News: Environment
ICC Sydney exceeds sustainability targets
International Convention Centre (ICC Sydney) has revealed the impact of its industry leading Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program executed at Sibos, the world’s premier...
Dec 14, 2018
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WA Dolphin Discovery Centre delivers new tourism experience and attraction
Visitors can discover Bunbury's freshest tourist experience when the Dolphin Discovery Centre begins its staged reopening next week after undergoing a major redevelopment funded...
Dec 13, 2018
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Anger as elderly elephant collapses and dies at Cambodia's Angkor Wat
Outrage over elephant riding has erupted again, with a petition to end the practice gaining hundreds of thousands of signatures following the death of an elderly elephant...
Dec 12, 2018
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WTTC highlights role of tourism in attaining a carbon neutral world by 2050
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and UN Climate Change today showcased how the travel and tourism sector can take steps towards carbon neutrality by 2050. In April,...
Dec 11, 2018
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Tasmanian Government awards contract for Cradle Mountain Gateway Precinct
Tasmanian construction company Fairbrother has been awarded a $12 million contract for work on the Cradle Mountain Visitor Gateway Precinct. The new Precinct will be the heart...
Dec 11, 2018
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Queensland National Parks start reopening in aftermath of bushfires
Minister for Environment Leeanne Enoch, who inspected Carnarvon National Park yesterday with Traditional Owners, thanked Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and...
Dec 11, 2018
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Australian Marine Conservation Society demands Adani court admission of Great Barrier Reef pollution
Controversial coal mining company Adani was yesterday in the Bowen Magistrates Court facing rosecution by the Queensland Government over the discharge of coal-laden water into...
Dec 11, 2018
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Major addition to New Zealand conservation park
New Zealand Conservation Minister, Eugenie Sage has today announced that four parcels of conservation land that are now included in the Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands...
Dec 10, 2018
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Shark receivers to be installed at Western Australian beaches
Safety for beachgoers in the south west region of Western Australia is to be enhanced for the summer holidays, with the installation of three new satellite-linked receivers that...
Dec 10, 2018
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Improved mapping leads to better outcomes for koala habitat
The Queensland Government is delivering on its commitment to protect koalas, with an extra 190,000 hectares of koala habitat now added to essential habitat mapping. Minister for...
Dec 10, 2018
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Beach matting provides pathway to inclusivity
Malabar Beach has become the first beach in Sydney with permanent wheelchair access as part of a project by Randwick City Council, the Lions Club and the Rainbow Club Australia....
Dec 9, 2018
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Three WA facilities recognised as Waterwise Aquatic Centres
Bayswater Waves, Scarborough Beach Pool and Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre have been recognised as Waterwise Aquatic Centres. The Waterwise Aquatic Centre Program is a...
Dec 9, 2018
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New Caloundra mountain bike trail set to entertain locals and visitors
The new Beez Kneez black-diamond mountain bike trail in Caloundra opened today. The trail in Caloundra Town Reserve on the Sunshine Coast has received $150,000 in support from...
Dec 8, 2018
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The return of the Bilby to National Park marks a significant outcome for Australian Wildlife Conservancy
For the first time in more than a century, bilbies are now running wild in a NSW conservation area. Environment Minister Gabrielle Upton said 30 of the small marsupials have...
Dec 6, 2018
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre secures Best Corporate Citizenship award
This Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) Award for Excellence recognises the involvement of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) in the Melbourne...
Dec 6, 2018
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Butterfly Aviary opens at South Australia's Cleland Wildlife Park
Cleland Wildlife Park in South Australia is now more colourful following the recent opening of a new Butterfly Aviary. The aviary has been established with the support of the...
Dec 6, 2018
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Kim Ellis to leave Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney and Centennial Park leadership role
Kim Ellis, Executive Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney and Centennial Park, has been appointed Director of the Australian Antarctic Division. Ellis, who became Chief...
Dec 5, 2018
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Largest solar array in metropolitan Melbourne to be installed at Melbourne Museum
Museums Victoria is looking forward to a brighter and more sustainable future as the state-owned cultural institution begins installing what’s set to become the biggest solar...
Dec 2, 2018
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Japanese inspired attraction caters to rising visitor numbers at Gardens by the Bay Singapore
Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay new outdoor attraction, Serene Garden, is a unique horticultural garden inspired by the minimalist concept of Japanese zen gardens. Created by...
Dec 1, 2018
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Creativity and Authenticity can help Drive Tourism Economy
Tourism across the globe is becoming more about unique journeys and experience than simply taking photos. The experience economy has redefined authentic storytelling and has...
Nov 29, 2018
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World-first smart beaches platform awarded Federal grant
Lake Macquarie City Council will develop a world-first smart beaches platform to make beaches safer, reduce the risk of coastal drownings and improve public amenities. The...
Nov 28, 2018
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Queensland National Parks receive 6.4 million visits in year to March
Queensland welcomed 2.4 million domestic overnight and 2.6 million domestic day trip visitors to national and state parks in the year ending March 2018, while 1.4 million...
Nov 28, 2018
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Parks and Leisure Australia NSW ACT 2019 Conference call for abstracts now open
The 2019 Parks and Leisure Australia NSW/ACT Conference ' Solid Foundations: Vibrant Futures ' will inform delegates of innovative ideas and emerging trends, and provide an...
Nov 27, 2018
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The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney secures NSW Major Tourist Attraction of the Year award
Announced at the NSW Tourism Awards and winning the award for the second year in a row, the back-to-back win for The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney was supported by a host of new...
Nov 27, 2018
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