News: Environment
First Australian bred one-horned rhinoceros makes public debut
The first-ever greater one-horned rhinoceros calf born in Australia recently made its public debut at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo at Dubbo in central-west NSW. ‘Rajah the...
Jun 9, 2016
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Singapore marine attraction Underwater World set to close
After 25 years of operations, Sentosa Island attractions Underwater World Singapore and the Dolphin Lagoon will close permanently on 26th June. With its lease set to expire in...
Jun 9, 2016
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Crocosaurus Cove Cage of Death a global phenomena
Since opening its doors in July 2008, Crocosaurus Cove Darwin has set a new standard of interaction with Saltwater crocodiles - with the unique attraction gaining increasing...
Jun 6, 2016
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Eventbrite appoints first Australian General Manager to drive local growth
Eventbrite, the world’s largest event technology platform which powers two million events around the globe each year, has announced the appointment of its first Australian...
Jun 6, 2016
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Public ownership of Glenfern Sanctuary confirmed
Public agencies and the New Zealand Government have united to purchase Glenfern Sanctuary on Great Barrier Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf. Mayor Len Brown and Auckland...
Jun 6, 2016
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Leisure and the Federal election
With the 2016 Federal election campaign being both longer, and more sober, than its 2013 forbear, commitments relating to leisure have been more considered in the lead in to the...
Jun 5, 2016
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Labor pledges massive funding for tourism and the Great Barrier Reef: Election focus
The Federal election campaign has seen the Labor's party release a series of plans and funding commitments for tourism and sport. A key announcement has been a $1 billion plan...
Jun 5, 2016
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Skyline Queenstown announces major development plans
Preparing to mark its 50th year of operation in 2017, Skyline Queenstown has announced a mulit-million dollar redevelopment of its gondola and Luge chairlift, as well as a major...
Jun 2, 2016
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Construction underway on new Cairns Aquarium
Major construction has begun on the new $50 million Cairns Aquarium which, when complete, will be the second largest publicly accessible aquarium in Australia. Located in the...
Jun 1, 2016
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New campground for Margaret River region
The Western Australian Government has announced that a new $2.5 million campground will be built at the historic Jarrahdene mill site in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park to...
Jun 1, 2016
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Queensland Government to increase funding for crocodile management
The Queensland Government has announced increased funding of $5.8 million over three years for crocodile management, including a comprehensive monitoring program to study...
Jun 1, 2016
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Taronga Zoo shines a light on threatened species during Vivid Sydney
An illuminated trail of giant animal lanterns will be lighting Taronga Zoo during the 2016 Vivid Sydney spectacle. Linking the world’s largest festival of light, music and...
May 31, 2016
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Wingtons introduces ‘glamping’ to Tasmania
A unique new glamping (luxury/glamourous camping) location has opened at Clarence Point in Tasmania, based on cluster of five metre bell tents, fully equipped with queen-sized...
May 30, 2016
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MP blames 'human stupidity' for fatal North Queensland crocodile attack
Federal MP Warren Entsch has blamed the victim of a crocodile attack for ignoring warning signs, and said the apparent fatality should not spark a “vendetta” against crocodiles...
May 30, 2016
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Canberrans connect with nature at National Botanic Gardens during open day
The Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) in Canberra has thrown open its gates as part of the first Botanic Garden Open Day. Organised by Botanic Gardens Australia and New...
May 28, 2016
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Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast to get multi-million-dollar tourism makeover
New lookouts will be built at the Twelve Apostles and the Loch Ard blowhole on Victoria's Shipwreck Coast, under a multi-million-dollar Victorian Government plan to boost...
May 28, 2016
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Australian references removed from UN climate change report over 'tourism concerns'
All references to Australia have been removed from a United Nations report on climate change after the Federal Department of Environment expressed concerns it could cause...
May 28, 2016
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Wanda World theme park opening the first of 15 in China
Chinese entertainment and real estate company the Dalian Wanda Group has opened the first of 15 theme parks that it plans to operate in mainland China. With American...
May 28, 2016
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Snowstorm delivers at Canterbury’s Mt Hutt
An overnight snowstorm has delivered 35cm of snow to Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area – with more snow expected int he lead up to its 2016 ski season opening on 10th June. The...
May 27, 2016
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Adelaide Zoo closes after botched robbery of gift shop ATM
Adelaide Zoo was forced to close today (Friday 27th May) after would-be thieves blew up an ATM at the gift shop. A security patrol found the front of the ATM on Plane Tree Drive...
May 27, 2016
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Queensland Government protects integrity of national park system with new conservation legislation
The Queensland Government has passed controversial legislation to protect the State’s national park system that will see the end of cattle grazing in protected areas. The newly...
May 26, 2016
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Recreation and tourism industry groups concern over New Zealand Government’s cuts
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has expressed concern about cuts to recreation and conservation in the New Zealand Government’s 2016/17 budget, expressing fears...
May 26, 2016
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New Zealand budget backs elite sport and tourism, cuts funds for conservation and recreation
The New Zealand Government's 2016/17 budget has been mixed for leisure, with additional funds for elite sport and tourism, much of which has already announced in recent weeks,...
May 26, 2016
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Resource Management Act changes would support New Zealand tourism
Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) believes that changes to the New Zealand's Resource Management Act must balance care for the environment with the pressing need for new...
May 25, 2016
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