News: Environment
Kakadu’s Cooinda Lodge celebrates NAIDOC week with emphasis on engaging younger generations
Kakadu National Park’s Cooinda Lodge is marking NAIDOC week from 5th July to 12th July by inviting visitors to celebrate the region’s deep Aboriginal heritage. The theme of...
Jul 1, 2025
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Trip.com Group releases its latest Sustainability Report and quantifies carbon emissions data
Leading global travel service provider, Trip. com Group, has released its latest Sustainability Report which highlights the company's significant progress. The Group’s...
Jul 1, 2025
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Perth Zoo’s new gibbon habitat triples space for critically endangered species
Perth Zoo's latest attraction has delivered a state-of-the-art gibbon habitat with the modern design utilising vertical space, tripling the habitat area for the white-cheeked...
Jun 30, 2025
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Coral Reef expert takes on new global role after AIMS leader exit
Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) Research Team Leader Dr Manuel Gonzalez-Rivero has been named the new Global Coordinator of the Global Coral Reef Monitoring...
Jun 30, 2025
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Geelong’s artificial reef design innovation reshaping global conversations on sustainability
An innovative Geelong-based design project -The Dell Eco Reef - an ocean-friendly artificial reef structure designed to restore coastal habitats, is currently on exhibit at the...
Jun 30, 2025
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Largest land addition secured for Northern Territory’s Litchfield National Park in 25 years
An historic purchase by the Northern Territory Government marks the largest addition of land to the Litchfield National Park estate in 25 years. The NT Government has secured...
Jun 29, 2025
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Queensland coastal councils to receive funding for effective hazard adaptation strategies
Round 4 of the QCoast2100 program, jointly funded by the Queensland and Australian Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), will see 15 key...
Jun 28, 2025
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New commercial opportunities available for Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails precinct
The Western Australian Government is seeking registrations of interest from individuals and organisations to operate new businesses in the Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails...
Jun 27, 2025
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Eco-trail anticipated to elevate Central Australia tourism experience
Central Australia’s newest eco-trail - the 'Uluru-Kata Tjuta Signature Walk' - is anticipated to redefine outback adventure, offering a hiking experience along a 54km trail...
Jun 26, 2025
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New national program places nature at forefront of disaster resilience
Nature's role in building resilience to bushfires, floods and other disasters is at the forefront of a multi-million dollar national program, announced yesterday at the...
Jun 26, 2025
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Coastal Risk Grants Program delivers funding for safer access to Victorian Beaches
The Victorian Government has announced the recipients of the $1.4 million Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants Program for 17 programs across Victoria. The 2024-25 program will...
Jun 25, 2025
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Nature Conservation Council alarmed by latest NSW Environment Report
Nature Conservation Council of NSW, a leading environmental organisation, has responded to the NSW State of the Environment Report released today describing it as painting “a...
Jun 25, 2025
Environment
Western Australian Government's KidSport program welcomes Scouts and Girl Guides
The Western Australian Government's KidSport program will now include Girl Guides and Scouts clubs in recognition of the vital role of organisations like Scouts WA and Girl...
Jun 25, 2025
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'Burning Man' Director announced as second keynote speaker at Australian Festival Industry Conference 2025
The Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) has added a second keynote and a further two high profile speakers to its line-up, completing its 2025 program. Christopher...
Jun 25, 2025
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Victorian Government criticised for broken National Parks promises
Victorian National Parks Association has highlighted that despite repeated assurances by the Victorian Government that legislation would be introduced to create 60,000 hectares...
Jun 25, 2025
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Northern Territory Aboriginal owned businesses can now access funding for technology and infrastructure
The Northern Territory Government’s Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program Round 9 has opened allowing Teritory Aboriginal owned businesses to access funding to develop or enhance...
Jun 25, 2025
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11 leading Australian tourism businesses inducted into Ecotourism Australia's Hall of Fame
Leading Australian ecotourism operators have been inducted into Ecotourism Australia’s Hall of Fame, recognised for maintaining ECO Certification for an extraordinary 20 years....
Jun 25, 2025
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Negawatt Projects to stage latest aquatic centre energy efficiency seminar
Negawatt Projects is running another aquatic centre energy efficiency seminar, this one to be held at St Leonards College in Melbourne on 10th July. The first session will...
Jun 25, 2025
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Tekapo Dark Sky Project marks 20 years of astrotourism
One of New Zealand’s most ‘out of this world’ experiences, Tekapo's Dark Sky Project, is celebrating 20 years since its two co-founders introduced the astrotourism experience....
Jun 24, 2025
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Upgrades to Sydney’s Coogee Beach aim to divert pollutants further offshore
Locals have known for years that stormwater pollution has been letting Sydney’s popular beach Coogee down, with Beachwatch consistently rating the beach as 'Poor'. The NSW...
Jun 22, 2025
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ONYX Gym launches recycling and charity initiative
ONYX Gym, located in Alexandria in Sydney’s inner south, has this week launched ONYX RE:TURN - a first-of-its-kind, sustainability-meets-charity initiative within the gym space....
Jun 19, 2025
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Fitness
Recipients announced for 2025 Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Awards
140 nominees were recognised today at the 2025 Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Awards, held at Maroochy RSL. The awards celebrate individuals and organisations who embody the...
Jun 19, 2025
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Environment
Cardamom Tented Camp ecolodge in Cambodia secures major Asian Responsible Tourism Award
Cardamom Tented Camp ecolodge in Cambodia has secured a gold award in the 2025 ICRT Southeast Asia Responsible Tourism Awards in the ‘Nature Positive’ category. Cardamom Tented...
Jun 18, 2025
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$24 million Urban Technology and Innovation Fund launched to protect Great Barrier Reef
A $24 million Urban Technology and Innovation Fund has been launched by the Australian and Queensland Governments aimed at driving cutting-edge solutions for improving water...
Jun 18, 2025
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