News: Parks

Scientists fear for future of Kings Park’s woodlands

Impacted by heatwaves and droughts, scientists at Perth’s Kings Park fear irrigation may soon be the only way to preserve large sections of banksia woodland in the class-A nature…

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Mar 7, 2018 Environment / Parks /

 
 

South Australian Government backs northern Adelaide Park Lands improvements

A long-neglected area of the Adelaide Park Lands is to benefit from a $3 million facelift that will include new picnic areas, bike paths and improved public lighting as part of the first…

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Mar 5, 2018 Fitness / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Melbourne laneways go green in bid to cool city centre

The City of Melbourne has advised that four laneways in the centre of the city have undergone a green makeover as part of the $1.8 million Green Your Laneway pilot program. The pilot…

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Feb 28, 2018 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Children’s play must include ‘good’ risk

In an era where attempts to eliminate risk from playgrounds is being identified as being damaging to children, councils shouldn’t be scared to play their part by introducing a little…

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Feb 25, 2018 Parks / Play / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Tourism’s high achievers recognised at 2017 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards

Over 700 tourism industry representatives celebrated the industry excellence last night at the 2017 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards held at the new Optus Stadium in Perth. The Awards,…

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Feb 24, 2018 Attractions / Events / Marketing / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

Value of green space to be celebrated through Parks Week 2018

Looking to build on the success of its 2017 edition, this year’s Parks Week will once-again see councils and other parks organisations in Australia and New Zealand run events to…

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Feb 23, 2018 Events / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Parks body backs Infrastructure Australia’s call for national leadership on green space

Parks and recreation body Parks and Leisure Australia has welcomed today’s report from Infrastructure Australia on the need for the Federal Government to take a greater leadership…

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Feb 22, 2018 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

18-hole golf course to be retained at Melbourne’s Albert Park

Parks Victoria has today confirmed there will be no changes to the size of the Albert Park golf course, with initial community feedback on the Albert Park Master Plan showing overwhelming…

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Feb 20, 2018 Golf / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

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