News: Environment
Malabar headland to be returned to people of NSW
The Australian Government has taken the next important step to deliver on a promise to keep the Malabar Headland in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs in public hands. The Federal...
Apr 12, 2015
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Quad bikers defy track bans in Tasmania's remote conservation areas
Recreational vehicle operators are continuing to defy bans using tracks in Tasmania's contested remote conservation areas. Over Easter on the remote West Coast, quad bikers were...
Apr 9, 2015
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Parks Victoria encourages planning for Easter visits
With thousands of visitors expected to be enjoying Victoria’s parks this Easter, Parks Victoria is encouraging people to plan ahead and book their campsites before they leave....
Apr 1, 2015
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Sunreef Mooloolaba gets set for 2015 Swimming with Whales Season
As the humpback whales in the Antarctic are feeding and increasing their blubber stores ready for their annual migration up the Australian east coast, the Sunreef Mooloolaba...
Mar 31, 2015
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New exhibition explores the connection between nature, photography and health
Centennial Parklands and Royal North Shore Hospital have launched a new collaborative health initiative: Nature | Photography | Health. The exhibition, which was officially...
Mar 31, 2015
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Re-elected NSW Premier to now deliver on election commitments to leisure
The re-election of the Coalition in NSW should now see election commitments made by NSW Premier Mike Baird come to fruition. To be funded by the sale of part of the NSW...
Mar 29, 2015
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Kids’ Adventure Outdoors event to encourage outdoors activity
A new event focusing on outdoor activities in natural landscapes aims to provide children - and parents - with the opportunity to experience active adventures specifically...
Mar 26, 2015
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Environment
International zoo association accused of overlooking horrific animal cruelty
Zoos belonging to the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) association have been filmed allowing shocking mistreatment of elephants, dolphins, lions, bears, penguins...
Mar 25, 2015
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End of mining plans paves way for creation of Australia's largest national park
A five million hectare area of Western Australia's Kimberley region will become Australia's largest national park after mining giants Rio Tinto and Alcoa scrapped plans for a...
Mar 24, 2015
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Parks
Impact of events on Adelaide's Victoria Square to be subject to City Council review
The environmental impact of special events in Adelaide's Victoria Square will be reviewed by Adelaide City Council as its workers lay fresh turf after the Fringe festival and...
Mar 23, 2015
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Victorian Government moves to protect Alpine National Park
The Victorian Government has delivered on an election pledge to ban cattle forever from Victoria’s Alpine National Park. With scientific study having shown that cattle grazing...
Mar 23, 2015
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Canberra Olympic Pool leaking 46,000 litres of water daily
The Canberra Olympic Pool's diving and toddler pools are currently leaking an estimated 46,000 litres a day, with the ACT Government and facility managers uncertain over the...
Mar 23, 2015
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New biking event at Cardrona Alpine Resort
With additional trail construction and maintenance now underway for the re-opening of the Cardrona Bike Park on 4th April, a new downhill mountain biking event confirmed to take...
Mar 22, 2015
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Federal Government unveils plan to save the Great Barrier Reef
The Federal and Queensland Governments have jointly released the final version of the long-term plan for the Great Barrier Reef. The Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan has...
Mar 22, 2015
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Tourism Australia backs Sir David Attenborough Great Barrier Reef documentary project
Tourism Australia has helped fund the production costs of a new new multi-platform media project that has seen veteran natural history presenter Sir David Attenborough return to...
Mar 17, 2015
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Rivers support health of Waikato tourism
The importance of the Waikato and Waipa rivers to the region’s tourism sector has been emphasised at a workshop for a key project designed to protect and restore the waterways....
Mar 15, 2015
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Cyclone Pam causes devastation across Vanuatu
Vanuatu is struggling to restore key infrastructure after Cyclone Pam slammed into the country at the weekend with wind gusts of up to 180 knots (340 kilometres per hour),...
Mar 15, 2015
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Melbourne Zoo welcomes first baby gorilla birth in 15 years
Melbourne Zoo is celebrating its first gorilla baby since 2000 after Western lowland gorilla Kimya, gave birth to her first baby on Saturday evening Kimya, delivered her first...
Mar 15, 2015
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Environment
Creating winning alliances in Indigenous tourism
With the theme ‘Creating Winning Alliances in Indigenous Tourism’, the Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference (PAITC) and Trade Event will be held from from 12th to 14th...
Mar 14, 2015
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New tourism plan to open up remote indigenous areas in the Northern Territory
A new tourism plan in Australia's Northern Territory is looking to not only open up remote indigenous areas to tourists, but also aims to encourage economic independence. Arnhem...
Mar 13, 2015
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Ideas sought to boost park visitors to South Australian national parks
All options are on the table to increase the number of people visiting Adelaide's national parks, according to South Australian Minister for Sustainability, Environment and...
Mar 12, 2015
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Parks
Byfield National Park open for business after Cyclone Marcia recovery
‘Come back to Byfield’ is the message from rangers who have made a mammoth effort to reopen campgrounds and day-use areas in Byfield National Park and State forest following...
Mar 11, 2015
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Ticketing
New Zealand Park agencies set strategic direction
27 senior management representatives attending the recent New Zealand Park Agencies Forum have set out a strategic direction for the sector. The Forum, convened by the New...
Mar 10, 2015
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Parks
Day spa opens within the Australian National Botanic Gardens
Visitors to the Australian National Botanic Gardens can now unwind with a relaxing massage or pampering session at the newly opened Jindii EcoSpa. Nestled within the Gardens,...
Mar 9, 2015
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Parks