News: Environment
Call for a Resort Oasis in the Outback
A leading economist has called for the building of a Dubai-style oasis in the middle of the desert to boost Australia's tourism potential. Access Economics director Professor...
Nov 15, 2010
Tourism /
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Environment
Minister of Conservation opens new Milford Sound attraction
New Zealand Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson has opened the Southern Discoveries Milford Discovery Centre and Milford Deep Underwater Observatory. At the centre's opening...
Nov 12, 2010
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Environment
Coalition lagging badly on Victoria's environment
Victoria's four major environment groups say they are sorely disappointed by the handful of environment policies so far released by the Victorian Coalition in the lead up to the...
Nov 11, 2010
Government /
Environment /
Parks
WA Cockatoos benefit from new purpose-built facility
Western Australian Environment Minister Donna Faragher has opened new state-of-the-art facilities for the rehabilitation of endangered black cockatoos in suburban Perth....
Nov 8, 2010
Attractions /
Environment /
Parks
Breakthrough as Randwick Environmental Park is opened
The Randwick Environmental Park, an area of former Army land approved for restoration as a park back in 2003, has finally opened. Randwick Mayor Murray Matson this week entered...
Nov 4, 2010
Recreation /
Environment /
Parks
NZ Tourism industry proves its value through tough economic period
Tourism has proved its value through tough economic times, earning more foreign exchange than any other export sector in the year ended March 2010. The Tourism Industry...
Nov 3, 2010
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Tourism /
Environment
Indonesian Government appoints SurfAid as Lead Agency in Tsunami Response
The Indonesian Government has requested that SurfAid take a lead in coordinating the Non Government Organisations' (NGO) response to the Mentawai tsunami. SurfAid Chief...
Oct 29, 2010
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Safety /
Government /
Environment
Auckland Zoo's young Sumatran tigers cross the Tasman
Two young Sumatran tigers from Auckland Zoo fly out to Australia this afternoon as part of an international conservation breeding program to assist this critically endangered...
Oct 26, 2010
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Environment
Playspace design awards recognise 'great places to play'
Coinciding with National Kidsafe Day, the winners of the Kidsafe 2010 National Playspace Design Awards have been announced. The Awards recognise excellence and innovation in the...
Oct 26, 2010
Safety /
Design /
Recreation /
Play /
Environment
Helping Queensland tourism weather the storm
Queensland tourism operators are to be trained to prepare for what is predicted to be the State's worst cyclone season in 40 years. Forecasters have warned that tropical and...
Oct 22, 2010
Tourism /
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Environment
$7.9 million campaign to promote Western Australian Tourism
Western Australian Tourism Minister Liz Constable has launched a $7.9 million multi-media marketing campaign that aims to rejuvenate the domestic tourism market. The campaign is...
Oct 14, 2010
Marketing /
Tourism /
Environment
$20 million boost for conservation and nature-based tourism in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government's 'Royalties for Regions' program has delivered a $20 million boost to regional tourism with the announcement of a range of significant...
Oct 2, 2010
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Recreation /
Environment
Light Show and Award for WetSide Water Education Park
Hervey Bay's WetSide Water Education Park is set to host a 'Light Show Spectacular' on the evenings of 1st and 2nd October. The sold-out gala events include a light and music...
Oct 1, 2010
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Play /
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Environment
Doubts Over Future of Malcolm Douglas' Broome wildlife parks
Following the tragic death of adventurer Malcolm Douglas, doubts surround the future of his Broome Crocodile Park and Wilderness Wildlife Park and Animal Refuge. Douglas' son...
Sep 29, 2010
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Environment
New coastal park purchased by ARC
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) has purchased its final regional park, Te Muri Regional Park. Fittingly, it is the neighbour to the first regional park that ARC purchased,...
Sep 29, 2010
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Parks
Guide shows tourism businesses how to save money and energy
A new practical guide for tourism businesses shows them simple ways to save energy and money - sometimes tens of thousands of dollars annually - using tips from their peers to...
Sep 24, 2010
Tourism /
Finance /
Environment
Department of Defence fails to get with the spirit of World Parks Day
As countries around the world mark World Parks Day, Australasian Leisure Management has learned that the Department of Defence is denying the community access to Randwick...
Sep 18, 2010
Recreation /
Government /
Environment /
Parks
Free entry to Western Australian parks on World Parks Day
West Australians can celebrate World Parks Day on Saturday (18th September) with free entry to the State's national parks. Western Australian Environment Minister Donna Faragher...
Sep 17, 2010
Recreation /
Environment /
Parks
Indonesia to set aside 30 million hectares for rare species
The Indonesian Government plans to set aside 30 million hectares of protected forests for habitats for endangered species in order to prevent their extinction. Indonesian...
Sep 16, 2010
Tourism /
Environment
Cabinet Changes Bypass Leisure but Ellis is on the Move
With exception of changes in education, Prime Minister Julia Gillard's new-look Federal Cabinet has left leisure portfolios largely unchanged. However, at junior ministerial...
Sep 13, 2010
Sport /
Tourism /
Culture /
Government /
Environment
National award for Mackay's Bluewater Trail
Mackay Regional Council's investment in the health and wellbeing of the community has been recognised with a National Local Government Heart Foundation award. The region's...
Sep 13, 2010
Marketing /
Recreation /
Play /
Environment /
Parks
NZ Tourism rallies after quake
Tourism operators around New Zealand are rallying to help Christchurch and Canterbury recover from the earthquakes that have struck the region. New Zealand's major tourism...
Sep 11, 2010
Tourism /
Safety /
Environment
Chengdu Polar Ocean World Opens to Public
After four years of construction, Chengdu Polar Ocean World has opened to visitors - the opening coinciding with the municipal government of Chengdu's Cool City Tourism...
Sep 9, 2010
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Attractions /
Environment
Western Australian Government announces world-class safari camp for the Bungle Bungles
A new commercial safari camp catering for up to 20 visitors will be created in the foothills of the Bungle Bungles in Purnululu National Park in the Kimberley. Western Australia...
Sep 8, 2010
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Environment