News: Environment
FieldTurf and TurfOne announced as Sustainability Partners for National Sports and Physical Activity Convention
The National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) is pleased to announce FieldTurf and TurfOne have joined forces to be the event’s sustainability partners. For more...
May 27, 2024
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Community collaboration helps progress on new Barossa kangaroo sanctuary
A donation by Barossa Bushgardens, made possible by community collaboratoin, is helping the progress on a new kangaroo sanctuary being developed by Barossa Wildlife Rescue. The...
May 26, 2024
Environment
Indigenous Land Use Agreement marks milestone for protection of Exmouth Gulf
The Western Australian Government has signed an Indigenous Land Use Agreement with Nganhurra Thanardi Garrbu Aboriginal Corporation marking a key milestone for the protection of...
May 26, 2024
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Mundaring’s Outdoor Kookaburra Cinema saved by prisoners
When extensive storm damage forced the closure of family owned and run Mundaring’s Outdoor Kookaburra Cinema located in the Perth Hills, the owner put out a call to the...
May 26, 2024
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City of Newcastle invites tenders for next stage of Bar Beach repair work
In a move to progress the remediation and accessibility improvements at Bar Beach, the City of Newcastle is inviting tenders for the next stage of rehabilitation works at the...
May 25, 2024
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Novotel Darwin CBD becomes Northern Territory’s first Sustainable Tourism Certified urban hotel
Having met globally recognised sustainable tourism standards, Novotel Darwin CBD has become the first hotel in the Northern Territory to achieve Ecotourism Australia’s...
May 23, 2024
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City of Melbourne moves to next step in Birrarung Marr transformation
The City of Melbourne has today officially marked the start of construction at the Birrarung Marr stage of the city-shaping Greenline Project. The Council says the $30 million...
May 22, 2024
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Sunshine Coast spotlights its whale watching offerings
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is preparing to welcome over 40,000 humpback whales who are making their way up the Australian east coast on their annual migration. The Sunshine...
May 22, 2024
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Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre develops Event Emissions Calculator
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is committed to minimising the environmental impact of events and to being a responsible industry leader in environmental...
May 22, 2024
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IAAPA Vice Chair engages delegates at AALARA Gold Coast conference
Ahead of the IAAPA Expo Asia 2024, running next week in Bangkok 27th to 30th May, Massimiliano Freddi, Chief Executive Wonderwood and IAAPA Vice Chair delivered an engaging and...
May 21, 2024
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Trial underway in Northern Territory to reduce use of take away coffee cups
The Northern Territory Government has awarded a tender to THE GOOD GOOD WAY to trial reusable coffee cups in cafes. The tender for $23,825 allows THE GOOD GOOD WAY to work with...
May 21, 2024
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Environment
Brisbane wastelands to wetlands project approaches completion
Brisbane City Council’s transformation of Archerfield Wetlands from a former wastewater treatment plant to a thriving community parkland is now 80% complete. The Council says...
May 21, 2024
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Adelaide's West Beach Parks Golf Corse announces addition of bee hives to mark World Bee Day
Popular Adelaide 18-hole golf courses - West Beach Parks Golf’s Patawalonga Golf Course - has added bee hives to its green, announcing the new additions on World Bee Day (20th...
May 19, 2024
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Golf
Surf Life Saving Australia marks end of volunteer patrolling season with Parliament House reception
Surf Life Saving Australia has marked the end of the volunteer patrolling season for large parts of the country, with a reception at Parliament House in Canberra. The President...
May 19, 2024
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Queensland's koala protection needs improving
The Queensland Government has released the findings of a review of its koala habitat protection regulations which highlight there is room for improvement. While the review found...
May 19, 2024
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Environment
Green canopy significantly increased for Penrith
Penrith City Council continues to significantly increase its green canopy with an additional 10,000 plants in Kingswood and North St Marys as part of Greening Australia’s Nature...
May 18, 2024
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Outdoors NSW & ACT delivers best practice discussion paper for Snow Industry
After consultation with industry and considered research into the best practices for back country snow activities, the Back Country Committee of Outdoors NSW & ACT has released...
May 16, 2024
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Tourism & Transport Forum's Summit spotlights implications of Green Claims Directive and SAF requirements
Tourism & Transport Forum’s 2024 Green Revolution Summit held yesterday at ICC Sydney with the theme ‘Innovate. Sustain. Advance’ brought together leading tourism, aviation and...
May 16, 2024
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Larapinta Trail race events to test skills and endurance of competitors
Set among Northern Territory’s MacDonnell Ranges, the Larapinta Trail will see runners tackle one of Australia’s toughest endurance races this weekend at the West Macs Monster....
May 16, 2024
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Paid climbing introduced for Japan’s Mount Fuji to counter overtourism
With the summer climbing season approaching, Japanese authorities announced on Monday that an online booking system for Mount Fuji's popular Yoshida Trail will be introduced to...
May 16, 2024
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Environment
Community benefits from Capella Reserve transformation in Penrith’s Erskine Park
Capella Reserve in Penrith’s Erskine Park has had its natural beauty enhanced by Penrith City Council with improvements boosting its usability for residents. The reserve...
May 16, 2024
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Horizon Power partnership program boosts regional events and organisations
Horizon Power, a Government Trading Enterprise which generates, distributes and retails electricity to more than 48,000 connections in regional and remote Western Australia, has...
May 16, 2024
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Disentanglement team poised for humpback whale migration along NSW coast
The migration of tens of thousands of majestic humpback whales along the NSW coastline has commenced with the first sighted off Sydney this week. A disentanglement team has been...
May 16, 2024
Environment
Wanneroo Aquamotion named Waterwise Aquatic Centre of the Year
Wanneroo Aquamotion and the City of Mandurah have secured top honours at Western Australia’s 2024 Waterwise Recognition Awards. Wanneroo Aquamotion was named Platinum Waterwise...
May 15, 2024
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