News: Environment
Tough times force wilderness park downsizing
The owners of Broome's Crocodile and Wilderness Wildlife Park say dwindling visitor numbers have forced them to cut staff and strip back the park's operations. Prior to his...
Sep 25, 2012
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New appointments confirm HKCEC commitment to sustainability and service quality
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has taken new steps to consolidate its position as Asia's best MICE venue with the appointment of three new senior...
Sep 24, 2012
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Mountain bike trails for Herberton Range State Forest
Queensland National Parks, Sport and Recreation Minister Steve Dickson has announced $250,000 will be invested in creating more mountain bike trails in far north Queensland....
Sep 21, 2012
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Green Flag Award launched in Australia and New Zealand
The Parks Forum has announced that it is to deliver the Green Flag Award scheme, the benchmark national standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales since 1996, in...
Sep 16, 2012
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Ecotourism the key driver of tourism yield in the Asia-Pacific
The 2012 Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference will assemble nine ASEAN nations together with China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand and Australia to provide a high level...
Sep 13, 2012
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Western Australian councils reduce aquatic centre running costs
In Western Australia, EMC Engineering has helped a number of councils to define solutions to tackle rising energy costs in their aquatic centres. For example, the City of...
Sep 13, 2012
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Defending New Zealand's back country
The new president of the Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand (FMC), Robin McNeill, says two controversial projects planned for the Fiordland and Rakiura National Parks...
Sep 12, 2012
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Neptune-Benson expands with UV acquisition: appoints Australian representative
Leading manufacturer of commercial aquatic filtration systems Neptune-Benson, LLC has announced its acquisition of the business of Engineered Treatment Systems LLC (ETS), a...
Sep 12, 2012
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Longreach muster event celebrates bush skills
Solid crowds attended both days of competition at last weekend's R.M.Williams Longreach Muster, cheering on the stockmen and women as they put on brilliant displays of...
Sep 12, 2012
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Whales helping to boost tourism on the NSW South Coast
The annual spring whale migration along Australia's east coast is helping to boost tourism in the Eurobodalla, with social media is helping spread the message. Eurobodalla Shire...
Sep 11, 2012
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World Leisure calls for Board of Directors Nominations
The World Leisure Secretariat is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors, whose primary role is to set policy and direction for the international organisation...
Sep 11, 2012
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Queenstown guiding company wins best tour operator award
New Zealand's oldest guiding company, Queenstown-based Guided Walks New Zealand (trading as Guided Nature Walks), has won a top award in the prestigious New Zealand Travel...
Sep 11, 2012
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Forum to explore value of the outdoors
Wellington is to host the Outdoor New Zealand's 2012 Outdoors Forum and Outdoor Awards on 12th and 13th October. To be held at Wellington's C&Q Hotel, the event enables...
Sep 10, 2012
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Pacific island nations create world's largest marine park
The Cook Islands and French dependent territory New Caledonia are to place nearly 2.5 million kilometres2 of south Pacific Ocean into newly created marine protected areas. The...
Sep 9, 2012
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Natural attractions lure Phillip Island visitors
The nature and wildlife experiences of Phillip Island exceed the expectations of visitors, a new survey from Tourism Research Australia has found. Federal Minister for Tourism,...
Sep 4, 2012
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Partially re-opened Tongariro Alpine Crossing now with new appeal
The Department of Conservation in consultation with Ng ti t Wharetoa through local hapu Ng ti Hikairo ki Tongariro, Regional Tourism Organisations and businesses will re-open...
Aug 30, 2012
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Overnight wildlife experience at Western Plains Zoo
A new camping experience at Taronga Western Plains Zoo will soon be a reality with work underway on the $900,000 redevelopment of a lake and the landscaping of islands. When...
Aug 30, 2012
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Free admission to Sentosa Island on 1st September anniversary
To mark its 40th birthday, Singapore visitor attraction Sentosa Island will be opening its doors to all for Open Day celebrations on Saturday 1st September. Visitors who enter...
Aug 27, 2012
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Private tourism development to be allowed in Victoria's national parks
Some of Victoria's national parks will be opened up for private development under a new plan to boost tourism. About two-thirds of Victoria's parks, including parts of Wilsons...
Aug 24, 2012
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UV treatment improves water and air quality at Adelaide hydrotherapy pool
Since installing a Hanovia UV water treatment in its hydrotherapy pool, therapists and patients at Calvary Rehabilitation Hospital near Adelaide have noticed a dramatic...
Aug 23, 2012
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Sunbather delivers energy savings for Paul Sadler Swimland schools
Sunbather Pool Technologies' thermal blankets have helped deliver energy savings at two Paul Sadler Swimland facilities in Victoria. Concerned with how much it was costing to...
Aug 22, 2012
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Kelly Tarlton's looking for young explorers
With Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World set to be re-launched as Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium in September, the popular Auckland attraction is...
Aug 20, 2012
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Australia: home to the world's most liveable cities
Four Australian cities have once again ranked among the top ten global places to live, as the Economist Intelligence Unit (EUI) has declared Melbourne as the world's most...
Aug 18, 2012
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Plan to protect biodiversity on the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) is urging the community to comment on a plan to protect at-risk plants, animals and habitats of the Great Barrier Reef....
Aug 17, 2012
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