News: Environment
Addressing climate change a must for sustainable tourism programs
A new report that explores recent trends in sustainable tourism, as reflected by the finalists and winners of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards program, has been released by the...
Nov 3, 2016
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Lamington National Park to offer eco-friendly safari tents
The Queensland Government had given the go-ahead for O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat to revitalise the Green Mountains campground in the world heritage-listed Lamington National...
Nov 1, 2016
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$63 million green space infrastructure program for Sydney’s inner west
The City of Sydney is investing another $63 million on major projects that it hopes will transform suburbs in the city’s inner west over the next 10 years. Projects include...
Oct 31, 2016
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Cycle tourism specialist appointed to maximise Pureora Forest Timber Trail potential
The Ruapehu and Waitomo District Councils have appointed cycle tourism specialist Daniel Carruthers to head up marketing and communications for the Pureora Forest Timber Trail...
Oct 28, 2016
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Research project to investigate how green spaces impact health
Questions surrounding the benefits and value of living near parks and green spaces are to be examined in a $3.2 million research project developed through the Horticulture...
Oct 26, 2016
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BIG4 Forbes Holiday Park welcomes returning travellers as roads re-open
Bouncing back from recent floods, the BIG4 Forbes Holiday Park is encouraging travellers to show their support for the township and visit Forbes. While the recent flooding...
Oct 25, 2016
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Rescued seals released off southern New South Wales coast
Four rescued New Zealand Fur Seal pups which spent several months recovering at Sea World after stranding on Gold Coast beaches have been released to Montague Island Nature...
Oct 22, 2016
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Ocean water quality deteriorates off Sydney beaches
The quality of ocean water at Sydney’s beaches has deteriorated over the past year with a NSW Government report showing a rise in contaminants include faecal material from...
Oct 19, 2016
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Mornington Peninsula hot springs to be exploited for wellness tourism
Victoria's Mornington Peninsula could become a popular wellness tourism destination with hot spring water found deep in the earth’s crust set to be exploited as mineral and spa...
Oct 19, 2016
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Winning design announced for new Australian National Botanic Garden conservatory
The winning design for a new conservatory that will transform the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra has been announced following a design competition. The new...
Oct 19, 2016
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Rising temperatures set to devastate plant life
Plants growing in inland Australia are near a tipping point in their ability to cope with rising high temperatures, a study has found. Researchers examined how plant life around...
Oct 16, 2016
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Tourism leaders call for vision to improve freshwater
Tourism industry leaders say New Zealand needs a clear vision and a long-term strategy for management of freshwater that reflects the values of New Zealanders. They also stress...
Oct 16, 2016
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Two Sydney projects win national urban design awards
Sydney’s biggest environmental project and one of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs took out top honours at a prestigious national urban design awards at the end of last week....
Oct 16, 2016
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TripAdvisor bans ticket sales to attractions that allow contact with wild animals
Global travel website TripAdvisor is launching a ‘no touching of wild animals’ policy, whereby it will no longer sell tickets to attractions where tourists come into physical...
Oct 14, 2016
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Outdoor play essential to healthy childhood development
Playing outdoors with natural found objects is essential for healthy development, according to Nature Play Queensland. Aware of parental concerns over child security that often...
Oct 13, 2016
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Huge Kimberley bushfire threatens key Western Australian wildlife sanctuary
An immense bushfire in the north of Western Australia is now burning in a wildlife sanctuary described as 'a showcase for conservation in northern Australia.' Fire crews and...
Oct 13, 2016
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Global tourism leaders urge nations to join historic aviation carbon scheme
The Global Travel Association Coalition (GTAC) has welcomed the adoption of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and urges all nations...
Oct 12, 2016
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Sustainable Tourism Destination Standard for Indonesia achieves GSTC recognition
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has announced that the Sustainable Tourism Destination Standard for Indonesia has achieved ‘GSTC-Recognised’ status - affirming...
Oct 9, 2016
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Lincoln University research shows technology enhances the outdoor experience
While traditionalists often hold the view that digital technology has no place in natural settings, new Lincoln University research suggests mobile devices are more likely to...
Oct 9, 2016
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Visits to the Great Barrier Reef an example of 'last chance tourism’
Many tourists heading to see the Great Barrier Reef are hoping to ‘see it before it’s gone’, an example of the growing phenomena of what its known as ‘last chance tourism...
Oct 8, 2016
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Taronga Zoo marks 100 years of conservation
Taronga Zoo is celebrating its 100th birthday today with a party for its animals and thousands of special guests. NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman joined NSW Governor His...
Oct 6, 2016
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Taranaki partnership to deliver major ecological gains
Taranaki Mounga is celebrating attracting strategic investors to a large-scale restoration project that aims to transform Taranaki’s mountains and ranges into a haven for...
Oct 4, 2016
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Federal Government undertakes National Landcare Program review
The Federal Government is undertaking a review of the delivery arrangements of the National Landcare Program to ensure it is effective, efficient and continues to target natural...
Oct 3, 2016
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Sydney Olympic Park innovation earns Green Globe recognition
Sydney Olympic Park Authority has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2016 Green Globe Awards for its innovative approach to leachate treatment, which is this first of its...
Oct 2, 2016
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