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3 November 2026
Thilina Gunasekara
A First Grebe to Remember: Australasian Grebe

Sue Wincott shares the delight of spotting her first Australasian Grebe at Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi (Park 16). With adults diving nearby and a tiny youngster on its nest among the reeds, this memorable introduction to the wetland and the birdlife that makes it special.  

A First Grebe to Remember: Australasian Grebe
28 October 2026
Thilina Gunasekara
Impacts on community health of the MotoGP in ...

What will the proposed MotoGP mean for community health? Margaret Brown looks beyond the economic arguments to the potential impacts of increased noise, air pollution, traffic congestion, tree loss and the disruption of green space. She argues that the health costs of bringing more motor racing into the Adelaide Park Lands deserve much greater scrutiny. 

Impacts on community health of the MotoGP in the Adelaide Parklands/Pakapakanthi
22 October 2026
Thilina Gunasekara
A Tale of Two Cities: A Sporting Nation Needs ...

Australia loves sport. But should major sporting events come at the expense of our public green spaces? In Brisbane and Adelaide, communities are fighting to protect precious park lands from major developments. Different governments, different projects, but remarkably similar battles. 

A Tale of Two Cities: A Sporting Nation Needs Green Space
14 October 2026
Thilina Gunasekara
Fumes or plumes? Why not bird tourism?

As the South Australian Government pushes ahead with plans to bring MotoGP to Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi, a leading birdwatcher says the State could be overlooking another growing tourism opportunity, one that depends on protecting our natural environment rather than building racetracks through it. 

Fumes or plumes? Why not bird tourism?
2 October 2026
Thilina Gunasekara
When is consultation ‘real’, and when is it BS? ...

Premier Peter Malinauskas says the election settled whether his Government’s controversial Park Lands projects will proceed. Consultation can change the details, but not the decision. But what happens when some of the most contentious details were never put before voters? 

When is consultation ‘real’, and when is it BS? Premier explains his Park Lands mandate.
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29 September 2021

Walkers learn of Bonython Park's woes

Guest User
29 September 2021
Walkers learn of Bonython Park's woes

Bonython Park has been used and abused for many years. And, as those on APA’s recent guided walk discovered, the devastation continues.

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25 September 2021

Park Terrace Community Garden at a crossroads

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25 September 2021
Park Terrace Community Garden at a crossroads

Activity at this community garden has been put ‘on hold’ after struggles with damage, theft, and safety. Now, its volunteers are calling on the Adelaide City Council for help.

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Christel Mex
24 September 2021

Two different visions

Christel Mex
24 September 2021
Two different visions

How many tall buildings does it take to “activate” a Park waterfront? Re-zoning is the fastest way to hasten the disappearance of Adelaide’s world-unique Park Lands. Current Government re-zoning plans represent the largest-ever attack on your Park Lands. It will happen unless you speak up by 27 October.

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23 September 2021

Wins and losses for new councillor

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23 September 2021
Wins and losses for new councillor

Former APA committee member Keiran Snape is settling down after his first few weeks as a new Adelaide City Councillor. He’s spoken to APA’s Carla Caruso about some uphill battles he’s faced already and how he’ll keep fighting for your Open, Green, Public Adelaide Park Lands.

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Christel Mex
15 September 2021

City Council surrenders to State Gov't Park theft

Christel Mex
15 September 2021
City Council surrenders to State Gov't Park theft

It is the largest-ever theft of your Park Lands.

The State Government is “re-zoning” your Open Green Public land and it will not be resisted by the City Council.

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15 September 2021

Wet weather doesn’t deter Park explorers

Guest User
15 September 2021
Wet weather doesn’t deter Park explorers

A group of Park Lands enthusiasts braved the elements for a guided walk on September 12. The stroll took in an arguably under-appreciated and sometimes overlooked part of the eastern Adelaide Park Lands.

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15 September 2021

Call to clean up urban forest

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15 September 2021
Call to clean up urban forest

A former SA Water depot made way for an urban forest back in 2012.

Now a passionate local resident is calling for your help to adopt the site, #LoveYourParkLands and help clean it up this Sunday.

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Christel Mex
15 September 2021

Skate Park delayed and enlarged

Christel Mex
15 September 2021
Skate Park delayed and enlarged

The long-awaited skate park in Gladys Elphick Park / Narnungga (Park 25) has been hit by construction delays and its completion has been pushed back until early next year.

With new funding offered by the Federal Government, the City Council has revised the skate park design and added a new feature, a mini-bowl, with work on the site expected to re-start soon.

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Christel Mex
12 September 2021

Historian sounds alarm over heritage olive threats

Christel Mex
12 September 2021
Historian sounds alarm over heritage olive threats

An Adelaide historian and retired educator has sounded the alarm about the fate of the historic olive grove in Kate Cocks Park (Park 27).
The grove is under threat from a proposed multi-storey car park and gradual destruction from overstocking of police horses,

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12 September 2021

Great-grandpa's Adelaide pics recreated

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12 September 2021
Great-grandpa's Adelaide pics recreated

An amateur photographer has recreated his great-grandfather’s Adelaide Park Lands photos, doing his best to keep the same angles. In most pics, the differences are startling. APA’s Carla Caruso reports.

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Christel Mex
10 September 2021

New bikeways

Christel Mex
10 September 2021
New bikeways

The City of Adelaide is partnering with the State Government to fund improvements to cycling infrastructure in your Park Lands.

Eleven projects have been identified, all of them either through Park Lands or on the edges of Parks.

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Christel Mex
9 September 2021

New urban forest emerging

Christel Mex
9 September 2021
New urban forest emerging

A new urban forest has taken root in Reservoir Park / Kangatilla (Park 4).

It’s growing into a Mallee Box woodland - the type of landscape that existed here before European settlement. It’s a demonstration site for pursuing two goals: (a) carbon capture, and (b) restoring lost biodiversity.

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Christel Mex
6 September 2021

Park Attack by Gov't Corporation - overstepping powers?

Christel Mex
6 September 2021
Park Attack by Gov't Corporation - overstepping powers?

The Government's "Venue Management Corporation" has been dragged into a political fight over your Open Green Public Park Lands, apparently exceeding its powers.

The Venue Management Corporation is embroiled in political debate by spruiking what amounts to a Liberal election policy to confiscate two and a half hectares (six acres) of Park Lands.

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Christel Mex
28 August 2021

Planning to re-green - progress report

Christel Mex
28 August 2021
Planning to re-green - progress report

A steering committee is preparing to engage communities in Thebarton, Mile End and North Adelaide to spark ideas for re-greening a neglected part of Bonython Park / Tulya Wardli (Park 27) off Port Road.

It's hoped that the southern part of this temporary car park can be re-purposed as a green meeting place for commuters and locals.

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27 August 2021

Natural pool in the River Torrens – yea or nay?

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27 August 2021
Natural pool in the River Torrens – yea or nay?

A former Adelaide Council election candidate, whose flagship policy was making the River Torrens swimmable again, has tentatively supported a pitch for a natural swimming pool in the river.

Business SA has put forward a proposal to build a swimming area in the River Torrens/Karrawirra Parri, using treated river water.

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Christel Mex
26 August 2021

A Horse's Tale in Two Parks

Christel Mex
26 August 2021
A Horse's Tale in Two Parks

Horses in an Open Park, or a Closed Park?

An Adelaide Horse’s Tale, in two different Parks.

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25 August 2021

See your Park Lands from another angle

Guest User
25 August 2021
See your Park Lands from another angle

Spring has (almost) sprung, and so have the options for exploring your Park Lands - whether on land or by water. Many come at a cost, but others are free, as Carla Caruso reports

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Christel Mex
24 August 2021

Developer eyes Parks for $40m private stadium

Christel Mex
24 August 2021
Developer eyes Parks for $40m private stadium

A Melbourne-based property developer has laid out his vision for taking away part of your Open Green Public Park Lands, for his dream $40 million sports stadium.

Multi-millionaire Ross Pelligra wants your land and a taxpayer subsidy to build a baseball stadium for his franchised team, the Adelaide Giants.

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Christel Mex
23 August 2021

Myth-busting #1: "NIMBYs"

Christel Mex
23 August 2021
Myth-busting #1: "NIMBYs"

If you Love Your Park Lands, like we do, you might occasionally hear criticism from people who have latched onto a Park Lands myth.

We’re taking apart these myths, one by one. Today: the NIMBY accusation. Find out the truth

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Christel Mex
22 August 2021

Blow the Whistle on Park Lands attacks

Christel Mex
22 August 2021
Blow the Whistle on Park Lands attacks

If you Love Your Park Lands, then it's time to blow the whistle on those who are planning to steal away another three Park Lands sites.

The London-based National Park City Foundation wants to hear from you.

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