News: Parks

Turf Australia warns Councils against ‘faking it’ for sporting grounds

Responding to the growing trends of local councils installing synthetic grass for sporting grounds, Turf Australia has warned of the negative impacts for players and the community posed by…

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Jan 20, 2015 Parks / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces / Technology /

 
 

Centennial Parklands Arborist spends 30 years in the trees

Ted Hoare, Senior Arborist at Centennial Parklands and Public Service Medal recipient, has this week celebrated his 30th anniversary maintaining the 15,000 trees across the Parklands. A…

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Jan 16, 2015 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Bangkok aims to increase its green space

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced plans to increase green space in the city, with the planning phase of the construction of nine new parks, to be built by 2016,…

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Jan 13, 2015 Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Rainbow Play Systems establishes presence in Australasia

Adding new distributors of their commercial and residential playground equipment around the globe, USA-based Rainbow Play Systems is extending its reach to 22 countries – including…

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Jan 8, 2015 Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Lagoon and aquatic playground to be central feature of Robelle Domain

Set for completion in May, a new outdoor lagoon will be the centrepiece of the Robelle Domain Parklands in the Brisbane suburb of Springfield. The lagoon will feature a 50 metre long…

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Jan 6, 2015 Aquatics / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Gisborne District Council plans for Waihirere Domain’s future

Gisborne District Council’s new draft Reserve Management Plan for Waihirere Domain has been released for public comment. Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Gisborne,…

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Jan 5, 2015 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Mark Casserly steps down from Parks and Leisure Australia Presidency

Just four months into his term as National President of Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA), Mark Casserly has resigned from the role, also stepping down from the PLA National Board. In a…

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Jan 2, 2015 Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Victorian Government scraps grazing trials in Alpine National Park

The Victorian Government has scrapped a trial that allowed grazing within the Alpine National Park and will legislate to ensure cattle cannot return to the area. The newly elected…

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Dec 30, 2014 Environment / Government / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

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