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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…

Dec 19, 2024 Events / Parks / Venues /

Adventure attractions spotlighted for Queensland’s Scenic Rim

The Scenic Rim Region, a local government area in the West Moreton region of South East Queensland, will see adventure attractions open in January 2025. The Canyon Flyer - an…

Dec 17, 2024 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Recreation /

Playground and butterfly garden among offerings of newly opened West Beach Parks precinct

The new $2.9 million public square at West Beach Parks has been opened by the South Australian Government just in time for the summer school holidays. ‘The Square at West Beach…

Dec 17, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation /

New pay and display machines rolled out across Tasmania Parks

New pay and display machines have been rolled out across a range of Tasmanian Park sites. Tasmanian Minister for Parks, Nick Duigan noted “this is providing greater convenience for…

Dec 16, 2024 Finance / Parks / Recreation / Ticketing / Tourism /

City of Fremantle welcomes $3.75 million for Hilton Park revitalisation

The City of Fremantle has welcomed a $3.75 investment by the Australian Government in the Hilton Park precinct project. The funding will go towards stage one of renewal works in the…

Dec 16, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

New pavilion and water play equipment among offerings at Penrith’s Regatta Park

Penrith City Council has advised that the new undercover pavilion and water play equipment at Regatta Park opens today. The 112-metre-long pavilion is the final stage in the Regatta…

Dec 13, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation /

Junior Rangers Program secures $6 million boost

The Australian Government is investing $6 million on additional projects under the Junior Rangers program – marking its commitment to supporting on-Country learning for First Nations…

Dec 13, 2024 Culture / Education / Environment / Parks /

Koala Sanctuary Guulabaa opens with array of offerings

The Guulabaa Place of Koala tourism precinct has officially opened in the Cowarra State Forest, following a $6.1 million investment from the Australian and NSW Government's Bushfire…

Dec 12, 2024 Attractions / Culture / Environment / Parks / Tourism /