News: Environment
Banyan Tree Group rebrands and plans for new openings in 2024
Independent, global hospitality company, Banyan Tree Group is marking its 30th anniversary in 2024 with a rebrand and new openings having a focus on China. Banyan Tree Group is...
Jan 17, 2024
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Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre recognised with sustainability award
The Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre - opened to the public in September 2022 - has been achieved a major sustainability award in Victoria. Now in their 21st year, the...
Jan 17, 2024
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Victoria’s wildlife rescue organisations receive funding boost
The latest round of the Victorian Government’s Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants program will support wildlife shelter operators and foster carers with up to $3,000 in funding to...
Jan 17, 2024
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Popular demand sees MCEC extend its season of BBC Earth Experience
Exclusive to Melbourne, tickets to the BBC Earth Experience - an immersive audio-visual and interactive experience at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - have been in...
Jan 16, 2024
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Adelaide Zoo’s tiger cub Ketambe operated on to remove intestinal blockage
Adelaide Zookeepers and veterinary staff have revealed that male tiger cub Ketambe had a close call following a bone becoming lodged in his intestine. With only 400 Sumatran...
Jan 16, 2024
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Handbook the first step in developing network of the world’s ‘swimmable’ cities
Charting the ‘swimmability’ of cities around the world, the release of the Swimmable Cities Handbook aims to spotlight pioneering aquatic projects in urban waterways around the...
Jan 15, 2024
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Weather impacts maintenance schedules for parks and sportsgrounds in Blue Mountains
Recent heavy summer rain across New South Wales has severely impacted mowing and maintenance schedules of parks and sportsgrounds in the Blue Mountains. Blue Mountains City...
Jan 15, 2024
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Taronga searches for next major conservation idea via HATCH accelerator program
Taronga Conservation Society Australia’s HATCH - the world’s only accelerator program that is led by a conservation zoo - is currently open for applications for its fourth...
Jan 15, 2024
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Adelaide Zoo keeps animals cool through recent heat wave
Adelaide Zookeepers have kept their animals cool through recent heat waves with icy enrichments - Icy treats, cool baths and plenty of fresh water have helped the furry,...
Jan 14, 2024
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Two whale sharks at Japan aquarium die due to earthquake related equipment failures
Two whale sharks at Notojima Aquarium in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan died in successive days after equipment failures led to deterioration of their water tank environment....
Jan 14, 2024
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Darwin Street Art Festival moved to cooler months
The Darwin Street Art Festival which is usually held in September and October will this year run from 18th May to 8th June as it returns for its eighth instalment. The date...
Jan 14, 2024
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Coldplay advise of environmental initiatives employed on current world tour
While having broken the record for the most concert tickets sold for a tour, British supergroup Coldplay have released details of the game-changing environmental measures being...
Jan 12, 2024
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo relaunches its popular Australian Wildlife Tour
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo has relaunched its popular Australian Wildlife Tour allowing guests to come face-to-face with some of Australia’s much-loved native animals at their...
Jan 10, 2024
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Flooding at Latrobe Golf Club forces closure of WPGA event
Flooding at Latrobe Golf Club has resulted in the cancellation of this weekend’s Drummond Golf WPGA Melbourne International official event. Torrential rain in Melbourne and...
Jan 10, 2024
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Prime Minister delivers funding for weather impacted Queensland tourism
In the wake of devastating flooding impacting parts of Far North Queensland in the past month, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a $24 million recovery and...
Jan 10, 2024
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Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2019-2030 updated
The Australian Government is working with all states and territories to update the nation’s Strategy for Nature 2019-2030 to set ambitious national targets and demonstrate how...
Jan 9, 2024
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New Zealand, Tasmania and Brisbane listed by New York Times as among top 2024 destinations
New Zealand by train, Tasmania and Brisbane are the three ‘Down Under’ destinations listed by global news outlet, the New York Times , as among the top destinations to visit in...
Jan 9, 2024
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More disaster assistance announced for south-east Queensland
The Australian and Queensland Governments have today announced new support measures to boost disaster recovery and resilience operations in south-east Queensland in the wake of...
Jan 8, 2024
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium opens its transformed oceanarium featuring new exhibit ‘Night on the Reef’
Following the $9 million renovation of its oceanarium, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium has officially opned its brand-new exhibit, ‘Night on the Reef’. The transformation represents...
Jan 8, 2024
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Endangered Sumatran tiger cubs born at Hamilton Zoo
Hamilton Zoo, located on New Zealand’s north island, welcomed the birth of two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs last week to Kirana (mother) and Scout (father) in the...
Jan 8, 2024
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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort becomes first Sustainable Tourism Certified resort in North Queensland
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort has secured Ecotourism Australia’s Sustainable Tourism Certification becoming the first resort in North Queensland to hold this prestigious...
Jan 8, 2024
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Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers investigating after girl bitten by dingo on K’gari
A seven-year-old girl was bitten on her thigh by a dingo at K’gari (formerly known as Fraser Island) on 4th January with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS)...
Jan 7, 2024
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Visitors encouraged to use First Basin Swimming Pool for safety reasons at Launceston’s Cataract Gorge
City of Launceston has advised they are anticipating high visitation this summer to Launceston's most popular natural attraction, the Cataract Gorge with Mayor Garwood...
Jan 7, 2024
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Wellington Zoo welcomes Lace Monitor lizards for the first time in zoo’s history
Wellington Zoo has welcomed two Lace Monitor lizards for the first time in the zoo's history, with the pair named Darwin and Jannali, now ready to greet visitors over the summer...
Jan 7, 2024
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