News: Environment
Wagga Wagga City Council shares community input on Botanic Gardens’ future
Wagga Wagga City Council has thanked the community for their valuable input on the Botanic Gardens precinct – what they currently like and what they would like to see changed or...
Aug 16, 2024
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Parks
2024 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards recognise professional excellence
Excellence, innovation and service have been recognised this evening at the 2024 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards presented at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre....
Aug 14, 2024
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Environment
Ocean Park marks China’s National Ecology Day with Giant Panda birthday celebration
Marking China’s National Ecology Day, Hong Kong attraction, Ocean Park held a birthday party for its much-loved giant panda ambassadors, Ying Ying and Le Le, who have turned 19...
Aug 14, 2024
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Zoos
Holiday Parks recognised at New Zealand awards ceremony
The 2024 Holiday Parks New Zealand Awards held last night recognised the impressive array of offerings through investments being made within the growing and thriving sector. The...
Aug 14, 2024
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Environment
Victoria Tourism Industry Council announces tourism emission reduction commitment
Aiming to improve sustainability standards, the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has today announced the launch of the Tourism Emission Reduction Commitment (TERC)...
Aug 14, 2024
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Environment
Adventure running and cycling events return to Central Australia
Adventure company Rapid Ascent will be delivering the Run Larapinta and Shimano Gravel Muster Stage Race later this month in Central Australia. The events are supported by the...
Aug 13, 2024
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Fitness
Far East Hospitality secures largest number of sustainable certified properties in Singapore
Singapore hospitality management company, Far East Hospitality, which also has an international presence, has announced that all 16 of its hotels in the country have achieved...
Aug 13, 2024
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Environment
SportEng helps enhance Thomson Oval with all-weather turf field
Civil engineering specialists,SportEng has helped Willoughby Council, located in Sydney’s north shore, with a significant enhancement to its recreational facilities with the...
Aug 13, 2024
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Environment
Peninsula Hot Springs elevates its wellness experience with Eco Lodges launch
The Peninsula Hot Springs Group has launched its new wellness offering - Eco Lodges aimed at elevating the wellness experience by providing a sanctuary where individuals and...
Aug 12, 2024
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Wellness /
Environment
New Western Australian national park to protect world-renowned Pilbara stromatolites
The Western Australian Government's Plan for Our Parks initiative is creating the Purungunya Conservation Estate to protect internationally renowned carbonate stromatolites that...
Aug 10, 2024
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Parks
Accessibility and amenity upgrades to sensitively rejuvenate Leura Cascades Recreation Precinct
The Leura Cascades Recreation Precinct, one of six precincts along the Blue Mountains Southern Escarpment, boasts an exciting mix of natural beauty with built heritage and...
Aug 9, 2024
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Environment
WTTC's Hotel Sustainability Basics program adopted by 5,000 properties worldwide
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has advised that 5,000 properties across more than 80 countries have now embraced its Hotel Sustainability Basics program. Hotels in...
Aug 9, 2024
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Environment
Enhanced protection for Christmas and Cocos Islands Marine Parks
Draft management plans are aiming to deliver enhanced protection for globally significant Australian oceans almost the size of NSW. Christmas Island Marine Park and Cocos...
Aug 8, 2024
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Parks
World Aquatics commits to UN Sports for Climate Action Framework
Supporting the global sports community in contributing to worldwide climate action goals, World Aquatics has officially joined the United Nations' Sports for Climate Action...
Aug 7, 2024
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Environment
New amenities to enhance visitor experience at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
New amenities at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens aim to improve accessibility and enhance the visitor experience. Refurbishment works to the Gardens’ visitor centre have...
Aug 7, 2024
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Environment /
Parks
Samurai Dojo Australia partners with Sports Environment Alliance
Sports Environment Alliance has welcomed Samurai Dojo Australia, a community-focused karate school, as its latest member. Paul Pirie, Founder and Owner of Samurai Dojo Australia...
Aug 7, 2024
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Environment
Qudos Bank Arena continues to embrace its corporate social responsibility
Qudos Bank Arena, managed by ASM Global and owned by TEG, continues to embrace its corporate social responsibility and recognises the opportunity they have to “make a genuine...
Aug 6, 2024
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Environment
International Olympic Committee names finalists for Climate Action Awards 2024
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the names of the finalists for the annual IOC Climate Action Awards 2024, celebrating those within the Olympic Movement...
Aug 6, 2024
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Environment
Boodjamulla National Park secures additional flood recovery funding
Boodjamulla National Park - situated in the remote north-west highlands of Queensland, and encompassing Lawn Hill Gorge and the Riversleigh World Heritage Area - was devastated...
Aug 6, 2024
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Parks
Sustainability initiatives contribute to Dubai experiencing record visitors in first half of 2024
According to data published by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Dubai has welcomed 9.31 million international overnight visitors from January to June 2024, a 9%...
Aug 6, 2024
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Environment
Scenic World and Paronella Park inducted into Ecotourism Australia's Hall of Fame
Scenic World in Sydney’s Blue Mountains and Paronella Park in tropical North Queensland - two of Australia’s leading nature-based tourism businesses - have been inducted into...
Aug 6, 2024
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Environment
Conservation organisation calls for stronger laws to protect Australia's threatened species
As Australia's list of threatened species continues to grow with eight animals and five plants added in the last month, the Australian Conservation Foundation is calling for...
Aug 6, 2024
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Environment
Shortened shark net season still puts endangered grey nurse sharks at extinction risk
The Humane Society International (HSI) and Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) have advised that new shark net data released today shows shortened shark net season...
Aug 4, 2024
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Environment
Leading international and Thai green advocates to headline PHIST 2024
Asia’s leading sustainability tourism event, PHIST 2024, has secured leading international and Thai green advocates to headline the sustainability event. Organised by the Phuket...
Aug 4, 2024
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