east parks suffer from significant tree vandalism
Glen Eira City Council, situated in Melbourne’s south east, is abhorred by the destruction of around 200 newly planted trees across eight of its parks on Sunday night by...
Oct 29, 2024
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Victorian Government reveals $30 million ‘Pick my Park’ initiative
The Victorian Government has today announced a new $30 million program it says will help to create and upgrade more green spaces in Melbourne’s growing suburbs - while allowing...
Oct 27, 2024
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Member vote falls short on Parks and Leisure Australia's constitutional change
Parks and Leisure Australia has advised that a member vote on a new constitution put up at its 2024 national conference in Brisbane last week failed to secure sufficient votes....
Oct 23, 2024
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Parks and Leisure Australia honours former President Paul Jane at annual awards
Paul Jane, Manager of Recreation and Open Space for Maribyrnong City Council and Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) President from 2018 to 2022, has been honoured by for his...
Oct 22, 2024
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NSW Government offers $10 million in grants to maintain and improve Crown reserves
Crown reserves provide land for recreational areas and infrastructure like sports-fields, local parks, walking tracks and campgrounds. They also provide land for community...
Oct 21, 2024
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Kawana Dolphins Rugby League awarded Felton Industries grant
Kawana Dolphins Rugby League in Buddina, Queensland has been announced as one of three organisations to be awarded this year’s Felton Industries Grant. Each organisation will...
Oct 21, 2024
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Parks and Leisure Australia names Anand Pillay as its new Chief Executive
Anand Pillay, described as “a visionary leader in the leisure industry”, has been named as the new Chief Executive at Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA). Announcing the...
Oct 14, 2024
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