News: Environment
Singapore River Safari launches new cruise attraction
Visitors to the Singapore River Safari can go on a relaxing nature cruise along the Upper Seletar Reservoir with the launch of the River Safari Cruise attraction. The 15-minute...
Aug 4, 2014
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New Caledonia creates world's largest nature reserve
Covering an area larger than South Australia and Victoria combined, New Caledonia’s recently established Le Parc Naturel de la Mer De Corail (The Natural Park of the Coral Sea),...
Jul 31, 2014
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Australia Zoo tiger bites keeper on leg
A zookeeper has been bitten by a Sumatran tiger at the Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast. The 42-year-old man suffered a puncture wound to his leg while trying to move the...
Jul 31, 2014
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Delhi Zoo introduces plan to keep animals active
Swings for chimpanzees, wooden logs in the elephant enclosures, artificial nests for free-living birds and food baskets for deer species are some of the measures Delhi Zoo...
Jul 29, 2014
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ACT celebrates World Ranger Day
The ACT Parks and Conservation Service has organised a series of activities as part of World Ranger Day on Thursday 31st July. ACT National Parks and Catchments Regional Manager...
Jul 29, 2014
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35 hectares of new land added to Sydney metropolitan open space
35 hectares of land worth nearly $14 million has been added to Heathcote, Blue Mountains and Lane Cove National Parks and Western Sydney Parklands. The land addition includes 10...
Jul 28, 2014
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Baby gorilla due at Melbourne Zoo
Victorians will soon be welcoming the first baby gorilla to the Melbourne Zoo family in 14 years. Western Lowland Gorilla Kimya is expected to give birth to her first baby in...
Jul 27, 2014
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Flinders Ranges to host National Landscapes Forum 2014
The 2014 National Landscapes Forum is to be held at Wilpena Pound, South Australia within the Flinders Ranges National Landscape from Tuesday 19th to Thursday 21st August 2014....
Jul 25, 2014
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Shark Mystique Aquarium Opens at Hong Kong Ocean Park
Ocean Park’s Shark Mystique, one of Asia’s largest shark aquariums, has been opened to the public. The new attraction combines a 360 degree aquarium display of hundreds of...
Jul 22, 2014
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Gold Coast to introduce surf management plan in 2015
With the world's first ever surf management plan to be implemented on the Gold Coast next year, surfers are being urged to give their input in the management of the region's...
Jul 21, 2014
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Resorts World Sentosa’s attractions welcomes 20th million visitor
Four years after opening, Resorts World Sentosa's attractions - Universal Studios, Adventure Cove Water Park and S.E.A Aquarium - welcomed their 20th million visitor last...
Jul 21, 2014
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Otago woman named New Zealand’s top young amenity horticulturist
New Zealand’s top young amenity horticulturist has been found after an intense day of competition at the Young Amenity Horticulturist of the Year event in Hamilton last Thursday...
Jul 20, 2014
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Southern Australia faces water crisis by end of century due to climate change
A predicted 40% decline in rainfall in southern Australia could mean that the Perth will have to rely on alternative sources of water in future, a new climate change research...
Jul 18, 2014
Environment
Rotorua’s Te Puia leads the way with certification for rural skills
Rotorua’s Te Puia became the first visitor attraction in New Zealand to have staff certified in rural skills, with its Environment Team members recently presented with National...
Jul 18, 2014
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NSW Showgrounds get funding boost
Showgrounds across NSW are set to be upgraded under the latest round of the NSW Government’s 2014/15 Public Reserve Management Fund (PRMF). NSW Minister for Natural Resources,...
Jul 17, 2014
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Advanced swimming pool construction technology delivers environmental benefits
With more than 150 swimming pool projects completed in Australia and New Zealand, Myrtha Pools ’ stainless steel swimming pool construction and RenovAction restoration...
Jul 14, 2014
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Auckland Zoo achieves record visitation for third year
For the third consecutive year, Auckland Zoo has attracted a record number of visitors. From 1st July 2013 to 30th June 2014 the Zoo welcomed more than 717,000 local and...
Jul 12, 2014
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Groundbreaking solar installation cools Singapore Sports Hub
The recent opening of the new National Stadium at the Singapore Sports Hub is set to have a massive impact on sport not only in Singapore but also in the surrounding nations of...
Jul 11, 2014
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New bridge to boost Springbrook tourism
The spectacular scenery of Queensland's Springbrook National Park will soon be visible from the treetops, with a project to build a suspension bridge across the gorge below the...
Jul 10, 2014
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Female Sumatran Tiger arrives at Wellington Zoo
Wellington Zoo has recently welcomed a young female Sumatran Tiger, three-year old Senja, into its collection. The Tiger, who has travelled from Mogo Zoo in NSW, can now be...
Jul 3, 2014
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Singapore residents enjoy new eco-garden
Residents in the Singapore suburb of Jurong West have a new eco-garden to enjoy. Located as part of JTC Corporation’s business park - the CleanTech Park - in Boon Lay, the...
Jul 3, 2014
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Geelong Council invites public input to open space strategy
The City of Greater Geelong is developing a new open space strategy to provide a long term framework to guide the planning and management of open space. The Greater Geelong Open...
Jul 3, 2014
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Werribee Open Range Zoo opens Bandicoot Hideout
The Werribee Open Range Zoo has opened a new space, the Bandicoot Hideout, providing visitors to the Zoo with a rare opportunity to see an Eastern Barred Bandicoot along with...
Jul 1, 2014
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Registrations open for 2014 NZRA National Conference
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has opened registrations for its 2014 National Conference being held at Lincoln University, Christchurch from 26th to 28th November...
Jul 1, 2014
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