News: Environment
Macleay Valley Coast introduces Five Headlands coastal walking experience
Macleay Valley Coast, located on the mid north coast of NSW, is introducing the ‘Five Headlands Coastal Experience’ - contributing to the region becoming one of regional...
Jan 10, 2025
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Adelaide Zoo welcomes arrival of three male Capybaras
Adelaide Zoo has welcomed the arrival of three male Capybaras from Sydney Zoo - brothers Iago and Iguazu, and Salvador. As the largest rodents in the world, Capybaras hail from...
Jan 9, 2025
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Victoria’s treasured heritage landmarks to be restored following natural disaster damage
A new grants program being delivered by the Victorian Government aims to revive and restore some of the state’s most treasured heritage landmarks damaged by natural disasters....
Jan 8, 2025
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Western Australian Government opens grants for local conservation initiatives
The Western Australian Government is supporting community efforts to conserve and enhance the state’s environment with $7 million available for local projects. Applications are...
Jan 8, 2025
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Sydney Thunder becomes first Big Bash League club to run carbon-neutral match
The Sydney Thunder, an Australian franchise professional cricket team, competing in Australia's domestic Twenty20 cricket competition, the Big Bash League, are set to become the...
Jan 7, 2025
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium announces hatching of new Gentoo penguin chick
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has announced the hatching of a new Gentoo penguin chick, born to parents Pink Lady and Winnie on 3rd November 2024. DNA testing has recently confirmed...
Jan 7, 2025
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Reusable 'bettercups' to be available at Australian Open 2025
A strategic partnership between Sustainability Victoria and Tennis Australia will see thousands of extra reusable cups on hand at the Australian Open 2025, replacing single-use...
Jan 6, 2025
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NSW Herbarium offers global access to digital plant platform
People from around the world can now access digital records of more than one million plants with the launch of the first searchable image archive from the National Herbarium of...
Jan 5, 2025
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SIS Pitches spotlights its global installations, milestones and future projects
SIS Pitches, a British sports surfaces manufacturer, has spotlighted its milestones, future projects and recent global installations - including that of the first-ever hybrid...
Jan 5, 2025
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New Onkaparinga coastal boardwalk connects popular Adelaide beaches
A newly opened section of boardwalk trial linking the foreshores of Port Noarlunga and Christies Beach in South Australia has proved popular since its pre-Christmas opening. The...
Jan 2, 2025
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Bushfire evacuation centre opened at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre
Out-of-control bushfires in Western Australia's south have prompted the opening of an evacuation centre at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre over recent days. The facility...
Jan 2, 2025
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GSTC Criteria for food and beverage service providers in tourism opens for public consultation
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has opened the first public consultation for its Criteria for Food Service Providers in Tourism. Open until 3rd March 2025, the...
Jan 2, 2025
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‘Plan for Our Parks’ initiative conserves 6.5 million hectares of Western Australian land and water
The Western Australian Government has conserved 6.5 million hectares of WA land and water - equivalent in size to Tasmania - with the completion of their ‘Plan for Our Parks’...
Jan 2, 2025
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Aussie Ark opens its facility for public to encounter endangered animals
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has opened its renowned 'Ark' facility on NSW's Barrington Tops allowing the public to encounter some of Australia’s most endangered...
Jan 2, 2025
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TreeClimb Salisbury gets official opening
The new TreeClimb Salisbury attraction is now home to four of South Australia’s longest ziplines following its official opening at the Harry Bowey Reserve in Salisbury Park....
Jan 1, 2025
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Taronga Conservation Society wins NSW sustainable tourism award
Taronga Conservation Society Australia (TCSA) has been awarded Banksia Foundation’s NSW Net Zero Action Award. The Net Zero Action Award, presented to TCSA, aims to celebrate...
Dec 29, 2024
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Toowoomba’s Picnic Point Firetail and Fantail Walks re-open following flood recovery
Toowoomba Regional Council has advised that Picnic Point Firetail & Fantail Walks have re-opened on Toowoomba’s eastern escarpment following the completion of restoration works....
Dec 27, 2024
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Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife restores rights to have crocodiles as pets
Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife are restoring the rights of Territorians to have crocodiles as pets. The decision by the current NT Government is a reversal of the former...
Dec 26, 2024
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Moira Shire Council introduces new bins to manage waste in peak tourist season
New waste management options will be in place at key tourist locations across Moira Shire this season to help improve visitor experience during the peak holiday season. The new...
Dec 23, 2024
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Boxing Day Test at the MCG set to experience high temperatures and rising F&B prices
Described by Cricket Australia as “the biggest sports event of the summer”, this week’s Boxing Day Test at the MCG is expected to be a milestone event. With general admission...
Dec 22, 2024
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Mount Hotham spotlights its free summer guided walks
Mount Hotham’s popular free guided walks have returned, inviting participants to discover Victoria’s alpine trails. Mt Hotham is Australia’s second-highest alpine resort...
Dec 22, 2024
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Australians wary of outdoor bush activities as extreme weather looms over summer holidays
As Australians prepare for their summer holiday activities in the outdoors, a new poll shows that a majority are concerned about extreme weather events ruining their plans. An...
Dec 22, 2024
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War on Single Use Plastic partners with Uber One during Big Bash events
With a goal to reduce the amount of single-use plastic cups at major sporting events, Sydney-based social enterprise - War on Single Use Plastic (WOSUP) - has entered into a...
Dec 19, 2024
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PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Singapore secures three prestigious sustainability certifications
Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay has become the first hotel in Singapore to secure three prestigious sustainability certifications in 2024. Certifications include BCA Green Mark...
Dec 19, 2024
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