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World Urban Parks looks to offer increased member opportunities

World Urban Parks has advised its stakeholders of “important new directions” and significantly increased opportunities for its members. World Urban Parks is the international…

Jul 30, 2019 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

Draft ‘Global Settlement’ sets path towards final Christchurch rebuild costs

Ownership of several central city anchor projects and the residential red zone will transfer from the Crown (New Zealand Government) to Christchurch City Council under a proposed Global…

Jul 29, 2019 Entertainment / Parks / Play / Sport / Venues /

Investment in Sports Lighting gives Northern Territory clubs more flexibility

The Northern Territory Government is investing $2.9 million to light Marrara Cricket Ground #1 and Palmerston CDU Oval #2 to create greater flexibility by enabling clubs to escape the heat…

Jul 29, 2019 Parks / Sport / Venues /

Recognising ancient culture sees land added to Murujuga National Park

Murujuga National Park, home to the world's highest concentration of rock art engravings, will be expanded to include a 221-hectare parcel of land previously zoned for industrial use,…

Jul 28, 2019 Arts / Culture / Environment / Parks /

New accessible facilities now available in Kings Park

People with disability and their carers who visit Kings Park, Perth can now access a $177,939 Changing Place facility, jointly funded by the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority and the…

Jul 27, 2019 Access / Parks / Recreation /

Sunshine Coast sports field maintenance funding program backs local clubs

A funding grant from the Sunshine Coast Council will help the Baringa Football Club with maintenance of their sports fields. The Club is one of two new sporting clubs to be added to the…

Jul 26, 2019 Parks / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces /

New Albany youth precinct to be funded by $950,000 Lotterywest grant

The City of Albany was recently presented with a $950,000 Lotterywest grant to support the delivery of a pump track, dirt jumps, skate plaza, skate path, multi-court facility, skate bowl,…

Jul 26, 2019 Parks / Play / Recreation /

Houtman Abrolhos Islands listed as National Park

The pristine coral haven of the Houtman Abrolhos island chain off the coast of Western Australia are to be protected and made more accessible with the creation of the Houtman Abrolhos…

Jul 26, 2019 Environment / Parks / Tourism /