News: Environment
National park recovery underway after Oswald
The Fraser Island and Cooloola sections of Great Sandy National Park have now reopened following this week's severe weather in Queensland. Queensland National Parks Minister...
Feb 2, 2013
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Malaysians urged to embrace Visit Malaysia Year
Tourism Malaysia Director General Dato Mirza Mohammad Taiyab is urging all Malaysians to prepare to embrace Visit Malaysia Year 2014 (VMY2014) as part of a national mission....
Feb 1, 2013
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RSPCA slams Gold Coast City Council's lifting of animal circuses ban
The Royal Society for the Protection of Animals (RSPCA) says the Gold Coast City Council has taken a backward step by overturning a ban on circuses with exotic animals on...
Jan 31, 2013
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NSW Botanic Gardens and National Parks enjoy growth in visitor numbers
Online campsite bookings, a new website and the abolition of entry fees to Western Sydney botanic gardens, have resulted in more people than ever enjoying the beauty of the...
Jan 30, 2013
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Centennial Parklands gains world-class recognition with Green Flag Award
Centennial Parklands has again been recognised as one of the world's leading public parklands by winning a prestigious Green Flag Award in the year of its 125th anniversary. One...
Jan 29, 2013
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Seal paradise opens at Sea World
Prior to the weekend's severe weather, Gold Coast theme park Sea World opened 'Seal Harbour', its much anticipated new marine animal exhibit. The multimillion dollar attration,...
Jan 28, 2013
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Loop track proves popular with Gorge walkers
Over seven hundred people have walked the new loop track at the Manawatu Gorge since it opened in December 2012. Horizons Regional Council Project Leader Neil Mickleson is...
Jan 26, 2013
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New multipurpose sportsfields opened
In a unique partnership between the NSW Department of Education, AFL NSW-ACT and Pittwater Council, Sydney's Northern Beaches now has two new multipurpose sportsfields. Located...
Jan 23, 2013
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Thousands of campers flock to DOC campsites
Thousands of New Zealanders have taken time out to camp and relax in Department of Conservation (DOC) campsites around the country this summer, according to Conservation...
Jan 23, 2013
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Stakeholders welcome creation of Murujuga National Park
The Western Australian Government has approved the creation of the Murujuga National Park on the Burrup Peninsula in a move welcomed by tourism operators in the region. The head...
Jan 22, 2013
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Tasmania plans post-bushfire tourism marketing campaign
Tourism Tasmania and industry leaders in the island state are to emphasise that Tasmania is still open for business after the recent ferocious bushfires. While the fires...
Jan 18, 2013
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World Outdoors Summit to evaluate the value of the outdoors to society
Members of the international outdoors community will gather in Rotorua, New Zealand from 18th to 22nd November this year for the World Outdoors Summit. Held against a backdrop...
Jan 14, 2013
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Warren's wetlands biggest tourist drawcard
A study by the University of Technology Sydney rates the Tiger Bay Wetlands as the most significant visitor attraction for the Warren Shire Council in western NSW. The Visitor...
Jan 10, 2013
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Animals beat the heat at Australian Reptile Park
Extreme weather conditions across NSW yesterday (8th January) meant keepers had to be creative when providing relief for the animals at the Australian Reptile Park. The Parks's...
Jan 9, 2013
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Breeding programme success at Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium
Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium has welcomed its latest additions - seven newly-hatched Gentoo Penguins, hatched as part of the only Gentoo Penguin breeding programme in New...
Jan 9, 2013
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Ella Bay Resort gets Federal Government approval
The Federal Government has approved Queensland's biggest-ever tourism development a $1.4 billion ecotourism and residential community at Ella Bay, near Innisfail in Tropical Far...
Jan 8, 2013
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Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk to close ahead of severe fire warnings
The Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk will heed the severe fire danger warning forecast for Tuesday (8th January) and will close in the interests of safety for visitors and staff. With...
Jan 8, 2013
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Victorian Government loses alpine grazing appeal
The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by the Victorian Government to allow grazing in Alpine National Park. About 400 cattle were introduced to the park in 2011 in a...
Jan 6, 2013
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New Zealanders need to learn more about environmental care
When New Zealand holidaymakers head to the hills and beaches, many do not really know how to care for the environment, according to a University of Canterbury (UC) researcher....
Jan 5, 2013
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Rescued hiker fined over potatoes, naan bread
A man has been fined for not preparing adequately before setting out on a three-day trek in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. NSW Police say the 29-year-old only had a kilo of...
Jan 4, 2013
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Police recover Featherdale Wildlife Park's stolen Macaws
Police have have recovered two rare and valuable parrots stolen from Featherdale Wildlife Park in western Sydney. The two Macaws were among 10 birds stolen late on Christmas Eve...
Jan 3, 2013
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New attractions open for Gold Coast theme parks' peak season
The Gold Coast's theme parks have marked their peak holiday season with the opening of new rides and attractions with further launches set for their busiest period of the year....
Jan 2, 2013
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Narrogin gets funding for environmental leisure centre upgrades
The Town of Narrogin has received $560,702 from the Western Australian Government's Royalties for Regions Country Local Government Fund (CLGF) to upgrade its Regional Leisure...
Dec 30, 2012
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Rare dolphin calves good news for future of species
The sighting of rare Hector's Dolphin calves in Christchurch's Akaroa Harbour is good news for a species that is on the endangered list. Paul Bingham Managing Director of Akaroa...
Dec 29, 2012
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