News: Parks

Kompan to stage ‘Day of Play’

Leading international playground equipment company Kompan is staging an innovative event highlighting the value of play. Titled the 'National Day of Play', the event allows…

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Apr 10, 2015 Education / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

New movement aims to get children playing outside

A new movement is trying to get children away from TVs, computers and smartphones and back outside to play and connect with nature. With fewer Aussie kids playing outside (research…

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Apr 9, 2015 Parks / Play / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Sport Otago Chief Executive brings expertise to NZRA board

John Brimble, one of New Zealand’s most experienced sport, recreation and wellness administrators has been appointed to the Board of the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA).…

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Apr 6, 2015 Parks / Recreation / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Basic camping fee axed in Victorian National Parks

The Victorian Government has handed campers an early Easter gift by dumping camping fees for more than 500 basic camp sites. The previous Victorian Government had introduced a $13 fee for…

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Apr 3, 2015 Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Parks Victoria encourages planning for Easter visits

With thousands of visitors expected to be enjoying Victoria’s parks this Easter, Parks Victoria is encouraging people to plan ahead and book their campsites before they leave. Parks…

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Apr 2, 2015 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

New exhibition explores the connection between nature, photography and health

Centennial Parklands and Royal North Shore Hospital have launched a new collaborative health initiative: Nature | Photography | Health. The exhibition, which was officially unveiled by…

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Apr 1, 2015 Environment / Events / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Eight weeks, three activities, 637 participants

With the aim of facilitating a more active community, Hume City Council’s Be Outdoor Active program has been offering a series of free outdoor fitness trials, including yoga, Zumba…

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Mar 31, 2015 Fitness / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

End of mining plans paves way for creation of Australia’s largest national park

A five million hectare area of Western Australia's Kimberley region will become Australia's largest national park after mining giants Rio Tinto and Alcoa scrapped plans for a joint…

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Mar 24, 2015 Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

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