News: Environment
Zip line Canopy Tour launches at Illawarra Fly
Merlin Entertainments have activated the skyscape of their Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk with Australia's first boutique high-end adventure canopy tour - a high-profile rainforest...
Dec 29, 2014
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Victorian Government scraps grazing trials in Alpine National Park
The Victorian Government has scrapped a trial that allowed grazing within the Alpine National Park and will legislate to ensure cattle cannot return to the area. The newly...
Dec 29, 2014
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Murramarang Resort rated top Eco-friendly holiday park in NSW
NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Nature Resort has been recognised as the number one Eco-friendly holiday park for families by the readers of Holidays with Kids . The holiday park,...
Dec 28, 2014
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium unveils all-new Art Aquarium
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium has unveiled an all-new Art Aquarium exhibit - Melbourne’s biggest and newest interactive experience. The new exhibit was launched by 15 youngsters...
Dec 27, 2014
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Kelly Tarlton's opens underwater splash playground
Kelly Tarlton’s SEA LIFE Aquarium has introduced Auckland’s first underwater splash playground. Created by Arterial Design, the new 60 metre² Shipwreck Shores playground marks...
Dec 25, 2014
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Sea World launches two new attractions for peak summer season
Sea World has launched an all-new dolphin show and, in an Australian first, welcomed the arrival of Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Gold Coast theme park’s new...
Dec 24, 2014
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YMCA rewards excellence, releases national brand guidelines
The recent YMCA National Convention saw the presentation of a series of Awards for excellence and commitment to YMCA’s and their staff, both professional and volunteer, around...
Dec 23, 2014
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Botanic Gardens Disney app encourages search for fairies
A Disney developed 'fairy finding' app is encouraging children to search for fairies in Australia’s leading botanical gardens, while also learning about plants in their...
Dec 23, 2014
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Hawke’s Bay partnership to aid conservation
A major partnership of local and national agencies will see more than $6 million invested in conservation in Hawke’s Bay over the next five years. The ‘Te Matau a Māui’ project...
Dec 22, 2014
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Hong Kong Golf Club faces uncertain future
The Hong Kong Golf Club, celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, faces an uncertain future as pressure grows for the site to redeveloped. With houses prices and social...
Dec 22, 2014
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Supplier Directory Profile: Elite Pool Covers
Since 1989, Elite Pool Covers have designed and manufactured an extensive range of high quality affordable manual,semi-automatic and fully-automatic pool cover systems that meet...
Dec 21, 2014
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Aquis plan approval will boost Cairns economy
The Queensland Coordinator General has released approval of the Environmental Impact Statement for the $8.15 billion Aquis integrated resort proposed at Yorkeys Knob, north of...
Dec 18, 2014
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Canberra zoo opens new African-themed resort
New guest accommodation at the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra gives guests the opportunity to get up close with the attraction’s animals. The new African-themed Jamala...
Dec 18, 2014
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Eco domes to attract visitors to Alice Springs
Aiming to highlight best-practice solutions in sustainable living, two new specialised ‘eco domes’ are to be built at the Earth Sanctuary in Alice Springs next year. Backed by...
Dec 16, 2014
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Werribee Zoo opens new Hippo Beach attraction
Victoria's Werribee Open Range Zoo has opened its new Hippo Beach attraction. The new facility provides a cool oasis for families to relax in the shade and where children can...
Dec 15, 2014
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Taronga Zoo opens new wild ropes adventure
Taronga Zoo’s wildlife and harbour views can now be experienced from an entirely new perspective, with the opening of the new treetop high ropes adventure, Wild Ropes. Opening...
Dec 15, 2014
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Franz Josef Glacier Guides number one choice for backpackers
Franz Josef Glacier Guides has been voted the number one visitor attraction in New Zealand at the recent 2014 TNT Golden Backpack Awards. The TNT Golden Backpack Awards are the...
Dec 14, 2014
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Singapore to lose two golf courses in next 10 years
The Government of Singapore is continuing with plans to redevelop two of the city's golf courses. With demand for land for development growing, and with leases expiring for nine...
Dec 14, 2014
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo welcomes new elephant facility
Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, Western NSW has welcomed four Asian elephants into a new $4.3 million facility. The new exhibit, comprising a three stall elephant barn and...
Dec 11, 2014
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ACF welcomes land handover and new Olkola National Park
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has welcomed the historic return of lands to the Olkola people of Cape York Peninsula and the declaration of Australia’s newest...
Dec 10, 2014
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Worksafe report reveals Australia Zoo handler 'over excited' tiger before attack
An Australia Zoo animal handler who was mauled by a 120 kilogram tiger had deliberately excited the animal to put on a better show, according to a report from Workplace Health...
Dec 9, 2014
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Supplier Directory Profile: Heliocol Solar
With worldwide energy costs continuing to rise (and with no relief in sight), Commercial Pool Operators are increasingly turning to solar heating to receive some financial...
Dec 6, 2014
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Otway Fly Treetop Adventures lays down the roots for a greener future
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures celebrated the recent National Tree Day by encouraging tree lovers to take a hands-on role in ensuring the future of the rainforest by planting a...
Dec 6, 2014
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Ngāi Tahu Tourism buys New Zealand Guided Nature Walks
Ngāi Tahu Tourism has agreed to purchase Queenstown-based New Zealand Guided Nature Walks, owned by Peter and Karyn Hitchman. The purchase will see the Hitchmans continue to...
Dec 5, 2014
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