News: Environment
Blue Mountains sculpture exhibition recognised as a flagship tourism event
Sculpture at Scenic World 2017 has been recognised as a regional flagship event after receiving a $20,000 grant from the NSW Government’s 2017 Flagship Event Fund. The Fund,...
Mar 2, 2017
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Queensland and PNG rangers work together on historic Kokoda track
Rangers from Queensland and Papua New Guinea will work together to repair the Kokoda Track, in the 75th Anniversary year of the Seond World War Kokoda Campaign. The Queensland...
Mar 1, 2017
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Department of Conservation to charge for access to New Zealand’s national parks?
Lou Sanson, Director General of New Zealand’s Department of Conservation (DoC) is reportedly considering charging fees for access to national parks. According to a report by...
Feb 28, 2017
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Evo Energy to install energy efficient water heating at WhiteWater World
Gold Coast waterpark WhiteWater World is set to benefit from the latest heating technology with the upcoming addition of one of the largest water heating installations in...
Feb 28, 2017
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South Korean authorities investigate aquaria following dolphin death
South Korean officials have begun a 10-day inspection of eight of the country’s aquariums following the death of a bottlenose dolphin in Ulsan earlier this month. The death,...
Feb 27, 2017
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Sea World Polar Bears highlight conservation cause on International Polar Bear Day
The Polar Bears at Sea World have joined in on International Polar Bear Day celebrations with 13-year old twins Hudson and Nelson helping to raise awareness of climate change...
Feb 26, 2017
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Hamilton launches competitions to engage through parks week
Hamilton City Council’s promotion of Parks Week 2017 will be using competitions to encourage engagement in its 200 public parks and reserves. Sally Sheedy, the Council’s Parks...
Feb 26, 2017
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NSW shark nets kill endangered dolphins and turtles
While doubt remains as to whether shark nets located off NSW’s beaches are effective in deterring attacks on swimmers and surfers, a report has revealed that they catch a large...
Feb 25, 2017
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Dubai Safari Park ready to open in three months
The much anticipated Dubai Safari Park is set to open before the middle of 2017, with final preparations and animal welfare protocols being undertaken to ensure the animal are...
Feb 24, 2017
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NZRA sees good and bad in new swimmable rivers target
The New Zealand Recreation Association has welcomed yesterday’s announcement that the New Zealand Government will work towards ensuring 90% of New Zealand's lakes and rivers...
Feb 23, 2017
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Action needed now to halt decline of New Zealand’s southern lakes
New Zealand risks losing its unique alpine lakes unless it stops making the same mistakes as North America and Europe, according to University of Otago expert Dr Marc...
Feb 23, 2017
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Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort reveals family playground
Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort has launched Phi Phi Family Playground, a full program of child-friendly leisure activities that includes a choice of engaging island...
Feb 23, 2017
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Wildflower meadow pops up in the heart of Sydney
A meadow full of wildflowers with two metre tall sunflowers and a rainbow of pink, orange and purple zinnias, paper daisies and marigolds has popped up at the Royal Botanic...
Feb 23, 2017
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New Zealand Government announces plans to make 90% of waterways swimmable by 2040
The New Zealand Government has announced a new target to have 90% of New Zealand's lakes and rivers reach swimmable water quality standards by 2040. New Zealand Prime Minister...
Feb 23, 2017
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Innovative star gazing tours launch at Tekapo Springs
Star gazing in one of the world’s top ‘clear sky’ locations is being launched by Tekapo Springs in New Zealand’s Mackenzie country. The multi-award-winning South Island tourism...
Feb 20, 2017
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Rare grassland and other significant habitats added to Bunya Mountains National Park
Range-top grasslands are a major part of a 52 hectare block that has been added to Queensland’s second-oldest national park, Bunya Mountains, about 200 kilometres northwest of...
Feb 19, 2017
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QPWS rangers play a role in catching endangered species on camera
A small endangered species named the northern bettong has been spotted on a camera in the Mount Lewis National Park in far north Queensland for the first time in 10 years....
Feb 19, 2017
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Minister visits ambitious Kerikeri walkway project
A new trail that will provide access to a hidden waterfall near Kerikeri received a Ministerial earlier this month when the New Zealand Walking Access Commission hosted New...
Feb 15, 2017
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Dreamworld backs koala conservation with new breeding program
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has launched a new $1.8 million breeding program to boost healthy koala genes in the Queensland’s south east. Alethea and Tartar are the first...
Feb 13, 2017
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Proposed Great Forest National Park National would boost tourism
A new national park to the east of Melbourne could provide a $71.1 million economic boost annually and attract an extra 379,000 local and international tourists. The Wilderness...
Feb 12, 2017
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Western Sydney Zoo proposal submitted to Planning Commission for Final Decision
Plans for the ‘cage-free’ Western Sydney Zoo have been referred to the NSW Planning and Assessment Commission for a final decision. The 16.5-hectare zoo, to be located within...
Feb 12, 2017
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Global tourism bodies welcome International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017
The Global Travel Association Coalition (GTAC), which brings together the major global tourism associations and organisations, welcomes the International Year of Sustainable...
Feb 11, 2017
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Animal rights protesters disrupt Sea World dolphin show
A protest by animal rights activists has today disrupted a show at Sea World’s Dolphin Cove attraction, with a group of about 20 protesters interrupting a dolphin display as...
Feb 11, 2017
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Australia Zoo’s animals beat the heat
With the Sunshine Coast experiencing extreme summer heat, Australia Zoo’s keepers have turned to creative ways to help their animals cool down. Many of the Zoo’s animals are...
Feb 9, 2017
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