News: Environment
Island Ark for endangered bandicoots
16 Eastern Barred Bandicoots have recently been released into a new home on Churchill Island in Phillip Island Nature Parks, as part of a trial program designed to save the...
Oct 23, 2015
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Parks
Lady Musgrave Experience a $10 million boost for Bundaberg tourism
A new luxury day tour to Lady Musgrave Island is expected to bring up to 25,000 extra visitors to Bundaberg and about $10 million to the local economy each year. Launched at the...
Oct 21, 2015
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Environment
West Wallsend Swim Centre equipped to meet future demands
Last year, the West Wallsend Swim Centre in the NSW Hunter region was set to undergo a standard upgrade to bring its circa 1970s plant equipment into the 21st century. However,...
Oct 20, 2015
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Environment
Mon Repos Turtle Centre’s makeover in time for turtle season
Tens of thousands of turtle-watchers will have an even more enjoyable experience at Mon Repos each year, thanks to a Queensland Government upgrade of the turtle visitor centre...
Oct 20, 2015
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Environment
First snowshoe season ‘very successful’
As the snow starts to finally recede from the mountains around Queenstown, NZ Snowshoeing Queenstown is reflecting on a hugely successful season. The business had its first...
Oct 20, 2015
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Can outdoor recreation cater for New Zealand’s record population growth?
Record population growth and changes in the activities people enjoy in the outdoors will be among the hot topics discussed at the New Zealand Recreation Association’s 2015...
Oct 19, 2015
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Environment
15-year research project reveals the essence of happiness
The secret to happiness is a result of three simple factors – good personal relationships, financial security and a sense of purpose in life - according to newly released...
Oct 17, 2015
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New urban sanctuary for Sydney's Green Square
An unused block of land in Green Square is to be transformed into a new community square, complete with a water play park, landscaped terraces, garden rooms and café. The City...
Oct 15, 2015
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Parks
Mixed reaction to plans to bring Giant Pandas to Wellington Zoo
Plans to bring a pair of Giant Pandas from China to Wellington Zoo are receiving a mixed reaction. The plan, which has been considered for several years, was recently revisited...
Oct 15, 2015
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Environment
Tourism industry alarm at global coral reef bleaching
Tourism authorities around the world have expressed concern at a warning from scientists that the world’s third mass coral bleaching event will begin early next year and may...
Oct 14, 2015
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Environment
Double chance for Queensland in World Surfing Reserve bids
The Save the Waves Coalition is set to decide if a Queensland beach will become a World Surfing Reserve. The Gold Coast, and Noosa are the only areas other than Guarda Do Embaú...
Oct 14, 2015
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Environment
Australia Zoo welcomes another baby rhinoceros
Australia Zoo has announced that, on the morning of Sunday 11th October, Caballe the rhinoceros welcomed another baby – a precious male calf – and a fourth rhino baby to be born...
Oct 13, 2015
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Environment
GSTC and Asian Ecotourism Network Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and The Asian Ecotourism Network (AEN) have formalised a partnership through a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that aims to...
Oct 12, 2015
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Environment
Multi-million dollar sale price expected for Heron Island Resort
Another Great Barrier Reef resort island is for sale with the Heron Island Resort, which offers 109 guest rooms and suites, on the market. Following the sale of Daydream Island...
Oct 11, 2015
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Environment
Federal Environment Minister orders inquiry into Kakadu bushfire
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has ordered an investigation into a week-long bushfire in Kakadu National Park that flared after a mining company lost control of a...
Oct 9, 2015
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Parks
Neptune Benson's new controller allows operators to manage filter systems remotely
Leading water filtration and disinfection product manufacturer Neptune Benson has launched a new hi-tech controller for its most advanced water filtration system. The Defender...
Oct 9, 2015
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Waterparks
Giant Pandas and Little Penguins combine for conservation
The Victorian Government has signed a landmark 'sister park' agreement between Phillip Island Nature Parks and Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Centre. Touring the Giant Panda...
Oct 7, 2015
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Environment
Ocean Park looking forward to Giant Panda birth
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park is anticipating the birth of a Giant Panda cub within the coming days, with confirmation of the pregnancy of its female Ying Ying. With a series...
Oct 6, 2015
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Environment
New glass suspension bridge crosses Chinese canyon
The first transparent suspension bridge in China has opened above a canyon in Hunan's Shiniuzhai National Geological Park, offering brave visitors the chance to cross a 180...
Oct 5, 2015
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Inquest told tourist encouraged to 'step on air' before Kings Canyon death
Tour companies encouraged clients to climb down a ledge at Kings Canyon in the Northern Territory where a 23-year-old tourist fell and died last year, a coroner has heard....
Oct 5, 2015
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Environment
Thomas Cook challenged for offering animal tourist attractions
Global animal welfare charity, World Animal Protection, used World Animal Day on Sunday 4th October, to urge travel companies around the world to sign its ‘elephant-friendly...
Oct 5, 2015
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Environment
Sea World polar bear Henry heads to Canada
Sea World Polar Bear ‘Henry’ is set to leave his home at the Gold Coast theme park to relocate to Canada, where he will play an integral role in an international Polar Bear...
Oct 3, 2015
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Environment
SEA LIFE Mooloolaba gains Zoo and Aquarium Association accreditation
SEA LIFE Mooloolaba has become the first aquarium in Australia to receive accreditation from the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA), the peak industry body of the Australasia...
Oct 1, 2015
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Environment
New Zealand looks to create massive marine sanctuary
New Zealand has unveiled plans to create a South Pacific marine sanctuary the size of France, in a landmark deal to preserve one of the world’s most pristine and unique ocean...
Sep 30, 2015
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Environment