News: Parks

Queensland’s first batch of National Park declarations since 2012

A Queensland national park which was once home to a colony of endangered bilbies has been doubled in size. The extension of the Currawinya National Park, south-west of Cunnamulla, is part…

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Jun 17, 2015 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Trailrider allows wheelchair-bound Australians to go hiking

An innovative all-terrain wheelchair – the TrailRider – is improving access to Australian national parks and special places for people of limited mobility. Traditionally it…

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Jun 16, 2015 Access / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Urban parks and city liveability centre stage at Auckland conference

The impact of intensive housing, technology and population change on New Zealand’s parkland will be discussed at the national ‘Green Pavlova’ conference beginning in…

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Jun 16, 2015 Design / Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Strategy to guide future of mountain biking in Western Australia

After nearly three years of work involving peak cycling body WestCycle and the West Australian Mountain Bike Association (WAMBA), the Western Australia Government has released a…

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Jun 14, 2015 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Tasmanian tourism could build business by catering for people with disabilities

The Tasmanian Tourism Industry Council (TICT) sees huge potential for the state to better cater for travellers with disabilities. The ABC has reported that making the state's…

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Jun 14, 2015 Access / Environment / Marketing / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

World Urban Parks launched to unite city park and recreation professionals around the globe

Over the past six weeks, World Urban Parks, a new representative body for the international urban parks, open space and recreation sector, has been launched at a series of events in Japan,…

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Jun 9, 2015 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Australian native mammals to be reintroduced to NSW

A new NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service partnership will see designated national parks fenced off and feral animals exterminated to allow Bilbys, Numbats, and Western Barred…

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Jun 6, 2015 Environment / Government / Parks /

 
 

Waterplay announces new Managing Director

British Columbia-based Waterplay® Solutions has announced the appointment of Lisa Neilson as it’s new Managing Director. This leadership position will provide enhanced support to…

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Jun 5, 2015 Parks / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

 
 

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