News: Parks

Indigenous Ranger program to be established for south-west Sydney

A new on-Country ranger program is to be established by an Aboriginal Community-controlled organisation in south-west Sydney with the support of a grant from Aboriginal Affairs NSW. The…

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Jul 6, 2024 Culture / Environment / Parks /

 
 

Kiama Council acknowledges historic contributions of former parks manager

Kiama Council has paid tribute to the late Peter Stuckey, its former Manager of Parks and Gardens. Following his recent death, the Council acknowledged him as a well-loved member of staff…

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Jul 6, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Thousands of walkers to take on challenge of Tasmania’s Overland Track

Thousands of walkers are set to take on the challenge of walking the Overland Track after securing a booking for the upcoming 2024/25 summer season. With bookings now open for…

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Jul 3, 2024 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Report shows international visitors drawn to New Zealand beaches and national parks

New Zealand's Department of Conservation (DOC) has released its visitor activity insights report from the 2023/24 peak summer season. The report shows international visitor numbers to…

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Jul 2, 2024 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Unauthorised rock climbing fixtures removed in Queensland’s Lamington National Park

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) has removed over 100 unauthorised rock-climbing bolts from a cliff face in Lamington National Park. Last week, specialist contractors…

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Jul 2, 2024 Environment / Parks / Sport /

 
 

Water play area among offerings completed at Penrith’s Gipps Street Recreation Precinct

Significant progress is being made on Penrith's $44.5 million Gipps Street Recreation Precinct site in recent weeks with fenced children’s play areas including water play among…

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Jul 2, 2024 Aquatics / Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Wollemi glow worms protected during tunnel precinct $4.3 million upgrade

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service have carried out a ‘glow worm friendly’ $4.3 million upgrade at the popular Glow Worm Tunnel precinct in Wollemi National Park, which is…

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Jun 29, 2024 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

Byron Shire Council announces public spaces balloon ban

In a bid to protect local wildlife, Byron Shire Council has announced the introduction of a ban on the use of balloons and other single-use decorations in all Council buildings, parks and…

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Jun 28, 2024 Environment / Events / Parks /

 
 

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