News: Environment
Shark deterrents discussed at summit of world experts in Sydney
Shark experts from around the world have met in Sydney to discuss initiatives and available technologies to prevent shark attacks. The summit, held at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, was...
Sep 29, 2015
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New Australian Botanic Garden path highlights new grants for Sydney metropolitan parks
NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has welcomed a new 1.5 kilometre path at the Australian Botanic Garden at Mount Annan, a project funded by a NSW Government grant. Inspecting...
Sep 29, 2015
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Rare wallabies spotted in Western Australian park for first time in 20 years
Rare black-flanked rock wallabies have been spotted in Western Australia’s Kalbarri National Park for the first time in 20 years. Two of the half metre tall marsupials, also...
Sep 27, 2015
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Huge Queensland beach sinkhole forces camper evacuations
A major sinkhole swallowed vehicles at a popular camping spot near Queensland's Rainbow Beach on the night of Saturday 26th September. The sinkhole, bigger than a football...
Sep 27, 2015
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Study recognises and quantifies the value of Victoria's parks
A new report released by Parks Victoria, shows that the ‘Garden State’s public and national parks are central to ensuring Victoria conserves its natural assets, specifically in...
Sep 25, 2015
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Wildlife Tourism as a force for biodiversity conservation and local economies
With wildlife and wild landscapes among two of Australia’s major tourism drawcards, next week’s Wildlife Tourism Australia conference, will follow the theme ‘Wildlife Tourism: A...
Sep 24, 2015
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Gateway Ticketing Systems provides ticketing point of sale system at Rottnest Island
Gateway Ticketing Systems has announced its selection by the Rottnest Island Authority as the location’s new ticketing point of sale provider. The popular Rottnest Island offers...
Sep 24, 2015
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New bridge to improve access to Melbourne Park
Works have begun on the Batman Avenue Bridge – a new pedestrian gateway from Melbourne’s CBD to the Melbourne & Olympic Parks sports and entertainment precinct. The bridge -...
Sep 24, 2015
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Indigenous rangers aid threatened wallaby conservation efforts
Efforts to aid a threatened species of wallaby has been thrown a lifeline by the work of Indigenous rangers in a remote part of Western Australia. A three-year program to...
Sep 23, 2015
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Gulf of Carpentaria tourism boost from wetlands park
An internationally significant wetland and bird habitat near Normanton in the Gulf of Carpentaria will get a boost in tourism opportunities under new plans by the Carpentaria...
Sep 22, 2015
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Report says construction of Sydney Moore Park walkway never justified
A scathing report on a $38 million walkway built in Sydney's Moore Park states the bridge was never justified and should not have been built so quickly. The Albert 'Tibby'...
Sep 22, 2015
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Final countdown to Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific 2015
With just days until the start of Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific 2015 - the must-attend conference and exhibition for those involved in sports venue design, build, management,...
Sep 22, 2015
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Bushwalkers to pay $495 to explore Three Capes Track on Tasman Peninsula
Bushwalkers will be charged close to $500 per person to enjoy a new 46-kilometre trial in Tasmania. Set to open by the end of the year, the Three Capes Track on the Tasman...
Sep 21, 2015
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Bilgoman Aquatic Centre gets Waterwise recognition
The Shire of Mundaring’s Bilgoman Aquatic Centre has been certified as a Waterwise Aquatic Centre. The Waterwise Aquatic Centre program is a joint task between the Water...
Sep 21, 2015
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Hamilton Zoo tiger will not be euthanised
Hamilton Zoo’s male Sumatran tiger Oz will not be euthanised following the death of Zoo Curator Samantha Kudeweh yesterday (20th September, 2015). Hamilton City Council’s...
Sep 21, 2015
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Tiger kills keeper at Hamilton Zoo
A female zookeeper has died after being attacked by a Sumatran Tiger at a New Zealand zoo. Emergency services were called to the Hamilton Zoo on Sunday morning (20th September)...
Sep 20, 2015
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South Island obstacle course returns for Halloween spectacular
Queenstown’s popular all-terrain obstacle course The Mule will be returning for a Halloween spectacular, taking place on 31st October at stunning Moke Lake. Returning for the...
Sep 17, 2015
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Planned Sydney theme park reports $1 billion investment backing
Property developer Ammar Khan’s plan to build a new theme park in Western Sydney have reportedly been boosted by a billion dollar investment. Local newspaper the Liverpool...
Sep 17, 2015
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Whangerei big cat park aims for summer reopening
While remedial work at the Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary near Whangerei has been taking longer than expected, the owners of the attraction are aiming for it to reopen in time for the...
Sep 17, 2015
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Victorian Government moves to end 99 year tourism leases in national parks
The Victorian Government has put an amendment before Parliament to implement its election commitment to prevent large-scale private development in national parks by removing the...
Sep 16, 2015
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Environment
Monarto Zoo welcomes birth of southern white rhinoceros
The safe arrival of a new southern white rhinoceros is being celebrated by staff at Monarto Zoo in South Australia. The yet-to-be-named female calf was born on Saturday morning...
Sep 16, 2015
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Russian billionaire’s $50 million luxury lodge to open at Helena Bay
A new luxury lodge at Helena Bay on New Zealand’s North Island will be opened to groups of up to 10 people as of November next year. Russian billionaire Alexander Abramov’s...
Sep 14, 2015
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Local language names for Sydney Park wetlands
New names will be given to Sydney Park’s four wetlands to commemorate the area’s Aboriginal history. The four names proposed by the City of Sydney -Wirrambi, Guwali, Bunmarra...
Sep 10, 2015
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Australian Museum opens new Crystal Hall
The Australian Museum has opened two new additions, marking stage one of the long-term renewal of Australia's oldest museum while also honouring the nation’s first inhabitants....
Sep 10, 2015
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