News: Environment
Regent Taipei among hotels adopting Artificial Intelligence Food Waste Systems
Regent Taipei is among hotels embracing the technology of Winnow's AI Food Waste System, an innovation originating from the UK which offers a way for the hospitality sector to...
Feb 10, 2024
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Forest therapy walks among offerings during Wellington’s Parks Week
With Parks Week 2024 running from 2nd to 10th March, Wellington Shire Council has spotlighted some of the fun and free activities being offered to all ages and abilities...
Feb 8, 2024
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City of Sydney faces challenges in developing new harbour swimming spots
Pledging to install more shark nets across harbour foreshore swimming spots, the City of Sydney has advised of the challenges it faces in opening up the iconic water body to...
Feb 7, 2024
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Woman killed by falling tree branch in Adelaide Park Lands
A woman has been killed by a falling branch at University Oval in the Adelaide Park Lands with South Australia’s Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) advising that it appeared the...
Feb 7, 2024
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TTF shares its 2024/25 pre-Budget submission
The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has shared its pre-Budget submission to the Federal Budget 2024/25 with TTF Chief Executive Margy Osmond noting “TTF is the leading industry...
Feb 7, 2024
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Tree planting program for Blue Mountains aims to combat urban heat
Blue Mountains City Council has advised it is planting trees across eight locations in the Blue Mountains to combat increased temperatures associated with loss of tree canopy...
Feb 7, 2024
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Brisbane’s popular Daisy Hill Conservation Park expanded with land acquisition
The Queensland Government has purchased a 213 hectare parcel of land which extends one of Brisbane’s popular and well patronised urban conservation parks - the Daisy Hill...
Feb 6, 2024
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Vietnam’s Anam Cam Ranh Resort spotlights its approach to sustainability and education
The Anam Cam Ranh resort overlooks 300 metres of beachfront on Vietnam’s scenic Cam Ranh peninsula. With 8500sqm of its 12 beachfront hectares dedicated to cultivating an array...
Feb 6, 2024
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Black summer bushfires wiped $2.8 billion from Australia’s tourism supply chains
A first of its kind study of the 2019/2020 ‘black summer’ bushfires in Australia eastern states has revealed that the tourism industry nationwide took an immediate hit of $2.8...
Feb 5, 2024
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Public input invited for crocodile management in Northern Territory
Crocodiles are a significant drawcard for the Northern Territory’s tourism industry and are part of the appeal for tourists to holiday in Top End. However when culling stopped...
Feb 5, 2024
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Life Saving Victoria highlights need for public vigilance following weekend water tragedies
After a weekend of water tragedies, Life Saving Victoria and Ambulance Victoria have issued a warning to Victorians to be alert to the dangers of water. Despite the warnings,...
Feb 5, 2024
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Resilience and recovery plan unveiled for Queensland tourism industry
The Queensland Tourism Workforce Crisis Resilience and Recovery Strategy - a three-year project led by The University of Queensland in collaboration with Queensland Tourism...
Feb 4, 2024
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Grass reseeding restoration project completed for Jindabyne’s Banjo Paterson Park
Snowy Monaro Regional Council has advised that the important early stage of the restoration project is now complete for Jindabyne’s Banjo Paterson Park, following the completion...
Feb 1, 2024
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Progress report delivered and wetland strategy released for protection of Great Barrier Reef
The Australian Government has provided an update to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre on how the Great Barrier Reef is receiving better protection with both Federal and...
Feb 1, 2024
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New inclusive heritage conservation campaign launched for Saudi Arabia’s AlUla
Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), has launched a new, inclusive heritage conservation campaign aiming to enahnce the public's knowledge, awareness, and desire to...
Feb 1, 2024
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Entangled dolphin rescued by Sea World Foundation at Tin Can Bay
An intricate rescue operation was successfully conducted by the Sea World Foundation team to remove a crab pot line entanglement from Skye, a young Australian Humpback Dolphin...
Jan 31, 2024
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Beach cleaning robot introduced on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global, the developer of the destinations of The Red Sea and Amaala, has announced that it has launched a new state-of-the-art robot to ensure that its...
Jan 31, 2024
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Jimmy Armers beach track protected for future enjoyment of community and tourists
New Zealand’s Outdoor Access Commission (Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa) has advised that the Jimmy Armers Track has secured protection into the future - ensuring community and...
Jan 30, 2024
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Tasmania’s Discovery Rangers inspire park visitors
Visitors to Tasmania’s national parks and reserves are being offered more insight via the state’s Discovery Ranger Program led by the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service. Aimed...
Jan 30, 2024
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Emphasis on green development for Phuket’s Gardens of Eden
Situated on Bangtao Beach Phuket, a green development project ‘Gardens of Eden’ by Dubai investment capital funded Amal Development incorporates a 5,000 square-metre wellness...
Jan 30, 2024
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ARIA establishes Hip Hop and RnB Advisory Group
Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has established a Hip Hop and RnB Advisory Group designed to support and celebrate opportunities for growth across the genres,...
Jan 30, 2024
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Webinars to offer advice on electrifying aquatic centres and reducing emissions
The recent launch of the Australian Government’s $100 million Community Energy Upgrades Fund (CEUF) presents the councils with the opportunity to apply for co-funding grants of...
Jan 29, 2024
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Collaboration establishes no-mow and low-mow areas within Christchurch park
A collaboration between Christchurch City Council Parks and a local volunteer group has led to the establishment of no-mow and low-mow areas and a small orchard within...
Jan 29, 2024
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Parks
Taman Safari Bali adds underwater theatrical experience to its offerings
Taman Safari Bali, an attraction that combines wildlife in their natural habitat with ecosystems intersecting with Balinese culture, has launched Varuna, the first of its kind...
Jan 29, 2024
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