News: Environment
Aboriginal Development Benefits Trust acquires Daintree Discovery Centre
The Aboriginal Development Benefits Trust (ADBT) has purchased the Daintree Discovery Centre at Cow Bay in Far North Queensland from founders Ron and Pam Birkett. ADBT Chair...
Aug 1, 2016
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New Zealand Youth Hostels to benefit from multi-million dollar makeover
YHA New Zealand, the country's oldest backpacker chain has embarked on a multi-million upgrade of many of its facilities. Aiming to cater for travellers arriving with wheeled...
Aug 1, 2016
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Melbourne Zoo highlights plight of orangutans with call for palm oil labelling
Melbourne Zoo has marked the birthday of Malu, its Sumatran orang-utan, by highlighting how palm oil plantations in South East Asia are destroying the primates’ natural habitat...
Jul 29, 2016
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Record year for Phillip Island’s penguins
Researchers at Phillip Island Nature Parks have just announced that 2015/2016 was a record breaking year for the little penguins of Phillip Island. The penguins began their...
Jul 28, 2016
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More visitors to NSW’s botanic gardens than ever before
Major events and celebrations, combined with an injection of funding for upgrades and new facilities have driven visitation to new heights across Sydney’s major botanic gardens....
Jul 28, 2016
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Indigenous rangers lobby for more positions
Indigenous rangers across Australia have launched a national campaign urging the Federal Government to double its funding and boost job numbers. The Indigenous Ranger program...
Jul 27, 2016
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Quicksilver to expand north Queensland fleet
Far North Queensland tour operator Quicksilver is to invest $7.5 million in upgrading its fleet and facilities for visitors to the Great Barrier Reef. The Quicksilver Group will...
Jul 26, 2016
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Sentosa Island to develop two new attractions
The management of Singapore’s Sentosa Island is looking to develop two new attractions, including a new site to be developed into a nature-based adventure attraction. Sentosa...
Jul 25, 2016
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31st July set for a major celebration of parks and the environment
Sunday 31st July is set to be a major day for parks and the environment – with the day marking World Ranger Day and Australia’s National Tree Day. World Ranger Day is celebrated...
Jul 25, 2016
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New Zealand aims to be Predator Free by 2050
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has announced a goal of making New Zealand becoming 'Predator Free' by 2050. Explaining the move to rid the nation of rats, possums and...
Jul 24, 2016
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New Scenic Rim Trail approved as part Queensland strategy for tourism in National Parks
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is backing a new nature-based tourism project that will offer a six-day walk through the Scenic Rim, running through World...
Jul 24, 2016
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New initiative to introduce snowsports skills to children
With winter now in full swing, Ski and Snowboard Australia has introduced a new initiative to provide children all over Australia the opportunity to learn basic snowsports...
Jul 21, 2016
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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre welcomes receipt of Environmental Sustainability Award
Sydney Olympic Park Authority’s commitment to providing a world-class Aquatic Centre with a high standard of environmental performance has led to it receiving the Roejen...
Jul 21, 2016
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Gympie Muster adopts new RFID wristbands for access and purchases
Gympie Muster has revealed it will be using state-of-the-art radio frequency identification tags (RFID) wristbands to allow patrons to not only get into the festival but to also...
Jul 21, 2016
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Warrumbungle National Park announced as first ‘dark sky’ park in Australia
Warrumbungle National Park in Central Western NSW has been declared Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, recognising and protecting its key role in astronomical research. NSW...
Jul 19, 2016
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Steve Ciobo named Tourism Minister in new Australian Federal cabinet
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s first post-election Cabinet reshuffle has included the appointment of Steve Ciobo as the new Minister representing the tourism...
Jul 18, 2016
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$10 million initiative to change the greening of public spaces
A future where landscapers, local councils and developers can quickly determine the best long-term plant species to establish, in the face of climate change and other...
Jul 17, 2016
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Stage two designs revealed for new Ryde Civic Centre
New design details of the four shortlisted concepts remaining in the City of Ryde’s international design competition for a new civic precinct has been unveiled. The basic...
Jul 16, 2016
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Green Square aquatic centre architects set ambitious sustainability target
The architects designing the City of Sydney’s planned new aquatic centre at Green Square are aiming to achieve sector-leading sustainability targets for the facility. Now known...
Jul 14, 2016
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium celebrates Shark Awareness Day
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is today paying a special tribute to its 13 different species of sharks to mark Shark Awareness Day. SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is home sharks from...
Jul 13, 2016
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Snowstorm boosts Queenstown's winter sport season
A major snowstorm has dumped snow overnight and throughout today (Thursday 14th July) at Queenstown’s Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas - with plenty more to come in...
Jul 13, 2016
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Tourism and agriculture combine to support regional Australia
The Australian Regional Tourism Network (ARTN) and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop agri-tourism policy to...
Jul 12, 2016
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Hamilton Zoo announces birth of white rhinoceros baby
A male southern white rhinoceros calf has been born at Hamilton Zoo. Arriving in late June after his mother's 16-month pregnancy, the calf brings the total number of white...
Jul 10, 2016
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PLA 2016 Conference program offers 'a Tool Kit for Change'
Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) has announced the program for its 20th National Conference, being held in Adelaide from 23rd to 25th October. The industry body for recreation...
Jul 7, 2016
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