News: Environment
Awards recognise EarthCheck’s relevance to global tourism
The work of Brisbane-based tourism advisory group EarthCheck has been recognised with the presentation of a silver award at the 14th United Nations World Tourism Organization...
Jan 28, 2018
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Far North Queensland tourism operators back Great Barrier Reef plastic straws ban
More than 30 tourism operators in Cairns and Port Douglas have signed-up to ban plastic straws at businesses within the Great Barrier Reef. Founder of The Last Straw on the GBR,...
Jan 28, 2018
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Environment
300 solar panels installed at Geelong’s Leisurelink Aquatic Centre
As part of a major energy saving initiative by the City of Greater Geelong, an installation of over 300 solar panels has been completed at the Leisurelink Aquatic Centre. Part...
Jan 27, 2018
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Waterparks
Report shows littering increase at parks and beaches
Levels of rubbish dumped on Australia’s beaches are on the rise has spiked while shopping areas are the most litter-strewn parts of the nation according to the just released...
Jan 26, 2018
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Centennial Parklands reveals record visitation as it enters 130th year
New research reveals record visitation to Sydney’s Centennial Parklands with an impressive 55% growth to Centennial Park, Queens Park and Moore Park over the past three-years....
Jan 25, 2018
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Carbon Neutral Wood Energy to be introduced at Nelson's Nayland Pool
Nayland Park Pool has taken the innovative step to switch from a coal-powered boiler system to a carbon neutral, renewable wood fuel to heat their pools. The Nelson City Council...
Jan 25, 2018
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New Sports Hub Chief Executive wants to engage all Singaporeans
The Singapore Sports Hub has announced that its Chief Operating Officer Oon Jin Teik has been promoted to become the precinct’s new Chief Executive, replacing Manu Sawhney who...
Jan 24, 2018
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Environment
Final days of operations for the Manly Sea Life Sanctuary
After more than 50 years of operations the Manly Sea Life Sanctuary will close this weekend, with the attraction, variously known as Marineland, Underwater World, Manly...
Jan 24, 2018
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Environment
Mattioli launches new dedicated Aquatic and Recreation website
Mattioli have launched a dedicated aquatic and recreation website with information, case studies and videos on all aspects of paint and floor maintenance. 2017 saw the leisure...
Jan 23, 2018
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Environment
200,000 water bottles refilled in MSAC water conservation initiative
The Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) has advised that the 10 water bottle refill stations installed in partnership with VicHealth in October last year achieved over...
Jan 23, 2018
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Fitness
Federal Government to fund $60 million Great Barrier Reef rescue package
The Federal Government has announced a $60 million rescue package for the Great Barrier Reef which includes research on developing “resilient” coral, and paying farmers to...
Jan 21, 2018
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Environment
Beachside pool opening set to revitalise Scarborough Esplanade
This morning’s opening of the Scarborough Beach Pool in Perth saw a crowd of swimmers waiting outside the doors at 5:30am, keen to be the first members of the public to...
Jan 21, 2018
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Ballina Shire pools remain closed during peak summer period
Delays to upgrades at Ballina Shire Council's two major aquatic centres - the Alstonville and Ballina Swimming Pools - have resulted in each of the facilities remaining closed...
Jan 21, 2018
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QTIC fears 'negative' weather forecasts deter visitors
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is calling for weather reports to be more positive, saying that reports that mention cloud and rain deter potential visitors....
Jan 21, 2018
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2018 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards Finalists announced by WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has this week announced the 15 Finalists in its 2018 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. Selected from entries from around the world and...
Jan 18, 2018
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Melbourne Park venues must be designed to cope with Australian Open heat
A health and safety expert has urged Australian Open organisers to modify the tennis tournament’s facilities to protect players and spectators from Melbourne’s high...
Jan 18, 2018
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Environment
Regional councils urged to cater for recreational vehicles and motorhomes
The Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) says regional towns that do not offer an alternative to caravan parks for self-contained recreational vehicles will miss out...
Jan 14, 2018
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Australasian Zoo and Aquarium Association follows new direction with 2018 Conference announcement
Having appointed Nicola Craddock as its new Executive Director in the second half of 2017, the Australasian Zoo and Aquarium Association has announced that its 24th Conference...
Jan 4, 2018
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Rockhampton Zoo benefits from $500,000 upgrade
Animals at the Rockhampton Zoo are enjoying newly upgraded enclosures thanks to a $500,000 grant from the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program. The koala and...
Jan 3, 2018
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Rhinoceros gores keeper at NSW zoo
A senior keeper has been gored by a southern white rhinoceros at Mogo Zoo on the NSW south coast during a "daily routine procedure" with the animal. In a statement, Mogo Zoo...
Jan 3, 2018
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Kakadu Tourism appoints new sales and marketing head
Kakadu Tourism has appointed James Robinson as its new Sales and Marketing Executive, based in the group’s Darwin office. Robinson has extensive experience in the tourism and...
Jan 3, 2018
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Wellington City Council to recycle parks, sport and recreation staff uniforms
Wellington City Council has entered a partnership to recycle used uniforms from its parks, sport, recreation and other staff. The two-year partnership with Waste Minimisation...
Dec 29, 2017
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Another 1174 hectares added to South Australian national parks
South Australia’s national parks network has been expanded with the total of 1174 hectares of land with a a new conservation park on the Yorke Peninsula, and three existing...
Dec 27, 2017
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Parks
North Stradbroke Island's campgrounds returned to Indigenous owners
The Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) has taken over the ownership of North Stradbroke Island's Adder Rock campsite from the Redlands Shire Council. QYAC,...
Dec 27, 2017
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Parks