News: Environment
Safari Resort Plans for Monarto Zoo
Monarto Zoo, east of Adelaide, is seeking private investors to develop a wildlife experience similar to those provided by large African game parks. The 1,000-hectare zoo,...
Nov 4, 2009
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Mobile Phone Recycling to help Protect Primates
Renowned primatologist Dr Jane Goodall has helped Melbourne Zoo launch a mobile phone recycling campaign to help protect primates in the wild. Dr Goodall's lifelong study of the...
Nov 2, 2009
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Joint Management for Far North Queensland National Park
The transfer of a far northwest Queensland national park to joint management by the Government and its traditional owners is the first of its kind. Located 460 kilometres...
Oct 28, 2009
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Discovery Pool Opened at Bunbury Centre
Bunbury's Dolphin Discovery Centre has unveiled its new 'Discovery Pool'. Opened by Western Australia's Tourism Minister Liz Constable, the new pool demonstrates some of the...
Oct 20, 2009
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Urban trees deliver green benefits
The economic benefits of greening urban areas outweigh the costs, a new US study has found. Dr Greg McPherson of the US Department of Agriculture's Forest Service in California...
Oct 19, 2009
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Parks
Uluru's new viewing platform applauded by Minister
Against a spectacular Red Centre sunrise, Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has joined traditional owners to open Talinguru Nyakunytjaku - a new $21 million viewing...
Oct 16, 2009
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'Supertrees' for Singapore Garden Project
Landscape architecture consultancy Grant Associates has won an international design competition to plan Marina South Gardens, Singapore's largest garden project. The $610...
Oct 15, 2009
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Parks
New program to offer unique national park experiences
Western Australia is poised to become home to some of the world's most unique tourism experiences thanks to a new Western Australian Government program. Western Australian...
Oct 9, 2009
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Australian Reptile Park celebrates 60 years
The Australian Reptile Park has celebrated its 60th birthday. The Park, located at Somersby on the NSW Central Coast, was described by NSW Minister for Tourism, Jodi McKay as...
Oct 5, 2009
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Outdoors NZ supports adventure tourism inquiry
The New Zealand outdoor adventure sector has an enviable reputation internationally in terms of quality and safety. Enhancing that reputation is vitally important and Outdoors...
Sep 24, 2009
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Zelbrite recognised for water saving benefits
Zelbrite, the ‘smarter’ pool and spa filtration material, has been recognized by Australia’s independent water saving accreditation system, the Smart Approved WaterMark. As...
Sep 18, 2009
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Environment
Goolwa prepares for rising water
As water levels rise in South Australiaâs Goolwa channel, Alexandrina Council is preparing for the return of recreational and business boating enthusiasts to the area. Mayor Kym...
Sep 7, 2009
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Environment
Zoo Misled Public over Animal Sales
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has been suspended from selling animals after it misled the public about the sale of endangered antelope to a member of the Shooters' Party lobbying...
Sep 1, 2009
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New Zealand Park Rangers to Benefit from Partnership
Skills Active and the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) have announced a partnership that will benefit New Zealand's Park Rangers. The partnership aims to identify,...
Aug 26, 2009
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World Parks Day one month away
The second World Parks Day will take place on Saturday 19th September 2009. Organised by Parks for Life, an international initiative created by the International Parks and Green...
Aug 19, 2009
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Sydney to host biennial parks forum
The Parks Forum has announced that its next biennial conference will be held in Sydney, from 24th to 26th August 2010. With the theme Common Ground, the conference will...
Aug 18, 2009
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Parks
Reef tourism strategy to tackle a changing climate
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Queensland Tourism Industry Council and Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators, have launched a forward thinking and decisive...
Aug 17, 2009
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Environment
Federal Government Launches Urban Planning Initiative
Planning that prioritises walking, cycling and public transport ahead of motor cars is the centrepiece of Healthy Spaces and Places, a major national initiative, unveiled this...
Aug 14, 2009
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Great Ocean Road to gain diving wreck
The Great Ocean Road region will eclipse the Great Barrier Reef for sport diving once the de-commissioned Australian warship, HMAS Canberra, is sunk to form an artificial reef,...
Aug 13, 2009
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Harm to Barrier Reef would cost Tourism $37 billion
An international study has found that the economic cost of coral bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef would be $37.7 billion. The Oxford Economics report, which values the reef...
Aug 11, 2009
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Environment
Australia Zoo Enhances 'ultimate wildlife' experience
Australia Zoo has recently launched two new up-close animal encounters, becoming the only zoo in the world where visitors can get their hands on a Komodo Dragon. The Colossal...
Jul 30, 2009
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Tree Top Walk carries its 2.5 millionth visitor
One of the Western Australia's most popular visitor attractions, the Tree Top Walk near Walpole has reached a major milestone in welcoming its 2.5 millionth visitor. The walk,...
Jul 28, 2009
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Zealandia choses Centaman
Wellington's world-first visitor attraction Zealandia has chosen the Centaman entry management system for its point of sale, membership, ticketing, and reservations and booking...
Jul 27, 2009
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Environment
Uluru Management Plan Needs Partnership Approach
Ensuring the long-term sustainability of the tourism industry must be a key driver of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park management plan, according to peak industry body,...
Jul 14, 2009
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