News: Environment
Rare Rhinoceros to be relocated from Africa to Australia in a world-first conservation move
Amid a massive decline in their numbers in their native environment, up to 80 Rhinoceros will be relocated from Africa to Australia over the next four years in a bid to save the...
Apr 11, 2016
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$13 million upgrade to Cascade Pier on Norfolk Island
Federal Minister for Major Projects, Territories and Local Government Paul Fletcher has announced that Waterway Construction has been selected as the successful tenderer to...
Apr 7, 2016
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WTTC announces 2016 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards Winners
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the Winners of the 2016 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, presented at a special ceremony during the 16th WTTC Global Summit...
Apr 7, 2016
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Victorian Government moves to drought proof community sport and recreation
The Victorian Government has announced the first projects to receive funding under the $3 million Community Sport and Recreation Program for drought affected communities across...
Apr 6, 2016
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Animal exhibits at Chinese mall dubbed the ‘worst zoo in the world’
An animal attraction at a mall in Guangzhou, China has been dubbed a “prison” for the bears, beluga whales, wolves and other marine and polar animals. Opened in January, the...
Apr 6, 2016
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Heartland Ride Rere Falls a vital part of the New Zealand Cycle Trail
The spectacular North Island Heartland Ride Rere Falls is seeing encouraging growth from its establishment in 2012, thanks to the support of The New Zealand Cycle Trail (NZCT)...
Apr 5, 2016
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World Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 at WTM London kick off 20th year of ethical tourism
Tourism businesses, organisations and initiatives around the world are now being invited to submit an entry into the World Responsible Tourism Awards at WTM London – marking 20...
Apr 5, 2016
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Aquatics and Recreation Victoria releases energy benchmarking study for aquatic centres
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria, in conjunction with Deakin University’s School of Architecture and Built Environment, have released the results of their two year study into...
Apr 1, 2016
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Wellington City Council acquires Zealandia visitor centre as payment for loan
Wellington City Council has taken on the ownership of the Zealandia visitor centre, acquiring the facility in lieu of a $10.3 million loan debt owed by the attraction to the...
Apr 1, 2016
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Victorian Government allows new cruising venture at Wilsons Promontory
Having previously objected to tourism developments in national parks, the current Victorian Government has changed course, allowing Tasmanian-based Pennicott Wilderness Journeys...
Apr 1, 2016
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Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome launches 'walk the crocodile' experience
Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome, the world’s first wildlife park with a Challenge Ropes Course, has launched a new 'walk the crocodile' experience. A world-first, 'walk the...
Mar 31, 2016
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Distinguished environmentalist appointed to new Parks Victoria role
Dr Mark Norman is today taking up the newly created role of Chief Conservation Scientist with Parks Victoria, engaged to conduct a review of the agency’s science and research...
Mar 31, 2016
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World Urban Parks activity flourishes
Having publicly launched at the first World Urban Parks Congress at Ponte de Lima last year, World Urban Parks will be a year old in April. Having established itself during its...
Mar 25, 2016
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Melbourne’s sustainability credentials to be displayed at 2017 summit
Melbourne will host the Ecocity World Summit in 2017, showcasing its sustainability credentials to around 1,000 leading international urban planners, architects and...
Mar 24, 2016
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Lawn Hill Gorge tourism operator introduces solar powered boat
A solar powered boat at a remote western Queensland ecotourism resort is improving the experience enjoyed by visitors while also boosting the operator’s income. Located on the...
Mar 24, 2016
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Phillip Island Nature Parks welcomes visiting Rangers
Land management, tourism operations, cultural heritage, and reconciliation were all central themes during a recent three day visit to Phillip Island by a group of Gunaikurnai...
Mar 23, 2016
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Triabunna named Australia's Tidy Towns 2016 winner
The cohesive and innovative community of Triabunna in north-east Tasmania has been named as overall winner of the 2016 Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Tidy Towns overall...
Mar 22, 2016
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SeaWorld USA to move away from killer whale shows
Animals rights groups are welcoming the decision by Orlando, USA-based SeaWorld to stop breeding killer whales and to phase out its signature theatrical shows starring the huge...
Mar 22, 2016
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Parks Australia looks to develop ecotourism concepts on Christmas Island
While Christmas Island is best known for its migration of red crabs and its detention centre, Parks Australia is looking to develop ecotourism concepts within the Christmas...
Mar 21, 2016
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Tasmanian Devils to aid sustainability of mainland Australian ecosystems?
Facing unprecedented survival challenges, the Tasmanian devil may have a role in the sustainability of mainland Australian ecosystems. Since the 1996 identification of Devil...
Mar 21, 2016
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Consortium plan new $100 million Brisbane Maritime Museum redevelopment
The Queensland Government has released details of a $100 million market-led proposal to redevelop the heritage-listed Maritime Museum as an aquarium. Backed by the Queensland...
Mar 17, 2016
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Community makes the most of new features at Phillip Island Nature Parks
Over 2,500 members of the Bass Coast Shire community enjoyed discovering what’s new at Phillip Island Nature Parks’ sixth annual Community Open Day held on Sunday 6th March. The...
Mar 14, 2016
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UNWTO head advocates for safer, easier travel in 2016
The promotion of safe and seamless travel should be one of the key priorities for the tourism industry this year, says the head of the United Nations World Tourism Organization...
Mar 14, 2016
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Beijing Zoo looks at partial relocation to improve animal welfare
Parts of the 110-year-old Beijing Zoo could be relocated away from the centre of the city in order to both improve living conditions for the Zoo’s animals and to help ease...
Mar 13, 2016
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