News: Environment
Wild for Taranaki receives funding for its planned Rawhitiroa Wetland Walk
Wild for Taranaki has received $7,600 to build interpretation and education signs along its planned Rawhitiroa Wetland Walk. The grant comes from the Walking Access Commission....
Feb 11, 2019
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Smart Shark Management drumlines trialled across Sydney beaches
SMART (Shark-Management-Alert-In-Real-Time) drumlines, one of the NSW Government's $16million Shark Management Strategy measures are currently being trialled across Sydney...
Feb 11, 2019
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Public feedback sought on new parks and reserves management plan for Western Australia
The Western Australia Government is seeking public comment on a new 10-year management plan proposed for more than a million hectares of parks and reserves in the Wheatbelt...
Feb 10, 2019
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Golf Management Australia partners with AEES Group to drive new energy options
Golf Management Australia (GMA) has announced a new national partnership with the AEES Group, one of Australia’s leading end-to-end energy management companies, providing...
Feb 10, 2019
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Smart sprinklers installed along Cairns Esplanade Parklands
The Cairns Esplanade is the most visited location in Cairns, with more than 1 million people enjoying the parklands and its facilities each year. Under the Smart Urban...
Feb 9, 2019
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Ex-HMAS Tobruk opened as a wreck-dive experience
The new ex-HMAS Tobruk dive site will be ready for divers to explore on 25th February, after a series of delays following its scuttling last year. Queensland Minister for...
Feb 8, 2019
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More mountains to climb with plans for development of new National Park
New management tools and catering for the different needs and aspirations of all stakeholder groups are essential for managing New Zealand’s National Parks, according to Tourism...
Feb 8, 2019
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Darwin Waterfront Lagoon reopened to swimmers
The Darwin Waterfront Corporation has advised that the Darwin Waterfront Recreation Lagoon and beach area has today reopened for swimming. The lagoon was closed on 1st February...
Feb 8, 2019
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Redesign commences on Visitor Centre at Nitmiluk National Park
Stage one redesign and refurbishment works have begun on the interior and exterior of the 20 year old Nitmiluk Visitor Centre at Northern Territory’s Nitmiluk National Park, a...
Feb 6, 2019
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Climate change set to impact Australia's summer sporting calendar
The Climate Council has warned that extreme weather events linked to climate change has the potential to disrupt Australia’s summer sports obsession at elite and grassroots...
Feb 5, 2019
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ACT Committee calls for greater protection for mature native habitat trees
The loss of older native trees that provide crucial habitat for many native animals has been recognised as one of the main threats facing vulnerable Superb Parrots and Glossy...
Feb 5, 2019
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NSW Politicians make election pledges to parks and the Newcastle Art Gallery
With the NSW state election approaching, politicians from both the governing Liberal and Nationals Coalition and the opposition Labor Party have made significant announcements...
Feb 3, 2019
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Volunteers help New Plymouth District Council keep concert waste out of landfill
An army of Zero Waste warriors and a great response from concert-goers helped New Plymouth District Council keep 95% of waste out of landfill after a recent concert at city’s...
Feb 3, 2019
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Construction Contract awarded for new Darwin Botanic Gardens Visitor and Events Centre
The contract to design and construct the new George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens visitor and event centre has been awarded to local company Sunbuild. The visitor and event...
Feb 3, 2019
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrates birth of two Giraffe calves
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has two reasons to celebrate with the birth of two Giraffe calves in January. A male calf was born to mother Tuli on 16th January 2019. The calf has...
Feb 2, 2019
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World Tourism Association launched to combat overtourism
The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has been formed to protect local cultures, heritage and historical sites that are in peril from overtourism. The...
Feb 2, 2019
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AIME announces partnerships to champion sustainability
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), has announced a series of partnerships with companies set to champion sustainability at the 2019 event. By collaborating with...
Jan 31, 2019
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Simpson Desert Conservation Park renamed in act of reconciliation
In agreement with the traditional owners, the Wangkangurru Yarluyandi people, and as an important act of reconciliation, Australia's Simpson Desert Conservation Park and...
Jan 31, 2019
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Residents and visitors encouraged to comment on new strategies for Mount Coolum
Residents and visitors to the Sunshine Coast’s Mount Coolum National Park are being urged to comment on the future of the park, with the release of a draft management plan and...
Jan 30, 2019
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Taronga Zoo Director recognised for commitment to wildlife conservation
Simon Duffy, Director of Taronga Zoo Sydney, has been appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in recognition of his work in wildlife conservation, both in Australia...
Jan 29, 2019
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Yarra Ranges Council recruits for new projects
The Yarra Ranges Council Recreation and Active Living team is currently recruiting project managers for a number of exciting projects, including the Warburton Mountain Bike...
Jan 29, 2019
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Research shows industrialisation will threaten the survival of Ningaloo humpback whales
Murdoch University-sponsored research just published by the scientific journal Nature has found that undisturbed rest and feeding in Exmouth Gulf is critical for the survival of...
Jan 29, 2019
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Kakadu National Park has busiest year in a decade
New data shows visitation to Kakadu National Park has reached its highest point in a decade, despite falls in overall numbers across the Northern Territory's tourism sector....
Jan 27, 2019
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New ACT wetlands aims to protect environment and provide safe swimming
Construction has started on wetlands in the Fyshwick catchment that will clean stormwater flowing into Lake Burley Griffin and downstream into the Murrumbidgee River system. The...
Jan 27, 2019
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