News: Environment
Winter arrives at Queenstown’s ski areas
The latest southerly storm has given Queenstown’s Coronet Peak and The Remarkables the best possible start to winter with up to half a metre of snow blanketing both ski areas....
May 25, 2015
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Melbourne Zoo gorilla dies after attack by young male
A female gorilla at Melbourne Zoo has died from injuries caused by one of the zoo’s young male gorillas in an unexpected display of aggression. Julia, a 33-year-old gorilla,...
May 24, 2015
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Ongoing investment in Dart River Jet attraction
The Glenorchy-based Dart River Jet is continuing to reinvest in equipment, technology and the environment while putting the northern part of Lake Wakatipu on the map as a ‘must...
May 24, 2015
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Tasmanian Government to spend $8 million upgrading national park infrastructure
The Tasmanian Government has announced that it will spend an additional $8 million on infrastructure maintenance in the State’s national parks and reserves. The announcement,...
May 23, 2015
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Japanese aquariums to stop taking dolphins from annual Taiji hunt
Aquariums in Japan have voted to stop buying live dolphins from the town of Taiji, where the annual slaughter of hundreds of cetaceans has drawn widespread condemnation, after...
May 21, 2015
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Taronga Zoo welcomes new baby Gorilla
A tiny Western Lowland Gorilla has been born at Taronga Zoo. The baby, born to Frala and Silverback Kibali, is the second born at Taronga in the last seven months. The Zoo has...
May 21, 2015
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New owners move forward with Lindeman Island resort development
The redevelopment of Lindeman Island in the Whitsundays into an integrated resort is set to move forward with the Queensland Government giving the proposal ‘co-ordinated...
May 20, 2015
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New Holsworthy Army Base installs On-Site Chlorine Generation System for indoor pool
The world’s most advanced on-site bulk liquid chlorine generator, the Wallace & Tiernan OSEC-NXT, has been installed in the indoor training pool at the new MUR Holsworthy Army...
May 19, 2015
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Southern Discoveries continues to expand Milford Sound operations
Southern Discoveries, Milford Sound’s most established tourism operator, has announced ongoing investment in its products and services. The leading South Island tourism company...
May 18, 2015
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Construction begins on first horticulture exhibition centre in Sydney
Construction of the Royal Botanic Gardens first dedicated horticulture exhibition centre commences has begun. Aimed at establishing an international attraction that stimulates,...
May 17, 2015
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Panel urges major revamp of Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is in need of major renovation and improvement works, according to a Hong Kong Government-backed review panel. The panel has...
May 15, 2015
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Social media seeks to drive visits to drought-stricken outback Queensland
To help small town economies struggling with outback Queensland's crippling drought, an informal social media campaign is aiming to encourage visitors to the region. Longreach...
May 15, 2015
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New Biodiversity Partnership for Queensland Museum
Queensland’s unique biodiversity is the focus of a landmark $1.4 million partnership between Queensland Museum and BHP Billiton. The new biodiversity partnership, the largest...
May 14, 2015
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Volunteers ensure longevity of Bibbulmun Track
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, the Bibbulmun Track Foundation is paying recognition to their volunteers for assisting with the management and maintenance of the...
May 13, 2015
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Hamilton Zoo encourages free visits by schools
Students from low-decile schools in the Waikato and Coromandel region will now have the chance to visit Hamilton Zoo for free thanks to a partnership between the Zoo and The...
May 13, 2015
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Advanced Aquarium Technologies to build Oman aquarium
Sunshine Coast-based Advanced Aquarium Technologies (AAT) have been contracted to design and build the $20 million Aquarium of Oman. The public aquarium public, to be located in...
May 12, 2015
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WAZA suspends Japanese zoo association over Taiji dolphin hunts
The Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) has been suspended by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) as a result of its involvement in highly...
May 11, 2015
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Musco LED solutions light up sports venues around the world
For more than 40 years, Musco Lighting has specialised in the design, manufacture and supply of sport and large area lighting. Continually researching the lighting needs of...
May 11, 2015
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Skyline Queenstown plans New Zealand’s first suspended viewing cube
One of New Zealand’s most photographed views is set to become even more popular with Skyline Queenstown announcing plans to build the country’s first suspended viewing cube. The...
May 11, 2015
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Chief Scientist leads new taskforce to help save Great Barrier Reef
Queensland’s Chief Scientist, Dr Geoff Garrett, will head a new high-level Great Barrier Reef Water Science Taskforce. Queensland Minister for the Great Barrier Reef Steven...
May 10, 2015
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Sunbather boosts energy efficiency for Ballarat and Warringah Aquatic Centres
Leading solar pool heating and pool cover supplier Sunbather Pool Technologies has completed two significant installations in NSW and Victoria. As part of the City of Ballarat’s...
May 9, 2015
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Adventure and outdoor conference focusing on the future
Adventure and outdoor tourism operators will have the opportunity to focus on growing their sector at the one-day Great Adventure 2015 conference in July. Organised by the...
May 9, 2015
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Cameron Mackintosh acquires majority stake in MTI and plans Australian expansion
With UK-based theatrical impresario Cameron Mackintosh having acquired a majority stake in the business, Music Theatre International (MTI) is to open a new office in Melbourne...
May 8, 2015
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Zealandia acknowledges 20 years of volunteer backing
2015 marks the 20 year anniversary of the Karori Sanctuary Trust, the governing body of Wellington’s world-class urban eco-sanctuary. According to sanctuary founder Jim Lynch,...
May 5, 2015
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