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New partner brings food and beverage expertise to Phillip Island Nature Parks

Phillip Island Nature Parks has commenced a partnership with Delaware North that will see the global service and hospitality company operate food and beverage operations across all…

Jul 12, 2017 Attractions / Environment / Hospitality / Parks / Tourism /

Singapore’s National Orchid Garden to benefit from major makeover

The National Orchid Garden within the Singapore Botanic Gardens is to benefit from a $$35 million (US$25 million) makeover that will present visitors with an expanded range of orchids and…

Jul 8, 2017 Attractions / Parks / Tourism /

New Parramatta Pool unlikely to open before 2020

The development of a new regional aquatic centre in Parramatta is unlikely to be completed before 2020 and its cost is likely to rise above $60 million. Following recent community feedback…

Jul 5, 2017 Aquatics / Golf / Parks / Sport / Venues /

Parks Victoria acknowledges work of Indigenous ranger during NAIDOC week

With NAIDOC Week marking a celebration of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Parks Victoria is acknowledging the work of Gunditjmara man…

Jul 5, 2017 Culture / Parks / Recreation /

Mooloolaba foreshore redevelopment moves to its next phase

The Mooloolaba foreshore area redevelopment is about to move into its next phase, with Sunshine Coast Council unveiling plans for a revitalised Mooloolaba foreshore and Esplanade precinct,…

Jul 3, 2017 Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

Safety call after latest Mt Taranaki death

The death of another young climber on Mt Taranaki has led to calls for a dedicated alpine trained ranger to be stationed permanently on the landmark. Mountaineer Ivan Bruce said with the…

Jul 3, 2017 Environment / Parks / Safety /

Improvements and local population rise drive record visitation at Australia’s largest Botanic Garden

A booming local population and a list of major improvements are being attributed to record visitation numbers at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan - reinforcing the significance of…

Jul 2, 2017 Attractions / Parks / Recreation /

Ideas being sought for the future of Hastings’ Windsor Park

Ideas for the future of Windsor Park in the centre of the Hawkes’ Bay town of Hastings are being sought. The 26 hectare park includes sports fields, disused netball courts, buildings…

Jun 28, 2017 Parks / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /