News: Environment
Top architect to design Mungo National Park centre
Pritzker Prize winning architect Glenn Murcutt and design partner Wendy Lewin have designed a new interpretive and research centre for the Mungo National Park. The visit was...
Apr 20, 2011
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Sunbather completes 'turnkey' commercial Solar Pool Heating Installation
Solar pool heating experts Sunbather have completed their latest commercial solar pool heating installation at the Kensington Community Centre in Victoria. The Kensington...
Apr 20, 2011
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Ocean Park Unveils Koala Exhibit Plans
Hong Kong's Ocean Park has unveiled plans for the State's first and only native Australian koala exhibit. Ocean Park Chairman Dr. Allan Zeman was joined by South Australian...
Apr 17, 2011
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BOCS Ticketing Launches New Website
Western Australia’s longest running ticketing and box office organisation - BOCS Ticketing and Marketing - launched its new website today. Perth Theatre Trust General Manager,...
Apr 15, 2011
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Sea World Resort wins 'Best Family Resort' Award
Sea World Resort & Water Park has added another accolade to its collection, after recently taking out the gong for 'Best Australian Family Resort' in Luxury Travel Magazine's...
Apr 15, 2011
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Auckland regional parks go smoke-free
Auckland's 40,000 hectares of regional parks have become smokefree zones, with plans to extend the ban to include all city parks next year. Auckland Councillor Sandra Coney says...
Apr 13, 2011
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Great Ocean Road earns a spot on National Heritage List
The Commonwealth Government has announced that Victoria's iconic Great Ocean Road will be placed on Australia's National Heritage List. It will become one of only 20 of the...
Apr 11, 2011
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Zoo becomes home to Perth's biggest Solar PV site
More than 300 solar panels have been installed across eight buildings at the Perth zoo, including the elephant barn, reptile enclosure and education classrooms, making the...
Apr 7, 2011
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New ways to discover WA's national parks
Hikers can now download some of the Western Australia's most popular trail maps to their iPhones, thanks to a partnership between the Department of Environment and Conservation...
Apr 1, 2011
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Tree Top Walk continues to be a South-West tourism magnet
Western Australia's Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk has drawn more than 2.6 million visitors since it opened in 1996, with new facilities expected to bring even more tourists...
Mar 31, 2011
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Trans-Tasman disasters bring new tourism bond
Travel agents and wholesalers from 40 countries will attend Australian Tourism Exchange next week and for the first time ever Tourism New Zealand (a traditional competitor) will...
Mar 30, 2011
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Dreamworld Launches White Lion Feeding Experience
Dreamworld has launched its most daring animal experience, The White Lion Feed. The Gold Coast theme park's brand new, highly interactive, exotic animal exhibit, The Lair, is...
Mar 29, 2011
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Queensland Councils share in $220 million to kickstart reconstruction effort
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced that 18 disaster affected councils are to benefit from a $220 million injection of funding to kickstart reconstruction efforts. The...
Mar 26, 2011
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Sea World welcomes waddling new arrivals
Sea World has welcomed 12 additional King and Gentoo penguins to its newest animal exhibit 'Penguin Encounter'. The new penguins recently arrived from New Zealand and will make...
Mar 24, 2011
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Queensland aquatic industry advances Environmental Sustainability Program
The Queensland branch of the Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFAQ) has joined with the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) under...
Mar 22, 2011
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Brisbane Racing Club not horsing around with recycling
Eagle Farm Racecourse, one of the Brisbane Racing Club's premier race courses, is encouraging racing patrons to put their money on the environment and Do The Right Thing, Use...
Mar 21, 2011
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WA tourism icons added to National Landscapes program
Two of Western Australia's iconic destinations have joined the Australian Government's National Landscapes program. Speaking at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Perth at...
Mar 16, 2011
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Sporting events called off after Japan Earthquake
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed Asian Champions League matches in Japan following Friday's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. AFC President Mohamed Bin...
Mar 15, 2011
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New Chief Executive to lead Centennial Parklands
Kim Ellis has taken up his new role as Director and Chief Executive of the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust. Ellis brings a wealth of public and private experience to the...
Mar 9, 2011
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Action needed to protect Victoria's marine environment
A report by Victoria's Auditor-General into the management of the State's marine protected areas (MPAs) has highlighted some clear gaps and failings in the way this spectacular...
Mar 8, 2011
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Advanced Polymer Technology Australasia Pty Ltd launches sustainable 'Re-Creation' technology
Advanced Polymer Technology Australasia Pty Ltd (APTA) has launched a new, sustainable technology called 'Re-Creation' which converts post-consumer water and soft drink plastic...
Mar 4, 2011
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Sea World Resort and Water Park Launches Exclusive Dolphin Presentation
In an Australian first, Sea World Resort has launched an exclusive Dolphin presentation, free for guests who stay for two or more nights. The Dolphin Discovery presentation is...
Feb 28, 2011
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Rare monkey returns to Symbio Wildlife Park
A rare monkey has been returned to his home at a Wollongong wildlife park, almost nine months after he was stolen from his cage. Rico, a cotton-top tamarin, was removed from his...
Feb 23, 2011
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Oceanworld Manly unveils 'miraculous' baby Eagle Rays
Oceanworld Manly has unveiled 12 healthy Southern Eagle Rays born under incredible circumstances. Placed on display to public for the first time yesterday morning (Monday 21st...
Feb 22, 2011
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