News: Environment
Aquarium investment to benefit Melbourne tourism
Melbourne Aquarium's newest underwater attraction, Sharks of Shipwreck Cove, has been partly funded by a $100,000 Federal Government T-QUAL grant (the Tourism Quality Projects...
Dec 17, 2011
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Hamilton Zoo introduces Smoke-Free policy
Hamilton Zoo is helping to stub out smoking with the introduction of a new smoke-free policy. The policy has seen the majority of the Hamilton Zoo grounds become smoke-free from...
Dec 14, 2011
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Guides ignoring warnings may have caused Borneo elephant kill
A wildlife expert in the Malaysian province of Sabah has blamed the failure of tourist guides to relay warnings to their clients for the death of a young Australian woman who...
Dec 13, 2011
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Endangered Rock-wallaby gets more parkland to call home
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in northern NSW will become even bigger with the announcement of a 2,891 hectare addition to the park. NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker said...
Dec 4, 2011
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Dinosaur to star in Rainbow Springs' NZ$10 million Big Splash water ride
Rotorua's Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park is set to launch its Big Splash water ride on 2nd January. The 431 metre-long flume ride will take boats of up to eight people on a...
Nov 29, 2011
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Work begins on $500,000 Grand Strzelecki Track
Construction of the 85 kilometre Grand Strzelecki Track is now underway. Launched by Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan, the...
Nov 29, 2011
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Regional winners dominate Western Australia's sport and recreation industry awards
Regional Western Australia has emerged as the clear winner of Western Australia's 2011 Sport and Recreation Industry Awards, with close to half of all category winners connected...
Nov 28, 2011
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1.3 million VenuesWest visitors to join the 'Race to Recycle'
New 'away from home' recycling systems have been introduced at VenuesWest sporting facilities in the Perth suburb of Mt Claremont. The launch marks a partnership between...
Nov 28, 2011
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Allphones Arena hosts 2011 ARIA awards
The elite of Australasia's pop industry were on hand as the 2011 ARIA Awards were presented tonight in a star studded ceremony held at the Allphones Arena in Sydney Olympic...
Nov 27, 2011
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ATEC backs businesses affected by Margaret River bushfires
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has extended its support and best wishes to the tourism operators of the Margaret River area of Western Australia. ATEC Managing...
Nov 26, 2011
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Luna Park Sydney wins IAAPA Awards for digital marketing and retail excellence
Luna Park Sydney has won two of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions' coveted Brass Ring Awards, presented at an award ceremony in Florida last night...
Nov 17, 2011
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Wellington to introduce 'fun tax'?
Wellington ratepayers are a step closer to paying a so-called 'fun tax' to support major attractions and events across the region. With the City Council's Strategy and Policy...
Nov 16, 2011
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Adelaide Zoo given another Government advance
Adelaide Zoo has been advanced another $600,000 from the South Australian Government to help with running expenses. The Zoo, which is still negotiating with bankers Westpac over...
Nov 16, 2011
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$1 million funding for Western Australia's recreation trails
Recreation trails from Onslow to Dumbleyung will be upgraded following the announcement of this year's successful Lotterywest Trails Grants projects. Western Australia Sport and...
Nov 14, 2011
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Jubilation over Puerto Princesa's inclusion in New Seven Wonders list
Philippine Government officials are jubilant that an underground river complex on the island province of Palawan has been included among the world's new natural wonders....
Nov 13, 2011
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Visitor statistics show whale shark tourism on the rise
The whale shark tour industry in Western Australia's Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area has once again attracted a record number of visitors. Visitor statistics show nearly...
Nov 12, 2011
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City of Joondalup internationally recognised for lifestyle opportunities
The City of Joondalup has been named the World's Most Liveable City of 2011 at the United Nations-endorsed International Awards for Liveable Communities (LivCom), winning the...
Nov 11, 2011
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Competition for seven wonders of the natural world runs into trouble
A four-year long competition to name the seven wonders of the natural world has run into controversy after governments accused the organisers of asking for millions of dollars...
Nov 11, 2011
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Great Barrier Reef tourism operators recognised for going the extra mile
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) and Ecotourism Australia have renewed their partnership commitment to best practice tourism in the Great Barrier Reef. The...
Nov 10, 2011
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Qatar urged to scrap air conditioning for World Cup stadia
With its bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup based upon using state-of-the-art in stadium air conditioning, the architect in charge of the design of one of the venues has...
Nov 10, 2011
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Magic Memories expands in the US
New Zealand tourism photography experience company Magic Memories is set to take its cutting edge services and expertise to United States tourism attractions with the help of US...
Nov 8, 2011
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Wetlands Ecotourism project opens new opportunities for Fleurieu region
The recent opening of the Gemtree Wetlands Ecotourism Walking Trail project will add to the unique tourism attractions of South Australia's Fleurieu region and boost local...
Nov 7, 2011
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Stormwater creating a green future for Kardinia Park
Kardinia Park, home to AFL Premiers Geelong Football Club, will be kept green through sustainable stormwater reuse technology. A just completed stormwater project, which has...
Oct 25, 2011
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Thai flood crisis: Bangkok on high alert, southern tourist areas operating normally
With up to a third of the country affected by flooding, including parts of the capital Bangkok, Thai Government officials have admitted that the Pathum Thani flood situation is...
Oct 22, 2011
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