News: Environment
Birds stolen from Featherdale Wildlife Park
Several exotic birds have been stolen from the Featherdale Wildlife Park in Sydney's west. NSW Police say a man broke into the park at Doonside late on Christmas Eve, cutting...
Dec 27, 2012
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National Wildlife Corridors plan released
The National Wildlife Corridors Plan a bold vision for reconnecting the Australian landscape through a network of wildlife corridors has been released. Federal Environment...
Dec 20, 2012
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Auckland Council secures new regional parkland
Auckland Regional Council has purchased 29.5 hectares of land at Pakiri to the east of city as an addition to the existing regional parkland. The property is largely low-lying...
Dec 17, 2012
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World-first breeding success at Perth Zoo
Perth Zoo's groundbreaking echidna breeding program has produced a further two puggles and another world-first breeding milestone. Speaking of the Zoo's achievements, Western...
Dec 14, 2012
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New heights planned for Victoria's alpine resorts
The Victorian Government is looking to strengthen the long-term viability of Victoria's alpine resorts with the introduction of the Alpine Resorts Strategic Plan 2012. Presented...
Dec 13, 2012
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Final ride for Blue Mountains icon
The Blue Mountains' famous Scenic Railway, which has thrilled 25 million visitors on its journey down to the pristine rainforest floor, will make its last trip on Sunday 13th...
Dec 13, 2012
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New facilities open at Victoria's Halls Gap Zoo
A new giraffe and ostrich attraction has been officially opened at Halls Gap Zoo, the largest zoo in regional Victoria. The facilities were funded by the Zoo's owner-operators...
Dec 13, 2012
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Otway Fly Treetop Adventures ramps up for the holidays
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures is preparing for a busy Christmas holiday season. The eco-adventure attraction near Beech Forest in the Otway Ranges has put on an additional 12...
Dec 12, 2012
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Hush quietens music in outdoor Group Fitness
In what's believed to be a world first for the fitness industry, Sydney start up Hush Fitness delivered its first outdoor group fitness to music class this month in Centennial...
Dec 10, 2012
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Sim Leisure poised to export adventure park brand
After 20 years of designing, building and managing theme parks for clients around the world, Penang, Malaysia-based Sim Leisure Group is set to begin exporting its 'Escape'...
Dec 10, 2012
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Barrier Reef Resort awaits Federal approval
Approval for a major new resort development in Tropical Far North Queensland rests with Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke, with the development, at Ella Bay, south of...
Nov 30, 2012
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Tourism operators welcome visitors back to Tongariro
Tourism operators have welcomed the announcement that the Tongariro Northern Circuit and part of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing will reopen on Thursday. Tourism Industry...
Nov 28, 2012
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Beatty Park Leisure Centre celebrates 50th anniversary and outdoor pool reopening
The weekend opening of Beatty Park Leisure Centre's refurbished outdoor swimming pool coincided with the facility's 50th anniversary. Built in 1962 for the VIIth 1962 British...
Nov 27, 2012
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Industry celebrated at 2012 NSW Tourism Awards
The achievements of the tourism industry in NSW have been celebrated at a gala ceremony to mark the 2012 NSW Tourism Awards. NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George...
Nov 25, 2012
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Elton John's star shines over Sydney
To celebrate Sir Elton John's record-breaking 45 concerts at the iconic Sydney Entertainment Centre (SEC) since 1983, venue officials have acknowledged the remarkable milestone...
Nov 22, 2012
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Sim Leisure opens nature-based adventure park
After 20 years of designing, building and managing theme parks around the world, Penang, Malaysia-based Sim Leisure Group has opened the first phase of 'Escape', a new type of...
Nov 21, 2012
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Brisbane's AISystems water treatment systems welcomed in the Arabian Gulf
Leading Brisbane based company, Australian Innovative Systems (AISystems) is continuing to grow its export business designing and manufacturing chlorine generators for water...
Nov 18, 2012
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Sydney's Centennial Park announces program of 125th anniversary celebrations
Centennial Park has revealed a program of events, activities and projects to mark its 125th anniversary. The 12-month long program aims to provide community celebration...
Nov 16, 2012
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Skyline Rotorua prepares for high season with $1 million in redevelopments
Skyline Rotorua is preparing for the peak summer season with a complete redevelopment of its mountain-top cafe, a major redevelopment of its Fairy Springs Roadd carpark, the...
Nov 16, 2012
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Qatar National Convention Centre harnesses the power of the sun
The Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) is harnessing the power of solar energy to help power the crucial COP18/CMP8 climate talks. The first of its kind in the region, the...
Nov 13, 2012
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60,000 to make eclipse pilgrimage to Queensland's Tropical North
Up to 60,000 visitors are converging on on far north Queensland in the hope of witnessing the region's first total solar eclipse in more than 1,300 years. Shortly after dawn on...
Nov 12, 2012
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Carbon cuts spell cleaner fun at Ocean Park
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park hopes to reduce carbon emissions by 10% over the next 10 years having introduced a HK$50 ($6) million program, with the aim of becoming the...
Nov 9, 2012
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Adventure attractions planned for Flinders Ranges
Adventure tourism and Geotourism will be the focus of new tourism products to be developed for the Flinders Ranges, thanks to Australian Government T-QUAL Grants funding. The...
Nov 8, 2012
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Green leads to gold for Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has again been recognised for its environmental leadership, receiving the Green Table Award for Excellence in Environmental...
Nov 3, 2012
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