News: Environment
Victorian Government to review Point Nepean National Park development
The Victorian Government is seeking legal advice about scrapping a controversial development in Point Nepean National Park on the Mornington Peninsula. The previous Victorian...
Feb 1, 2015
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Rally Australia's environmental program claims another world first
Rally Australia, the country’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship, has claimed another world-first achievement in its environmental program. The Paris-based FIA Institute...
Jan 29, 2015
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New community partnership to develop small group tourism in Olkola National Park
The Olkola people of Far North Queensland, who recently welcomed the return of their traditional land, have entered into a partnership to support tourism in Australia’s newest...
Jan 29, 2015
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Great Barrier Reef and tourism at issue in the Queensland election
The Great Barrier Reef, and the tourism industry it supports, have become big issues in this weekend’s Queensland general election. While both the ruling Liberal National Party...
Jan 27, 2015
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Funding cuts to impact Tasmania's Parks and Wildlife Service world heritage area management
There are fears job losses will impact on world heritage development plans as the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service looks to absorb a $2.5 million funding cut by the...
Jan 26, 2015
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Tourism Ministers upbeat on ASEAN tourism progress
Tourism Ministers and delegates attending the 18th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers and the 14th meeting of ASEAN Plus Three Tourism Ministers (China, Japan and the Republic...
Jan 26, 2015
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Forum to examine future needs in New Zealand parks management
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) is convening a Forum for park agencies to examine the current and future needs of the New Zealand parks and open spaces industry....
Jan 22, 2015
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Centennial Parklands Arborist spends 30 years in the trees
Ted Hoare, Senior Arborist at Centennial Parklands and Public Service Medal recipient, has this week celebrated his 30th anniversary maintaining the 15,000 trees across the...
Jan 16, 2015
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium celebrates 15th birthday
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium has kicked off its 15th Birthday week with an underwater birthday party with some of their most popular fishy friends. Held in the Aquariuam’s 2.2...
Jan 15, 2015
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Tasmanian Government to allow tourism projects in World Heritage Area
The Tasmanian Government is set to encourage a range of new tourism ventures in previously off-limits areas of Tasmania's World Heritage Area. A new draft management plan for...
Jan 15, 2015
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10 million annual visits to public pools in Western Australia
Public swimming pools in Western Australia attracted 10 million visits last year, although their proportional growth in patronage did not match the growth in Western Australia's...
Jan 14, 2015
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National Zoo and Aquarium welcomes ‘intelligent and curious’ spotted hyenas
Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium has welcomed two spotted hyenas, half-brothers Zuberi and Pinduli, into its collection, acquired from a zoo in South Australia. In featuring...
Jan 13, 2015
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Eastern Bay of Plenty gets Virtually On Track
The outdoor recreation and sport resources of the Eastern Bay of Plenty are being promoted through a new project called Virtually On Track. A joint venture partnership between...
Jan 13, 2015
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Australia’s newest trail running event set to inspire
The new Run Larapinta Stage Race, a four-day, four-stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory will be held...
Jan 11, 2015
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NSW Government funding to protect threatened native species
The NSW Government has announced a series of new projects to protect NSW’s most threatened native animal species. NSW Environment Minister Rob Stokes said the $4.8 million...
Jan 10, 2015
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Former Napier Marineland seal dies
A seal from Napier’s Marineland, who was recently rehomed at Sea World on the Gold Coast, has died. Dakota, a Californian sea lion, has been in Australia since 10th December....
Jan 10, 2015
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Adelaide Crows support South Australian bushfire appeal
The Adelaide Football Club has thrown its support behind the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) and those affected by the South Australian bushfires. Player signed...
Jan 9, 2015
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Hutt City Council presents three months of activities
Hutt City Council is marking the warmer weather with three months of summertime activities and events for its ‘Summer in the Hutt’ campaign. From January until the end of March,...
Jan 9, 2015
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Southern Grampians Shire swimming pools to close on extreme fire days
The Southern Grampians Shire in western Victoria will close all but one of its outdoor pools on days of extreme fire danger. As part of a recent change of policy, five out of...
Jan 7, 2015
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Animal rights campaigners target Sea World dolphins
A visit by UK popstar Sam Smith to Sea World has ignited criticism over the Gold Coast theme park's keeping of dolphins and other marine creatures. Smith was widely critised by...
Jan 6, 2015
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NSW Government backs Northern Rivers rail trails
The NSW Government has announced up to $50 million in funding for rail trail pilot projects in the State’s Northern Rivers region. Announcing the funding, NSW Minister for...
Jan 6, 2015
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South Australian Government to offer longer licences for shark cage diving operators
Shark cage diving ventures operating out of Port Lincoln in South Australia are to be offered longer licences by the South Australian Government. The plan to offer the three...
Jan 6, 2015
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Gisborne District Council plans for Waihirere Domain’s future
Gisborne District Council’s new draft Reserve Management Plan for Waihirere Domain has been released for public comment. Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of...
Jan 4, 2015
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Australia Zoo opens new Bindi’s Island attraction
Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast has opened its latest attraction, Bindi's Island. The attraction transports guests to an island-styled setting surrounded by wildlife...
Jan 2, 2015
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