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Leisure related portfolios announced in ‘incredibly diverse’ New Zealand cabinet

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced what she called an “incredibly diverse” cabinet, promising to prioritise economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19…

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Nov 2, 2020 Environment / Government / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

NSW Government doubles goal for expansion of national parks estate

The NSW Government has announced that it has added more than 270,000 hectares to its national park estate, meeting its goals to increase the footprint a year early. Gazetting 202,669…

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Nov 1, 2020 Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

Wyndham City Council continues to upgrade parks and redevelops Little River Tennis Court

A $450,000 redevelopment of the Little River Tennis Courts is now complete and open to the public with Wyndham City Council also commencing work on the final part of its Wyndham Parks 2021…

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Oct 30, 2020 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Cairns Regional Council endorses plan for Reef management

Cairns Regional Council endorses plan for Reef management Strong action on climate change, avoidance of single-use plastics and partnerships for healthy rivers and creeks are among the…

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Oct 30, 2020 Education / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Historic native title settlement agreement reached with Gibson Desert Nature Reserve traditional owners

The Western Australian Government has executed a historic native title settlement agreement with the traditional owners of the Gibson Desert Nature Reserve that will provide economic,…

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Oct 30, 2020 Culture / Environment / Government / Parks /

 
 

Design planning commences for Romsey Ecotherapy Park Stage 2

Macedon Range Shire Council has advised that detailed design planning for stage 2 of the Romsey Ecotherapy Park is underway, with construction scheduled to start next year. Stage 2 of the…

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Oct 29, 2020 Design / Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Society responsible for founding Orana Park wildlife attraction winds down after 50 years

Christchurch City Council has advised that the South Island Zoological Society (SIZS) responsible for establishing Orana Wildlife Park is winding down after 50 years. The SIZS was formed…

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Oct 29, 2020 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

World’s first dedicated coral conservation facility and attraction to be located in Port Douglas

The world’s first dedicated coral conservation facility will be located at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef in Port Douglas, North Queensland. The Living Coral Biobank aims to…

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Oct 29, 2020 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

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