News: Environment
27th September to be observed as World Tourism Day
Aimed at fostering global awareness of the value of tourism, World Tourism Day will be celebrated around the world on 27th September. World Tourism Day highlights the power of...
Sep 25, 2018
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Tender awarded for trail infrastructure upgrades at Nitmiluk National Park
The Northern Territory Government has advised that at $5.5 million tender to develop walking trails infrastructure in the Nitmiluk National Park Gorge has been awarded to GHD....
Sep 25, 2018
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New Zealand Government announces $27.4 million for Rotorua projects
The New Zealand Government has announced that its Provincial Growth Fund will invest $27.4 million to support Rotorua's plans to redevelop its lakefront and Whakarewarewa Forest...
Sep 24, 2018
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Part of Fraser Coast beach collapses into sea
A large section of beach at Inskip Point on the Fraser Coast has fallen suddenly into the sea following a near-shore landslip. The beach collapsed into the ocean on Monday...
Sep 24, 2018
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Wollongong Botanic Garden wins prestigious international accreditation
Wollongong Botanic Garden has become the first Australian Botanic Garden to receive Conservation Practitioner Accreditation from Botanic Gardens Conservation International...
Sep 24, 2018
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Conservationist says that Whitsundays shark attacks occurred in swimming 'no-go zone'
With four tiger sharks now having been killed in the Whitsundays in the aftermath of two attacks on tourists last week, a Queensland-based conservationist has advised that the...
Sep 23, 2018
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Tiger sharks killed in wake of Whitsundays tourist attacks
Following two separate attacks on tourists in the Whitsundays this week Queensland fisheries authorities have caught and killed two tiger sharks detected in the vicinity of the...
Sep 21, 2018
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Gratwick Aquatic Centre to stay closed for further works
Port Hedland's Gratwick Aquatic Centre will remain closed until 2019 for further maintenance works, following a critical failure in the pool’s filters. The Town of Port Hedland...
Sep 21, 2018
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Australian Regional Tourism Convention to push boundaries
The 2018 Australian Regional Tourism Convention will next month bring together more than 150 tourism professionals from across the nation to the Tweed region of NSW to discuss...
Sep 21, 2018
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Ziptrek Ecotours commits to Conservation Week
Living up to its commitment to ‘work with the forest’, Queenstown’s Ziptrek Ecotours has used New Zealand’s Conservation Week - which is running 15th to 23rd September - to...
Sep 19, 2018
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Ngai Tahu Tourism increases investment in its people
Ngāi Tahu Tourism, one of New Zealand’s largest tourism operators, has announced its commitment to the living wage of $20.55 and increased its minimum wage effective from July...
Sep 19, 2018
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Walking Access Commission appoints new Chief Executive
The Walking Access Commission, the New Zealand Government’s expert agency on public access to the outdoors, has appointed of Ric Cullinane as its new Chief Executive. John...
Sep 18, 2018
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Restoration works begin on ACT sportgrounds in advance of summer season
The ACT Government has advised that all of its irrigated sportsgrounds will be closed from today (Monday 17th September) to Sunday 30th September 2018 to undergo repairs and...
Sep 17, 2018
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Coral Crusaders nursery aims to help Great Barrier Reef regeneration
A Coral Crusaders campaign has been launched to expand an Australian-first program on the Great Barrier Reef that helps accelerate the recovery of high-value reefs damaged by...
Sep 17, 2018
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City of Canning sues firms over green claims for Cannington Leisureplex
The City of Canning is suing the architects and consultants behind its multimillion-dollar Cannington Leisureplex facility, alleging they made “misleading or deceptive” claims...
Sep 17, 2018
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ZAA-accredited zoos to collaborate on conservation and animal welfare
Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) accredited zoos the National Zoo and Aquarium Canberra, Wellington Zoo and Wildlife Reserves Singapore have signed a memorandum of...
Sep 16, 2018
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University of Adelaide conference to explore the secret life of wombats
The most significant wombat conference in 20 years will bring experts from around the world to South Australia next week. The three-day conference at the University of Adelaide...
Sep 14, 2018
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New Executive Director takes the lead at Perth Zoo
The Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) has released a profile of Wendy Attenborough, the recently appointed Executive Director of Perth Zoo. Appointed to lead the daily...
Sep 13, 2018
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NSW Office of Sport releases guidance on Managing sport surfaces during drought
With sporting fields across much of NSW deteriorating through the current drought, the NSW Office of Sport has released a guidance document on effective management of playing...
Sep 12, 2018
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Designers identify potential of North Queensland’s Wangetti Trail
Designers of the $21 million Wangetti Trail have identified “an amazing array of vistas and sites of interest” after recently walking the route - which stretches 76 kilometres...
Sep 12, 2018
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Caloundra Indoor Stadium installs new drinking fountain and bottle refill station
In a move to reduce plastic bottle usage while providing fresh drinking water for athletes and spectators, Caloundra Indoor Stadium and Sunshine Coast Council have recently...
Sep 12, 2018
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Spark Arena rolls out Zero Waste Strategy
Auckland’s Spark Arena has in the past week switched to 100% compostable serve ware for public events, replacing all single-use cups and hot food packaging with carefully...
Sep 11, 2018
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Tenders invited for $12 million Red Centre Adventure Ride
The Northern Territory Government has invited tenders to design and build a $12 million bicycle trail and luxury camps along the new path in Central Australia. The Red Centre...
Sep 11, 2018
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New Chair for Generate Network
The New Zealand-based Generate Network - which aims to provide a collective voice for young professionals in environmental management, recreation and sport, supporting...
Sep 11, 2018
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