News: Parks

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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Oct 15, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

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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Oct 15, 2024 Finance / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Feedback invited on proposed upgrades to Cairns Esplanade outdoor fitness stations

Cairns Regional Council is inviting feedback on three outdoor fitness stations situated along the Esplanade foreshore for which upgrades are being planned over the next two years. As a…

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Oct 14, 2024 Fitness / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Tasmanian Government funds enhanced accessibility for natural attraction ‘The Nut’

With Tasmania’s natural attraction, 'The Nut', attracting approximately 50,000 visitors each year, the Tasmanian Government is funding key infrastructure improvements to…

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Oct 5, 2024 Access / Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Fremantle’s Hilton Park Masterplan receives community and club support

The Hilton Park Masterplan, having received widespread community and club support, has been adopted by Fremantle Council and is comprehensive, contemporary and achievable - providing…

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Oct 5, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

PLA National President condemns ‘hostile actions’ and ‘misinformation’ over body’s planned constitutional change

With Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) set to consider changes to its constitution at an upcoming annual general meeting and extraordinary general meeting, Kristin Davies, the…

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Oct 4, 2024 ByNigel Benton Legal / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Newcastle community invited to celebrate Gregson Park reimagined playspace

City of Newcastle is inviting the community to celebrate the completion of the $3.5 million playground upgrade at Gregson Park. With fences coming down ahead of the long weekend, City of…

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Oct 4, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Construction logistics spotlighted for Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike network 

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has spotlighted the logistic involved in transporting construction materials for the ongoing works to the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike…

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Oct 3, 2024 Environment / Fitness / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

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