News: Environment
Five year plan to expand community facilities at Perth’s Whiteman Park
The Western Australian Planning Department has released a plan to upgrade facilities and community access at Perth environment and heritage attraction Whiteman Park. Developed...
Feb 9, 2017
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Parks Victoria fined for dumping dirty water
Parks Victoria has been fined for dumping untreated waste water into a river - the agency's 16th environmental breach in six years. Environment Protection Authority Victoria...
Feb 8, 2017
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Youngsters go wild as KAOS returns to Anglesea
Hundreds of children, parents and carers are set to go wild in the Victorian seaside town of Anglesea in the coming school holidays with the return of the popular Kids Adventure...
Feb 8, 2017
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Environment
Tasmanian National Parks infrastructure struggles to cope with visitor demand
Tasmania's National Parks have attracted a record number of tourists this summer, prompting calls for urgent infrastructure upgrades to keep up with increasing demand. At the...
Feb 7, 2017
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Construction begins on Singapore’s Mandai Park heritage and nature precinct
The Mandai nature and wildlife park planned for an area near Singapore Zoo has commenced its development phase with a ‘ground-seeding ceremony’ and revealed fresh details about...
Feb 7, 2017
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UNESCO and UNWTO combine to launch 2017 as International Year of Sustainable Tourism
United Nations cultural agency UNESCO is supporting 2017 as the year of sustainable tourism, taking centre stage at a recent international event designed to highlight the role...
Feb 3, 2017
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Environment
Peninsula Hot Springs opens clay based wellness experience
The power of touch combined with the restorative energy of the Australian earth has inspired a new wellness experience, Clay Ridge, at Peninsula Hot Springs on Victoria’s...
Feb 2, 2017
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New national park for the north Kimberley
Western Australian Environment Minister Albert Jacob has this week signed an agreement for a new national park in the Kimberley. The agreement with the Wilinggin traditional...
Jan 31, 2017
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Auckland Council takes back control of Motukorea Browns Island
Auckland Council is taking back the administration and management of Motukorea Browns Island from the Department of Conservation (DOC) after an agreement with the New Zealand...
Jan 25, 2017
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Singapore Government commits to increasing open space for expanding population
Following recent acquisitions and long-term announcements that will see Singapore lose several of its golf courses in the coming years, the Singapore Government has committed to...
Jan 24, 2017
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Golf
New Zealand marks its Antarctica anniversary
20th January 2017 marked the 60th anniversary of the opening of Scott Base in Antarctica - an occasion that celebrated with lamingtons, cheese rolls and a push to boost the...
Jan 22, 2017
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Environment
Victorian Government to reform management of Victoria’s Alpine Resorts
Having been plagued by frequent accusations of poor management, the Victorian Government has began a process to reform the management of its alpine resorts. Victorian Minister...
Jan 22, 2017
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WTTC announces Finalists for 2017 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC has announced the 15 Finalists for its 2017 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, with representatives from across five continents in the...
Jan 18, 2017
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Environment
Greg Hunt named Australia’s new Minister for Sport and Health
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has named Greg Hunt as the new Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care and Minister for Sport, replacing Sussan Ley, who resigned...
Jan 18, 2017
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Perth Zoo loses breeding recommendations to open range zoos
Perth Zoo has revealed is no longer getting breeding recommendations for a number of animal species because of its limited size. Perth Zoo Chief Executive Susan Hunt says this...
Jan 16, 2017
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Advocacy Group calls for an end to the exploitation of New Zealand’s rivers
A national freshwater advocacy group has called for a halt to the current exploitation of New Zealand’s rivers suffering ailing health. New Zealand Water Forum spokesperson Ken...
Jan 16, 2017
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LED street lighting roll-out could save councils $100 million each year
The street lighting, smart control and energy industries have joined forces for the release of a major report on the future of Australia’s street lighting that demonstrates the...
Jan 13, 2017
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Kings Park adventure playground to get $3 million expansion
New designs including an expanded rock pool, an aerial walkway almost seven metres high, a hidden tunnel and additional climbing and balancing features have been announced for...
Jan 12, 2017
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Parks
Vale: Horticulturalist and parks manager John Brandenburg
John Brandenburg, a horticulturist and parks manager over a career spanning almost five decades, has died. Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Nunawading for almost...
Jan 12, 2017
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Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail named top new destination by Lonely Planet
The Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail has been listed as one of the world’s top new travel destinations in 2017 by leading international travel authority, Lonely Planet. The...
Jan 10, 2017
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Port Stephens attraction opens new aquatic playground
Oakvale Farm and Fauna World in the NSW resort of Port Stephens has opened ‘Splash Bay’, a new aquatic play space featuring 25 water activities. The biggest single addition in...
Jan 9, 2017
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Waterparks
Environmental group challenges Perisher Village development
An environmental group is reportdely considering a legal challenge to stop a proposed 800-bed development at Perisher in Kosciuszko National Park. According to an ABC report,...
Jan 8, 2017
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SportsArt ECO-POWR technology turns calories into kilowatts
SportsArt, the long time leader in energy efficient fitness equipment, has released its new line of ECO-POWR cardio products that harness human energy to generate electricity. A...
Jan 6, 2017
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Fitness
$100 million plan to relocate Sydney’s Kogarah Golf Course
Plans to relocate the Kogarah Golf Club course - first proposed more than a decade ago by the now defunct Cooks Cove Development Authority - look set to be revived as part of a...
Jan 5, 2017
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