News: Environment
Horsham water recycling infrastructure helps parks and ovals stay green
Horsham, located on a bend in the Wimmera River, approximately 300 kilometres northwest of Melbourne, has secured new water recycling infrastructure aimed at helping parks,...
Feb 12, 2025
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Barrington Coast secures Ecotourism Australia certification
Located on the lower mid-north coast of New South Wales, MidCoast Council has advised that the Barrington Coast region has achieved ECO Destination Certification through...
Feb 12, 2025
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Te Pae Christchurch spotlights its sustainability leadership
Strong demand for events along with industry-leading sustainability and standards contributing to a major economic, environmental and social impact for the region have delivered...
Feb 12, 2025
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Greater Sydney and Central Coast councils invited to apply for green space funding
Greater Sydney and Central Coast councils are invited to apply for a share of $4 million in grants via the Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25 to build more parks,...
Feb 12, 2025
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Regeneration Projects advises of progress in making Melbourne's Yarra River swimmable
The ambitious goal to make Melbourne's lower Yarra River/Birrarung swimmable is making progress with the Walk Talk Swim Birrarung environmental education program being designed...
Feb 10, 2025
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Plans revealed for $40 million eco-resort on Whitsundays’ Hook Island
Epochal Hotels has unveiled plans for a luxury eco-resort on Hook Island in The Whitsundays. A consortium led by Sydney-based Epochal has submitted a development application to...
Feb 10, 2025
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Sacred Aboriginal site and threatened species habitat protected for NSW
Threatened plants and animals will be protected and a sacred Aboriginal site preserved with the NSW Government’s purchase of Broughton Vale Station, 75 kilometres east of Broken...
Feb 9, 2025
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Tasmania’s Bay of Fires tops annual Best Australian Beaches list
For the first time a Tasmanian beach has been recognised as Australia’s finest on the official annual list of the Best Australian Beaches. Following a comprehensive study of the...
Feb 8, 2025
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Aussie Ark returns chlamydia-free koalas back to Sanctuary
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has welcomed the return of its precious Koalas and released them into the ‘wild’ of the Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary. This is the next...
Feb 7, 2025
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Zoos
Solar panel installation sees Auckland’s Go Media Stadium move to become New Zealand’s greenest stadium
Go Media Stadium is set to become one of the most sustainable large venues in New Zealand with the installation of over 1,700 solar panels. The panels will be installed onto the...
Feb 7, 2025
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Zoos SA goes green to mark international 'Reverse the Red' day
Today, 7th February, marks Reverse the Red Day, a global effort by zoos and aquariums to prevent species extinction and protect biodiversity. The annual event is hosted by the...
Feb 7, 2025
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Powertec Telecommunications appointed to expand mobile coverage at Western Australian regional surf beaches
The Western Australian Government is boosting mobile coverage at regional surf beaches, with Powertec Telecommunications appointed to upgrade telecommunications infrastructure...
Feb 6, 2025
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Tourism Tropical North Queensland partnership supports restoration of tree kangaroo ecosystem
Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) hosted the 2025 Mabi Forest Planting Day on 3rd February in partnership with Reforest and Terrain NRM at Wongabel on the Atherton...
Feb 6, 2025
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Winarch Group announces acquisition of Wats On Events
Winarch Group has advised of the acquisition of Wats On Events to its growing portfolio of companies - a move which gives it access to festival bar management, licensing, pop up...
Feb 6, 2025
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Flinders Island to become haven for endangered species
Flinders Island, a remote island privately-owned by the Woolford family, situated off South Australia’s west coast, is to become a haven for the rehabilitation of nationally...
Feb 5, 2025
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Giants Trail among Western Australia's natural attractions to receive improved access
The Valley of the Giants' Ancient Empire Trail is among Western Australia’s regional tourism attractions in the south west to attract state government funding for improving...
Feb 3, 2025
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Western Australia’s innovative outdoor experiences secure funding
Funding from the Western Australian Government will provide 15 local community organisations the opportunity to deliver an array of innovative outdoor recreation activities...
Feb 3, 2025
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Relocated Perth Zoo elephant settles into new South Australian home
The elephant moved from Perth Zoo to South Australia’s Monarto Safari Park has now arrived at her new home and has been pictured interacting with her new neighbour, Burma....
Jan 30, 2025
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Queensland's Scenic Rim region achieves globally-recognised ECO Destination Certification
The Scenic Rim region has announced its achievement of ECO Destination Certification with Ecotourism Australia, underscoring its strong commitment to sustainable tourism. As the...
Jan 30, 2025
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Surf Life Saving Australia congratulates 2025 Australia Day honourees
Surf Life Saving Australia has congratulated 12 surf lifesavers honoured on Australia Day 2025 and announced by the Governor General in Canberra. With almost 200,000 members,...
Jan 28, 2025
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NSW Premier backs Penrith Winter Sports World development
NSW Premier, Chris Minns, has visited the site of Western Sydney’s proposed $700 million Winter Sports World development, which was recently granted State Significant...
Jan 28, 2025
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World Wetlands Day 2025 spotlighted
The Australian Government’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has spotlighted their efforts for World Wetlands Day 2025 which is upcoming on Sunday 2nd...
Jan 28, 2025
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New 20km Southern Headlands Walk for NSW south coast
The addition of a new 20km walk between Narrawallee and Burrill Lake will support the NSW south coast become a leading destination for hikers and nature lovers. Thanks to...
Jan 27, 2025
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ICC Sydney’s sustainable 2025 Menu Collection looks to connect people through food
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has released its 2025 Menu Collection, building on its sustainably designed food and beverage...
Jan 27, 2025
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