News: Environment
ICC Sydney delivers carbon neutral 'RESPECT' experience
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) celebrated its commitment to fostering respect for ‘People, Place and the Planet’, by delivering a carbon neutral spectacular...
Feb 21, 2024
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$10 million grants for Far North Queensland tourism operators to enhance Infrastructure Resilience
Tourism operators in Far North Queensland can now apply for a share in $10 million to help enhance their business infrastructure resilience, improving their ability to be better...
Feb 21, 2024
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Te Pae Christchurch achieves net carbon zero status
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been recognised as Toitū net carbonzero certified, reflecting the organisation’s ongoing commitment to leading the industry in world...
Feb 21, 2024
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Centara Hotels & Resorts announces four sustainability achievements
Leading Thailand hotel operator, Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced four impressive sustainability achievements that underscore its commitment to environmental, social, and...
Feb 20, 2024
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ChristchurchNZ launches project to evaluate legacy impacts of business events
ChristchurchNZ has launched ‘The Conference Legacy Project’ - an innovative three-year project to evaluate the legacy impacts of business events on Christchurch and the broader...
Feb 20, 2024
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ICC Sydney report spotlights six trends shaping the evolution of events
The ‘RESPECT: Shaping Events for Success’ report released today by McCrindle and ICC Sydney International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) spotlights six trends shaping the...
Feb 20, 2024
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Perth’s Adventure World and Cockburn Ice Arena impacted by local bushfire
A bushfire in Bibra Lake, south of Perth that threatened homes and was first reported just after 2.30pm today, prompted authorities to urge people in the Cockburn Ice Arena and...
Feb 19, 2024
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Casuarina Coastal Reserve to become Northern Territory's newest National Park
Casuarina Coastal Reserve protects a large coastal area in Darwin's northern suburbs and is popular for its white sandy beaches, shady picnic areas, cycle paths, mountain bike...
Feb 19, 2024
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Valerie Taylor teams up with Sunshine Coast marine tourism operator Sunreef on new documentary
Legendary Australian marine conservationist and documentary maker, Valerie Taylor has collaborated with Sunshine Coast marine tourism operator Sunreef to film a new documentary...
Feb 18, 2024
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Tourism Tropical North Queensland welcomes visitors back to the Daintree
Independent day visitors can head north of the Daintree River from today (Monday 19th February) to see the unique views from the Alexandra Lookout and visit attractions such as...
Feb 18, 2024
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Taronga Zoo celebrates birth of Pygmy Hippopotamus
Following World Hippo Day, celebrated annually on 15th February, Taronga Zoo Sydney announced the birth on 16th February of a four-week-old female Pygmy Hippopotamus calf born...
Feb 18, 2024
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Aussie Ark confirms endangered Greater Gliders thriving in Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary
Conservation Organisation, Aussie Ark, is thrilled to confirm the endangered Greater Gliders are not only present, but thriving, in the Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary. The...
Feb 17, 2024
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Fires again impact Christchurch Adventure Park
Christchurch Adventure Park staff have been allowed onsite today to start assessing the extent of the fire damage at the outdoor attraction. With the Port Hills area...
Feb 16, 2024
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ATTA reveals key trends and issues shaping adventure tourism in 2024
Taking account of issues as diverse as sustainability, overtourism, climate change, artificial intelligence and regional conflict, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA)...
Feb 15, 2024
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Recreational water safety best practice among topics to be discussed at MENALAC networking event
Registrations are now open for Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) Health, Safety and Sustainability Day to be held at Dubai World Trade Centre...
Feb 14, 2024
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Australia Zoo and Brisbane River tourist boats among recipients of Queensland Government funding
Among the five projects sharing in $15 million under Round 1 of Queensland Government’s Growing Future Tourism program are Australia Zoo and Brisbane River tourist boats....
Feb 13, 2024
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Program and speakers announced for 2024 Global Sustainable Tourism Summit
Program and speakers have been revealed for the inaugural 2024 Global Sustainable Tourism Summit to be held in Brisbane from 4th to 6th June 2024. Previously known as the Global...
Feb 13, 2024
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City of Sydney begins testing another 32 parks for asbestos contaminated mulch
Following test results received on 12th February that confirmed findings of asbestos contaminated mulch in three City parks, the City of Sydney will begin testing another 32...
Feb 13, 2024
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Up to $50,000 available for new community-led trail projects in Western Australia.
The Western Australian Government is offering grants of up to $50,000 for new community-led trail projects in Western Australia with the grant program supporting projects...
Feb 12, 2024
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Research robot to help tackle urban heat effect across Canberra’s City Centre
A research robot is roaming Canberra’s streets to measure levels of urban outdoor heat in locations across the city centre as part of The City Renewal Authority’s thermal...
Feb 12, 2024
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Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital contributes to endangered turtle conservation
The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, a key conservation project of international charity Wildlife Warriors, has released two critically endangered white-throated snapping turtle...
Feb 12, 2024
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More green recreational spaces for councils in Greater Sydney and the Central Coast
The NSW Government is making $3.25 million in grant funding available via the Metropolitan Greenspace Program (MGP) for councils in Greater Sydney and the Central Coast to help...
Feb 12, 2024
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Perth and Peel regions to receive funding for expansion of urban canopies
A Western Australian Government $3.75 million grant program is aimed at encouraging local governments throughout the Perth and Peel regions to increase their urban tree and...
Feb 11, 2024
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Climate trigger in Australia’s national laws called for by environment groups
Following the recent release of the Senate inquiry report on the ‘Climate Trigger Bill’, the Climate Council and the Australian Conservation Foundation are urgently calling for...
Feb 10, 2024
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