Thursday, March 5, 2026

Parks

First two sites of Eastern Parramatta River paths program completed

City of Parramatta Council has completed work on the first two sites of its Eastern Parramatta River - Cyclist and Pedestrian Improvement Project, which...

$1.2m transformation begins for Berwick reserve

City of Casey Council has announced the start of a $1.2 million transformation of the Eddie Baron Reserve in Berwick.The Council says the project...

All work, all play for Benalla city

Benalla Rural City Council has begun key upgrades to the playground at Mackellar Street Reserve, with improvement works to enhance safety, comfort and usability...

Moyne Shire pumped for new outdoor youth space

Moyne Shire Councillors have endorsed a concept design that will enhance the existing Koroit outdoor youth space. Based on extensive community feedback, the Koroit Youth...

Toongabbie reserve reopens after $4m makeover

Toongabbie’s Sue Savage Reserve has reopened after a $4 million upgrade which includes a new skate park, BMX pump track, fitness equipment, amenity building,...

Happy home for new $2.9m Salisbury road safety park

City of Salisbury Council’s $36 million transformation of the Happy Home Reserve precinct is complete, with a new $2.9 million Road Safety Park now...

Community shapes final designs for new Blue Mountains parks  

Blue Mountains City Council has released the final designs for four new neighbourhood park upgrades, marking the final phase of community consultation before construction...

City of Melville park upgrade reflects Aboriginal history

City of Melville Council has officially reopened the Dyoondalup Point Walter playground following a $250,000 upgrade through its Capital Works and Public Arts programs. The...

City of Newcastle ground upgrades find their groove

Ten sporting fields across Newcastle will be better equipped to handle wet weather next winter thanks to a $500,000 investment into a sand grooving...

Public to vote on Coffs playground design

Five creative concept designs for a million-dollar destination playground at Park Beach have been released by City of Coffs Harbour Council for public voting.  Two...

Second Green Flag for iconic Toowoomba park

Toowoomba’s iconic Queens Park has been awarded the 2025 International Green Flag Award, marking the second year in a row the park has achieved...

Moonee Valley council launches playground design contest

Moonee Valley City Council has launched a design competition to lead the redevelopment of the much-loved Queens Park in Moonee Ponds. The design project builds...

$700,000 bike trail system opened at Burpengary

City of Moreton Bay Council has officially opened a new $700,000 mountain bike trail system at Burpengary. The 3km Council-owned Lagoon Road mountain bike system...

Hornsby children’s forest wins national award

Hornsby Shire Council's Fagan Park Children’s Forest has been awarded the 2025 Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) National Award of Excellence for Playspace under...

Frankston strengthens cultural inclusion commitment with 50-year site lease

Frankston City Council says it has strengthened its commitment to cultural inclusion with the granting of a 50-year lease for a local First Nations...