News: Environment
Mount Wellington Cable Car backers look for political support through Tasmanian election
With Tasmanian counting down to its state election on Saturday 23rd March, the Mount Wellington Cable Car (MWCC) company is looking for political backing to revive its plan for...
Mar 14, 2024
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Perth secures international tree city award
The City of Perth has been recognised internationally as a 2023 Tree City of the World for its urban forest and greening efforts. Advising that prestigious award recognises the...
Mar 14, 2024
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NSW Government introduces major environmental laws in response to asbestos contaminated parks
The findings over the past two months of asbestos in Sydney parks have led the NSW Government to introduce changes to the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO...
Mar 14, 2024
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Australia’s first dedicated art and environment precinct to open in Halls Gap
Halls Gap, situated in the heart of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, has been announced as the location for the 16-hectare National Centre for Environmental Art -...
Mar 14, 2024
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Dispute continues over new Tahiti judging tower for 2024 Olympic surfing competition
Following the decision by the Paris 2024 Olympic organisers to host the surfing competition in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, there has been an ongoing dispute over the proposed...
Mar 13, 2024
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Governments look to secure clean, reliable water for regional Northern Territory Tourism
The Federal and Northern Territory Governments are looking to secure clean, reliable water that is vital for tourism and economic development across the Top End. Water is vital...
Mar 13, 2024
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Sports Environment Alliance counts down to 2024 SEAChanger Awards
With its 2024 SEASummit being held on 17th April 2024 at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, the Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) will be presenting its annual SEAChanger Awards. The...
Mar 13, 2024
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New Zealand Government suspends Significant Natural Areas requirement
The New Zealand Government scaling back of a series of environmental regulations has today seen Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard announce a suspension of the...
Mar 13, 2024
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Climate change poses increasing legal risk for Australian sports bodies
With climate change and related extreme weather events already impacting Australian sport, a new report shows that peak bodies and national sporting organisations are failing to...
Mar 12, 2024
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Dedicated Aboriginal women's ranger program among Western Australian projects to share $13 million
Building a dedicated women's ranger program is among the 21 Western Australian on-Country projects to share $13 million as part of the seventh round of the State Government's...
Mar 12, 2024
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Community feedback sought on Dunedin’s Otago Harbour reserves
With the current management plan for the Otago Harbour reserves being reviewed, Dunedin City Council is seeking the views of residents in the wider Dunedin area on the 14...
Mar 12, 2024
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Sydney's City of Ryde erects signage urging green space users not to defecate in park
The City of Ryde of Sydney’s north has resorted to installing signs urging park users not to defecate in the green space at Outlook Park in the suburb of Eastwood. The sign,...
Mar 11, 2024
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Drowning death at Cairns swimming hole highlights need for improved safety signage
The discovery of the body of a 20-year-old by Queensland Police divers at the Crystal Cascades swimming hole last night has prompted Cairns Regional Council to close the...
Mar 11, 2024
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GIANTS partner with War on Single Use Plastic enterprise in AFL sustainability first
AFL’s GWS GIANTS have signed an historic sustainability deal with social impact enterprise, War on Single Use Plastic (WOSUP) to eliminate disposable draught beer plastic cups...
Mar 11, 2024
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Award-winning GONDWANA VR exhibition transforms SA Museum during Adelaide Festival
As part of the 2024 Adelaide Festival and for the first time in its 167-year history, the South Australian Museum opened up its North Terrace exhibition space for 48 continuous...
Mar 11, 2024
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Significant West End upgrades further enhance Rottnest Island visitor experience
The significant upgrades to Rottnest Island’s West End are aimed at further enhancing the Island visitor experience. Located on the westernmost point of Rottnest Island, the...
Mar 11, 2024
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NSW Central Coast secures global green award for growing a sustainable tourism industry
Central Coast Council in New South Wales has secured First Place in the global Green Destinations Story Awards at the world’s leading travel trade show ITB Berlin held on 6th...
Mar 10, 2024
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Queensland Government to activate 148-hectare eco-parkland site on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is set to become home to one of Australia’s largest eco-parklands, with plans unveiled to develop land in the heart of Currumbin. The 148-hectatre site will...
Mar 10, 2024
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Heatwave prompts cancellation of Pitch music festival as man dies from suspected drug overdose
With south-western Victoria experiencing severe high temperatures, the organisers of the Pitch music and arts festival have advised of the cancellation of the event as of late...
Mar 10, 2024
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Victorian heatwave sees Moomba Parade cancellation and festival disruptions
Heatwave conditions across southern Australia have seen the cancellation of the long-running Moomba Parade in Melbourne, which had been scheduled for Monday, while, facing fire...
Mar 8, 2024
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City of Greater Geelong spotlights long weekend challenges for aquatic centres
The City of Greater Geelong has highlighted that community might be faced with potential service disruptions at its aquatic centres this weekend due to a combination of a long...
Mar 8, 2024
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Wolli Creek national park gains additional 4.7 hectares of land to complete Sydney ‘green ribbon’
The creation of one of Sydney’s largest green corridors has moved step closer with almost five hectares of rare native bushland in the city’s southern suburbs added to Wolli...
Mar 7, 2024
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ATTA launches sustainability resource centre
With a belief that adventure tourism doesn't have to come at the expense of the planet, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has formalised its commitment to...
Mar 7, 2024
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Water Polo Australia and Australian Marine Conservation Society agree innovative partnership
Aiming to drive change towards a more sustainable future, Water Polo Australia and the Australian Marine Conservation Society have announced a new partnership. The collaboration...
Mar 6, 2024
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