Sunday, December 7, 2025

Parks

Designer appointed for $15.5m Cairns bike trail expansion

The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of Cairns-based trail building and project management company, World Trail, to design the $15.5 million expansion of the Smithfield Mountain...

Walking track upgrades enhance The Nut experience

The Tasmanian Government has completed walking track upgrades at The Nut State Reserve to improve visitor access and further enhance the area. Minister for Parks,...

World-class Albany trail network to boost local tourism

A major upgrade of Albany Heritage Park’s trail network is now underway, with new walking and mountain bike trails being constructed across Mt Clarence...

Record-breaking year of planned burns for QPWS

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) has achieved a record-breaking year of planned burns throughout the state to minimise bushfire damage and improve community safety this...

New national park to spread the love for Sydney koalas

Sydney’s largest koala population are set to enjoy greater protection thanks to the state’s newest national park in the city’s south-west. Warranmadhaa (Georges River Koala...

NT Govt secures 30,000ha national park expansion in $7.5m deal

In the largest addition to its national park estate in 25 years, the Northern Territory Government has secured a 30,000-hectare parcel of land in...

Former SA Premier’s namesake playground wins architecture award

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council's Dunstan Adventure Playground has won the Landscape Architecture Award for Play Spaces at the recent...

NSW Govt to expand free National Parks access for veterans

In a nod to those who have served our country, the NSW Government is set to expand free vehicle access to the State’s national...

New CEO named for Parks Victoria

Minister for the Environment, Steve Dimopoulos today announced the appointment of Lee Miezis as the new CEO of Parks Victoria. "We are thrilled to welcome...

$6.46m upgrade on the way for Bunya Mountains National Park

The Queensland Government has announced funding for a $6.46 million facelift for one of the state's most popular national parks to keep up with...

Historic park lands investment for Greater Adelaide

The South Australian Government has announced its most significant investment in public open space in Greater Adelaide ever, creating a new Northern Park Lands. At...

Water recycling infrastructure flows for Horsham

New water recycling infrastructure in Horsham is set to help parks and gardens stay green and support Victoria’s world class agricultural research. Victorian Minister for Water,...

Contractor appointed to Plenty River Trail project

Communities in Melbourne’s north are a step closer to enjoying more ways to experience Plenty Gorge Regional Park, with a contractor appointed to build...