News: Environment
Queenstown's Ziptrek Ecotours embraces World Environment Day
As a local pioneer in sustainable business practices, Queenstown's Ziptrek Ecotours is raising awareness of environmental management issues on World Environment Day (WED) today...
Jun 5, 2013
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Recognition for Australian Reptile Park's Venom Section
The Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK) has presented the Australian Reptile Park's Venom Section with the prestigious Heidi Hellingman Award. The award, presented at the...
Jun 4, 2013
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Dispute over private sector developments in Victoria's national parks
The Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) have claimed that new legislation will effectively put Victoria's national parks "up for sale" with 99 year development leases...
Jun 3, 2013
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Outdoor access projects to receive walking access funding
The New Zealand Walking Access Commission has awarded more than $60,000 in funding to organisations across the country working to enhance recreational access in the outdoors....
Jun 2, 2013
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Sea World Resort launches 2013 Whale Watching Package
Sea World Resort & Water Park is offering a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all the facilities that the award winning family Resort has to offer, plus tickets for Sea World Whale...
Jun 2, 2013
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Healthy Parks Healthy People grants announced
Victoria's parks and the people who use and work in them are set to benefit from 120 projects backed by $380,000 in Victorian Government grants. Victorian Minister for...
May 31, 2013
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Akaroa marine reserve approved
A new marine reserve in Akaroa Harbour has been approved by New Zealand Conservation Minister Nick Smith. Announcing the approval, Dr Smith stated "Akaroa is an iconic harbour...
May 30, 2013
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Floods show the worth of Dalby Aquatic Centre's elevation
Recent floods in Queensland's Western Downs Region have proved the value of elevating the redeveloped Dalby Aquatic Centre above the town's flood plain. Officially re-opened in...
May 29, 2013
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International Hockey Federation launches new hockey pitch standards
World hockey governing body, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has launched its new standard for hockey pitch standards, the 'Handbook of Performance, Durability and...
May 28, 2013
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Whale watching season opens in Newcastle
Newcastle's 2013 whale watching season has opened with the city offering some of Australia's best locations to watch these frolicking giants of the sea, as well as a range of...
May 24, 2013
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Community spirit lights up Drummoyne Oval
The final stage of the Drummoyne Oval upgrade has been launched, with Federal Minister for Regional Development and Local Government Anthony Albanese joining City of Canada Bay...
May 23, 2013
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrates remarkable birth of White Rhino calf
Staff at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are thrilled to announce the birth of a male White Rhino calf in the early hours of Tuesday 14th May 2013. Since the birth, first-time mother...
May 22, 2013
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Australian garden exhibit triumphs at Chelsea Flower Show
An Australian garden presentation has created history by claiming 'best in show' honours at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in London. The Trailfinders Australian Garden...
May 22, 2013
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New education initiative to mark World Turtle Day celebrated at Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium
A new initiative that aims to increase awareness of the dangers turtles face and encourage human action to help them survive, kicks off at Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium this...
May 18, 2013
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Seahorse Safari launched at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium's has launched a new seahorse exhibition - Seahorse Safari - featuring some of Australia's most fascinating underwater residents from the seahorse...
May 17, 2013
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City of Sydney finally opens Prince Alfred Park Pool
Eight years after it was first announced, five years after site works began, and two years after the first scheduled opening date, the City of Sydney has finally opened its...
May 14, 2013
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Sea World celebrates first ever Polar Bear Cub
Gold Coast attraction Sea World has announced that Polar Bear Liya has given birth and is caring for a new born cub - only the second ever Polar Bear Cub birth in Australia. The...
May 13, 2013
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Dolphin feeding to continue in Tin Can Bay
Visitors and locals can continue to enjoy the remarkable opportunity of feeding wild dolphins in Tin Can Bay through a new agreement with the Queensland Government. Queensland...
May 12, 2013
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Perth attraction reveals plans for $70 million water park expansion
Western Australia's The Maze Family Fun Park has revealed plans for a $70 million water park expansion featuring high-speed thrill rides and state-of-art water slides. Set to be...
May 8, 2013
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Canberra's woodlands restored and reconnected
Revegetation and the placement of woody debris is underway throughout the ACT to restore and reconnect woodlands, parks and nature reserves. Explaining the initiative, ACT...
May 3, 2013
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Study suggests playgrounds a source of lead exposure in Port Pirie
A study led by researchers from Macquarie University indicates that public playgrounds could be a key source of lead exposure for children living in Port Pirie. The research,...
May 2, 2013
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Resort World Sentosa's S.E.A. Aquarium certified world's largest
Resorts World Sentosa's S.E.A. Aquarium is now the official record holder of two Guinness World Records as the world's largest aquarium and for the world's larget largest...
Apr 29, 2013
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Green Space Report reveals Australians spend less time in parks
The Husqvarna Group's comprehensive Global Green Space Report 2013 reveals that Australians are dissatisfied with the amount of time spent in green space compared to what they...
Apr 27, 2013
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Qatar moves forward in developing solar stadium cooling
Qatar is moving forward in developing efficient solar-powered cooling technology to counter the searing heat of the Arabian Gulf summer in its stadiums during the 2022 FIFA...
Apr 26, 2013
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