News: Parks

NSW coastal plan calls for stronger protections amid push for new marine park

The first ever 10-year plan for the NSW marine environment has sparked a debate about whether further protections are needed along a large stretch of the state's coastline. The Marine…

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Nov 5, 2017 Environment / Parks /

 
 

Womadelaide to remain in Adelaide until 2024 as Botanic Park venue size expands

Womadelaide will remain in South Australia until at least 2024 after the State Government signed a five-year licence extension. The event's capacity will also be boosted by an extra…

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Nov 3, 2017 Entertainment / Events / Parks /

 
 

Parks Australia looks to appoint Kakadu Park Manager

Federal parks agency Parks Australia is advertising the position of Park Manager of Kakadu National Park, a role it describes as being “a ride on the wilder side of life”.…

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Oct 31, 2017 Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

First Certified Parks and Leisure Professionals named at PLA national awards

Australia’s first Certified Parks & Leisure Professionals have been named by Parks and Leisure Australia at the organisation’s national conference on the Gold Coast this…

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Oct 27, 2017 Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

NSW Government appoints first Open Space and Parks Design Coordinator to oversee green projects

The NSW Government has announced that landscape expert Fiona Morrison will be its first Open Space and Parks Design Coordinator, a newly created role to oversee a package of green…

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Oct 24, 2017 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Parks and Leisure Australia conference opens on the Gold Coast

With the theme ‘Open for Business’, the Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) annual conference has opened on the Gold Coast. The three-day event will enable delegates to learn…

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Oct 23, 2017 Environment / Marketing / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

NSW National Parks’ 50th anniversary overshadowed by potential staffing cuts

An impending reorganisation of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NSWPWS) could see a rise safety, bushfire and biosecurity risks according to the Public Service Association…

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Oct 19, 2017 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

$4 million Nature Play Garden officially opened in Sydney’s Centennial Parklands

The highly anticipated Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden has officially opened in Centennial Parklands today. $4 million Nature Play is designed to be an outdoor learning…

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Oct 18, 2017 Education / Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

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