News: Environment
Noosa Coastal Walk $1 million revamp enhances accessibility
A $1.1 million upgrade to Noosa National Park’s Coastal Walk has revitalised several sections of the popular track, from Dolphin Point to the Fairy Pools, and includes track...
Apr 13, 2025
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Maytronics Australia announces new leadership team following Focus Products acquisition
Following its successful recent acquisition of Focus Products, Maytronics Australia has unveiled its new leadership team members bringing together a wealth of industry...
Apr 13, 2025
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Tasmania’s Three Capes Track welcomes its 100,000th walker
Tasmania’s popular multi-day walk - the Three Capes Track - has reached a significant milestone having welcomed its 100,000th walker this week. The four-day, three-night walk...
Apr 10, 2025
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Cassowary Coast secures ECO Destination Certification through Ecotourism Australia
Located in Far North Queensland, just south of Cairns, the Cassowary Coast has achieved ECO Destination Certification through Ecotourism Australia, becoming the seventh...
Apr 10, 2025
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Australia Zoo achieves successful breeding of Komodo dragons
Komodo dragons, apex predators native to the Indonesian islands of Rinca, Flores, and Komodo, face increasing threats from habitat destruction, poaching, and natural disasters,...
Apr 10, 2025
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Diving industry supports more urgent action from government on climate impact
Divers, snorkellers and marine tourism operators are witnessing firsthand the changes to reef health. Climate action has been largely absent from election campaigns. That's why...
Apr 9, 2025
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Port Stephens Council develops proactive koala conservation initiatives
Aiming to protect, the region’s koala population into the future, Port Stephens Council, under a three-year Federal grant, has delivered multiple projects to develop proactive...
Apr 9, 2025
Environment
UN Tourism and UNCTAD share roadmap for building a resilient industry
The tourism industry holds the potential to drive sustainable economic growth, but only if it embraces investment practices that align with the needs of the environment and...
Apr 9, 2025
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IXOM continues support for Royal Life Saving WA's Remote Pools program
IXOM has strengthened its commitment to water safety in remote communities in Western Australia’s Pilbara by formalising a long-standing sponsorship agreement with Royal Life...
Apr 8, 2025
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Greater Bilbies thrive at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Bilbies which were once found across 70% of mainland Australia, have now been reduced to fragmented populations in the Northern Territory, the Great Sandy Desert, Pilbara and...
Apr 8, 2025
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Bunya Mountains National Park allocated $6.4 million for upgrades
The Queensland Government is allocating $6.4 million worth of upgrades for one of the state’s most popular national parks - the Bunya Mountains National Park. The ecotourism...
Apr 7, 2025
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa hosts ‘Our Changing City’ interactive digital exhibition
The interactive digital installation ‘Our Changing City’ is now live at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in the Te Taiao exhibition space with the exhibition inviting...
Apr 7, 2025
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New security cameras installed to protect heritage value of South Australia’s Koonalda Cave
Located in South Australia’s Far West, Koonalda Cave contains heritage features and natural values that are highly vulnerable to environmental changes and damage caused by...
Apr 7, 2025
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Darwin Airport Resorts tops the city’s energy sustainability ratings for hotels
A recent audited energy rating by the internationally recognised NABERS organisation has given the highest energy sustainability ratings to Darwin Airport Resorts – comprising...
Apr 6, 2025
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Grants available to improve Victoria’s coastal access and beach safety
Applications are open for the Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants Program, which will deliver $1.4 million in total to land managers to improve Victoria’s coastal access and...
Apr 5, 2025
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MCEC hosts Banksia National Awards celebrating sustainable solutions
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has this week hosted the Banksia National Sustainability Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to sustainability across...
Apr 4, 2025
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Central Coast Wetlands community parkrun resumes
Up to 200 people are expected to turn out for the re-commencement of the NSW Central Coast Wetlands - Pioneer Dairy’s popular 5km parkrun community event following the...
Apr 4, 2025
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FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 prioritises carbon footprint
The eighth edition of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 and fourth consecutive in Singapore, concluded at the Singapore Sport Hub last weekend. Building on the success of previous...
Apr 4, 2025
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Councils assess damage to beach facilities following hazardous surf conditions along NSW east coast
Earlier this week, hazardous surf conditions and huge swells along the east coast of New South Wales battered beaches and coastal walkways with many Councils having to...
Apr 3, 2025
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Sydney Showground and ENGIE Stadium partners with WOSUP to reduce single-use plastic at live events
Sydney Showground and ENGIE Stadium has announced a three-year partnership with sustainable aluminium cup provider, WOSUP, which will save over 2,200 single-use cups per event...
Apr 3, 2025
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Reopening of Kakadu’s Gunlom Falls anticipated to boost tourism
Kakadu’s waterfall and rock pools, Gunlom Falls will reopen in time for this year’s dry season. Gunlom Falls was made ‘famous’ following the release of the movie Crocodile...
Apr 2, 2025
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Queensland Government offers immediate assistance for flood impacted outback sporting clubs
With flooding continuing to impact large areas of Western Queensland, immediate assistance is being offered to affected sporting clubs. Queensland Minister for Sport and Racing...
Apr 2, 2025
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Nocturnal immersive experience returns to Scenic World in 2025
Nocturnal, a sensory journey inspired by the landscape and wildlife of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains and Gundungurra Country returns to Scenic World in 2025 with an...
Apr 2, 2025
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Volcano Discovery Centre receives investment for upgrades
The Penshurst Volcanoes Discovery Centre, located in southwest Victoria at the foot of Mount Rouse, a dormant volcano, is being supported by the Victorian Government to deliver...
Apr 1, 2025
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