News: Environment
Brisbane welcomes wildlife on Threatened Species Day
Queenslanders were encouraged to get close to some of Australia’s rarest animals in the lead up to Threatened Species Day on Monday 7th September. Marking the day, Queensland...
Sep 9, 2015
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Populous wins baseball park design competition in South Korea
Global specialist architects, Populous have won a major baseball design competition in South Korea for the design of the new NC Dinos Baseball Park in Changwon City. Populous...
Sep 8, 2015
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Cage free Western Sydney Zoo to bring visitors 'face to face' with animals
The NSW Government has approved the lease of a 16.5-hectare area of land in Western Sydney Parklands for the development of state-of-the-art wildlife attraction. The consortium...
Sep 8, 2015
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Environment
$450,000 to implement the Western Australian Mountain Bike Strategy
The Western Australian Government has announced that $450,000 will be allocated to the Western Australian Mountain Bike Strategy over three years to drive the expansion of the...
Sep 7, 2015
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Landscape architects McGregor Coxall to contribute to Sydney Modern Project
Award winning landscape architectural practice, McGregor Coxall, has been appointed to develop a landscape design concept for the Art Gallery of NSW’s proposed $450 million...
Sep 7, 2015
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Scully Outdoor Designs adds shade structures to product range
Scully Outdoor Designs, which specialises in the manufacture, supply and installation of aquatic, open space and recreation infrastructure, has recently acquired the Sydney...
Sep 7, 2015
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Sydney Opera House awarded for sustainability leadership
The Sydney Opera House has been awarded a 4 Star Green Star performance rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), putting the iconic venue among a select few...
Sep 7, 2015
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Live Nation gets approval for Vector Arena purchase
New Zealand's Overseas Investment Office has cleared the purchase of Auckland’s 12,000-seat Vector Arena by Live Nation NZ and MHC Investments. Live Nation NZ and MHC are now...
Sep 6, 2015
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Wanneroo City Council looks to develop ocean pool at Quinns Beach
Wanneroo City Council has agreed to undertake a study into feasibility of an ocean pool as a possible long-term solutions to erosion at Quinns Beach. The Wanneroo City Council...
Sep 5, 2015
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North Stradbroke Island should revert to traditional indigenous name
Queensland’s North Stradbroke Island should be renamed Minjerribah - its traditional indigenous name - in the same way Ayers Rock was renamed Uluru in 1995, according to an...
Sep 5, 2015
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Margaret Court Arena receives LEED Gold certification
Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena has become the first sport and entertainment arena in Australia to receive a LEED Gold certification. The ‘green’ arena, which is fast becoming...
Sep 4, 2015
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Green Army marches on Phillip Island
Members of the Green Army have attended their graduation ceremony at the Koala Conservation Centre, following a 23 week program of extensive environmental works in and around...
Sep 4, 2015
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Sport NZ survey highlights the value of outdoor recreation
The Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations of New Zealand (CORANZ) believes that the latest Active New Zealand survey underlines the importance of outdoor sports and the...
Sep 3, 2015
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NSW National Parks now on Google Street View
Imagery from the Blue Mountains National Park west of Sydney is now available on Google Street View in a move that is seen as further opening its diverse landscape to a global...
Sep 1, 2015
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Transformed Goods Line walkway connects Sydney's Railway Square to Darling Harbour
The Goods Line, a new, innovative urban corridor and open space, linking Sydney's Railway Square with the suburb of Ultimo and the city's Darling Harbour, has been opened....
Aug 30, 2015
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Naturebank encourages ecotourism opportunities in the Pilbara
The Western Australian Government's Naturebank program is offering investors the opportunity to develop new nature-based tourism ventures within the Millstream Chichester...
Aug 30, 2015
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Swim Australia announces partnership with Australian Innovative Systems
Leading learn-to-swim and water safety authority Swim Australia has announced an official Partnership with Australian Innovative Systems - the award-winning manufacturer of...
Aug 29, 2015
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Leaking Twelve Apostles toilets diminish Great Ocean Road experience
A sewage leak at Victoria's landmark Twelve Apostles has led to an investigation by the Environment Protection Authority. With just 25 public toilets servicing the million...
Aug 27, 2015
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo celebrates birth of koala joey
Keepers at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo have this week celebrated the highly anticipated arrival of the first koala joey for the 2015 breeding season, with a tiny male beginning to...
Aug 26, 2015
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Works underway to upgrade leaking Olinda Pool
Yarra Ranges Council has commenced work on the long-awaited upgrade of the Olinda Pool after confirmation of $500,000 in funding from the Victorian Government. Works will...
Aug 26, 2015
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Environment
AIS wins 'Best Innovation Culture' title and place in BRW's 50 Most Innovative Companies List
Australian Innovative Systems's ground-breaking chlorine generation and water disinfection technology has been recognised by leading business magazine BRW - gaining inclusion in...
Aug 25, 2015
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Waterparks
Weather hits Village Roadshow profits
Australia's wettest January in 50 years washed away 4% of Village Roadshow's profits, hitting attendances at the Group's theme parks: Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World,...
Aug 25, 2015
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Adelaide Zoo celebrates giant panda Fu Ni's ninth birthday
Staff at the Adelaide Zoo held a birthday party for giant panda Fu Ni's ninth birthday yesterday (23rd August) and with the breeding season approaching are hoping that their...
Aug 24, 2015
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Lindeman Island resort project moves forward
The $600 million Lindeman Island resort redevelopment has reached another milestone in its environmental assessment. The independent Coordinator-General has released Terms of...
Aug 24, 2015
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