News: Environment
Agoda survey shows sustainability a key focus for rising number of Asian travellers
The 2025 Sustainable Travel Survey from hotel booking platform Agoda has ranked Asia’s most sustainability-conscious travellers, with those from the Philippines in the top...
Apr 1, 2025
Tourism /
Environment
Conservation groups share new imagery revealing devastation to Great Koala Park
Conservation groups have shared new imagery highlighting the damage happening right now to crucial koala habitat earmarked for inclusion in the Great Koala National Park. A...
Mar 31, 2025
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Environment
New Outdoor Accessibility Design Guidelines launched in New Zealand
New Outdoor Accessibility Design Guidelines have been launched in New Zealand to provide clear, practical advice for everyone involved in creating, maintaining, or advocating...
Mar 30, 2025
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Environment
NSW Government scientists condemn state’s shark nets
NSW Government scientists have stated they could find ‘no evidence’ that shark nets decrease fatalities. Lawrence Chlebeck, marine biologist with Humane World for Animals...
Mar 29, 2025
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Environment
Glen Eira Council receives $2.5 million grant to electrify GESAC
The Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) - one of Australia’s most popular aquatic, recreation and wellness facilities with over 4,600 visitors every day - is to be...
Mar 28, 2025
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Environment
Future Village installs floating gardens to combat urban heat in Parramatta’s CBD
Garden creator, Future Village, has installed floating gardens in Centenary and Parramatta Squares as part of a heat reduction experiment to help keep the City of Parramatta...
Mar 28, 2025
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Parks
New partnership between Sports Environment Alliance and Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme drives sustainability
Sports Environment Alliance has entered into a new partnership with Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) with the collaboration aimed at encouraging more sporting...
Mar 28, 2025
Sport /
Environment
Volunteers help Woodfordia convert containers into conservation
Woodfordia, a not-for-profit, community-driven organisation that hosts the Woodford Folk Festival, is converting waste into trees thanks to dedicated volunteers at the Festival...
Mar 27, 2025
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Arts
Polytan awarded construction tender for Surf Coast's new hockey field
Surf Coast Shire Council has advised that leading surface supplier Polytan has been awarded the construction tender for Torquay’s much-anticipated Banyul-Warri Fields hockey...
Mar 26, 2025
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Environment
City of Newcastle delivers vital multilingual water safety information for beachgoers
An increase in beach rescues among non-English speaking residents and visitors has prompted City of Newcastle to provide multilingual water safety information. The messaging is...
Mar 26, 2025
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Federal budget continues support for arts and creative industries
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers 2025/26 budget has continued the rebuilding of Australia’s media and arts sectors while also providing further cost of living relief for creative...
Mar 25, 2025
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Arts
Federal budget confirms $250 million for new and expanded conservation areas
The Federal budget has confirmed a $250 million commitment that will see 30 million hectares of land will gain protected status over the next five years. The funding for Saving...
Mar 25, 2025
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Parks /
Zoos
Work commences on Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre
Construction is underway on the Visitor Experience Centre at the new Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment. The Twelve Apostles are an environmental attraction consisting of...
Mar 25, 2025
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Environment
Sea World Foundation and TurtleWatch return rescued turtle hatchlings to ocean
99 endangered loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been returned to Tallebudgera and South Stradbroke Island beaches by Sea World Foundation and Watergum Community’s TurtleWatch...
Mar 25, 2025
Attractions /
Environment
Humane World for Animals ired by misinformation on shark net removal and swimmer safety
Humane World for Animals has spotlighted an article appearing in The Daily Telegraph this week, airing concerns over the removal of shark nets, with the conservation group...
Mar 24, 2025
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Environment
WWF welcomes $250 million for Australian protected areas
Aimed at protecting another 30 million hectares of land, WWF Australia has welcomed Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's commitment of $250 million for protected areas...
Mar 23, 2025
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Parks
AusTriathlon unveils Environmental Sustainability Plan
AusTriathlon has launched its Environmental Sustainability Plan (2025-2028), a strategic initiative reflecting its commitment to reducing environmental impact and promoting...
Mar 23, 2025
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Environment
Werribee Open Range Zoo opens its Elephant Trail for Visitors
The Werribee Open Range Zoo, located 32 kilometres southwest of Melbourne, has today opened its brand-new Elephant Trail for visitors with the walking trail connecting the...
Mar 22, 2025
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Zoos
Australian tourism partnership launched to drive sustainable business practices
A three-year partnership has today been launched between the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) and Tourism Australia to drive excellence in visitor experiences and...
Mar 20, 2025
Tourism /
Environment
Brisbane’s Sherwood Arboretum marks 100th anniversary on World Forestry Day 2025
With today being World Forestry Day, Brisbane Council is spotlighting the Sherwood Arboretum which turns 100-years-old today. It is Brisbane’s only arboretum and has more than...
Mar 20, 2025
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Parks
Popular Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool recognised for sustainability
Since reopening in January, Glen Eira City Council’s Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool has welcomed over 90,000 visitors - more than 2,100 people a day - to a facility that...
Mar 20, 2025
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Environment
Tony de Leede's new Gold Coast wellness retreat now open
Wellness industry entrepreneur Tony de Leede has announced the opening this month of the EcoView Retreat on the Gold Coast. de Leede, also the co-owner/founder of the Gwinganna...
Mar 20, 2025
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Environment
New leisure portfolio ministers announced in Western Australia and NSW Governments
Newly re-elected Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has announced the portfolio allocations for his new Cabinet with dedicated ministers for each region to focus on local job...
Mar 19, 2025
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Environment
Heating circulation and filtration system replacements among Yarra Centre pool upgrades
Yarra Centre pool facilities at the Yarra Centre in Yarra Junction, south Victoria, will be closed from close of business 30th March 2025 until 31st May 2025 due to upgrades and...
Mar 18, 2025
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Aquatics /
Environment