News: Environment
Hong Kong pandas reach world record for longevity
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has this week celebrated the birthday of its four giant pandas, with 37 year old Jia Jia achieving the milestone of being the oldest giant panda...
Jul 30, 2015
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Dreamworld celebrates tiger cub birth on Global Tiger Day
On Global Tiger Day (29th July), Dreamworld has announced the birth of healthy male tiger cub born at its Tiger Island attraction. Yet to be named and weighing 1.296 kilograms,...
Jul 29, 2015
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Nepalese tourist trekking routes set to reopen
Three months after powerful earthquakes rocked Nepal, one of the country’s most popular trekking areas is set to reopen. The first official report on earthquake-related damage...
Jul 29, 2015
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New Zealand Cycle Trail gets further backing for six new projects
The New Zealand Government is investing nearly $400,000 in six new projects to enhance and maintain the quality of the New Zealand Cycle Trail. Announcing the funding, New...
Jul 29, 2015
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New Zealand ready to celebrate World Ranger Day
With World Ranger Day set to take place on Friday 31st July, events in New Zealand and around the world will celebrate the work rangers do to protect the world’s natural and...
Jul 28, 2015
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Perth Zoo orangutan escape leads to plans for enclosure redesign
Keepers at Perth Zoo are trying to work out how to make their orangutan enclosure more secure after a weekend escape by one of the primates. Five-year-old Teliti delighted...
Jul 27, 2015
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Water reuse system to help inner Sydney wetlands thrive and support wildlife
Following a multi-million dollar upgrade, Sydney Park has received an extensive water reuse system to help wetlands thrive and support wildlife. The $11.3 million storm water...
Jul 24, 2015
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Cuddly celebration marks the start of Otway Fly Tree Week
The annual Otway Fly Tree Week event at the Otway Fly Treetop Adventures is set to kick off with a special weekend-long animal encounter exhibit. Coinciding with Planet Ark’s...
Jul 24, 2015
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Ecotourism Australia’s ECO Certification Gains Global Approval
Ecotourism Australia’s ECO certification program has been approved by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), as one of the first tourism certification programs in the...
Jul 23, 2015
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Ekka urges Queenslanders to back the bush
With the worst drought in history crippling the bush, Queenslanders are being urged to come together and recognise and champion the essential role farmers play in their everyday...
Jul 22, 2015
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Australia's largest discovered dinosaur to go on display at new Eromanga Natural History Museum
Australia's largest dinosaur ever to be discovered is set to go on display to the public with the opening of the Eromanga Natural History Museum in the coming months. The...
Jul 21, 2015
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New tourist facilities on Kimberley wilderness road
Tourist developments on the Gibb River Road and Kalumburu Road in the world-renowned east Kimberley are making this remote and beautiful area more accessible for visitors....
Jul 21, 2015
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Australia Zoo and University of Queensland continue exciting crocodile research
The Irwin family, Australia Zoo and University of Queensland team are gearing up for the 2015 crocodile research trip, with preparations in full swing. This team of highly...
Jul 21, 2015
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City of Bayswater offers golf business opportunity
The City of Bayswater is offering an exciting golf business opportunity seeking an experienced operator with the capacity to manage and develop the City's two golf courses...
Jul 20, 2015
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Victorian Government signs lease for new Arthurs Seat Skylift
The new Arthurs Seat Skylift is set to become a high quality visitor attraction for the Mornington Peninsula following the completion of lease negotiations between the Victorian...
Jul 20, 2015
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New Redwoods Forest fitness trail open
A new outdoor fitness trail at the Waipa entrance to Whakarewarewa Forest has opened for members of the public to use as an extension to their exercise regimes. A Rotorua Lakes...
Jul 20, 2015
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UNESCO world heritage list grows along with cultural sites on 'danger list'
While considering the status of the Great Barrier Reef and Tasmania’s World Heritage area, attacks on cultural heritage in Iraq, Syria and Yemen set the tone for the recent 39th...
Jul 20, 2015
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Queensland whale watching industry pioneer says new guidelines are ‘unnecessary’
A Queensland whale watching industry pioneer has hit out against a new recommendation tabled at the review of the Australian National Guidelines for Whale and Dolphin Watching,...
Jul 19, 2015
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HOK announces partnership with Green Sports Alliance
Global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm HOK has entered into a partnership with the Green Sports Alliance (GSA) – an international nonprofit that advises...
Jul 19, 2015
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World’s top attractions named in 2015 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards
TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site has announced its Travellers’ Choice™ awards for amusement parks, waterparks, zoos and aquariums around the globe. Based on the...
Jul 16, 2015
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New Zealand tourism and conservation to benefit from new partnership
A new partnership agreement between the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) is set to benefit tourism and conservation in...
Jul 15, 2015
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Victorian Government faces compensation claim over halted Point Nepean resort
The Victorian Government could be hit with a $1 million compensation bill after the breakdown of talks with the developers of a planned spa resort within the Point Nepean...
Jul 14, 2015
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Bear Grylls Adventure to launch at Glenworth Valley
Following the success of the Bear Grylls Survival Academy, NSW outdoor experience resort Glenworth Valley is set to launch an exciting new three hour package, the Bear Grylls...
Jul 13, 2015
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Peak Australian golf bodies forge stronger bonds
A significant development in Australian golf is set to see the country’s peak professional bodies move towards a stronger alignment. The PGA of Australia (PGA) and Australian...
Jul 12, 2015
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