News: Environment
Sea Lion Bites Boy at Taronga Zoo Show
A boy participating in an 'encounter' during Taronga Zoo's sea lion show has been bitten. 11-year-old Jack Lister was selected to meet the sea lion during an audience encounter...
Sep 4, 2010
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Sydney Aquarium to Present 200 million years of evolution
The Sydney Aquarium is set to launch the global phenomenon 'The Future is Wild', a multimedia project of immense scale from award-winning filmmakers and leading scientists....
Sep 1, 2010
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Sydney's Wharf Theatre Goes Solar
After three years of planning and fund-raising, the Sydney Theatre Company's (STC) solar power station on the roof of The Wharf theatre has commenced construction. As...
Aug 30, 2010
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Brooklands Lagoon Area Parks Master and Management Plans approved
A master plan and management plans for the special natural environment of the Brooklands Lagoon/Te Riu o Te Aika Kawa area have been approved by the Christchurch City Council....
Aug 23, 2010
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Wildlife Tourism Conference Cancelled
The third Australian Wildlife Tourism Conference, due to have been held next week, has been cancelled. The Wildlife Tourism Australia (WTA) event was due to have been held from...
Aug 23, 2010
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Environment
$15 million Daintree rainforest hub plans
The Cairns Post has reported that James Cook University has unveiled plans to establish a $15 million research station in the heart of the Daintree rainforest. The university...
Aug 19, 2010
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Water Usage and Savings in Aquatic Facilities
Aquatics & Recreation Victoria has released an industry Best Practice Guide to encourage efficient and cost-effective water use in aquatic and recreation facilities throughout...
Aug 18, 2010
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Gisborne Olympic pool heated by local wood chips
A wood chip boiler installed at the Gisborne Olympic Pool in June is already paying dividends. The Austrian-made KOB wood boiler is fuelled by up to 12 cubic metres of wood...
Aug 16, 2010
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Taronga Zoo - Sydney's Most Popular Visitor Experience
Taronga Zoo has announced that it has retained its position as Sydney's most popular experience for the fourth year in a row. During the year ending June 2010, the Zoo received...
Aug 10, 2010
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Kidsafe launches National Playspace Design Awards
Kidsafe (the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia) has announced details of the 2010 National Playspace Design Awards. The Awards recognise excellence and...
Aug 4, 2010
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Environment
World Heritage Exhibition Centre Opens
The new World Heritage Exhibition Centre has been opened at the Mount Tomah Botanic Garden in the NSW Blue Mountains. The 155 metre2 Exhibition Centre has been created to help...
Jul 29, 2010
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Wildlife Ark to be created in Hunter Valley
The Australian Reptile Park has embarked on a massive project to provide a last refuge for Tasmanian devils. As facial cancer continues to ravage the population in Tasmania, the...
Jul 28, 2010
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Environment
Caboolture Aquatic Centre Set for August ReOpening
The renovated Caboolture Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre is to reopen on 2nd August. The $1 million upgrade of the Moreton Bay Regional Council facility has seen the...
Jul 27, 2010
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Stakeholders criticise marine reserve proposals
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett says the Government has not yet decided which industries could be excluded from areas of its proposed marine reserves. The Government...
Jul 23, 2010
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China launches global search for panda keepers
The Chengdu Panda Base in China's Sichuan province is to offer contestants from around the world a chance to help look after the endangered animals for a month. Officials at the...
Jul 23, 2010
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Parks for Life Announces World Parks Day
Details of the third World Parks Day, to be held on Saturday 18th September 2010, have been announced by Parks for Life. Parks for Life is also a worldwide network for those who...
Jul 16, 2010
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks Reveals New Attractions
Village Roadshow Theme Parks have unveiled plans for three new major attractions for their Sea World and Wet'n'Wild Water World theme parks for 2010. Sea World's new attractions...
Jul 15, 2010
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Parks Forum Launches Sir Edmund Hillary Parks Award
The Parks Forum has announced the creation of the Sir Edmund Hillary Parks Award - for outstanding contribution to parks. To be presented as part of the upcoming inaugural Parks...
Jul 13, 2010
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Iconic West Australian cycling trail wins national Award
The Munda Biddi Trail Foundation has received the national Award for Bicycle Friendly Business for their iconic tourist trail. The trail, set be the longest of its kind anywhere...
Jul 5, 2010
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Fantasea to relocate to the new Port of Airlie precinct
Award winning cruise operator, Fantasea Adventure Cruising are moving their ferry terminal to Meridien's Port of Airlie development in Airlie Beach. Relocating from Shute...
Jul 4, 2010
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Environment
Eco resort planned for Cambodian island
The Royal Group, a Cambodian business conglomerate, is to create Asia's first environmentally-planned resort island, with a view to attracting high-end international tourism on...
Jun 25, 2010
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Environment
Solar Technology for Alice Springs Aquatic Centre
The Stage 2 redevelopment of the Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre is currently under construction. The $14.1 million redevelopment of the current facility will extend...
Jun 25, 2010
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Adelaide Nature Trail Strategy
Linking Adelaide with Nature is a draft Strategy prepared by the South Australian Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) to help guide future trail management and...
Jun 24, 2010
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Mining to end on North Stradbroke Island
The Queensland Government is to phase out all mining and convert up to 80% of North Stradbroke Island to national park under a bold new plan released today. Queensland Premier...
Jun 20, 2010
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