News: Environment
UN Resolution recognises ecotourism as key to sustainable development
A landmark resolution recognising ecotourism as key in the fight against poverty, the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development has been adopted...
Feb 1, 2014
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Nelson Tasman trail receives signage makeover
A walking and mountain biking trail near Nelson has been given a makeover with the installation of signage and route markers to make it easier for outdoor recreation enthusiasts...
Jan 31, 2014
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Taronga Zoo's 'Zoofari' redevelopment to present new wildlife experience
The $2.1 million redevelopment of Taronga Western Plains Zoo's Zoofari Lodge is well underway and is expected to be ready by April 2014. Commenting on the development, which...
Jan 30, 2014
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'Love Our Gulf' Beach events promote New Zealand's largest and most used marine park
Residents and visitors have been involved in a series of special WWF on-shore 'beach' events in Auckland and Waikato this summer as part of a campaign to highlight the...
Jan 24, 2014
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Wellington Zoo welcomes arrival of Tasmanian Devils with Australia Day gala event
Wellington Zoo is celebrating the recent arrival of a group of Tasmanian Devils with an 'Aussie Gala Day' this Sunday (26th January). Announcing the event, Group Manager...
Jan 22, 2014
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Sunbather installs thermal pool blankets at Geraldton Aquarena
Having carried out an energy audit and feasibility study at the Geraldton Aquarena, Sunbather Pool Technologies subsequently won a City of Greater Geraldton a tender for the...
Jan 22, 2014
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Balloon flights proposed as safe alternative to climbing Uluru
A proposal to reduce the cultural and environmental impact of tourism would see visitors would get a bird's eye view of Uluru from a tethered helium balloon. The Skyflyer...
Jan 21, 2014
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Western Australian Government abandons plans for private fishermen to shoot sharks off Perth beaches
The West Australian Government has abandoned plans to use commercial fishers to bait and destroy large sharks at popular Perth beaches, opting to use its fisheries department...
Jan 21, 2014
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Record numbers of visitors enjoy Seqwater recreation facilities
Visitors have flocked to Seqwater's recreation areas in south east Queensland over the Christmas/New Year period, with more than 160,000 people visiting the utility agency's...
Jan 21, 2014
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NSW Premier urged to exclude fishing in marine parks
Hundreds of marine scientists are urging the New South Wales government to avoid taking a "backwards step" by allowing fishing in once-protected marine parks. A petition, signed...
Jan 16, 2014
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Climate Council: Australian heatwaves more frequent, hotter and longer
Heatwaves in Australia are becoming more frequent, hotter and are lasting longer, according to a just released report from the Climate Council. The interim findings of the...
Jan 16, 2014
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Tidbinbilla's koala population boosted by another six arrivals
The Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve ihas recently welcomed another six new koalas from the Otway Ranges in Victoria. Explaining the introduction of the animals, ACT National Parks...
Jan 15, 2014
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Solar panels help to power Karori Recreation Centre
Solar panels recently installed on the roof of Karori Recreation Centre in Wellington will help to cut running costs and power the facility using renewable energy sources. The...
Jan 14, 2014
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Popular Marlborough Sounds campground upgraded
New Zealand Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith has welcomed a $2.2 million upgrade to the Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite at Momorangi Bay in Queen Charlotte Sound....
Jan 13, 2014
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Queensland national park ecotourism proposals move to next stage
The Queensland Government is calling for more information on a number of proposals to grow the State's ecotourism sector. Queensland National Parks Minister Steve Dickson has...
Jan 13, 2014
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West Australian heatwave closes national parks
National parks across Western Australia have been closed as extreme heat forecast for this weekend hits the State. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) says the temperature in Perth...
Jan 11, 2014
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Outstanding parks recognised with international Green Flag Award
23 Australasian public parks have received the prestigious international Green Flag Award for 2013/14. Announcing the Awards, Parks Forum Chief Executive David Clarke,...
Jan 9, 2014
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Zeavola resort's clean sweap of beaches leaves Phi Phi green and pristine
Koh Phi Phi's pioneering luxury dive resort Zeavola recently furthered its environmental efforts, leading a team of conservationists and nature-lovers in a garbage sweep of the...
Jan 9, 2014
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New Lazer Maze opens at Rotorua's Rainbow Springs
Rotorua attraction Rainbow Springs has opened a new lazer maze challenge an interactive timed event operating at four skill levels. Introducing the new attraction, Rainbow...
Jan 8, 2014
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Baby crocodiles found in Mount Isa pool
Swimmers at a public pool in north-west Queensland got a weekend surprise when they found they were sharing the water with a family of baby freshwater crocodiles. The crocodiles...
Jan 6, 2014
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Sea World's baby Polar Bear delights visitors through the holiday season
Sea World's baby Polar Bear 'Henry' has been a major attraction over the holiday season, delighting crowds at the Gold Coast theme parks with his playful and inquisitive nature....
Jan 6, 2014
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Doha Zoo to open in 2017
With work set to commence in the coming months, a master plan design has been revealed for the new Doha Zoo in Qatar, with the 75-hectare attraction providing visitors with...
Jan 4, 2014
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Western Australian Government plans to shoot sharks longer than three metres
The Western Australian Government is planning to introduce a 'shark management' strategy that would see sharks longer than three metres near popular beaches caught, shot and...
Jan 4, 2014
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'Tooth Fairy' helps with mammoth shark teeth clean-up at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has recently completed a collection of the ever growing number of teeth shed in the Shark Valley Oceanarium. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium held the massive...
Jan 3, 2014
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