News: Environment
Fraser Island National Park renaming recognises Traditional Owners
A renaming of the Fraser Island section of the Great Sandy National Park as ‘K’gari’ aims to recognise the local Traditional owners the Butchulla People. The move follows the...
Apr 23, 2017
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Australian Heritage Festival presents over 1000 events nationwide
More than 1,000 events are being presented over five weeks for the annual Australian Heritage Festival, the largest and longest-running grassroots festival celebrating...
Apr 22, 2017
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Sunbather offers a solution to soaring energy costs for Sydney pools
With a number of Sydney councils facing having to raise admission costs for their pools in the wake of ballooning gas prices, leading solar pool heating and pool cover supplier...
Apr 21, 2017
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Featherdale Wildlife Park’s Chad Staples marks 20 years of animal passion
Chad Staples, Director of Life Sciences at Featherdale Wildlife Park, has marked 20 years at the Sydney attraction. With a passion for all creatures great and small, Staples...
Apr 18, 2017
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World Heritage sites threatened by crime
Coinciding with the United Nations' World Heritage Day, conservation charity WWF (World Wildlife Fund) has released a report that advises that poaching, illegal logging and...
Apr 18, 2017
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World Heritage Day celebrates global cultural heritage
With 18th April marking United Nations World Heritage Day, the International Day for Monuments and Sites, Mechtild Rössler, the Director of the Division for Heritage and the...
Apr 17, 2017
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Massive gas price rises sees Sutherland Shire Council considering pool closures
Sutherland Shire Council is considering urgent measures to reduce a potential $500,000 rise in the costs of the gas that it consumes, including closing swimming pools in winter,...
Apr 17, 2017
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No opening date in sight for Ningaloo Centre and Aquarium
A new venue designed to “provide an immersive experience inspired by the rugged landscape of the Cape Range National Park” is sitting empty and with no opening date in sight on...
Apr 17, 2017
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Coffs Harbour dolphin attraction facing court for ‘misleading’ animal welfare claims
Coffs Harbour's Dolphin Marine Magic attraction is facing legal action from animal welfare charity Australia for Dolphins for what it says is misleading advertising. According...
Apr 15, 2017
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Fifth Green Flag Award cements Centennial Parklands’ world-class status
Centennial Parklands has won a fifth consecutive Green Flag Award in 2017, firmly cementing its status as one of the world’s best public parks and a leader in the realm of green...
Apr 14, 2017
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Cyclone Cook hits Easter tourism as it moves along New Zealand's east coast
Hundreds of people in New Zealand have been evacuated from some coastal areas as the second major storm in just over a week made landfall near the North Island town of...
Apr 13, 2017
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$12 million prioritised for Tropical Cyclone Debbie affected sports clubs
Sport and recreation clubs in areas affected by Tropical Cyclone Debbie and its aftermath will have access to immediate assistance and priority assessment for upcoming sports...
Apr 11, 2017
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Daydream Island’s $50 million redevelopment brought forward
Daydream Island Resort and Spa has announced that, in the wake of the recent Tropical Cyclone Debbie, a major refurbishment, originally planned for 2018, has been brought...
Apr 9, 2017
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Japanese aquariums quit industry body over Taiji cove dolphin ban
Two aquariums in Japan have left the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) over the organisation’s decision to ban members from procuring dolphins from controversial...
Apr 8, 2017
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South Australian Government and partners promote multi-day walking journeys
Tourism operators and conservation groups have joined together to explore ways to encourage more people to used South Australia’s multi-day walks, such as the iconic Heysen...
Apr 8, 2017
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Scenic World activities encourage families to reconnect
The Sculpture at Scenic World exhibition, being held from 7th April to 7th May, aims to provide a platform for families to put down their electronic devices and reconnect with...
Apr 7, 2017
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Australia Zoo a temporary home for Hamilton Island's cyclone affected wildlife
Sunshine Coast attraction Australia Zoo is currently playing host to eight koalas and two dingoes, helping out Merlin Entertainment’s WILD LIFE on Hamilton Island. The koalas...
Apr 5, 2017
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EcoLine technology selected for 2017 SEA Games aquatic centre
Australian designed and manufactured water disinfection technology, EcoLine, will help to protect swimmers competing at the upcoming South East Asian (SEA) Games, to be held in...
Apr 5, 2017
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Queensland park rangers working to reopen cyclone-damaged national parks
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is working hard to access national parks and State forests to assess the damage from Tropical Cyclone Debbie and restore public...
Apr 4, 2017
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New report estimates cost of saving Maui dolphins
A new report from global conservation organisation WWF estimates that transitioning to dolphin-safe fishing in the habitat of New Zealand’s critically endangered Maui dolphin...
Apr 4, 2017
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Australia's last African elephant dies at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
The death of an African elephant at Dubbo's Taronga Western Plains Zoo has marked the end of an era for the species in Australia. Cuddles was the zoo's oldest inhabitant and,...
Apr 2, 2017
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Tourism industry to rebuild after Cyclone Debbie
The tourism industry of the Whitsundays and surrounding region is set to rebuild after massive damage inflicted by Tropical Cyclone Debbie. The cyclone, which cut through the...
Apr 1, 2017
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Report highlights value of Indigenous Ranger Programs
A new report has highlighted the value of Indigenous rangers in helping to prevent habitat loss and species decline across Australia. The Country Needs People alliance - which...
Apr 1, 2017
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Merlin to close Manly Sea Life Sanctuary after 50 years
After 50 years of operations, the Manly Sea Life Sanctuary is to close its doors. Merlin Entertainments Group, which runs what was formerly known as Oceanworld Manly, has...
Mar 31, 2017
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