News: Environment
Tributes paid to retiring WA Department of Environment and Conservation Director General
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett and Environment Minister Bill Marmion have paid tribute to retiring Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) Director General,...
Mar 14, 2013
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Wodonga Waves uses latest in aquatic sport and environmentally friendly technology
Wodonga's recently opened $10.6 million Waves aquatic centre is being acclaimed not only as a "multi-generational" community facility but is also being recognised for its...
Mar 11, 2013
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Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk turns five
The operators of the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk are highlighting the tens of thousands of people who have enjoyed the Walk and the region over its five years of opening....
Mar 10, 2013
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Sarah Beaman named New Zealand Recreation Association Chairman
Implementing governance changes agreed in 2011, the new board of the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has elected Sarah Beaman as the new Chair of the Association....
Mar 8, 2013
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Changes recommended following Fraser Island Dingo Review
An immediate end to hazing, changes to dingo tagging practices and veterinary checks are just some of the measures being considered by the Queensland Government following the...
Mar 6, 2013
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Landmark environmental attraction to be built in Sydney's Royal Botanical Garden
The pyramid glasshouse at Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens is to be demolished and replaced by the 'Biome', an environmental attraction which aims to inspire a new generation of...
Mar 5, 2013
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Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium hosts beach clean-up for Seaweek
Members of the local community, including schools, businesses and local residents, gathered together to clean up Auckland's Okahu Bay over the past weekend. As part of Seaweek -...
Mar 5, 2013
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary farewells Holey the crocodile
Holey, a 5.1 metre, 42-year-old saltwater crocodile, was recently euthanased at the Gold Coast's Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary after vets discovered an aggressive cancer had...
Mar 4, 2013
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Great Keppel Island resort redevelopment gets Queensland Government approval
A proposed $600 million redevelopment of the Great Keppel Island resort has been approved by the Queensland Government. The first major new resort project on the Great Barrier...
Mar 2, 2013
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Cyclone Rusty delays South Hedland Aquatic Centre reopening
The reopening of the Town of Port Hedland's flagship aquatic and recreation facility, the South Hedland Aquatic Centre (SHAC), has been delayed by this week's Tropical Cyclone...
Mar 1, 2013
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New Zealand's first treetop walk to inject $3 million into the Hokitika regional economy each year
Offering "an exhilarating treetop adventure among temperate rainforest giants", the Westcoast Treetop Walk & Café, New Zealand's first treetop walk, is now operational. Sited on...
Feb 27, 2013
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Cairns Convention Centre continues to meet EarthCheck certification standards
The Cairns Convention Centre has again been accredited with EarthCheck certification, the international benchmarking process recognising standards that meet the compliance needs...
Feb 24, 2013
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Improving sport's environmental impact
The recently established Sports Sustainability United (SSU) is to host its inaugural Sports Sustainability Summits in Melbourne on 25th March and Sydney on 26th March. Aiming to...
Feb 23, 2013
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MCC recycling project reduces parkland water use
Victoria's largest underground water recycling facility, located in Yarra Park adjacent to the Melbourne Cricket Ground, is now operational, with water from the facility now...
Feb 22, 2013
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Sydney Harbour named a 'National Landscape'
The natural beauty of Sydney Harbour has this week been recognized with its naming as Australia's 16th National Landscape, opening the way to a global marketing push inviting...
Feb 21, 2013
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Regional Australia outdoes cities at tourism awards
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park named best major tourist attraction, Madame Tussauds Sydney awarded best new tourism development at 2012 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. Tourism...
Feb 16, 2013
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Queensland to open national parks to tourism?
A proposal to open up Queensland national parks for eco-tourism development will take away from conservation priorities and ruin the natural experience for generations to come,...
Feb 15, 2013
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Zoos SA to close Warrawong Sanctuary
Zoos SA is making plans to close the Warrawong Sanctuary at the end of the month. In an email to Zoos SA members, the organisation says it is unable to get a sustainable return...
Feb 14, 2013
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Resorts World Sentosa's marine life fund supports new projects
With its Marine Life Park having been operational since December, Resorts World Sentosa has announced that its Marine Life Fund (MLF) will back two local marine conservation and...
Feb 9, 2013
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Minister opens Old Ghost Road cycle trail
New Zealand Conservation Minister Nick Smith recently opened a 26 kilometre section of the Old Ghost Road cycle trail in Buller. The project is a partnership between the...
Feb 8, 2013
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Ocean Park's double achievements mark arrival of Year of the Snake
Celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Snake on Tuesday (5th February), Ocean Park Chairman Dr. Allan Zeman announced that the theme park had recently witnessed the...
Feb 7, 2013
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Green solutions at Balga Leisurepark
The City of Stirling's quest to become more sustainable has seen the installation of a new commercial solar pool heating system at its Balga Leisurepark. Installed in the last...
Feb 6, 2013
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Sun rises on National Arboretum
A specatular dawn ceremony on Saturday morning (2nd February) marked the official opening of the National Arboretum in Canberra. The 250 hectare site was once a pine and cedar...
Feb 4, 2013
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New Chief Executive for Ecotourism Australia
Ecotourism Australia has appointed Rod Hillman as its new Chief Executive. Explaining the appointment, Ecotourism Australia Chair Cameron Kerr stated "Rod Hillman brings a great...
Feb 4, 2013
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