News: Environment
Activists Rally for Resorts World Sentosa dolphin release
Environmental activists have staged a concert in Singapore to protest against 25 dolphins being held in captivity in advance of their transfer to Resorts World Sentosa's new...
Aug 31, 2011
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New qualification launched for New Zealand park rangers
A new national qualification for people working in the parks and reserves sector has been launched by Skills Active Aotearoa and New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA). The...
Aug 28, 2011
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WA launches swimming pool water optimisation calculator
Western Australian Minister for Sport and Recreation Terry Waldron has launched a software tool that allows managers of aquatic facilities to quickly determine potential savings...
Aug 17, 2011
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Wild Life Sydney to launch at Sydney's Darling Harbour
In the lead up to the September school holidays, Merlin Entertainments Group has announced that Sydney Wildlife World is to be reopened and rebranded as Wild Life Sydney on 13th...
Aug 16, 2011
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Semi-submerged resort plans for the Qatar coast
Plans have been revealed for an extravagant semi-submerged resort on the Qatar coast. The Amphibious 1000, which will be built in the middle of a marine reserve, is designed by...
Aug 15, 2011
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Hayman Island Resort reopens better than before
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has officially reopened a new look Hayman Island Resort, after five months of rectification works in the wake of Cyclones Anthony and Yasi. Premier...
Aug 12, 2011
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Panda anniversary highlights Ocean Park's Conservation standards
Ocean Park's celebrations of the sixth birthday of its pandas Ying Ying and Le Le, and the upcoming birthday of Jia Jia who, at 33-years, will be the world's second oldest panda...
Aug 10, 2011
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Thermal pool blanket reduces operating costs at new private aquatic centre
The recent opening of the Nepean Aquatic Centre marks the culmination of many years of involvement in swimming in the Nepean (western Sydney) area by owners Alan and Karen...
Aug 10, 2011
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Cairns Convention Centre celebrates 15 successful years
The Cairns Convention Centre has celebrated 15 successful years of operation with a special function attended by over 200 local dignitaries, civic and industry leaders and major...
Aug 5, 2011
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Marine Environments added to curriculum for Singapore Students
Mystic Aquarium and its parent, Sea Research Foundation, is extending marine science education to south east Asia. Sea Research, which oversees science programs with the...
Aug 5, 2011
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Melbourne Zoo rejects palm oil executive's claim of orangutan distress
Melbourne Zoo has rejected claims from a senior Malaysian palm oil industry executive of animal neglect in its orangutan exhibit, saying it is an attempt to divert attention...
Aug 3, 2011
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Dreamworld highlights perilous state of koala colonies
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is encouraging visitors to cuddle 11 new additions to their family of 60 koalas. More importantly Dreamworld is also urging people to be mindful...
Aug 1, 2011
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Hamilton Zoo attracts record for visitor numbers
Hamilton Zoo has revealed that it welcomed more than 137,000 visitors in the 2010-2011 financial year, 22,000 more than in the 2009-2010 financial period. Staff at the the...
Jul 31, 2011
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Surry Hills Library crowned a world leader
The City of Sydney's Surry Hills Library has officially been crowned a world-leading community facility after winning one of architecture's most prestigious international...
Jul 28, 2011
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Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Gardens placed in receivership
Receivers from Pricewaterhouse Coopers have been called in at the beleaguered Zion Wildlife Gardens. PWC partner and receiver Colin McCloy confirmed the move on Tuesday, several...
Jul 28, 2011
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Federal Government will put the 'national' into national parks
The Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) has welcomed moves by Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke to add Commonwealth protection to Australia's national parks. VNPA...
Jul 27, 2011
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Keep Australia Beautiful Week to focus on nation's waterways
Removing litter from waterways is the goal of this year's Keep Australia Beautiful Week, to be held at the end of August. Keep Australia Beautiful (KAB) Week is designed to...
Jul 22, 2011
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NZ Holiday parks survive 'trying' times
Holiday parks have survived a "trying" year but are lifting their game to meet the demands of both New Zealand and international travellers, according to Holiday Accommodation...
Jul 21, 2011
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Heat could cause 2022 World Cup in Qatar to be a game of three 'halves'
Games at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar may be played over three 30-minute periods if temperatures in the stadiums became dangerously high for the players. Michael Beavon, a...
Jul 8, 2011
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ATEC welcomes extra support for indigenous tourism
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement of an extension to the Indigenous Tourism Champions Program that will see...
Jul 7, 2011
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Pyeongchang favourite to secure 2018 Winter Olympics
The South Korean city of Pyeongchang is hopeful that, at the third time of asking, it will prevail and win the right to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. South Koreans has twice...
Jul 5, 2011
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Western Australian Government welcomes Ningaloo Coast's World Heritage listing
The Ningaloo Coast has been given the highest level of international recognition with its inscription on the World Heritage List for its natural beauty and biological diversity....
Jul 4, 2011
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Native title win for North Stradbroke's traditional owners
The Quandamooka people have won native title recognition over most of North Stradbroke Island. The decision will give the Quandamooka people an increased role in managing...
Jul 4, 2011
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Kings Park becomes home to 40,000 new native trees
Perth's celebrated Kings Park is about to look a lot greener with an army of volunteers planting 40,000 native plants within the much anticipated 'Rio Tinto Naturescape in Kings...
Jun 30, 2011
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