News: Environment
MCEC puts sustainability on the menu at BBC Earth Experience
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) - home of the renowned BBC Earth Experience - has launched Habitat Café, offering visitors a sustainable dining experience...
Nov 23, 2023
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Albury Botanic Gardens tests renewable technology on journey to become net zero
AlburyCity is working towards achieving its ambitious net zero carbon emissions targets with the Albury Botanic Gardens being transformed into a pilot site for a new fleet of...
Nov 23, 2023
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ACT Government reinforces conservation efforts in response to escalating climate crisis
With a predicted dryer than average summer ahead, the ACT Government is focusing efforts on environmental protection and conservation strategies - applying lessons learnt from...
Nov 23, 2023
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Greater Wellington Regional Council plants a million trees
In the name of Papatūānuku (the Māori tradition of the land) the Greater Wellington Regional Council has planted over 922,000 seedlings in parks, wetlands, rivers and...
Nov 22, 2023
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Southern Discoveries tourism operator secures excellence award for innovation and sustainability
Southern Discoveries - a Queenstown and Milford Sound tourism operator - has secured a win in Dunedin’s Grand Business South Awards. The Grand Business South Awards celebrate...
Nov 22, 2023
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Construction underway on Lithgow’s Lost City Walking Track and Glow Worm Tunnel pathway
Lithgow’s Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area has seen construction commence on the Lost City Walking Track as part of a $49.5 million NSW Government commitment to...
Nov 21, 2023
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Aerial beach patrols commence two weeks earlier in South Australia following shark attack
Aerial shark patrols have commenced two weeks earlier than usual at South Australia’s highest risk beaches following the recent attack at Port Noarlunga that left a 32-year-old...
Nov 21, 2023
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The CaPTA Group offers first look at Cairns' latest Visitor Attraction at the Pier
The CaPTA Group has offered a first look at the new wildlife experience located at The Pier Cairns Centre. The new attraction follows on from the closure of Cairns ZOOM and...
Nov 20, 2023
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NPWS fines 4WD driver for illegally entering flood damaged Mooball National Park
A 4WD driver has been fined almost $5,000 after illegally entering a flood recovery work zone and becoming stuck in a remote part of Mooball National Park, south east of...
Nov 20, 2023
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RAC unveils plans for major redevelopment of Ningaloo Reef Resort
RAC has revealed plans for a $70 million redevelopment of the Ningaloo Reef Resort and supporting facilities, showcasing a significant transformation of the popular tourism...
Nov 19, 2023
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Additional environmentally-friendly public moorings installed across the Whitsundays
An additional 30 environmentally-friendly public moorings have been installed across the Whitsundays to protect sensitive coral on the Great Barrier Reef. The new...
Nov 18, 2023
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Saudi Arabia’s NEOM adds to its coastal ecotourism offerings
The Board of Directors of NEOM - Saudi Arabia’s sustainable regional development taking shape in the northwest of the Kingdom - have announced ‘Epicon’, its latest luxury...
Nov 17, 2023
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Outdoor recreation platform AllTrails named iPhone App of the Year finalist
AllTrails, one of the world's largest and most trusted outdoor platforms, has been named by Apple's global App Store editors as one of three iPhone App of the Year finalists....
Nov 16, 2023
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Singapore’s new Bird Paradise officially opens and debuts glamping among penguins experience
Singapore’s new Bird Paradise attraction at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve has officially opened following a soft launch period which welcomed more than 600,000 local and...
Nov 16, 2023
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Qudos Bank Arena partners with sustainability organisation Foodbank NSW & ACT
Qudos Bank Arena has joined forces with Foodbank NSW & ACT, a leading food relief organisation dedicated to providing essential food supplies to those in need and reducing food...
Nov 15, 2023
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Western Australian Government backs urban forest initiative in the Swan Canning Riverpark
The Western Australian Government has announced that more than $1 million will be shared between four local governments for new riverside conservation projects with the Swan...
Nov 15, 2023
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New partnership to bolster Northern Territory’s Aboriginal tourism sector
The Northern Territory Government has partnered with Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) to bolster the Northern Territory’s Aboriginal tourism experiences. The NT Aboriginal...
Nov 14, 2023
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Ecotourism Australia releases details for 2024 Global Sustainable Tourism Summit
Ecotourism Australia has released details for the inaugural Global Sustainable Tourism Summit in Meeanjin/Brisbane in 2024. The conference will be held from 4th to 6th June at...
Nov 14, 2023
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Research suggests adventure experiences boost mental health and wellbeing
With a new adrenaline-fuelled self-care trend rising in popularity across Australia, leading psychologist Dr Eric Brymer, from the Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University...
Nov 13, 2023
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WTTC appoints new Vice-Chair and Chair of its Sustainability Committee
The World Travel & Tourism Council has announced Gloria Fluxà, Vice-Chairman and Chief Sustainability Officer of Iberostar Group, as its new Vice-Chair, and Chair of its...
Nov 13, 2023
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BEIA MEETINGS secures carbon zero certification
Business Events Industry Aotearoa Limited's MEETINGS 2023 - New Zealand's largest trade show for the business events sector - has secured net carbon zero certification. BEIA...
Nov 13, 2023
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Call to protect and preserve Koalas during vulnerable breeding season
With Koalas now entering into their breeding season, veterinarians and wildlife carers are urging all Queenslanders to be extra vigilant and help keep koalas safe during this...
Nov 12, 2023
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Insect technology revolutionises food waste management for Queensland hospitality sector
Canberra-based eco-innovation company Goterra and Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves, in a first for Queensland, have unveiled a groundbreaking initiative with the deployment of...
Nov 11, 2023
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20 Year Plan laid out with release of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy Strategy
A 20-year plan - Elevate 2042 - for a healthier, more active and inclusive society has been laid out with the release of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy...
Nov 10, 2023
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