News: Environment
Western Australian Government bans shark fishing from all Perth beaches
With shark fishing at metropolitan beaches being incompatible with community safety, the Western Australian Government is extending restrictions to stop shark fishing in all...
Oct 25, 2023
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Nocturnal Precinct and accessible boardwalk to open at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Brisbane’s renowned Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary has secured a $1.2 million investment from the Queensland Government’s 2020 Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund (GTI) for a new...
Oct 23, 2023
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Pimalai resort supports leading coral scientist and Mu Ko Lanta National Park in monitoring coral reef health
With the once-pristine ecosystems of the tropical islands of the Andaman Sea in Southern Thailand under threat, the authorities in Mu Ko Lanta National Park are leading a...
Oct 23, 2023
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Geelong Botanic Gardens collaborates with Werribee Open Range Zoo for sustainability
Geelong Botanic Gardens is donating bamboo for Werribee Open Range Zoo animals to enjoy in a move that also helps the Gardens maintain their commitment to sustainability. In a...
Oct 22, 2023
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to recruit Aboriginal trainee ranger for south coast region
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is looking to recruit an Aboriginal trainee ranger to join the Narooma team on the state’s far south coast. NPWS Area Manager...
Oct 22, 2023
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Green spaces and air quality to be enhanced in Melbourne’s West
The Victorian Government will be planting 56,000 new trees across local communities in Melbourne’s west early 2024 - delivering more green spaces and improving air quality....
Oct 22, 2023
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Sydenham Park benefits from Victoria’s $315 million Suburban Parks Program
With the Victorian Government upgrading playgrounds, parks and reserves across Melbourne with the aim of improving access to green, open spaces for the city’s residents, the...
Oct 19, 2023
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre meets its environmental, social and economic targets
The progress of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) towards its environmental, social and economic impact goals has been set out in the venue’s first Impact...
Oct 19, 2023
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Urgent appeal launched by Sea World Foundation to save Sea Turtles
An urgent appeal has been launched by the Sea World Foundation to help save sea turtles with admissions of sick and injured sea turtles increasing 250% this year, with 144...
Oct 19, 2023
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FSB to explore sustainability in sports facility and playground construction
Set to commence next week, FSB, the International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities, is turning the spotlight on sustainability. Being held in the...
Oct 19, 2023
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Queensland Government offers funding for research into koala protection
The Queensland Government’s Koala Applied Research grants program is open for researchers, conservationists and community groups to apply for a share in $500,000. The program...
Oct 19, 2023
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Latest Beachwatch report shows most NSW beaches have excellent water quality
The recently released NSW State of the beaches 2022-2023 report shows 96% of monitored beaches have excellent water quality. The confirmation of excellent water quality at...
Oct 19, 2023
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Leading landscaping businesses combine to form premium open space maintenance brand
Four of Australia and New Zealand's most well-established landscaping businesses have formally come together, leading to the creation of Australasia's largest and most-awarded...
Oct 17, 2023
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Penrith’s innovative programs recognised with Sustainable City Award
The development of a number of innovative programs over the last couple of years has seen Penrith City Council secure two sought-after Keep Australia Beautiful sustainability...
Oct 17, 2023
Environment
New YouGov survey shows Australians are doing less to care for the environment compared to 2019
A new survey undertaken by data and market research company, YouGov, explored Australians attitudes to a variety of environmentally friendly behaviours, that they first...
Oct 17, 2023
Environment
Wollongong City Council partners with Symbio Wildlife Park to plant Koala Food Forest
Wollongong City Council is expanding their Urban Greening Strategy and has partnered with Symbio Wildlife Park to plant a new Koala Food Forest that will feed their growing...
Oct 17, 2023
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WTTC and Global Sustainable Tourism Council agree a three-stage hotel sustainability initiative
A major new partnership has been announced between the World Travel & Tourism Council and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) aligned to establish a structured...
Oct 17, 2023
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Australian Golf Industry Council report reveals golf contributes $3.3 billion to Australia
A report unveiled today by the Australian Golf Industry Council shows golf as providing $3.3 billion in total annual benefits to the Australian community, economy and...
Oct 16, 2023
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Qudos Bank Arena announces new Corporate Social Responsibility community program
Qudos Bank Arena has officially announced its new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) community program with partners Foodbank NSW & ACT and Gotcha4Life and the extension of...
Oct 16, 2023
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Saudi Arabia’s NEOM adds to its sustainable tourism destinations
The Board of Directors of NEOM - Saudi Arabia’s sustainable regional development taking shape in the northwest of the Kingdom - have announced ‘Leyja’, its latest tourism...
Oct 16, 2023
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Tweed Shire’s Jack Evans Boat Harbour to be enhanced for accessible aquatic recreation
Tweed Shire Council is calling for community feedback on a draft concept plan to improve water access for swimming and water-based recreation at Jack Evans Boat Harbour at Tweed...
Oct 16, 2023
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Adelaide Convention Centre announced as world’s first convention centre to achieve EarthCheck Master certification
Adelaide Convention Centre has been announced as the world’s first convention centre to achieve EarthCheck’s coveted Master certification – bolstering South Australia’s...
Oct 15, 2023
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Adelaide Zoo instals new wooden waterslides for otter enrichment
Adelaide Zoo has installed two new wooden waterslides to provide stimulation for its six Asian Small-clawed Otters. Measuring just over a metre long and dipping into the pool...
Oct 15, 2023
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Over 2,500 hectares of Queensland timber reserve and state forest to be transferred to national park and conservation park
The Queensland Government has started the process to dedicate more than 2,500 hectares of timber reserve and state forest as national park and conservation park aiming to afford...
Oct 13, 2023
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