News: Parks

New Brighton Beachside Playground gets official opening

A pre Christmas festive opening event marked the opening of the New Brighton Beachside Playground in late December. Situated to the north of the New Brighton Library, adjacent to the…

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Jan 8, 2018 Parks / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

 
 

World Urban Parks makes a difference

Neil McCarthy, the newly appointed Chief Executive of World Urban Parks has outlined the value of the association, explaining the role parks can play in meeting global and societal…

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Jan 7, 2018 Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Yardstick update shows high level of satisfaction with public parks in Australia and New Zealand

Visitors to public parks in Australia and New Zealand have a high level of satisfaction at their experiences according to latest Yardstick park management measures. In 2017, 14 councils…

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Jan 3, 2018 Marketing / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Temporary art space to enliven Brisbane’s South Bank

Brisbane’s South Bank is set to be transformed with its aging Arbour View Café precinct to reopen at the end of January as a pop-up arts space, Flowstate.…

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Dec 29, 2017 Arts / Entertainment / Parks / Venues /

 
 

Wild Christmas party leads to alcohol ban on St Kilda Beach

An alcohol ban at one of Melbourne's most popular beaches has been extended after thousands of Christmas Day revellers trashed the foreshore, leaving a massive clean-up bill. Victoria…

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Dec 29, 2017 Legal / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Another 1174 hectares added to South Australian national parks

South Australia’s national parks network has been expanded with the total of 1174 hectares of land with a a new conservation park on the Yorke Peninsula, and three existing parks in…

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Dec 28, 2017 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

North Stradbroke Island’s campgrounds returned to Indigenous owners

The Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) has taken over the ownership of North Stradbroke Island's Adder Rock campsite from the Redlands Shire Council. QYAC, which…

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Dec 27, 2017 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Brisbane City Council approves Australia’s longest sky-high ride

Australia's longest zipline has been approved for Brisbane landmark Mount Coot-tha, with thrillseekers soon to enjoy a 1500 metre long treetop attraction. Construction on the zipline,…

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Dec 20, 2017 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

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