News: Environment
MCG water recycling facility saves almost 240 million litres
With National Water Week starting on Sunday (19th October), the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) is celebrating saving enough water to fill almost 100 Olympic swimming pools through...
Oct 16, 2014
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WA Opera's Carmen sponsorship smoking row extinguished
The Western Australian Government is to direct its health promotion agency to allow the WA Opera to perform Carmen after a public outcry and claims of arts censorship when the...
Oct 14, 2014
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New Sydney aquatic centre to power community facilities
Sydney’s newest major swimming pool will be heated and powered all year round by its own locally produced energy system that will help the City of Sydney slash its carbon...
Oct 13, 2014
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New tourism activities in national parks threatens natural heritage
With State and Territory Governments encouraging a growing number of commercial activities in national parks, conservation groups are raising fears of the affect tourism will...
Oct 11, 2014
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Adelaide Convention Centre leads in environmental best practice
The Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC) has continued to demonstrate environmental leadership during 2013/14 by exceeding EarthCheck best practice in eight key areas including...
Oct 9, 2014
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Melton Waves LEADS the way in energy efficiency
Melton City Council has launched a new energy efficiency program: LEADS (Lead, Educate, Advocate, Demonstrate, and Sustainability), with the Melton Waves aquatic and recreation...
Oct 7, 2014
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Parks and Leisure Australia welcomes new President
Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) has named Mark Casserly as its new President. Casserley, a former local government recreation manager, has run his Perth-based consultancy CCS...
Oct 6, 2014
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Partnership to boost sustainable tourism across the South Pacific
Samoa has become the founding destination partner in the largest ever public/private initiative to focus on destination sustainability in the South Pacific. The newly launched...
Oct 6, 2014
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Prime Minister John Key keeps tourism portfolio in latest New Zealand Ministry
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has announced that he will retain the tourism portfolio he has held for the past six years as his Government prepares to begin its third term...
Oct 6, 2014
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Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre saves water and energy
Aiming to reach an ambitious goal of being carbon neutral by 2020, Darebin City Council has retrofitted the Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (NARC), resulting in...
Oct 4, 2014
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Geotourism presents opportunities for regional Australia
The significance of Geotourism will be highlighted at the national Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA) Conference in Alice Springs next week. Angus M...
Oct 3, 2014
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Australia Zoo goes ‘carnival’ for the release of Rio 2
Home to beautiful blue and gold macaws from South America, Australia Zoo will mark the release of the movie Rio 2 this Saturday (4th October) with a colourful, carnival party....
Oct 2, 2014
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Skiers and snow lovers go sustainable with Greenfleet and Thredbo
A new partnership between Greenfleet and Thredbo will enable visitors to offset their emissions by planting trees in Kosciuszko National Park. In a global first, the ‘My Thredbo...
Oct 2, 2014
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$8 million in Government funding to enhance the Great Rides of New Zealand
The New Zealand Government has announced criteria for contestable funding to maintain and enhance the Great Rides of New Zealand. The new funding, to be delivered over four...
Oct 1, 2014
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Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre plans scrapped
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has voted to scrap plans to develop a new aquatic and recreation centre on the Port Phillip Bay shoreline at Rosebud. With the Council having...
Sep 29, 2014
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Japanese volcanic eruption causes more than 30 deaths
More than 30 hikers have been found dead near the peak of an erupting volcano in Japan. Hundreds of people, including children, were stranded on Mount Ontake, a popular hiking...
Sep 28, 2014
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NSW whale watching operator critical of whale swimming experiences
A NSW whale watching tour operator has criticised Queensland-based tourism experiences that allow people to swim with whales. In June, Sunshine Coast dive operator Sunreef...
Sep 26, 2014
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Energy efficiency program slashing costs at Stawell Leisure Complex
Northern Grampians Shire Council is set to save almost $11,000 a year thanks to a new initiative cutting operating costs at the Stawell Leisure Complex. Funding provided through...
Sep 25, 2014
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Casula Powerhouse lights the way with the installation of new LED lighting system
The Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre is lighting the way for culture in Western Sydney with the installation of a new environmentally friendly and cost effective new LED lighting...
Sep 11, 2014
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Auckland Zoo awarded Qualmark certification as an Endorsed Visitor Activity
Auckland Zoo has been endorsed as one of New Zealand's elite visitor attractions with recent Qualmark certification as an Endorsed Visitor Activity and an Enviro Gold award....
Sep 11, 2014
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Live Performance Australia backs venue energy efficiency initiative
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has released details of its new Greener Live Performances through Energy Efficiency project with a suite of online resources, case studies and...
Sep 10, 2014
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Global Eco at IUCN World Parks Congress 2014
Ecotourism Australia has announced that its 22nd Global Eco Conference will be held at Sydney's Olympic Park on 12th November 2014, the first day of the World Parks Congress...
Sep 8, 2014
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Singapore plans nature-themed precinct
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and National Parks Board (NParks) have announced plans to develop Singapore’s Mandai suburb, already home to the Singapore Zoo and Night...
Sep 7, 2014
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Reservoir Leisure Centre’s sustainable future
The City of Darebin has delivered a wide range of programs and initiatives over the past two years to ensure that Reservoir Leisure Centre reduces its impact on the environment...
Sep 5, 2014
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