News: Environment
Formerly ‘traumatised’ moon bear thrives at Vietnamese animal sanctuary
A moon bear who spent 20 years living in a cage at a bear bile farm is reported to be thriving at Animals Asia's Tam Dao sanctuary in Vietnam. Rescued as of early last year, the...
Jul 2, 2024
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Zoos
Hockey Australia reveals its new Climate Sustainability Strategy
Hockey Australia launched its first Climate Sustainability Strategy at the National Sports Convention held in Melbourne last week. The strategy outlines Hockey Australia’s...
Jul 1, 2024
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Environment
Report shows international visitors drawn to New Zealand beaches and national parks
New Zealand's Department of Conservation (DOC) has released its visitor activity insights report from the 2023/24 peak summer season. The report shows international visitor...
Jul 1, 2024
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Unauthorised rock climbing fixtures removed in Queensland’s Lamington National Park
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) has removed over 100 unauthorised rock-climbing bolts from a cliff face in Lamington National Park. Last week, specialist...
Jul 1, 2024
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Number of eco certified tourism operators in MidCoast region expands
MidCoast Council, located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, is growing the number of eco certified tourism operators in the region by providing support and...
Jun 30, 2024
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Environment
Taronga Zoo opens its Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Centre
Taronga Zoo Sydney has officially opened its Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Centre (ARC) offering guests the opportunity to encounter amphibians and reptiles from across...
Jun 30, 2024
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Western Australia ban on single-use plastic coffee cups not without controversy
Western Australia has banned single-use plastics and lids as part of the second stage of the state’s ‘Plan for Plastics’ program. The ban will be implemented with a...
Jun 30, 2024
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Victoria’s alpine resorts welcome new snowfalls
With south-eastern Australia experiencing its coldest start to winter in decades, alpine resorts have reported significant snowfalls over recent days, boosted by an overnight...
Jun 30, 2024
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Wollemi glow worms protected during tunnel precinct $4.3 million upgrade
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service have carried out a ‘glow worm friendly’ $4.3 million upgrade at the popular Glow Worm Tunnel precinct in Wollemi National Park, which is...
Jun 29, 2024
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Byron Shire Council announces public spaces balloon ban
In a bid to protect local wildlife, Byron Shire Council has announced the introduction of a ban on the use of balloons and other single-use decorations in all Council buildings,...
Jun 27, 2024
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Sydney Showground partners with Clima to target event sustainability
Sydney Showground has partnered with climate solutions organisation Clima to launch a new initiative - 'Climate Conscious Events' - to help clients understand the environmental...
Jun 26, 2024
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Environment
Final designs released for western Sydney’s Bradfield Central Park
Final designs for western Sydney’s Bradfield City Centre Central Park have been released for exhibition today. Due to open alongside the Bradfield Metro station in 2026, the NSW...
Jun 26, 2024
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Cvent flags a trending focus on technology and sustainability in Australian event industry
Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, has released the Australian edition of their Event Industry Report for 2024 which indicates a...
Jun 26, 2024
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Environment
Alpine Resorts Victoria spotlight their contribution to the economy and wellbeing
With the temperature having plummeted over the past week and with snow falling just in time for the school holidays, all six Victorian resorts are preparing to welcome thousands...
Jun 26, 2024
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Gladstone Region secures coveted ECO Destination Certification
The Gladstone region, situated along the coastline of Central Queensland, has secured its ECO Destination Certification at the Nature Tourism level with Ecotourism Australia,...
Jun 26, 2024
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Environment
Aventuur receives resource consent for Auckland Surf Park
Aventuur has today received resource consent for the Auckland Surf Park - which will be New Zealand’s first surf park – and will include a 56-module Wavegarden ‘Cove’ lagoon....
Jun 25, 2024
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City of Melville opens new mountain bike park
The City of Melville in Perth’s southern suburbs has officially opened its much-anticipated $1.48 million Dyoondalup Bike Park at Point Walter Reserve. It includes three flow...
Jun 25, 2024
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Adventure travel 'a solution' for overtourism
Adventure travel can be a solution for overtourism, according to Shannon Stowell, Chief Executive of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), the world's largest body...
Jun 25, 2024
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Landscaping to begin for Georges River new aquatic centre in southern Sydney
Following the NSW Government awarding the tender in February 2024 for the initial scoping and design work for a new Georges River aquatic facility at Carss Park to MI Global...
Jun 24, 2024
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Sunshine Coast Ecological Park master plan secures multiple awards
The Sunshine Coast Ecological Park master plan sets down a vision for a ‘new kind of park’ delivering nature-based recreation, education and research. The master plan was...
Jun 24, 2024
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UNESCO urges Australia to set more ambitious climate targets to protect Great Barrier Reef
A UNESCO report published yesterday includes a list of recommendations for the preservation of the Great Barrier Reef’s status as a world heritage site. While the Reef has...
Jun 24, 2024
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Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary eco survey delivers impressive results for Aussie Ark
Over four nights and five days this month, Aussie Ark has conducted intensive trapping and recording of species found in its Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary – delivering...
Jun 24, 2024
Environment /
Zoos
New initiative highlights importance of green space for children’s wellbeing
A new $2.5million initiative - ‘Better green spaces in Australian primary schools’ - delivered through Hort Innovation and led by the University of Melbourne, shows why green...
Jun 24, 2024
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Public consultation completed on Casuarina Coastal Reserve becoming Northern Territory’s newest National Park
Casuarina Coastal Reserve is to be expanded and safeguarded as a National Park for Territorians to continue to enjoy their recreational activities. Casuarina Coastal Reserve and...
Jun 23, 2024
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