News: Environment
New ‘living seawall’ to help protect Sunshine Coast’s Golden Beach
An innovative project - part of a trial with the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Queensland Government funded QCoast2100 Program – is aimed at providing protection from...
Dec 18, 2024
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Dreamworld ends all human interactions with tigers
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has advised that its staff will no longer come into direct contact with the animals at its Tiger Island attraction. The move comes after a tiger...
Dec 17, 2024
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Regeneration Projects’ Birrarung work recognised in City of Yarra Community Awards
Environmental consultancy Regeneration Projects has been honoured for its 'Contribution to Sustainability' at the City of Yarra Community Awards 2024. Regeneration Projects...
Dec 17, 2024
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Adventure attractions spotlighted for Queensland’s Scenic Rim
The Scenic Rim Region, a local government area in the West Moreton region of South East Queensland, will see adventure attractions open in January 2025. The Canyon Flyer - an...
Dec 16, 2024
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Three YHA properties secure sustainable certification through Ecotourism Australia
Three YHA properties have attained Sustainable Tourism Certification through Ecotourism Australia - YHA Sydney Harbour, YHA Port Elliot Beach House and YHA Adelaide Central. YHA...
Dec 16, 2024
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Giant Pandas arrive at Adelaide Zoo
Adelaide Zoo has welcomed the arrival of Giant Pandas, Xing Qiu and Yi Lan with Director of Adelaide Zoo, Dr Phil Ainsley, noting their journey from Dujiangyan in China was very...
Dec 16, 2024
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Mysterious debris balls wash up on NSW South Coast beaches
Eurobodalla Shire Council on the NSW Far South Coast last week reported mysterious debris balls having washed up on at least two beaches – in a similar scenario to the mixed...
Dec 15, 2024
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Zoos SA updates on Monarto Safari Park's Asian elephant herd
Zoos SA has advised on the progress of Asian elephant, Burma, who has completed her standard quarantine period at Monarto Safari Park and is now ready for visitors - and a new...
Dec 14, 2024
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Sky Stadium transitions to energy efficient Ecobulb LED lighting
The Wellington Regional Stadium Trust has advised that Sky Stadium will be lowering carbon emissions and energy consumption as it embarks on the replacement of thousands of...
Dec 12, 2024
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Junior Rangers Program secures $6 million boost
The Australian Government is investing $6 million on additional projects under the Junior Rangers program – marking its commitment to supporting on-Country learning for First...
Dec 12, 2024
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Koala Sanctuary Guulabaa opens with array of offerings
The Guulabaa Place of Koala tourism precinct has officially opened in the Cowarra State Forest, following a $6.1 million investment from the Australian and NSW Government's...
Dec 11, 2024
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Taronga announces GIO Insurance as Principal Partner of new Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Centre
Taronga Conservation Society Australia has announced GIO Insurance as the Principal Partner for the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Centre (ARC) which opened earlier this...
Dec 11, 2024
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Conservation organisation Aussie Ark conducts ‘Devil swap’
As part of the ‘Save the Tasmanian Devil’ program conservation organisation, Aussie Ark, has conducted a ‘Devil swap’ in which five genetically valuable Devils left the Ark for...
Dec 11, 2024
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Zoos
Merlin Entertainments advises of moves to implement green energy strategy
Merlin Entertainments has advised of what it calls a “groundbreaking year” of achievements in sustainability through its Green Energy Capex program. Demonstrating Merlin’s More...
Dec 10, 2024
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New research shows that tourism is responsible for 9% of global carbon emissions
Carbon emissions related to the tourism industry have risen over last decade and now make up 9% of the global total according to new research. The University of Queensland-led...
Dec 10, 2024
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Stadiums Queensland venues welcomed record 5.8 million patrons in 2023/24 financial year
Stadiums Queensland's newly released annual report for the 2023/24 financial year has reported a record year welcoming 5.8 million patrons across the agency’s nine venues. The...
Dec 9, 2024
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Salter Brothers Hospitality reach major sustainability milestone
Ecotourism Australia has advised that Salter Brothers Hospitality have reached a major sustainability milestone with four of their Southeast Queensland Spicers Retreats securing...
Dec 9, 2024
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New Zealand Government appoints new Climate Change Commission Chair
The New Zealand Government has appointed former Governor-General Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy as the new chair of the Climate Change Commission, the independent Crown entity that...
Dec 8, 2024
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NSW Government moves forward with plans to repurpose Moore Park Golf Course to nine-holes
The NSW Government is to move ahead with its plans to reduce the size of the Moore Park Golf Course from 18 to nine holes and return the land to public use as a new ‘central...
Dec 7, 2024
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AusCycling announces 50,000 registered participants for AusBike program
AusCycling’s bike education program AusBike has marked a major milestone, with AusBike reaching 50,000 registered participants across Australia since launching late last year....
Dec 5, 2024
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TreeClimb counts down to opening latest attraction in Adelaide’s northern suburbs
Adventure attractions operator TreeClimb is set to open its third South Australian location this month, expanding to Adelaide’s northern suburbs in time for the school holidays....
Dec 5, 2024
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Yalbunullup mountain bike trails open in Perth's northern suburbs
Yellagonga Regional Park in Perth's northern suburbs has a new $4.57 million urban mountain bike trail network along the western banks of Lake Joondalup. The...
Dec 4, 2024
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Wagga Wagga Zoo enclosure for miniature cattle nears completion
Wagga Wagga City Council has advised that the new enclosure for Wagga Wagga Zoo and Aviary’s two miniature cattle, Stanley and Basil, is nearing completion. Wagga Wagga City...
Dec 3, 2024
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UN Tourism launches Global AI Challenge
UN Tourism has launched the ‘Global Artificial Intelligence Challenge’ and is looking for start-ups and scale-ups that are transforming the tourism sector through innovative...
Dec 3, 2024
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