Resource to guide decision makers in turf wars

The NSW government has released draft guidelines on the use of synthetic turf in public open spaces for feedback.

18 March, 2024

Councils urged to push boundaries with ‘adventurous’ play spaces

Councils are being encouraged to design and deliver more spaces for skate parks, climbing walls, BMX  bike tracks and parkour courses.

27 February, 2024

Govt collaborates with researchers to build future-fit public spaces

The NSW government has come together with the research sector in a bid to create better public spaces designed to meet future challenges.

21 August, 2023

Councils take creative approach to activating public space

NSW councils are using creative approaches to activate public spaces and reclaim the streets for residents.

19 May, 2022

Plan to make Melbourne Australia’s most bike-friendly city

Cyclists and pedestrians have been given top priority in Melbourne’s ten-year transport blueprint.

2 May, 2019

Making Melbourne’s streets safer for women

The City of Melbourne is crowd sourcing innovative ideas to make the city safer for women following a spate of attacks.

18 March, 2019

The park is for the public

Commercial fitness operators will have to register with the City of Bendigo before operating in public parks.

21 August, 2017

Flicking the switch on regeneration: Lighting public spaces

From the functional to the spectacular.

7 June, 2016