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Construction commences on new dedicated dog park in South Yarra

The City of Stonnington has advised that construction has started on a new dedicated dog park in South Yarra - the first of its kind in the City and a big win for dogs and the pet loving…

Apr 14, 2022 Parks / Recreation /

Recreation Aotearoa recognises outstanding industry professionals in national awards ceremony

Recreation Aotearoa recognises outstanding industry professionals in national awards ceremony Top performers in New Zealand’s recreation industry have been recognised at the…

Apr 11, 2022 Aquatics / Consultants / Parks / Play / Recreation /

Australia’s latest high-end eco-resort opens adjacent to Blue Mountains National Park

Phase one of Chalets at Blackheath - Australia’s latest high-end eco-resort – is now open and is situated on 17 acres of bushland immediately adjacent to the UNESCO…

Apr 7, 2022 Environment / Hospitality / Parks / Tourism / Wellness /

New herbarium opens at the Australian Botanic Garden in Mount Annan

A new state-of-the-art herbarium facility has recently opened at the Australian Botanic Garden in Mount Annan and will house more than one million plant specimens kept for research by…

Apr 7, 2022 Education / Environment / Parks / Venues /

Eighth national park created by Western Australian Government

The long-awaited Mungada Ridge National Park is the eighth national park to be created by the Western Australian Government with the area home to ancient rock formations, known as…

Apr 1, 2022 Environment / Government / Parks /

Conservationists plan to reintroduce platypuses to Sydney’s Royal National Park

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have confirmed the likely disappearance of platypuses from Sydney’s Royal National Park, based on results of recent environmental DNA (eDNA). However,…

Mar 30, 2022 Education / Environment / Parks /

Upgrade to Auckland’s historic Myers Park aims to revitalise city centre

Upgrades to Auckland’s popular and historic Myers Park will begin in April, with the upgrade part of a wider programme of work happening to revitalise the midtown area and ensure the…

Mar 30, 2022 Parks / Play / Recreation /

Community feedback contributes to construction decisions on Blue Gums to Eildon Recreational Trail

The community feedback Murrindindi Shire Council received on its plans for the Blue Gums to Eildon Recreational Trail have contributed to constuction decisions. Murrindindi…

Mar 28, 2022 Environment / Parks / Recreation /