News: Parks

Questions over $12 million Brisbane park purchase

An independent local councillor has questioned Brisbane City Council's decision to buy riverfront land for $12 million from a developer to turn into a park. The Council recently…

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Jun 8, 2011 Design / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Cricket NSW names Blacktown Reserve ‘Ground of the Year’

Blacktown City Council's Joe McAleer Reserve, located in the suburb of Glendenning, has been recognised as Ground of the Year by Cricket NSW.The recognition for first and second grade…

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Jun 1, 2011 Events / Marketing / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Revamped Caneland Park lures Mackay families

Another link in Mackay's Bluewater Trail has been completed with a $2.6 million revamp of Caneland Park along the Pioneer River. Mackay Region Mayor Col Meng said the public open…

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May 17, 2011 Environment / Fitness / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Parks Essential for Human Health

A walk in the park is more than just a nice way to spend time, it's an essential component for good health, according to University of Illinois environment and behavior researcher…

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May 10, 2011 Education / Environment / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Green oasis for Sydney’s Prince Alfred Park

One of Sydney's most beloved recreational sites has had a $9 million sustainability facelift, creating a new green oasis in the city. The transformation of Prince Alfred Park, which…

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May 5, 2011 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Oval redevelopment puts Adelaide’s Victoria Square revamp in doubt

The planned $100 million redevelopment of Adelaide's central Victoria Square is in limbo due to the Adelaide Oval upgrade. Almost a year ago, Adelaide City Council announced plans to…

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Apr 20, 2011 Design / Events / Parks / Recreation / Venues /

 
 

Auckland regional parks go smoke-free

Auckland's 40,000 hectares of regional parks have become smokefree zones, with plans to extend the ban to include all city parks next year. Auckland Councillor Sandra Coney says the…

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Apr 13, 2011 Environment / Legal / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Green spaces ‘crucial’ for promoting physical exercise

A Danish study has suggested that people living close to green space are more likely to be physically active than those living in an area with no green spaces. The study team from…

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Apr 7, 2011 Fitness / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

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