News: Parks
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 vandals.…
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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…
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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. Requiring…
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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 services…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Victorian Government makes camping free in National Parks for six months
The Victorian Government has made camping free at all 131 of Parks Victoria’s paid campgrounds from 1st December 2024 until 30th June 2025 – saving families $7.3 million in…
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