News: Environment
Merlin announces $8 million refurbishment for Melbourne Aquarium
The Merlin Entertainments Group has announced an $8 million, five month refurbishment plan for the award-winning Melbourne Aquarium. The leading Victorian attraction will be...
Apr 26, 2013
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Clownfish feature in new Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium exhibit
Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium has opened a new conservation zone featuring a captivating display of more than 250 clownfish. The new zone, dedicated to marine conservation,...
Apr 22, 2013
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Bush Rangers WA celebrates 15 years with Excellence Awards
Western Australia's Bush Rangers cadet program is celebrating 15 successful years that have seen thousands of young people volunteer millions of hours for nature conservation...
Apr 19, 2013
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Star Gazing and Indigenous Story Telling at the Illawarra Fly
School holiday fun is being enhanced at the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk with a program of Star Gazing and Indigenous Story Telling. As part of the iFly 4 Kids program, NSW's only...
Apr 17, 2013
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Mountain biking tourism boost for Launceston
Launceston's appeal as a mountain biking venue has been boosted with two tracks upgraded at the Trevallyn and Kate Reed Nature Recreation Areas. The Launceston Mountain Bike...
Apr 16, 2013
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Underwater camera system to Broadcast Port Stephens dolphins to the online world
Underwater images of wild dolphins interacting with humans on Port Stephens' Australia-first dolphin swims will be broadcast to the digital world following the launch of a new...
Apr 15, 2013
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo opens new accommodation experience
A new overnight adventure experience, Billabong Camp, has been opened at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Billabong Camp consists of 25 permanent camp sites located around a...
Apr 12, 2013
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Clinton hails UAE's progress at World Tourism Summit
Former US President Bill Clinton has praised the United Arab Emirates for its long-term plans to diversify the economy into tourism, education and renewable energy. Speaking at...
Apr 12, 2013
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WTTC presents Tourism For Tomorrow Awards
The winners of the 2013 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards have been announced, with four international operators recognised for their work in leading sustainable tourism initiatives....
Apr 10, 2013
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World Travel & Tourism Council to call for improved environmental sustainability in tourism
The global tourism industry must balance the needs of 'people, planet and profits' and consider the consumption of resources and possible impacts on society and the wider world....
Apr 9, 2013
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Singapore welcomes world's largest freshwater aquarium
The world's largest freshwater aquarium has opened to the public at the nature-themed River Safari in Singapore. Built over 12 hectares between the Singapore Zoo and the Night...
Apr 5, 2013
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BCEC joins international initiative in caring for the environment and the community
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre's ongoing commitment to the environment and its local community will be highlighted during the next few weeks. The Centre has...
Apr 4, 2013
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Gudinski delighted with Hanging Rock concert trials
With Bruce Springsteen's two Easter weekend concerts at Hanging Rock attracted a combined crowd of close to 35,000, promoter Michael Gudinski is hopeful that a three-concert...
Apr 3, 2013
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New Zealand's first commercial packrafting tour launched in Queenstown
Operator Expedition X has launched the first commercial packrafting tour in New Zealand - the latest product to hit the adventure tourism capital of Queenstown. Since 25th March...
Apr 3, 2013
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Environment groups critical of Victoria's nature-based tourism plans
Environment groups say the release of new Victorian Government guidelines allowing for tourism development in the State's national parks has done little to allay their concerns....
Apr 2, 2013
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Asian tourism's water consumption under the spotlight
The need for tourism businesses to take increased responsibility for water use in the face of rising costs and a fast-depletion of this vital resource was one of the key...
Mar 31, 2013
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Tips and hints for Kidsafe gardening
Kidsafe NSW has released 'Grow me Safely', a new website resource that provides information related to gardening with children. The website provides plant lists for vegetable...
Mar 28, 2013
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Wild weather and inaccurate forecasts impact holiday park bookings
Leading holiday park and resort management company, FreeSpirit, says that wild weather affecting Australia's east coast over recent months has impacted on bookings for the...
Mar 22, 2013
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$36 million Lyall Bay aquarium plans revealed
The Wellington Marine Conservation Trust (WMCT) has released revived plans for a $36 million aquarium for Wellington's South Coast. The new project, to be called the New Zealand...
Mar 22, 2013
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Women let down by lack of cycling networks
A lack of safe cycle paths is stopping women from riding, according to a new national survey by the Cycling Promotion Fund and the National Heart Foundation of Australia. More...
Mar 21, 2013
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Survey shows Taronga Zoo to be NSW's most popular attraction
A new survey shows that Taronga Zoo is the number one attraction in NSW in terms of past visitation and intention to visit over the next 12 months. The recently conducted survey...
Mar 20, 2013
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Auckland prepares to host International Federation of Landscape Architects Congress 2013
With the theme 'Shared Wisdom in an Age of Change' the International Federation of Landscape Architects will be holding its 50th Congress in Auckland from 10th to 12th April...
Mar 19, 2013
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Proposed Mount Wellington Cable Car encounters opposition from Indigenous groups
The Tasmanian Aboriginal community has vowed to fight a proposal for a cable car to ascend Hobart's Mount Wellington. Known as 'kunanyi' by Tasmania's Aboriginal community, the...
Mar 18, 2013
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Phillip Island elevated to iconic surfing status
Phillip Island has been declared Victoria's first National Surfing Reserve becoming part of the self-funded voluntary collaboration dedicated to recognising and protecting...
Mar 16, 2013
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