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NSW Government architect reveal plans for rethinking of Gosford’s public spaces

The Government Architect NSW (GANSW), in partnership with urban designers CHROFI, Tyrrellstudio and multidisciplinary consultancy HillDPA, is seeking feedback on a draft plan for the…

Apr 16, 2018 Design / Events / Parks / Recreation /

NSW Government to plant five million new trees across Sydney by 2030

In a bid to combat Sydney's heat island effect, the NSW Government has announced plans to plant five million new trees across the city by 2030. With Sydney’s tree cover rapidly…

Apr 11, 2018 Environment / Government / Parks /

Prince Edward helps Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens mark bicentenary

The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG) has marked its 200th birthday with Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, opening a new viewing platform in the garden's lily pad section to mark…

Apr 10, 2018 Attractions / Culture / Parks /

NSW Government reveals $290 million funding for open spaces and playgrounds

The NSW Government has announced a new Open Spaces and Greener Sydney package which will inject $290 million into parks and open spaces in NSW communities. In a bid to make urban areas…

Apr 9, 2018 Environment / Government / Parks / Play / Recreation /

World Urban Parks launches new Award for Large Urban Parks

World Urban Parks is inviting parks from around the world to apply for its news International Large Urban Parks Award. Aiming to emphasise the value of large urban parks as well as…

Apr 9, 2018 Environment / Marketing / Parks / Recreation /

Sunshine Coast Council offers free Zumba classes at Kings Beach

As part of the Healthy Sunshine Coast initiative, Sunshine Coast Council is offering a trial program of free Zumba classes at Caloundra’s Kings Beach Park and Amphitheatre. Being…

Mar 31, 2018 Fitness / Parks / Recreation /

New boardwalk expands Tallebudgera nature trails

Adding to the Gold Coast’s 714 kilometres of trails, a new 120 metre long boardwalk within the Schuster Park Natural Area has been opened, forming part of the Tallebudgera nature…

Mar 28, 2018 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

Extra park rangers ready to meet and greet Gold Coast Commonwealth Games visitors

Queensland’s national parks around the Gold Coast region will be ready for an influx of visitors during the Commonwealth Games, with extra rangers being deployed to help cater for…

Mar 27, 2018 Events / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /