News: Parks

Smoking Ban introduced in ACT playgrounds

The ACT Government has banned smoking in playgrounds and play spaces in the ACT with the lighting up of a tobacco or e-cigarette prohibited within 10 metres of play equipment, regardless…

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Sep 30, 2016 Legal / Parks / Play / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Crowdfunding campaign looks to back potential Port Melbourne beachfront pool

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched by Melbourne architecture practice Wowowa in a bid to get a saltwater pool complex constructed in Port Melbourne. Set on the beachfront adjacent…

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Sep 30, 2016 Aquatics / Design / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Woodland Walk attraction opens in Western Sydney

Visitors are now able to see, touch, smell and learn about one of Australia’s most rare natural habitats with an immersive new ‘Woodland Walk’ experience launched at the…

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Sep 28, 2016 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

$15 million funding for parks in Sydney’s inner west

The Inner West Council has allocated $15 million in its 2016/17 budget to improve local parks. Formed by the forced amalgamations of the former Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville…

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Sep 26, 2016 Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

UNESCO criticism prompts Tasmanian World Heritage Area plan review

The Tasmanian Government has begun an assessment of the cultural values of the state's Wilderness World Heritage, as it prepares a response to criticism from the United Nations…

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Sep 26, 2016 Culture / Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Vortex International named in PROFIT 500 List for second Consecutive Year

Global aquatic play solutions leader, Vortex Aquatic Structures International, has been included in Canada’s PROFIT 500 list for the second year running. Ranking Canada’s…

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Sep 21, 2016 Attractions / Parks / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

 
 

Gold Coast mountain biker to build Nerang MTB Trails

A leading mountain bike construction company and a Gold Coast champion athlete are teaming up to deliver the Nerang Mountain Bike Trails which will be an official competition venue for the…

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Sep 19, 2016 Events / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Recognising volunteers in Victoria’s parks

The contributions of Victorians who volunteer in Victoria’s parks can be recognised with nominations now open for the 2016 Parks Victoria Kookaburra awards. Held every second year,…

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Sep 19, 2016 Environment / Marketing / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

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