News: Environment
Cairns Communications consultant Liz Inglis wins Australasian Leisure Management media executive award
Communications consultant Liz Inglis’ excellence in the promotion of Tropical North Queensland has been recognised by Australasian Leisure Management with her being named as the...
Oct 18, 2018
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Singapore Government plans Sentosa Island redevelopment to become ‘Southern Gateway of Asia’
The islands of Sentosa and Pulau Brani, as well as the waterfront areas of Singapore’s suburb of Tanjong Pagar, are to undergo a major redevelopment and be rebranded as the...
Oct 18, 2018
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New Zealand Government closes further tracks to prevent spread of kauri dieback
New Zealand Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has announced that the Department of Conservation (DOC) will close 21 tracks across kauri land to help prevent the spread of kauri...
Oct 17, 2018
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Royal couple officially launch Taronga Institute of Science & Learning
Among a range of activities being undertaken by Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex during their current visit to Australia, the royal couple have this week...
Oct 17, 2018
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Department of Conservation warning for beachgoers on wildlife dangers
New Zealand's Department of Conservation (DOC) is appealing to tourists to keep their distance from seals when visiting beaches for wildlife encounters. The call comes just days...
Oct 16, 2018
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International Parks Congress highlights the value of green urban spaces
The impact of urban growth on our parks and recreation and overall liveability and sustainability will be the focus of the International Parks and Leisure Congress (IPLC) 2018...
Oct 14, 2018
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Sunshine Leisure Centre advances swimming pool water quality
Brimbank Council has installed an innovative new water filtration system for Sunshine Leisure Centre, which has the potential to save energy and water and enable an estimated...
Oct 14, 2018
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Traditional owners to jointly manage six Victorian National Parks
The Victorian Government has announced that it is to work with Dja Dja Wurrung Traditional Owners to jointly manage six parks in Loddon Mallee, under its second Joint Management...
Oct 14, 2018
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Tasmanian devil joeys unveiled at Monarto Zoo
A trio of Tasmanian devil joeys have been unveiled at South Australia’s Monarto Zoo, with keepers revealing that they have just passed their first health check. The male joeys...
Oct 13, 2018
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Indigenous ranger taken in Northern Territory
An Aboriginal ranger has been taken by a crocodile in a remote area of Arnhem Land according to Northern Territory WorkSafe officials. The female was reported missing yesterday...
Oct 13, 2018
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Grampians Tourism launches 2018/19 destination marketing campaign
Grampians Tourism are encouraging prospective visitors to experience life unleashed with ‘The Grampians Way’, their latest campaign promoting the diversity of attractions the...
Oct 10, 2018
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Inspirational people of the outdoors celebrated at NZOIA awards
The man who led an expedition to discover New Zealand’s deepest cave, an educator who has spent decades training aspiring instructors, and a young instructor with a passion for...
Oct 9, 2018
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New tourism opportunities for Christmas Island
After a challenging decade where its hosting of an Immigration Detention Centre (IDC) has been the focus of attention, Christmas Island’s tourism industry is looking at new...
Oct 7, 2018
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International Parks Congress presentation to share findings on global report on urban parks to 2030
Results from a global report on the future of urban parks are to be presented at the International Parks and Leisure Congress (IPLC) in Melbourne next week. The report, from...
Oct 7, 2018
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary recognised for excellence by Hong Kong-Australia Business Association
The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has been awarded for excellence in bilateral trade with Hong Kong by the Hong Kong-Australia Business Association Limited (HKABA). Presented on...
Oct 7, 2018
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$100 million hot springs resort planned for Gippsland Lakes
Details of a proposed $100 million luxury hot springs spa hotel and retreat - the first such luxury project in regional Victoria - at a site on the banks of the Gippsland Lakes,...
Oct 5, 2018
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Work commences on futuristic Quzhou Sports Campus
Construction has started on the Quzhou Sports Campus, a new complex that will feature a series of facilities designed to look like an “extraterrestrial fantasy”. Based in Quzhou...
Oct 5, 2018
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Daisy Pool Covers backs Smart WaterMark’s Buy a Bale drought relief initiative
With many parts of Australia enduring drought conditions and the upcoming National Water Week aiming to promote water efficiency, Daisy Pool Covers has pledged up to $5,000 to...
Oct 5, 2018
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Urban Land Institute event explores multiple elements of ‘the business of wellness’
Multiple elements of ‘The Business of Wellness’ have been explored at a recent Urban Land Institute event - with speakers exploring opportunities in the built environment’s...
Oct 4, 2018
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Qatar reveals upgraded Khalifa International Stadium
With just under a year to go until the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, hosts Qatar have unveiled the completed Khalifa International Stadium. To mark the one-year...
Oct 4, 2018
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QTIC recognises industry innovation on World Tourism Day
Innovation and digital transformation were at the forefront of World Tourism Day celebrations for the Queensland tourism industry with the announcement of the 2018 Queensland...
Oct 3, 2018
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Sydney Opera House achieves carbon neutral goal
The Sydney Opera House has become carbon neutral, achieving certification against the Australian Government’s National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) and meeting its target to...
Oct 3, 2018
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Overtourism leads to indefinite closure of iconic Thai bay
Tourism officials in Thailand have advised that Maya Bay, location for the Leonardo DiCaprio movie The Beach, is to be closed indefinitely to allow it to recover from the damage...
Oct 2, 2018
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Plants with bite display launched in The Calyx at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A new exhibition showing how carnivorous plants can thrive in inhospitable environments by luring, trapping, killing and digesting insects is set to open at The Calyx in the...
Sep 27, 2018
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