News: Environment
Australian-authored research adds evidence linking community health outcomes with access to local green space
Two newly published Australian-authored health research papers have added new weight to the growing body of evidence linking community health outcomes with access to local green...
May 4, 2024
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WTTC hotel sustainability program verifies 3,400 properties
2024 looks to be an historic year for the World Travel & Tourism Council (WYYC) sustainability initiative with the announcement today that their Hotel Sustainability Basics...
May 2, 2024
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Greening Greater Bendigo tree planting program continues
The City of Greater Bendigo has advised it will commence planting over 3,000 advanced trees in local streets and parklands throughout the municipality later this month as part...
May 1, 2024
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Cairns Regional Council to review natural areas to improve safety
Following several recent tragic incidents, Cairns Regional Council is undertaking an audit and review of natural areas and waterways in its area to identity potential ways to...
Apr 30, 2024
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Western Australia Shark Hazard Mitigation Strategy secures $17.3 million boost
The Western Australian Government has announced a $17.3 million boost for the Shark Hazard Mitigation Strategy, aiming to ensure Western Australians can continue to enjoy the...
Apr 30, 2024
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New Chief Executive announced for Botanic Gardens of Sydney
The Botanic Gardens of Sydney has appointed Simon Duffy as their new Chief Executive, commencing in the role on 3rd June. Duffy ( pictured ) will join the Gardens from Taronga...
Apr 30, 2024
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Protect Ningaloo billboards installed in Germany urge multinational to stop their saltworks
K+S - a corporation based in the German city of Kassel – is planning a huge saltworks over nationally listed wetlands on the shores of the Western Australian gulf. In protest,...
Apr 30, 2024
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$165 million Outdoor Adventure Tourism package delivered for Western Australia
The Western Australian Government will deliver more than $165 million for new and upgraded trails, natural tourist attractions, boating facilities and campgrounds to make it...
Apr 29, 2024
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$5 million allocated for koala care in Sydney's south-west while logging of habitat continues in northern NSW
The NSW Government has allocated $4.5 million towards establishing a koala care centre in Sydney's south-west Macarthur region, along with $500,000 to support volunteer...
Apr 28, 2024
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ASM Global makes Chief Sustainability Officer appointment
Venue management giant ASM Global has hired Lindsay Arell in the role of chief sustainability officer, with responsibility for spearheading its sustainability initiatives at its...
Apr 27, 2024
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Harness-free tree climbing attraction in Western Australia secures funding
The Gloucester and Bicentennial Tree climbing attraction in the Pemberton area, located 324 kilometres south of Perth, is among the natural tourist attractions to have secured...
Apr 27, 2024
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Collaboration sees Northern Rivers Rail Trail secure top Engineering Award
Tweed Shire Council has advised that the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (NRRT) has secured another prestigious award for engineering excellence with former Rail...
Apr 25, 2024
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$8 million secured for Abrolhos Islands sustainable tourism development
The Western Australian Government will invest $8.1 million to develop the first stage of a sustainable tourism development at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands building on the $16.8...
Apr 25, 2024
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Northern Territory Crocodile Management Plan to ensure safety of swimmers
The Northern Territory Government has released their Saltwater Crocodile Management Program 2024-2034 which allows for the targeted culling of crocodiles in popular tourist...
Apr 24, 2024
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Taronga Zoo announces two more Asian Elephants for Monarto Safari Park
Taronga Zoo Sydney has advised that two more Asian Elephants are set to join three others at Monarto Safari Park in mid-2025. Pak Boon and Tang Mo from Taronga Zoo Sydney are...
Apr 24, 2024
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NSC and IAKS look to highlight role of artificial surfaces in meeting demand for community sporting fields
The National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has partnered with the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) to focus on how synthetic...
Apr 22, 2024
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'Nature Positive' report marks new collaborative era for tourism industry
The leading players within the global Tourism Industry have published an insightful and action-orientated report setting out their joint plan to help halt and reverse...
Apr 22, 2024
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Nursery upgrades to help support Penrith in becoming a greener City
Penrith City Council has advised that a $5 million grant through the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program is supporting its Nursery upgrades and the...
Apr 22, 2024
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Trails WA awards Collie and Dwellingup with Trail Town accreditation
Collie and Dwellingup have secured Trail Town accreditation from Trails WA following on from significant Western Australian Government investment in mountain bike trails...
Apr 21, 2024
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Kai Tak Sports Park spotlights its green building and ecological designs on World Earth Day
With today being ‘World Earth Day 2024’, Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park is spotlighting the measures being implemented to create a low-carbon and environmentally friendly event...
Apr 21, 2024
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Report from USA's EPA and CDC says recycled rubber used in playing fields does not elevate chemical exposure risk
The USA Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances...
Apr 21, 2024
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Dubai Tourism marks Earth Day 2024 with Hotel Sustainability Awards
To mark World Earth Day, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has set a new benchmark for sustainable tourism by awarding the 'Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp' to...
Apr 21, 2024
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Conservation organisations collaborate on release of Eastern Quolls into Booderee National Park
Conservation organisations - Aussie Ark, WWF and Parks Australia - have successfully released 19 of its endangered Eastern Quolls into the 80-hectare Booderee Botanical Gardens...
Apr 21, 2024
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Queensland national park network to expand following Vergemont Station purchase
With the help of an anonymous donation of $21 million brokered by The Nature Conservancy, the Queensland Government has purchased a 350,000 hectare former outback cattle station...
Apr 21, 2024
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