News: Environment
Wellington Zoo wins ZAA Exhibit Award for Hero HQ
Wellington Zoo was a winner at the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) Australasian Regional Conference in Auckland last week – with its Hero HQ awarded Best Small Scale exhibit...
Apr 3, 2014
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Zoofari Lodge accommodation offers new zoo experience
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s 10 new luxury African-inspired lodges at Zoofari Lodge have been officially opened by Taronga Foundation Patron, John Cleese. The $2.1 million...
Apr 1, 2014
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Spa and geothermal opportunities on agenda during Rotorua mayor's trip to Japan
Opportunities for hot springs and spa development in Rotorua are on the agenda for Rotorua Mayor Stephanie 'Steve' Chadwick when she visits Rotorua’s Japanese sister city of...
Mar 31, 2014
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Tasmanian World Heritage Area delisting breaches international obligations
The Federal Government move to delist part of Tasmania's World Heritage Area (WHA) would breach international obligations, a Senate hearing has been told. A Senate committee...
Mar 31, 2014
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Otway Fly to present the ultimate treetop school holiday adventure
Victoria's Otway Fly Treetop Adventures is preparing to offer the ultimate outdoor family adventure during the upcoming school holidays – urging potential adventurers to pack...
Mar 30, 2014
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Whale-watching book questions industry sustainability worldwide
Whale and dolphin-watching may not be the low-impact, sustainable industries many believe them to be, according to a new evidence-based book containing contributions from some...
Mar 29, 2014
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Lyall Bay Aquarium plans downsized
Plans for the $36 million New Zealand Ocean Exploration Centre in the Wellington suburb of Lyall Bay have been downsized. The Wellington Marine Conservation Trust’s ambitious...
Mar 28, 2014
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Federal Environment Minister rejects Northern Territory crocodile safari hunting proposal
Plans to introduce crocodile safari hunting in the Northern Territory have been rejected by Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt. The Northern Territory Government had wanted...
Mar 28, 2014
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Kim Ellis to lead NSW's new parks agency
Kim Ellis has been appointed as the inaugural Executive Director of Sydney's Parklands and Botanic Gardens, the new NSW agency managing Sydney’s most high profile public parks...
Mar 27, 2014
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Green Guide training helps rangers protect Alps
More than 25 ACT Parks and Conservation Service rangers will take part in alpine rehabilitation training which promotes best-practice techniques in areas such as seedling...
Mar 26, 2014
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Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre Biomass Boiler an industry first
The installation of a new biomass boiler at the Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre has made the City of Mount Gambier the first council in Australia to install a biomass boiler for...
Mar 24, 2014
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Major tourism expansion announced for Victoria's Phillip Island
The Victorian Government is backing Phillip Island to appeal to even more visitors with the announcement of two new attractions, each funded with $1.2 million from the billion...
Mar 23, 2014
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International scientists condemn Australian Prime Minister's 'no more parks' pledge
International scientific group ALERT (the Alliance of Leading Environmental Researchers and Thinkers) has decried Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's recent "no more parks"...
Mar 22, 2014
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Earthcheck event to address tourism sustainability
With United Nations World Water Day being held on 22nd March, EarthCheck, the internationally recognised environmental management and certification program, has today brought...
Mar 21, 2014
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Tourism and sustainability experts highlight need to address Asia's looming water crisis
In the lead up to United Nations World Water Day on 22nd March, a prominent research consortium supported by the EarthCheck Research Institute (ERI), together with Ecolab (ECL)...
Mar 19, 2014
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium home to world first shark artificial insemination
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium aquarists and veterinary staff have made history with the birth of a Brown Banded Bamboo shark the first ever shark in Australia to be born via...
Mar 16, 2014
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Singapore River Safari welcomes 1.1 million guests since April 2013 opening
Since its soft opening in April last year, Singapore's River Safari has attracted more than 1.1 million visitors from all over the world. The 12-hectare attraction offers...
Mar 14, 2014
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NSW Legislative Council report calls for new tourism operations in national parks
A NSW Legislative Council committee report on tourism is backing the expansion of private sector tourism initiatives in NSW National Parks among a range of potential reforms....
Mar 13, 2014
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks offer for child annual passes
Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP) is recognising children in a new campaign offering a free VIP Pass for a child with the purchase of one full-priced VIP Pass. With the Easter...
Mar 11, 2014
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Waterparks
Hassell backs 202020 Vision urban green space initiative
Hassell, one of Australia's largest architecture firms, has signed on to the 202020 Vision - a national initiative that aims to increase urban green space in Australia by 20% by...
Mar 10, 2014
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New Capricorn Resort moves a step closer
A proposed $600 million resort near Yeppoon has moved to the next stage after the Queensland's Coordinator-General released the final terms of reference for the project's...
Mar 10, 2014
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Bindi Irwin criticised for US link with SeaWorld
Teenage wildlife presenter Bindi Irwin has been criticised for getting involved in one of the United States' most heated public relations battles. The 15-year-old, alongside...
Mar 8, 2014
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Study fears global tourism icons at risk from rising sea levels
Rising sea levels caused by global warming will see famous cultural and tourism landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House submerged if flood defences aren't bolstered. The study,...
Mar 6, 2014
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Mount Everest rubbish targeted by Nepalese authorities
Climbers scaling Mount Everest will have to bring back 8 kilograms of refuse under rules designed to clean up the world's highest peak. The rule, one of several new measures for...
Mar 6, 2014
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