News: Environment
Owl attack risk forces relocation of Mt Coot-tha zip line project
Developers of a zip line through Brisbane's Mt Coot-tha Reserve have revealed that they have shifted the location of the operation to minimise the risk of attack from owls that...
Sep 9, 2018
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Sea World opens new Sea Jellies exhibit
Gold Coast marine park Sea World has opened Sea Jellies Illuminated, a new exhibition, developed in partnership with Griffith University, displaying the beauty and wonder of sea...
Sep 7, 2018
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Melbourne to host Australia’s first urban forestry school
In an Australian first, the City of Melbourne has partnered with the University of Melbourne to deliver a new course dedicated to the understanding and protection of urban...
Sep 7, 2018
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Land clearance to cause Koala extinction in NSW by 2050
Koalas are likley to be extinct by 2050 in NSW if current land clearing rates continue, according to a newly-released report from WWF Australia and the Nature Conservation...
Sep 6, 2018
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Victorian first as traditional landowners take on park management
The Victorian Government has launched an initiative to give traditional owners joint management rights to parks and reserves in the east of the state. The first plan of its type...
Sep 6, 2018
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Australia's longest rail trail to boost South East Queensland tourism
The recent completion of the 161 kilometre long Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is expected to bring additional visitors to the region north west of Brisbane. Following the disused...
Sep 5, 2018
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BlueFit takes on management of Gladstone Aquatic Centre
Facility management company BlueFit’s recent acquisition of Lane 4 Aquatics has seen it become the manager of the Gladstone Aquatic Centre as of 1st September. With Lane 4...
Sep 5, 2018
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New Zealand’s Tourism Industry Association call for law change to permit shark cage diving
The Tourism Industry Association has advised that a Court ruling to ban shark cage diving in New Zealand is a disappointing outcome based on outdated legislation and is calling...
Sep 5, 2018
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Dreamworld partners with Canberra’s National Zoo to aid Wild Tiger Conservation
As part of its continued effort to support wild tiger conservation, Dreamworld is partnering with Canberra’s National Zoo and Aquarium, to raise awareness about the plight of...
Sep 5, 2018
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New Zealand Walking Access Commission announces availability of new funding to help public access to the outdoors
New Zealand’s Walking Access Commission has announced that is making $100,000 available to projects that enhance public access to the outdoors. The Commission holds two...
Sep 3, 2018
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Entries open for 15th edition of WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that entries are now open for tourism organisations from around the world to showcase their achievements by entering in...
Sep 3, 2018
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Dubai Safari to reopen under Meraas management
Currently closed during the heat of the northern hemisphere summer, the Dubai Safari attraction will be managed by locally based Meraas Holdings when it reopens as of next...
Sep 2, 2018
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Gumbuya World to embark on second and third stage expansions
The Victoria Government has announced that Gumbuya World is to commence stages 2 and 3 of its planned redevelopment project, offering new rides, onsite accommodation and a...
Aug 29, 2018
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Defender Filters the first product to achieve SPASA Climate Care Certification
Neptune Benson's Defender Ultra Fine Filter have been announced as the first product to be certified under the new industry standardising certification program, the Swimming...
Aug 29, 2018
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Environment
Agreement prompts potential World Heritage listing for Burrup Peninsula ancient Aboriginal site
A landmark agreement looking to a World Heritage listing of the Burrup Peninsula's ancient rock art has been signed by the Western Australian Government and the Murujuga...
Aug 29, 2018
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Glamping trial to begin in Victorian National Parks
The opening up of Victoria’s national parks to new visitor experiences will see the introduction of new glamping offerings as of late September 2018. Set to be introduced by...
Aug 28, 2018
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New documentary follows Indigenous Rangers’ journey to Kenya to share knowledge, culture and music with Masai counterparts
A soon-to-be-released documentary, Ranger to Ranger, will follow the journey of acclaimed Indigenous musician Dan Sultan and a group of Indigenous Australian Rangers as they...
Aug 28, 2018
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Taronga Zoo announces Moshtix ticketing partnership
The Taronga Conservation Society Australia has announced an exclusive event ticketing partnership for its major events with leading independent ticketing company, moshtix Pty...
Aug 27, 2018
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Australian Baseball League to welcome New Zealand franchise
The Australian Baseball League (ABL) has advised that a Baseball New Zealand-backed franchise will join the competition as the ‘Auckland Tuatara’. Former Major League Baseball...
Aug 26, 2018
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces new tourism and environment ministers
New Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced his first cabinet with new appointments to the tourism and environmental ministerships. Morrison, Australia’s fifth...
Aug 26, 2018
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David Thompson to leave Gumbuya World
Having led the operations at new Victorian attraction Gumbuya World in the lead up to, and since its, opening at the end of last year, Chief Executive David Thompson has advised...
Aug 20, 2018
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Warmer winter sees earlier opening of Lismore Memorial Baths
For first time in its 90 year history the Lismore Memorial Baths has opened its swimming season in August. Opened on Monday 6th August for the 2018/19 season, the pool's opening...
Aug 20, 2018
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Masterplan aims to reposition Jabiru as tourism and regional services hub
The town at the heart of Kakadu National Park has been assured a lifespan beyond its scheduled demolition in 2021, following the release of a $446 million blueprint to transform...
Aug 20, 2018
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New Zealand holiday parks keen to be involved in camping decisions
Plans by the New Zealand Government to improve the management of free camping are being supported by the holiday park sector. Advising that a national solution is overdue,...
Aug 17, 2018
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