News: Environment
Queensland Government invests over $8 million into koala habitat and vaccine research
The Queensland Government is investing $8.7 million to restore crucial koala habitat and address a key disease threat. Two organisations - Queensland Trust for Nature and...
Sep 19, 2024
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Chiang Mai Hotel educates and trains university students on sustainability
Thailand hotel, Meliá Chiang Mai, is collaborating with three universities to educate and train upcoming generations of hospitality professionals about sustainable farming,...
Sep 19, 2024
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Aussie Ark transfers 15 endangered Parma Wallabies from Blue Mountains to Barrington Tops
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has completed the transfer of 15 endangered Parma Wallabies from the Blue Mountains to the Barrington Tops. The Parma Wallabies originate at...
Sep 18, 2024
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Four Queensland ecotourism projects to share in $15 million state government funding
Four ecotourism projects across Queensland will share in the $15 million second round of Growing Future Tourism funding with projects including a new resort on Hook Island, a...
Sep 18, 2024
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New Zealand’s Hamilton Gardens opens enhanced entry precinct
Hamilton Gardens, a public garden park in the south of Hamilton owned and managed by Hamilton City Council in New Zealand has opened its enhanced entry precinct and the start of...
Sep 18, 2024
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Rockhampton Zoo collaborates with Sydney Zoo on chimpanzee troop transfers
Rockhampton Regional Council has endorsed a decision that will shape the future of the chimpanzee troop at Rockhampton Zoo, while contributing to the conservation of this...
Sep 17, 2024
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Think tank and conservationists alarmed by Tasmanian State of the Environment Report
The 2024 State of the Environment Report produced under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993 by the independent Tasmanian Planning Commission was tabled in Parliament this...
Sep 17, 2024
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Australian Koala Foundation calls for action during September
September is Save The Koala Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the decline of koalas and highlighting the ways we can all help save them. For the rest of...
Sep 17, 2024
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NSW's newest National Park named Cuttaburra
NSW’s newest national park has been named Cuttaburra National Park after Cuttaburra Creek which runs through the park for 20 kilometres, and the surrounding Yantabulla Swamp...
Sep 17, 2024
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IAAPA appoints new Global Director of Sustainability
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has appointed Ylva Linder as its new Global Director of Sustainability. Beginning in December, Linder will bring 25...
Sep 16, 2024
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Moreton Island’s Tangalooma Island Resort launches revitalised reef boat
Tangalooma Island Resort located on Moreton Island, just off the coast of Brisbane, has launched, the Reef Cat - a vessel steeped in history that has been modernised for...
Sep 16, 2024
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Additional $5 million to protect Australia’s natural and cultural heritage sites
The Federal Government has announced Australia’s most precious heritage sites will receive a $5.3 million boost via new round of project grants. Australian Heritage Grants are...
Sep 15, 2024
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Northern Territory’s Ross River Resort to close to the public
The owners of the Ross River Resort, sited 84 kilometres east of Alice Springs in the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges, have advised that the site will close to the general public from...
Sep 14, 2024
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Floriade’s 37th edition opens in Canberra with ‘Art in Bloom’ theme
Floriade, Australia’s largest celebration of Spring, officially opens in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park this weekend - running from Saturday 14th September to Sunday 13th October...
Sep 13, 2024
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AUSactive’s new ECOactive initiative aims to reduce fitness industry energy costs
Looking to make a positive impact on the fitness industry’s carbon footprint and environmental sustainability while also supporting its registered business members in reducing...
Sep 12, 2024
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UN Tourism spotlights responsible, nature-positive growth for the industry
The United Nations Committee on Tourism and Sustainability has spotlighted responsible, nature-positive growth for the sector during a full two-day meeting 9th - 10th September,...
Sep 12, 2024
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NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs to receive $5 million funding boost
The NSW Government has opened its latest round of Surf Club Facility Program funding for which surf livesaving clubs can apply for $5.4 million for new and upgraded facilities...
Sep 11, 2024
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Mobile coverage to be enhanced at popular Western Australian remote surf beaches
The Western Australian Government has announced $2 million in funding to further boost mobile coverage at popular remote surf beaches across the State and improve the safety of...
Sep 11, 2024
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Surf Life Saving WA helicopters return to keep beachgoers safe
Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) helicopters have returned to the sky this spring with helicopter crews skilled at locating rip currents and incidents on beaches, as well as...
Sep 11, 2024
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Community input sought on draft Great Ocean Road Regional Trail Strategy
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is seeking community input on its draft Great Ocean Road Regional Trail Strategy. The strategy provides a framework to...
Sep 11, 2024
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Australia’s first airport resort secures Sustainable Tourism Certification
Australia’s first airport resort - Novotel & Mercure Darwin Airport Resort – has secured Ecotourism Australia’s Sustainable Tourism Certification with net-zero emissions...
Sep 10, 2024
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New wetland to transform R.D. Egan Lee Reserve Knoxfield
Knox City Council has advised that construction of a new wetland is underway to transform R.D. Egan Lee Reserve, Knoxfield. The new wetland will enhance the reserve by improving...
Sep 10, 2024
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Two-thirds of Australian tourism locations set to be impacted by climate change
At least half of 178 Australian tourism assets - from national parks to city attractions and airports - are facing major climate risks, according to a newly released report by...
Sep 9, 2024
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Dubai Safari Park to open for its sixth season
Following extensive enhancements during the off-season summer months, Dubai Safari Park is reopening its gates to the public for its sixth season on 1st October The new season...
Sep 9, 2024
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