News: Environment
Aussie Ark launches Eastern Quoll conservation campaign
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has announced the launch of its ‘Rewild Eastern Quolls – Help us send our quolls home’ campaign through which it aims to raise $100,000...
Mar 24, 2024
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Zoos
Surf Life Saving WA installs new Surf Alert Module at Fremantle’s Leighton Beach
A new Surf Alert Module (SAM) has been installed at Leighton Beach, a popular beach just north of Fremantle – marking the seventh of ten to be rolled out by Surf Life Saving WA...
Mar 23, 2024
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Environment
Conservation organisations encouraged by success of first platypus translocation in NSW
The discovery of a juvenile female platypus in Sydney's Royal National Park by scientists and researchers is considered to be a landmark event marking the first successful...
Mar 22, 2024
Environment /
Zoos
Toolkit released for commercial tourism developments in Northern Territory Parks and Reserves
Northern Territory Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has created a ‘Framework and Investment Toolkit’ to help inform potential investors of the steps and...
Mar 21, 2024
Tourism /
Environment /
Parks
Global environmental concerns highlighted on World Water Day
Today is World Water Day - an international campaign supported by the United Nations that aims to draw attention to the value of fresh water for the environment and the need to...
Mar 21, 2024
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Environment
New Master Plan being developed for Ballarat Botanical Gardens
The City of Ballarat has advised that is developing a new Master Plan for the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and had appointed a consultant to undertake the work. The plan will...
Mar 21, 2024
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Parks
Construction underway on new Indigenous Garden at Maryborough’s Central Goldfields Art Gallery
Construction is underway on the new Indigenous Interpretive Garden next to Maryborough’s Central Goldfields Art Gallery, which has been designed collaboratively with Dja Dja...
Mar 20, 2024
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Arts
Sport for Tomorrow reviews its 2024 conference
Sport for Tomorrow held its 2024 conference in early March delivering a hybrid symposium for international development through sport. Sport for Tomorrow (SFT) is an...
Mar 20, 2024
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Environment
WorkSafe Queensland prosecution alleges safety failures in Daintree zip line fatality
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s prosecution of the Director of Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours has alleged a failure to comply with workplace health and safety regulations...
Mar 20, 2024
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Environment
Recreation Aotearoa announces new partnership with Xyst
Recreation Aotearoa has revealed that has agreed a new partnership with open space consultants Xyst. Advising of her excitement at the partnership, Recreation Aotearoa Chief...
Mar 19, 2024
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Parks
Parks and Leisure Australia unveils new look executive team
Parks and Leisure Australia has announced a generational change in its leadership with the unveiling of a new executive team. The changes have seen Kristin Davies appointed as...
Mar 18, 2024
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Parks
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary secures Silver at 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
Gold Coast’s Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary secured silver for best ‘Major Tourism Attraction’ in Australia at the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards held in Darwin on Friday...
Mar 18, 2024
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Zoos
Pinjarra Bowling and Recreation Club secures $400,000 for shade cover
With Western Australia having recently experienced record-breaking high temperatures in February, the Pinjarra Bowling and Recreation Club, located in the Peel region, has...
Mar 18, 2024
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Environment
Parks Victoria reopens flood impacted Buchan Caves Reserve ahead of Easter long weekend
Following a major flooding impact on Boxing Day 2023, the Buchan Munji (Buchan Caves Reserve) located in the alpine region of East Gippsland, will reopen to visitors ahead of...
Mar 18, 2024
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Parks
Draft Joint Management plans for Northern Territory conservation reserves released for public input
The draft Joint Management Plans for Mac Clark (Acacia peuce) Conservation Reserve and Kuyunba Conservation Reserve have been released by the Northern Territory Government draft...
Mar 17, 2024
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Environment /
Parks
New trails and amenities open at Perth Hill’s John Forrest National Park
Western Australia's inaugural national park - John Forrest National Park situated in the Perth Hills - has received a makeover with a new day-use area and trails now open to...
Mar 17, 2024
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Environment /
Parks
Federal Government announces new appointments to Climate Change Authority
The Federal Government has appointed Fiona Simson and Richard Bolt as members of the Climate Change Authority (CCA) and re-appointed existing Chief Executive Brad Archer. Simson...
Mar 17, 2024
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Environment
New adventure tours among Tourism Kakadu’s innovations for 2024
Fully Indigenous-owned tourism and hospitality organisation, Kakadu Tourism, has launched new product, tours, Indigenous experiences and accommodation for 2024 season to make...
Mar 17, 2024
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Environment
Monarto Safari Park welcomes birth of eight native Greater Stick-nest Rat pups
Keepers at Monarto Safari Park have welcomed the birth of eight native Greater Stick-nest Rat pups as part of a conservation breeding program. The new arrivals are a special...
Mar 17, 2024
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Zoos
NSW Government looks for community feedback on new sport field synthetic turf guidelines
Synthetic surfaces are sometimes considered in place of natural grass to accommodate the different demands placed on open spaces. The NSW Government is currently looking for...
Mar 16, 2024
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Parks
Mornington Peninsula beaches to be cleaned by hand for next 12 months
Mornington Shire Council is disappointed that investigations of beach cleaning at a handful of local beaches last year found the mechanical rake missed up to 60% of litter and...
Mar 16, 2024
Aquatics /
Environment
ATIC spotlights role of accreditation in delivering quality tourism experiences
Following the announcement of the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards on Friday night, the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) has spotlighted the role of accreditation...
Mar 15, 2024
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Environment
Qantas Australian Tourism Awards presented in Darwin
The nation’s tourism industry have gathered for the announcement of the winners and medallists of the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. Over 180 leading tourism operators...
Mar 14, 2024
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Environment
Report predicts global worst outcome for Australian snow resorts
Research published this week from Germany's University of Bayreuth in the journal PLOS One, highlights the future for the Australian Alps is threatened by a predicted 78%...
Mar 14, 2024
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Environment