News: Parks

Environmental groups concerned at Queensland Government plans for 60 year commercial leases in national parks

Plans by the Queensland Government to allow private companies to commercialise and build accommodation in three Queensland national parks – including areas with World Heritage status…

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Oct 29, 2018 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Funding boost for grassroots sport in Ballarat and Moorabool

The Victorian Government has announced the fast-tracking of upgrades for key sporting facilities across Ballarat and Moorabool Shire to provide better recreational opportunities.…

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Oct 29, 2018 Government / Parks / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Brisbane City Council opens new outdoor gyms

Brisbane City Council’s ongoing commitment to providing exercise equipment in its parks - which already sees 90 of its open spaces equipped with outdoor gyms - has seen the recent…

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Oct 26, 2018 Fitness / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

NZRA announces 2018 industry award winners at National Conference

The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has recognised the people, places and organisations that enable recreation experiences to occur at its 2018. Presented as the climax of the…

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Oct 26, 2018 Aquatics / Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Sunshine Coast Council awarded for strategic parks planning

Sunshine Coast Council has been recognised for its strategic planning work, taking home an Award of Excellence at the Parks and Leisure Australia National Awards held during…

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Oct 25, 2018 Attractions / Environment / Government / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney deliver $140 million to NSW economy

A Deloitte report has found Sydney’s 'green lungs' - the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain - contributed around $140 million to the NSW economy in the 2016/17 financial…

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Oct 24, 2018 Environment / Finance / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

New Australian Green Flag Award winners announced at International Parks Congress

Last week’s International Parks and Leisure Congress in Melbourne saw the unveiling of the 2018/19 winners of the Green Flag Award for parks and green spaces. Presented during the…

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Oct 24, 2018 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

4,500 hectares added to NSW national parks estate

Facing political pressure to downgrade protections of its national parks, the NSW Government has announced that it is to expaned the estate, adding over 4,500 hectares to the network.…

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Oct 23, 2018 Culture / Environment / Government / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

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