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Forum: Playground sandpits could increase risk of HFMD transmission

From marine treasures to snakes: Free talks and workshops at the Festival of Biodiversity 2026

On June 3, the National Parks Board dedicated heritage trees including the Terap Nasi tree in Fort Canning, to its sponsors ahead of the Festival of Biodiversity 2026.
On June 3, the National Parks Board dedicated heritage trees including the Terap Nasi tree in Fort Canning, to its sponsors ahead of the Festival of Biodiversity 2026.

Forum: Three things to consider when designing playgrounds

Young & Savvy: Finding unexpected joy in low-cost exercises

As fitness trends come and go, finding the type of workout that suits one’s lifestyle, preference and body type is what matters most.
As fitness trends come and go, finding the type of workout that suits one’s lifestyle, preference and body type is what matters most.

Brisbane stadium protesters defy eviction threats as construction looms

Victoria Park, one of Brisbane’s few significant inner-city green spaces, is due to be fenced off from June 1 as building starts on the Olympic stadium precinct.
Victoria Park, one of Brisbane’s few significant inner-city green spaces, is due to be fenced off from June 1 as building starts on the Olympic stadium precinct.

Three killed in Uganda after crashing into elephant

The authorities said a minibus "knocked a crossing elephant and subsequently lost control".
The authorities said a minibus "knocked a crossing elephant and subsequently lost control".

Tourists killed in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, police say

The victims' bodies were found in a river, and the police said one of them had stab wounds.
The victims' bodies were found in a river, and the police said one of them had stab wounds.

Why Singapore wants children to play with sand and swings again

There are around 2,800 public playgrounds in HDB estates and parks in Singapore.
There are around 2,800 public playgrounds in HDB estates and parks in Singapore.

Forum: Adopt ‘Alert First’ protocol for managing crocodiles

Forum: Holistic greenery and urban planning measures to enhance thermal comfort 

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