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Bunya Mountains National Park allocated $6.4 million for upgrades

The Queensland Government is allocating $6.4 million worth of upgrades for one of the state’s most popular national parks - the Bunya Mountains National Park. The ecotourism boost…

Apr 8, 2025 Access / Environment / Parks / Recreation /

Unused Melbourne spaces revamped into Vibrant Parks

The Victorian Government has transformed 29 former industrial lots and small streets into much needed recreational parks in the heart of Melbourne’s suburbs as part of the $315…

Mar 30, 2025 Parks / Play / Recreation /

Future Village installs floating gardens to combat urban heat in Parramatta’s CBD

Garden creator, Future Village, has installed floating gardens in Centenary and Parramatta Squares as part of a heat reduction experiment to help keep the City of Parramatta cool over…

Mar 29, 2025 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

Federal budget confirms $250 million for new and expanded conservation areas

The Federal budget has confirmed a $250 million commitment that will see 30 million hectares of land will gain protected status over the next five years. The funding for Saving…

Mar 26, 2025 Environment / Finance / Government / Parks / Zoos /

Penrith community invited to offer input on Allsopp and Paterson Oval playspace upgrade

Penrith City Council is inviting the community to offer feedback on the proposed upgrade of the Allsopp and Paterson Oval playspace in Cambridge Park. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney…

Mar 24, 2025 Parks / Play / Recreation /

City of Newcastle unveils its first purpose-built inclusive playspace at Foreshore Park

The City of Newcastle has advised that construction will begin this year on its first purpose-built inclusive playspace and waterplay area should councillors award a tender for the…

Mar 24, 2025 Access / Parks / Play / Recreation /

WWF welcomes $250 million for Australian protected areas

Aimed at protecting another 30 million hectares of land, WWF Australia has welcomed Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's commitment of $250 million for protected areas as a…

Mar 24, 2025 Environment / Government / Parks /

Brisbane’s Sherwood Arboretum marks 100th anniversary on World Forestry Day 2025

With today being World Forestry Day, Brisbane Council is spotlighting the Sherwood Arboretum which turns 100-years-old today. It is Brisbane’s only arboretum and has more than…

Mar 21, 2025 Environment / Events / Parks / Play / Recreation /