News: Environment
Christchurch's Cathedral Square reopens
Christchurch has taken another step towards recovery with the reopening of Cathedral Square. The iconic image of Christchurch was destroyed when the Christchurch Cathedral...
Jul 11, 2013
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New owners for Nelson Fun Park
The Nelson Fun Park in the Tasman Bay town of Nelson has new owners. Michele and Jason Lee, owners of the Megaslide attraction that sits adjacent to the Nelson Fun Park, took...
Jul 9, 2013
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens celebrates its 150th birthday
The Christchurch Botanic Gardens today (9th July) celebrates 150 years of flourishing in the heart of the Garden City. Events to mark the anniversary include a ceremonial tree...
Jul 9, 2013
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World's largest Flying Fox to be built on NSW Central Coast
The TreeTop Adventure Park is to construct a one kilometre-long flying fox following the award of $200,000 Federal Government the Tourism Industry Regional Development Funding...
Jul 5, 2013
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Queenstown Trails Trust purchases Motatapu event
The Queenstown Trails Trust has purchased the internationally renowned Motatapu event from Iconic Adventures, providing an income stream to help fund the on-going development of...
Jul 4, 2013
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Whale season at its peak as high numbers pass the NSW coastline
The 2013 whale watching season is right now in the midst of its peak with numbers greater than the past two years already being recorded at coastal vantage points in NSW...
Jul 4, 2013
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$120 million to be spent on Margaret River tourism infrastructure
A major plan to boost visitor numbers throughout the Margaret River region has been unveiled by the South West Development Commission (SWDC). Outlining a five-year strategy for...
Jul 3, 2013
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Energy efficiency initiative to cut power bills at Wagga Wagga's Oasis Aquatic Centre
A new gas-fired co-generation plant set to be installed at the Oasis Aquatic Centre in Wagga Wagga is expected to save more than $250,000 a year in power bills. The project,...
Jul 3, 2013
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Trails and bikeways program launched in Tasmania
Tasmanian Minister for Sport and Recreation, Michelle O'Byrne MP, has encouraged councils and community groups to take advantage of the $1 million worth of funding available...
Jul 2, 2013
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Prime Minister Rudd makes new Ministerial appointments in Arts, Environment and Sport
In the wake of last week's leadership change, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has revealed his new Ministry with changes in the key leisure porfolios of arts, environment...
Jul 1, 2013
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New NSW Trust to manage coastal and inland recreational assets
The NSW Government has announced the Board that will manage the NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust, the new body responsible for 34 public holiday and recreation parks across the...
Jun 27, 2013
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UNESCO agrees World Heritage Area status for Tasmanian forests
Some of Tasmania's most contentious forests have been given the highest level of environmental protection with a listing by the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations...
Jun 25, 2013
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Governments to face backlash over exploitation of national parks
Environmental groups are predicting a public backlash to proposed shooting, logging and prospecting within national parks, after the Federal Government backed away from adding...
Jun 22, 2013
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New green gym turns workouts into watts
24 hour gym chain Stepz Fitness is turning workouts into watts with the launch of a new green club on the Gold Coast. Stepz Fitness Benowa is the first gym in Queensland to...
Jun 21, 2013
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United Nations defers decision on listing Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger'
The World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has deferred a decision on whether to put the Great Barrier Reef on...
Jun 21, 2013
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Melbourne Aquarium launches interactive Rainforest experience in time for school holidays
In time for the school holidays, the Melbourne Aquarium has launched Australia's most interactive Rainforest experience, the Rainforest Adventure. Themed to reflect the leafy...
Jun 18, 2013
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New visitor facilities opened at Peak Charles National Park
A four-year, $190,000 redevelopment of Western Australia's Peak Charles National Park has been completed. The redevelopment, which is part of the Western Australian Government's...
Jun 18, 2013
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Scenic World Blue Mountains enjoys post revamp visitor boost
Blue Mountains attraction Scenic World has enjoyed a successful period of operation since unveiling its new $30 million Scenic Railway ride. The ride, which includes a descent...
Jun 13, 2013
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Planning protection for Melbourne's arts precinct
The future of Melbourne's thriving Southbank arts and entertainment precinct is more secure, thanks to mandatory height controls approved by Victorian Planning Minister Matthew...
Jun 13, 2013
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Queensland's national parks showcased at RNA
Queensland's best national parks experiences were showcased in Brisbane over the weekend, to attendees at the 45th annual Brisbane Caravan, Camping and Touring Holiday Show....
Jun 11, 2013
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$1.9 million upgrade to facilities and access at Purnululu National Park
Western Australian Environment Minister Albert Jacob has announced the completion of $1.9 million worth of improvements to Purnululu National Park in the East Kimberley as part...
Jun 7, 2013
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Vandals destroy rare cacti in Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens
Vandals have damaged and destroyed rare cacti inside Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Cacti in the Arid Garden were hacked with a sharp implement, such as a machete or axe,...
Jun 6, 2013
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Queensland national park estate review to strengthen quality land protections
Queensland National Parks Minister Steve Dickson has announced more than $25 million will be invested in Queensland's national parks next year, while a scientific review of the...
Jun 5, 2013
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Thai resort gives divers the opportunity to contribute to Andaman Coral survival
Zeavola, Koh Phi Phi's leading Five Star PADI dive resort, is offering divers the opportunity to combine a luxury diving holiday with assisting in the fight against coral...
Jun 5, 2013
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